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    							Contents
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    Selecting Patterns from USB media/Computer ..................... 154
    VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN ......................155
    PREPARING THE FABRIC ..................................157
    Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (backing) to the Fabric ............ 157
    Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame ...................... 158
    Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges ........................ 160
    ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME ..........162
    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION .........163
    Checking the Pattern Position .............................................. 163
    Previewing the Completed Pattern....................................... 164
    SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN ..............165
    Sewing Attractive Finishes ................................................... 165
    Sewing Embroidery Patterns ................................................ 166
    Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué ............... 168
    ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY 
    PROCESS
    ...........................................................170
    If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread ........................................ 170
    If the Thread Breaks During Sewing..................................... 171
    Restarting from the Beginning.............................................. 172
    Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power ............. 172
    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ..........174
    Adjusting Thread Tension .................................................... 174
    Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function 
    (END COLOR TRIM) ........................................................... 175
    Using the Thread Trimming Function 
    (JUMP STITCH TRIM) .......................................................... 175
    Adjusting the Embroidery Speed .......................................... 176
    Changing the Thread Color Display..................................... 177
    Changing the Embroidery Frame Display............................. 178
    REVISING THE PATTERN ..................................179
    Changing the Pattern Position.............................................. 179
    Aligning the Pattern and the Needle .................................... 180
    Changing the Size ............................................................... 181
    Rotating the Pattern ............................................................. 182
    Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image ..................................... 183
    Changing the Density (Alphabet Character and Frame 
    Patterns Only) ..................................................................... 183
    Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns............ 184
    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ...................185
    Embroidery Data Precautions .............................................. 185
    Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory ........ 187
    Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media 
    (Commercially Available) .................................................... 189
    Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer ....................... 190
    Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory .................. 191
    Recalling from USB Media .................................................. 191
    Recalling from the Computer............................................... 192
    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS..........................194
    Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)................... 194
    Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)................... 195
    Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit197
    EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS ......................198
    SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT .......................199
    Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Heirloom Patterns/Border 
    Patterns/Cross stitch Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns/
    Frame Patterns..................................................................... 200
    Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns ................................. 200
    EDITING PATTERNS..........................................203
    Moving the Pattern .............................................................. 205
    Rotating the Pattern ............................................................. 205
    Changing the Size of the Pattern .......................................... 206
    Deleting the Pattern............................................................. 207
    Changing the Configuration of 
    Alphabet Character Patterns ................................................ 207
    Changing Alphabet Character Spacing ................................ 207
    Reducing Character Spacing................................................ 208
    Changing the Color of Each Alphabet Character 
    in a Pattern .......................................................................... 209
    Changing the Thread Color ................................................. 209
    Creating a Custom Thread Table ......................................... 210 Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table................ 212
    Designing Repeated Patterns............................................... 213
    After Editing ........................................................................ 217
    COMBINING PATTERNS .................................. 219
    Editing Combined Patterns .................................................. 219
    Sewing Combined Patterns ................................................. 222
    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION .................. 223
    Chapter 7 MY CUSTOM STITCH 225
    DESIGNING A STITCH ..................................... 226
    ENTERING STITCH DATA ................................ 228
    USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES............... 233
    Storing Custom Stitches in Your List .................................... 233
    Retrieving Stored Stitches.................................................... 234
    Chapter 8 Appendix
    235
    CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................. 236
    Cleaning the LCD Screen .................................................... 236
    Cleaning the Machine Casing ............................................. 236
    Cleaning the Race............................................................... 236
    Precautions on Storing the Machine .................................... 237
    ADJUSTING THE SCREEN ................................ 238
    Screen Visibility is Low ....................................................... 238
    Touch Panel is Malfunctioning ........................................... 238
    TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 240
    ERROR MESSAGES ............................................ 243
    SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. 249
    UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S 
    SOFTWARE ....................................................... 250
    Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media ................................ 250
    Upgrade Procedure Using Computer .................................. 251
    STITCH SETTING CHART ................................. 253
    Index ................................................................. 260 
    						
