Brother Quattro 3 User Manual

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 explain your sewing machine’s basic operation procedures for someone who is 
using the sewing machine for the first time. If you want to sew utility stitches or character/ decorative 
stitches, read Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, then go on to Chapter 3 (Utility Stitches) or Chapter 4 (Character/
Decorative Stitches).
When you are ready to begin using the embroidery function after reading Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, 
proceed to Chapter 5 (Embroidery). Once you...

CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................1
OUTSTANDING FEATURES ..................................6
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE ......8
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............................9
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR 
FUNCTIONS ......................................................... 13
Machine ................................................................................ 13
Needle and Presser Foot...

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Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer ................................ 179
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory ........ 180
Recalling from USB Media .................................................. 181
Recalling from the Computer .............................................. 182
Chapter 5 Embroidery185
BEFORE EMBROIDERING .................................186
Embroidery Step by Step ..................................................... 186
Attaching...

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Storing Custom Stitches in Your List .................................... 334
Retrieving Stored Stitches .................................................... 335
Chapter 9 Appendix337
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..............................338
Restrictions on oiling ........................................................... 338
Precautions on storing the machine ..................................... 338
Cleaning the LCD Screen .................................................... 338
Cleaning the...

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before 
using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts.
Machine
■Front View
a Top coverOpen the top cover to thread the machine and wind the bobbin.bPre-tension diskPass the thread around the pre-tension disk when winding the 
bobbin thread. (page 48)
cThread guide for...

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Needle and Presser Foot Section
aButtonhole leverThe buttonhole lever is used with the one-step buttonhole foot 
to create buttonholes. (page 132)
bPresser foot holderThe presser foot is attached to the presser foot holder. (page 
65)
cPresser foot holder screwUse the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot in 
place. (page 66)
dPresser footThe presser foot consistently appl ies pressure to the fabric as 
sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate...

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Embroidery Unit
aCarriageThe carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when 
embroidering. (page 188)
bRelease button (located under the embroidery unit)Press the release button to remove the embroidery unit. (page 
189)
cEmbroidery frame holderInsert the embroidery frame into  the embroidery frame holder to 
hold the frame in place. (page 206)
d Frame-securing leverPress the frame-securing lever down to secure the embroidery 
frame. (page 206)...

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Using the Flat Bed Attachment
Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the 
accessory compartment.
Using the Accessory Case
■Opening the Accessory Case
Fully slide the bar on each side of the accessory 
case, and then lift off the lid to open the case.
The case can only be opened or locked correctly if 
both bars are slid in the same direction.
a Bars
■Closing the Accessory Case
aFully slide the bar on each side of the 
accessory case lid to align the...

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aStorage space of the flat bed attachment
b Presser foot storage space of the flat bed 
attachment
c Presser foot storage trays
Storing Bobbin Clips
Bobbin clips can be stored inside of the accessory 
case cover.
Using the Embroidery Unit 
Carrying Case
Included accessories 45-48 are contained in the 
embroidery unit carrying case. To open the 
embroidery unit carrying case, raise each lock and 
move the latches out of position. To re-hook the 
latches and...

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*Included Accessories 45-48 are contained in the embroidery unit carrying case.
75/11 2 needles
90/14 2 needles
90/14 2 needles: 
Ball point needle (gold colored)
2.0/11 needle75/11 
2 needles