Brother 4000D owner's manual

Operation Manual

882-S90/S91

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Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine Operation Manual

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Getting Ready Sewing Basics Utility Stitches Character/Decorative Stitches Embroidery Embroidery Edit My Custom Stitch Appendix

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.
2. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
8. To disconnect, turn the main switch to the symbol “○” position which represents off, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch the machine to the symbol “○” position when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like.
15. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
16. This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
17. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine.
18. If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized dealer.
19. Hold the foot controller plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow the plug to whip when rewinding.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is intended for household use.

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY

If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following.

IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in the plug.

NOTE The plug served from the main lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the mark, rating as marked on plug. Always replace the fuse cover, never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.

WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER ‘E’, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL ⊥ OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW.

The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue Neutral Brown Live

As the colours of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘N’ or coloured black or blue.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘L’ or coloured red or brown.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)

Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700

declares that the product

Product Name: Brother Sewing Machine Model Number: Innov-is 4000D/NV4000D

complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE

Your machine is the most advanced computerized household embroidery and sewing machine. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated, we suggest that you study the manual.

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE

For safe operation

1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take-up, needle, or other moving parts.
2. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when:
   • Operation is completed
   • Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts
   • A power failure occurs during use
   • Maintaining the machine
   • Leaving the machine unattended.
3. Do not store anything on the foot controller.
4. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use extension cords.

For a longer service life

1. When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.
2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.
3. Do not drop or hit the machine.
4. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.

For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer.

For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com

The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

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WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Check operations and view advice on the large LCD (liquid crystal display).
• Prepare the bobbin thread with one touch.
• The automatic thread tension makes trial sewing unnecessary.
• Automatic threading makes threading quick and easy.

Getting Ready

To learn the operation of the principal parts and the screens Chapter 1 Page 7

Sewing Basics

To learn how to prepare for sewing and basic sewing operations Chapter 2 Page 37

Utility Stitches

Pre-programmed with more than 100 frequently used stitches Chapter 3 Page 47

Character/Decorative Stitches

The variety of stitches widen your creativity Chapter 4 Page 97

Embroidery

Maximum 30 cm x 18 cm (approx. 12 x 7 inches) for large embroidery designs Chapter 5 Page 125

Embroidery Edit

Designs can be combined, rotated or enlarged Chapter 6 Page 175

My Custom Stitch

Create original decorative stitches Chapter 7 Page 199

Appendix

Caring for your machine and dealing with errors and malfunctions Chapter 8 Page 209

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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 understand the steps explained in Chapter 5, go on to Chapter 6 (Embroidery Edit) for an explanation about the convenient embroidery edit functions. In the screens that appear in the step-by-step directions the parts that are used for the operation are shown in . Compare the screen in the directions with the actual screen, and carry out the operation. If, while using the machine, you experience something you do not understand, or there is a function you would like to know more about, refer to the index at the back of the operation manual in conjunction with the table of contents to find the section of the manual you should refer to.

To sew utility stitches To sew character or decorative stitches

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Contents

CONTENTS

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ i
• WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE ........ vi
• HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ........ vii
• NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ........ 1

• Machine ........ 1
• Needle and Presser Foot Section ........ 2
• Embroidery Unit ........ 2
• Operation Buttons ........ 3
• Included Accessories ........ 3
• Options ........ 6

Chapter 1 Getting Ready 7

• TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF ........ 8
• LCD SCREEN ........ 9

• Using the Machine Setting Mode Key ........ 12
• Using the Machine Operation Mode Key ........ 17
• Using the Pattern Explanation Key ........ 18

• LOWER THREADING ........ 19

• Winding the Bobbin ........ 19
• Setting the Bobbin ........ 22
• Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread ........ 23

• UPPER THREADING ........ 25

• Threading Using the "Automatic Threading" Button ... 25
• Threading Manually ........ 27
• Using the Twin Needle Mode ........ 29
• Using Threads that Unwind Quickly ........ 31

• CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ........ 32

• Removing the Presser Foot ........ 32
• Attaching the Presser Foot ........ 32
• Attaching the Walking Foot ........ 33

• CHANGING THE NEEDLE ........ 34

Chapter 2 Sewing Basics 37

• SEWING ........ 38

• Sewing a Stitch ........ 38
• Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ........ 40
• Sewing Curves ........ 40
• Changing Sewing Direction ........ 40
• Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics ........ 41
• Sewing Lightweight Fabrics ........ 41

• STITCH SETTINGS ........ 42

• Setting the Stitch Width ........ 42
• Setting the Stitch Length ........ 42
• Setting the Thread Tension ........ 43

• USEFUL FUNCTIONS ........ 44

• Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ........ 44
• Automatic Thread Cutting ........ 45
• Locking the Screen ........ 46

Chapter 3 Utility Stitches 47

• SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ........ 48

• Selecting a Stitch ........ 48
• Saving Your Stitch Settings ........ 50
• Using the Sewing Type Selection Key ........ 51

