Brother Innovis 4500 D Manual

SPECIFICATIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS
ItemSpecification
Sewing Machine  Dimensions  55.6 cm (W) × 30.5 cm (H)  × 25.8 cm (D) (approx. 
21-7/8 inches (W)  × 12 inches (H) ×  10-1/8 inches (D))
Case Dimensions  58.2 cm (W) × 31.9 cm (H)  × 28.4 cm (D) (approx. 
22-7/8 inches (W)  × 12-1/2 inches (H)  × 11-1/8 inches (D))
Weight  12 kg (27 lb.) (with case: 14.3 kg (32 lb.)) 
Sewing speed  70 to 1000 stitches per minute 
Needles  Home sewing machine needles (HA  × 130) 
Embroidery Unit  Dimensions...

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UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE
You can use USB media or a computer to download software upgrades for your sewing machine.
When an upgrade program is available on http://solutions.brother.com , please download the files 
following the instructions on the web site and steps below.
Upgrade Procedure Using USB 
Media
aWhile pressing the “Automatic Threading” 
button, turn the main power to ON.
→The following screen will appear on the LCD.
bPress .
cInsert the USB...

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Upgrade Procedure Using 
Computer
a
aa aWhile pressing the  “Automatic Threading ” 
button, turn the main power to ON.
→ The following screen will appear on the LCD.
b
bb
bPress .
c
cc
cPlug the USB cable connector into the 
corresponding USB port connectors for the 
computer and for the machine.
→ “Removable Disk” will appear in “My Computer”.
d
dd dCopy the upgrade file to  “Removable Disk ”.
→ The “Connected to PC. Do not disconnect the USB 
cable.”...

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STITCH SETTING CHART
STITCH SETTING CHART
The following chart shows information for each utility stitch concerning applications, stitch lengths, stitch 
widths, and whether or not the twin needle mode can be used.
StitchStitch namePresser footApplications
Stitch width 
[mm (inch.)]Stitch length  [mm (inch.)]Tw i n  
needle
Auto.ManualAuto.Manual
Straight stitch 
(Left) General sewing, gather, pintuck, 
etc. Reverse stitch is sewn while 
pressing “
Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch ” button. 0.0
(0) 0.0 -...

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STITCH SETTING CHART
Overcasting 
stitchReinforcing of heavyweight 
fabric
5.0
(3/16) 2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Overcasting 
stitch Reinforcing of medium, 
heavyweight and easily frayable 
fabrics or decorative stitching.5.0
(3/16) 3.5 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Overcasting 
stitch Reinforced seaming of stretch 
fabric
5.0
(3/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 9/32) 2.5
(3/32) 0.5 - 4.0
(1/32 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Overcasting 
stitch Reinforcing of medium...

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STITCH SETTING CHART
Blind hem stitchHemming woven fabrics
0.0
(0) +3.0 - -3.0
(+1/8 - -1/8) 2.0
(1/16) 1.0 - 3.5
(1/16 - 1/8) NO
Blind hem stitch 
stretch Hemming stretch fabric
0.0
(0) +3.0 - -3.0
(+1/8 - -1/8) 2.0
(1/16) 1.0 - 3.5
(1/16 - 1/8) NO
Blanket stitch Appliqués, decorative blanket 
stitch3.5
(1/8) 2.5 - 7.0
(3/32 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.6 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Shell tuck edge Shell tuck edge finish on fabrics
4.0
(3/16) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 1/16) OK
( J )...

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STITCH SETTING CHART
HemstitchingDecorative hems, triple straight 
at left1.0
(1/16) 1.0 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Hemstitching Decorative hems, triple straight 
at center3.5
(1/8) 1.0 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Hemstitching 
zigzag Decorative hems, top stitching
6.0
(15/ 64) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 3.0
(1/8) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Hemstitching Decorative hems, lace attaching 
pin stitch3.5
(1/8) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4)...

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STITCH SETTING CHART
HemstitchingDecorative hems, smocking
6.0
(15/ 64) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.6
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Hemstitching Decorative hems, smocking
5.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.6
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Hemstitching Decorative hems, smocking
5.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.6
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Hemstitching Decorative hems
5.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.6
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Ladder stitch Decorative hems. Fagoting,...

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4 step 
buttonhole 1Left side of 4 step buttonhole
5.0
(7/32) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 0.4
(1/64) 0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
4 step 
buttonhole 2 Bar tack of 4 step buttonhole
5.0
(7/32) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 0.4
(1/64) 0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
4 step 
buttonhole 3 Right side of 4 step buttonhole
5.0
(7/32) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 0.4
(1/64) 0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
4 step 
buttonhole 4 Bar tack of 4 step buttonhole
5.0
(7/32) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 0.4
(1/64) 0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 -...