    							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.bThread cutterPass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.cThread take-up lever check windowLook through the window to check the upper thread passing 
    through in it.
    dFlat bed attachment with accessory compartmentStore presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment 
    of the flat bed attachment. When sewing cylindrical pieces, 
    remove the flat bed attachment.
    eOperation buttons (6 buttons) and sewing speed 
    controller
    Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing machine.fKnee lifter slotInsert the knee lifter into the slot.gKnee lifterUse the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot.hLCD (liquid crystal display)Settings for the selected stitch and error messages appear in 
    the LCD.
    iThread guide platePass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading 
    upper thread.
    jSpool capUse the spool cap to hold the spool in place.kSpool pinPlace a spool of thread on the spool pin.lBobbin winderUse the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.mSupplemental spool pinUse this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread, or to sew with the 
    twin needle.
    nThread guide for bobbin windingPass the thread around this thread guide when winding the 
    bobbin thread.
    oPretension diskPass the thread around the pretension disk when winding the 
    bobbin thread.
    Right-side/Rear View
    a HandleCarry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the 
    machine.
    bHandwheelTurn the handwheel toward you to raise and lower the needle. 
    The wheel should be turned toward the front of the machine.
    cEmbroidery card slotInsert the embroidery cards (sold separately) into the 
    embroidery card slot.
    dUSB port connector for mediaIn order to send patterns from/to USB media, plug the USB 
    media directly into the USB port connector.
    eUSB port connector for computerIn order to import/export patterns between a computer and the 
    machine, plug the USB cable into the USB port connector.
    fTouch pen holderUse the touch pen holder to hold the touch pen when not in use.gMain power switchUse the main power switch to turn the sewing machine ON and 
    OFF.
    hPower cord receptacleInsert the power cord into the machine receptacle.iFeed dog position switchUse the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs.jPresser foot leverRaise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the 
    presser foot.
    kAir ventThe air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do 
    not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used.
    lFoot controller with retractable cordDepress the foot controller to control the speed of the machine.mFoot controller jackInsert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine.
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    Needle and Presser Foot Section
    aPresser foot holderThe presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder.bPresser footThe presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as 
    sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the 
    selected stitch.
    cFeed dogsThe feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.dBobbin coverOpen the bobbin cover to set the bobbin.eNeedle clamp screwUse the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place.fButtonhole leverThe buttonhole lever is used with the one-step buttonhole foot 
    to create buttonholes.
    gNeedle bar thread guidesPass the upper thread through the two needle bar thread 
    guides.
    hNeedle plateThe needle plate is marked with guides to help sew straight 
    seams.
    iPresser foot holder screwUse the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot in 
    place.
    jNeedle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to clean the race.
    Measurements on the needle plate, bobbin cover and needle 
    plate cover
    The measurements on the bobbin cover are references for pat-
    terns with a middle (center) needle position. The measure-
    ments on the needle plate and the needle plate cover are 
    references for stitches with a left needle position.
    aFor stitches with a middle (center) needle position
    b For stitches with a left needle position
    c Left needle position on the needle plate 
    d Left needle position on the needle plate 
    e Middle (center) needle position 
    on the bobbin cover 
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    Embroidery Unit
    aCarriageThe carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when 
    embroidering.
    bRelease button (located under the embroidery unit)Press the release button to remove the embroidery unit.cFeed dog position switchUse the feed dog position switch to raise and lower the feed 
    dogs while the embroidery unit is attached.
    dEmbroidery unit connectionInsert the embroidery unit connection into the connection port 
    when attaching the embroidery unit.
    eEmbroidery frame holderInsert the embroidery frame into the embroidery frame holder to 
    hold the frame in place.
    fFrame-securing leverPress the frame-securing lever down to secure the embroidery 
    frame.
    Operation Buttons
    a“Start/Stop” button
    Press this button and the machine will sew a few stitches at a 
    slow speed and then begin sewing at the speed set by the 
    sewing speed controller. Press the button again to stop the 
    machine. Hold the button in to sew at the machine’s slowest 
    speed. The button changes color according to the machine’s 
    operation mode.
    b“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button
    Use this button to sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning 
    and end of sewing. Press this button, and the machine sews 3 
    stitches in the same spot and stops automatically. For straight 
    and zigzag stitch patterns that take reverse stitches, the 
    machine will sew reverse stitches at low speed only while 
    holding down the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button (the 
    stitches are sewn in the opposite direction).
    c“Needle Position” button
    Use this button when changing sewing direction or for detailed 
    sewing in small areas. Press this button to raise or lower the 
    needle position. Press the button twice to sew a single stitch.
    d“Thread Cutter” button
    Press this button after sewing to automatically trim the excess 
    thread.
    e“Presser Foot Lifter” button
    Press this button to lower the presser foot and apply pressure to 
    the fabric. Press this button again to raise the presser foot.
    fSewing Speed controller
    Use this controller to adjust the sewing speed. Move the slide to 
    the left to sew at slower speeds. Move the slide to the right to 
    sew at higher speeds. Beginners should sew at a slow speed.
    g“Automatic Threading” button
    Use this button to automatically thread the needle.
     CAUTION
     After the embroidery frame is set in the frame 
    holder, be sure the frame-securing lever is 
    correctly lowered.
    Note
     Be sure that the feed dog position switch on the embroidery unit is located at right when 
    embroidering.
     You can also sew utility/decorative stitches  with the embroidery unit attached. Set the 
    feed dog position switch on the embroidery 
    unit to the appropriate setting.
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    Red: the machine cannot sew.
     CAUTION
     Do not press the thread cutter button after the 
    threads have already been cut. Otherwise, the 
    needle may break, the threads may become 
    tangled, or damage to the machine may occur. 
    						