• SEWING THE STITCHES ........ 53

• Straight Stitches ........ 53
• Dart Seam ........ 57
• Gathering ........ 57
• Flat Fell Seam ........ 58
• Pintuck ........ 59
• Zigzag Stitches ........ 60
• Elastic Zigzag Stitches ........ 62
• Overcasting ........ 63
• Quilting ........ 67
• Blind Hem Stitches ........ 72
• Appliqué ........ 73
• Shelltick Stitches ........ 74
• Scallop Stitches ........ 75
• Top Stitching ........ 75
• Smocking Stitches ........ 76
• Fagoting ........ 76
• Tape or Elastic Attaching ........ 77
• Heirloom ........ 78
• One-step Buttonholes ........ 80
• Four-step Buttonholes ........ 84
• Bar Tacks ........ 88
• Button Sewing ........ 90
• Eyelet ........ 92
• Multi-directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) ..93
• Zipper Insertion ........ 94

Chapter 4 Character/Decorative Stitches 97

• SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ........ 98

• Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns ........ 100
• Alphabet Characters ........ 100

• SEWING STITCH PATTERNS ........ 102

• Sewing Attractive Finishes ........ 102
• Basic Sewing ........ 102
• Making Adjustments ........ 103

• EDITING STITCH PATTERNS ........ 105

• Changing the Size ........ 106
• Changing the Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) ..107
• Creating a Vertical Mirror Image ........ 107
• Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image ........ 107
• Sewing a Pattern Continuously ........ 107
• Changing Thread Density
  • (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only) ........ 108
• Checking the Image ........ 108

• COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS ........ 110

• Before Combining ........ 110
• Combining Various Stitch Patterns ........ 110
• Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns ........ 112
• Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns . 112
• Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length ........ 113
• Making Step Stitch Patterns
  • (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) ........ 114

• USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ........ 116

• Stitch Data Precautions ........ 116
• Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine's Memory .. 118
• Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media
  • (Commercially Available) ........ 120
• Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer ........ 121
• Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine's Memory .. 122
• Recalling from USB Media ........ 123
• Recalling from the Computer ........ 124

Chapter 5 Embroidery 125

• BEFORE EMBROIDERING ........ 126

• Embroidery Step by Step ........ 126
• Attaching Embroidery Foot "W" ........ 127
• Attaching the Embroidery Unit ........ 128

• SELECTING PATTERNS ........ 130

• Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Heirloom Patterns/Border Patterns/Cross stitch Patterns/Floral alphabet Patterns 132
• Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns ........ 133
• Selecting Frame Patterns ........ 134
• Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards ........ 135
• Selecting Patterns from USB media/Computer ........ 135

• VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN ........ 136
• PREPARING THE FABRIC ........ 138

• Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (backing) to the Fabric 138

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• Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame ........ 139

• Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges ........ 141

• ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME ........ 143

• CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION ........ 144

• Checking the Pattern Position ........ 144

• Previewing the Completed Pattern ........ 145

• SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN ........ 146

• Sewing Attractive Finishes ........ 146

• Sewing Embroidery Patterns ........ 147

• Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué ........ 148 ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY

• PROCESS ........ 150

• If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread ........ 150

• If the Thread Breaks During Sewing ........ 151

• Restarting from the Beginning ........ 152

• Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power ........ 152

• MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ........ 154

• Adjusting Thread Tension ........ 154 Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function

• (END COLOR TRIM) ........ 155 Using the Thread Trimming Function (JUMP STITCH TRIM) 155

• Adjusting the Embroidery Speed ........ 156

• Changing the Thread Color Display ........ 157

• Changing the Embroidery Frame Display ........ 158

• REVISING THE PATTERN ........ 159

• Changing the Pattern Position ........ 159

• Aligning the Pattern and the Needle ........ 159

• Changing the Size ........ 160

• Rotating the Pattern ........ 161

• Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image ........ 162 Changing the Density (Alphabet Character

• and Frame Patterns Only) ........ 162 Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns ...163

• USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ........ 164

• Embroidery Data Precautions ........ 164 Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory ..166 Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media (Commercially

• Available) ........ 168

• Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer ........ 169

• Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory ........ 170

• Recalling from USB Media ........ 170

• Recalling from the Computer ........ 171

• EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS ........ 173

• Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1) ........ 173

• Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2) ........ 174

• Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit ........ 175

• EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS ........ 176

• SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT ........ 177 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Heirloom Patterns/Border Patterns/Cross stitch Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns/Frame

• Patterns ........ 178

• Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns ........ 178

• EDITING PATTERNS ........ 181

• Moving the Pattern ........ 183

• Rotating the Pattern ........ 183

• Changing the Size of the Pattern ........ 184

• Deleting the Pattern ........ 185 Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns 185

