I would like to know how many stitches you all have on your machines. In only 2 months, I have over a million stitches on my machine. Is this too much to ask from a PE700II? The needle bar needs replaced already. 

I am considering a PR620. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.

Shelley

That is nearly 16,700 stitches per day.  I cannot advise you on a different machine, but I think that PE700 should be able to handle that many stitches per day.   My PE700 went in 3 times in the first year but I did have tension problems.

You may need to have it serviced every 5 or 6 weeks if you are doing that much work.  It seems you may be closer to being a professional embroiderer and need a more advanced machine.

Pat, The Avid Embroiderer

Hi,

I am a newbie and I just got a brother pe700ii about two weeks ago.  How do you know how many stitches you have done already?

I didn't even realize these machines had to be serviced?  Does anyone know how much that costs?

Thanks

Robin

Ladies - You have the numbers at your finger tips.  Try this:

• One your lower left screen, there are three buttons (the dark shaded ones)

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• The first one looks like a design in a hoop - that takes you back to the main menu (what is shown in this diagram)
• The second one looks like a piece of paper with a list - that takes you to some options like showing the time or color needed
• The third one with the machine and question mark is - Help

To check for number of stitches, select the 2nd icon and press the lower left arrow once.  You will see the total number of stitches (second item) and the number of stitches since the last servicing.

Many machines are under warranty for 1 or 2 years.  I recommend servicing at the 5th month and the 11th month unless you are having problems.  If you are having problems, take it immediately to servicing.  I do recommend that your 11th (or 23 month if 2 years) servicing be carefully planned by you because once out of warranty, it is your problem if something goes wrong.

I did have problems with a Brother machine and the dealership was less than professional.  I had documented it very well, but when they failed to fix it within the warranty time, it became my problem.  I don't do any business there anymore.

And, notice item number 7 on the diagram.  When transporting your machine, be SURE to put it into its 'storage position.'

Pat, The Avid Embroiderer