Brother SE 700 User Manual

The Brother SE 700 is a versatile electronic sewing and embroidery machine designed for home use. It features a wide range of built-in stitches, embroidery patterns, automatic needle threading, a large LCD touch screen, USB port for importing designs, and a built-in embroidery unit. Below are key sections for safety, features, setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Features at a Glance

Key components: Main sewing machine body, embroidery unit, LCD touch screen, foot controller, accessory box, power cord, and embroidery hoop.

Installation & Setup

Unpack and inspect all contents. Place on a sturdy, flat surface.

1. Attach the embroidery unit: Align and slide into position until it clicks.
2. Connect the foot controller: Plug into the designated port on the machine.
3. Plug into AC power: Use the provided power cord and connect to a 120V outlet.
4. Install the needle: Loosen the needle clamp screw, insert needle with flat side to the back, tighten.
5. Wind and insert the bobbin: Follow the threading diagram on the machine.

WARNING! Ensure the machine is turned off and unplugged during setup. Keep fingers clear of moving parts.

First-Time Operation

Power on the machine; the LCD screen will illuminate.

1. Thread the machine: Use the automatic needle threader or follow the numbered threading path.
2. Select a stitch: Use the touch screen or stitch selection buttons.
3. Adjust settings: Set stitch length, width, and tension as needed for your fabric.
4. Practice on scrap fabric: Test stitches before starting your project.
5. For embroidery: Attach the hoop with fabric, select a design, and press start.

CAUTION! Always start with the presser foot down and the needle in the highest position.

Specifications

• Type: Electronic Sewing and Embroidery Machine.
• Stitches: 100+ built-in stitches, including buttonholes.
• Embroidery Area: Up to 5" x 7" with the large hoop.
• Maximum Sewing Speed: 850 stitches per minute.
• Needle Positions: Adjustable left/right.
• Display: 3.2" color LCD touch screen.
• Connectivity: USB port (Type A).
• Power Requirements: 120V AC, 60Hz.
• Dimensions: Varies with embroidery unit attached.
• Weight: Approximately 22 lbs.

Controls and Settings

Access all functions via the LCD touch screen and physical buttons. Front Panel: POWER, START/STOP, NEEDLE UP/DOWN, REVERSE, SPEED CONTROL SLIDER.

Touch Screen Interface: Stitch selection, embroidery design library, editing functions (rotate, mirror, combine), settings menu.

Sewing Settings: Stitch length, stitch width, tension adjustment, presser foot pressure. Embroidery Settings: Design size, thread color sequence, hoop type, editing options. Utility Menu: Language (default ENGLISH), sound volume, screen brightness, machine information, reset functions.

Connecting to Computer

Use the USB port to import custom embroidery designs (PES, DST, etc.).

1. Turn off the machine before connecting.
2. Insert a USB flash drive with compatible design files into the machine's USB port.
3. Power on the machine. Navigate to the USB icon on the touch screen to access files.
4. Select and transfer the design to the machine's memory for editing or stitching.

Tip: Format your USB drive to FAT32 for best compatibility. Use Brother's PE-DESIGN software for advanced design creation.

Sewing & Embroidery Functions

Supports a wide variety of fabrics and projects.

1. Basic Sewing: Select stitch, place fabric, lower presser foot, and press START/STOP or use foot controller.
2. Automatic Buttonhole: Use the one-step buttonhole foot and select the buttonhole stitch.
3. Embroidery: Hoop fabric securely, select design, check thread colors, and press start. The machine will stitch automatically.
4. Editing Designs: Combine, resize, rotate, or mirror embroidery patterns on the touch screen.
5. Thread Cutting: Use the manual thread cutter or scissors.
6. Bobbin Warning: LCD alerts when bobbin thread is low.

WARNING! Never pull or push fabric forcefully; let the feed dogs move it. Keep hands away from the needle and embroidery hoop during operation.

Maintenance & Cleaning

Unplug the machine before any maintenance.

1. Cleaning the race hook and feed dogs: Use the small brush provided to remove lint and dust.
2. Oiling: Apply a drop of sewing machine oil to the designated points as shown in the manual (typically after every 8-10 hours of use).
3. Needle Replacement: Replace bent or dull needles immediately.
4. Cover the machine when not in use to prevent dust accumulation.

CAUTION! Use only Brother-recommended needles, bobbins, and oil. Do not use compressed air, which can force lint deeper into the mechanism.

Regulatory Information

FCC Part 15: Class B digital device; complies with limits for residential use. This device may not cause harmful interference and must accept any interference received. Copyright © Brother Industries, Ltd. For support, visit www.brother-usa.com or contact Brother Customer Service at 1-877-888-6523.

Troubleshooting

Reset: Access the settings menu on the LCD to perform a system reset if functions are unresponsive.

Service: 1-877-888-6523; www.brother-usa.com. Authorized service centers only.