• Changing Alphabet Character Spacing ........ 185 Changing the Color of Each

• Alphabet Character in a Pattern ........ 186

• Changing the Thread Color ........ 187

• Creating a Custom Thread Table ........ 188

• Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table ........ 189

• Designing Repeated Patterns ........ 190

• After Editing ........ 194

• COMBINING PATTERNS ........ 195

• Editing Combined Patterns ........ 195

• Sewing Combined Patterns ........ 197

• USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ........ 198

• Chapter 7 MY CUSTOM STITCH ........ 199

• DESIGNING A STITCH ........ 200

• ENTERING STITCH DATA ........ 202

• USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES ........ 207

• Storing Custom Stitches in Your List ........ 207

• Retrieving Stored Stitches ........ 208

• Chapter 8 Appendix ........ 209

• CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........ 210

• Cleaning the LCD Screen ........ 210

• Cleaning the Machine Casing ........ 210

• Cleaning the Race ........ 210

• ADJUSTING THE SCREEN ........ 212

• Screen Visibility is Low ........ 212

• Touch Panel is Malfunctioning ........ 212

• TROUBLESHOOTING ........ 214

• ERROR MESSAGES ........ 217

• SPECIFICATIONS ........ 223 UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE. 224

• Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media ........ 224

• Upgrade Procedure Using Computer ........ 224

• STITCH SETTING CHART ........ 227

• INDEX ........ 234

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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

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

① Top cover Open the top cover to thread the machine and wind the bobbin. ② Thread cutter Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. ③ Thread take-up lever check window Look through the window to check the upper thread passing through in it. ④ Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment. When sewing cylindrical pieces, remove the flat bed attachment. ⑤ Operation buttons (6 buttons) and sewing speed controller Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing machine. ⑥ Knee lifter slot Insert the knee lifter into the slot. ⑦ Knee lifter Use the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot. ⑧ LCD (liquid crystal display) Settings for the selected stitch and error messages appear in the LCD. ⑨ Thread guide plate Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading upper thread. ⑩ Spool cap Use the spool cap to hold the spool in place. ⑪ Spool pin Place a spool of thread on the spool pin. ⑫ Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. ⑬ Supplemental spool pin Use this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread, or to sew with the twin needle. ⑭ Thread guide for bobbin winding Pass the thread around this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread. ⑮ Pretension disk Pass the thread around the pretension disk when winding the bobbin thread.

■ Right-side/Rear View

① Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. ② Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you to raise and lower the needle. The wheel should be turned toward the front of the machine. ③ Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery cards (sold separately) into the embroidery card slot. ④ USB port connector for media In order to send patterns from/to USB media, plug the USB media directly into the USB port connector. ⑤ USB port connector for computer In order to import/export patterns between a computer and the machine, plug the USB cable into the USB port connector. ⑥ Touch pen holder Use the touch pen holder to hold the touch pen when not in use. ⑦ Main power switch Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine ON and OFF. ⑧ Jack connector Insert the power cord into the connector jack. ⑨ Feed dog position switch Use the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs. ⑩ Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot. ⑪ Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used. ⑫ Foot controller with retractable cord Depress the foot controller to control the speed of the machine. ⑬ Foot controller jack Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine.

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Needle and Presser Foot Section

① Presser foot holder The presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder. ② Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitch. ③ Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. ④ Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin. ⑤ Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place. ⑥ Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is used with the one-step buttonhole foot to create buttonholes. ⑦ Needle bar thread guides Pass the upper thread through the two needle bar thread guides. ⑧ Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew straight seams. ⑨ Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot in place.

Embroidery Unit

① Carriage The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering. ② Release button (located under the embroidery unit) Press the release button to remove the embroidery unit. ③ Feed dog position switch Use the feed dog position switch to raise and lower the feed dogs while the embroidery unit is attached. ④ Embroidery unit connection Insert the embroidery unit connection into the connection port when attaching the embroidery unit. ⑤ Embroidery frame holder Insert the embroidery frame into the embroidery frame holder to hold the frame in place. ⑥ Frame-securing lever Press the frame-securing lever down to secure the embroidery frame.

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.

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Operation Buttons

① “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. Green: the machine is ready to sew or is sewing. Red: the machine cannot sew.

② “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).

③ “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.

④ “Thread Cutter” button Press this button after sewing to automatically trim the excess thread.

⑤ “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.

⑥ Sewing 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.

⑦ “Automatic Threading” button Use this button to automatically thread the needle.

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.

Included Accessories

Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartment.

① Storage space ② Presser foot storage space ③ Presser foot storage space

Included Accessories 31-34 are contained in the embroidery unit carrying case. To open the embroidery unit carrying case, unhook the two latches on the case. To re-hook the latches and securely close the case, press on the latches until each of them clicks.

① Latches

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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

→ Included Accessories

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

75/11 2 needles 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored)

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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Memo

(For U.S.A. only)

Foot controller: Model S

This foot controller can be used with this machine model Innov-is4000D/NV4000D.

Memo

• Always use accessories recommended for this machine.
• The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer (Part code XA4813-051).
• Included accessories 35, 46, and 47 can be stored in the machine’s hard case.

Options

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.