Brother Quattro 3 User Manual
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ENTERING STITCH DATA 329 MY CUSTOM STITCH 8 aPress and then . bPress . cUse to move to the coordinates of the first point on the grid sheet. * Press to change the direction of the grid sheet. * Press to enlarge the image of the stitch being created. a Currently selected point/Total number of points b Coordinates of dPress to add the point indicated by . * To insert coordinates with the touch pen, move the tip of the pen to a desired point. Once you release the pen from the screen a point will be entered into the graph at those coordinates. The number of the currently selected points along with the total number of points will be displayed. a b
ENTERING STITCH DATA 330 eSelect whether one stitch or three stitches will be sewn between the first two points. * To sew three stitches, press the key so that it appears as . fUse to move to the second point and press . gRepeat the steps above for each point that you have drawn on the grid sheet until the stitch design is drawn on the screen as a continuous line. * Press to delete a selected point entered. * Press to sew a test-run of the stitch. * Press to return to the original screen. * Press to view an image of the stitch. Memo If you have entered points that are too close together, the fabric may not feed properly. Edit the stitch data to leave a larger space between points. If the stitch design is to be repeated and linked, make sure that linking stitches are added so that the stitch designs will not overlap. a Linking stitches You can touch on the grid sheet to set the point, or you can also use a USB mouse.
ENTERING STITCH DATA 331 MY CUSTOM STITCH 8 ■Moving a Point aPress or to move to the point that you want to move. * To move to the first point, press . * To move to the last point, press . bUse to move the point. * You can also move by using the touch pen. ■Moving Part or All of the Design aPress or to move to the first point of the section that you want to move. * To move to the first point, press . * To move to the last point, press . bPress . → The selected point and all points that were entered after it are selected.
ENTERING STITCH DATA 332 cPress or to move the section. dPress . →The section will be moved. ■Inserting New Points aPress or to move to a place on the design where you want to add a new point. * To move to the first point, press . * To move to the last point, press . bPress . → A new point is entered and moves to it.
ENTERING STITCH DATA 333 MY CUSTOM STITCH 8 cUse to move the point. * You can also move by using the touch pen.
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES 334 USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES Storing Custom Stitches in Your List Stitch patterns created using the MY CUSTOM STITCH function can be stored for later use. Once you finish entering the stitch data, press . The “Saving” message appears and the stitch will be stored. Before storing a stitch, press to sew a test- run of the stitch. ■If the Memory is Full If the following message appears after is pressed, the stitch pattern cannot be stored because either the machine’s memory is full or the stitch pattern being stored is larger than the amount of space available in the memory. To be able to store the stitch pattern in the machine’s memory, a previously stored stitch pattern must be deleted. Memo Storing a stitch pattern takes a few seconds. For details on retrieving a stored stitch pat- tern, see page 335. Note Do not turn off the machine while the “Sav-ing” message is displayed, otherwise the stitch pattern data being saved may be lost. Note To save custom stitches to USB media or in the computer, follow the previously described procedure to store the custom stitch, and then press to select the stitch (see the following “Retrieving Stored Stitches” section). Press to save the stitch to USB media or in the computer. (For details, “Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media” on page 178 or “Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer” on page 179.)
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES 335 MY CUSTOM STITCH 8 Retrieving Stored Stitches aPress . →A list of stored stitch patterns is displayed. bSelect the stitch pattern. * Press to return to the previous screen without retrieving. cPress . * To delete the stored stitch pattern, press . * To edit the stored stitch pattern, press .
Chapter 9 Appendix CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......................... 338 Restrictions on oiling ...................................................... 338 Precautions on storing the machine ................................ 338 Cleaning the LCD Screen ................................................ 338 Cleaning the Machine Casing.......................................... 338 Cleaning the Race ........................................................... 338 Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area.................. 340 About the Maintenance Message .................................... 341 ADJUSTING THE SCREEN ............................ 342 Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display ............... 342 Touch Panel is Malfunctioning........................................ 342 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 343 Frequent troubleshooting topics ..................................... 343 Upper thread is too tight ................................................ 343 ■Symptom ................................................................................ 343 ■ Cause ..................................................................................... 343 ■ Remedy .................................................................................. 343 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric .......................... 344 ■Symptom ................................................................................ 344 ■ Cause ..................................................................................... 344 ■ Remedy .................................................................................. 344 Incorrect thread tension ................................................. 346 ■Symptoms............................................................................... 346 ■ Cause/remedy ........................................................................ 346 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 347 ■Removing the fabric from the machine .................................. 347 ■ Checking machine operations ................................................ 349 List of Symptoms............................................................. 350 ERROR MESSAGES........................................ 354 ■Alarm Sounds ......................................................................... 361 SPECIFICATIONS.......................................... 362 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE ................................................... 363 Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media ............................ 363 Upgrade Procedure Using Computer .............................. 364 STITCH SETTING CHART ............................. 365 INDEX........................................................... 374
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 338 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Restrictions on oiling In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user. This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary. If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop using the machine, and contact your authorized dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Precautions on storing the machine Do not store the machine in any of the locations described below, otherwise damage to the machine may result, for example, rust caused by condensation. * Exposed to extremely high temperatures * Exposed to extremely low temperatures * Exposed to extreme temperature changes * Exposed to high humidity or steam * Near a flame, heater or air conditioner * Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlight * Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments Cleaning the LCD Screen If the screen is dirty, gently wipe it with the included LCD cleaning cloth or a soft, dry cloth. Do not use organic solvents or detergents. Cleaning the Machine Casing If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in a neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. Cleaning the Race If dust or bits of dirt collect in the race or bobbin case, the machine will not run well, and the bobbin thread detection function may not operate. Keep the machine clean for best results. Press → → → → in this order to display a video example of cleaning the race (see page 46). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation. CAUTION Be sure to unplug the machine before cleaning it. Otherwise, electric shock or injury may result. Note In order to extend the life of this machine, periodically turn it on and use it. Storing this machine for an extended period of time without using it may reduce its efficiency. Note Do not wipe the LCD screen with a damp cloth. Memo Occasionally, condensation may form on the LCD screen or it may become fogged up; however, this is not a malfunction. After a while, the cloudiness will disappear.