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    Included Accessories
    Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the 
    accessory compartment.
    aStorage space
    b Presser foot storage space
    c Presser foot storage space
    Included Accessories 33-36 are contained in the 
    embroidery unit carrying case. To open the 
    embroidery unit carrying case, raise the lock and 
    move the latch out of position. To re-hook the 
    latches and securely close the case, position the 
    latch on the catch of the unit lid and lower the 
    lock till it snaps.
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    *Included Accessories 33-36 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) 
    						
    							NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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    No. Part NamePar t C ode
    U.S.A./
    Canada Others
    1 Buttonhole foot “A” X57789-151
    2 Embroidery foot “W” XC8156-451
    3 Overcasting foot “G” XC3098-051
    4 Monogramming foot “N” X53840-351
    5 Zipper foot “I” X59370-051
    6 Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) XC3021-051
    7 Blind stitch foot “R” X56409-051
    8 Button fitting foot “M” 130489-001
    9 Walking foot SA140 F033N:XC2214-102
    10 Side cutter foot SA177 F054:XC3879-002
    11 Free-motion quilting foot “C”  XE0765-001
    12 Free-motion open toe quilting  foot “O”  XE0767-001
    13 Free-motion echo quilting foot  “E” XE0766-001
    14 Straight stitch foot SA167 F042N:XC1973-102
    15 Seam ripper X54243-001
    16 Bobbin  × 10 SA156 SFB:XA5539-151
    17 Needle set X58358-051
    18 Twin needle X59296-151
    19 Ball point needle set XD0705-051
    20 Scissors XC1807-121
    21 Chalk pen 184944-001
    22 Cleaning brush X59476-051
    23 Eyelet punch 135793-001
    24 Screwdriver (large) X55467-051
    25 Screwdriver (small) X55468-051
    26 Spool cap (small) 130013-154
    27 Spool cap (medium)  × 2 X55260-153
    28 Spool cap (large) 130012-054
    29 Vertical spool pin XC8619-051
    30 Spool felt X57045-051
    31 Disc-shaped screwdriver XC1074-051
    32 Spool net XA5523-050
    33 Embroidery frame set (small)  H 2 cm ×  W 6 cm 
    (H 1 inch  × W 2-1/2 inches) SA437 EF73:XC8479-052
    34 Embroidery frame set  (medium) H 10 cm  × W 10 cm 
    (H 4 inches  × W 4 inches) SA438 FE74:XC8480-052
    35 Embroidery frame set (large)  H 18 cm ×  W 13 cm 
    (H 7 inches  × W 5 inches) SA439 EF75:XC8481-052
    36 Embroidery frame set (extra  large) H 30 cm  × W 18 cm 
    (H 12 inches  × W 7 inches) SA440 EF76:XC8482-052
    37 Foot controller XD0500-051 (EU area)
    XC8028-051 (other area)
    38 Embroidery needle plate  cover XA9939-051
    39 Grid sheet set SA507 GS3:X81277-001
    40 Touch pen (stylus) XA9940-051
    41 Knee lifter XA6941-051
    42 USB cable XD0745-051
    43 Bobbin case (pink screw) XC8167-151
    44 Straight stitch needle plate XC8362-051
    45 Cord guide bobbin cover (with  single hole) XC8449-051
    46 Embroidery bobbin thread SA-EBT EBT-CEN: X81164-001
    47 Stabilizer material SA519 BM3:X81175-101
    48 Operation manual XE2537-201
    49 Quick reference guide XE2538-101
    50 Embroidery unit carrying 
    case SA529 D6EUC:
    XC9862-052
    51 Hard case XC7750-051
    52 Bobbin cover XE0756-001
    Memo
    (For U.S.A. only)
    Foot controller: Model S
    This foot controller can be used with this 
    machine model NV4500D.
    Memo
     Always use accessories recommended for 
    this machine.
     The screw of the presser foot holder is avail- able through your authorized dealer (Part 
    code XA4813-051).
     Included accessories 37, 48 and 49 can be  stored in the machine’s hard case.
    No. Part Name Par t C ode
    U.S.A./
    Canada Others 
    						
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    Options
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    45No. Part Name Par t Code
    U.S.A./
    Canada Others
    1 Embroidery bobbin thread  (White) SA-EBT X81164-001
    Embroidery bobbin thread 
    (Black) SAEBT999 XC5520-001
    2 Stabilizer material SA519 X81175-101
    Water soluble stabilizer SA520 X81267-001
    3 1/4” quilting foot with guide SA185 F057: XC7416-252
    4 Table and free motion grip SATFM 4000DTFM2:
    XC8645-052
    5 Embroidery card
    Memo
     You can use any of the brother embroidery  cards listed above with your machine.
     Please be aware that some specifications  may change without notice.
    Note
     Embroidery cards purchased in foreign countries may not work with your machine. 
    						
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