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Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V31/V33 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX
Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V31/V33 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX
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... in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be careful not to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it has been dropped or damaged,... or water is stored or in this embroidery and sewing machine. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of the electrical outlet. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock,...
... in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be careful not to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it has been dropped or damaged,... or water is stored or in this embroidery and sewing machine. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of the electrical outlet. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock,...
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... product are being administered. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may fall, resulting in should never be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser ... as a stove or iron; For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area. ...
... product are being administered. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may fall, resulting in should never be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser ... as a stove or iron; For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area. ...
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carrying the mark, rating as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with a disability. 3 Never use a fuse approved by a person with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to ...
carrying the mark, rating as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with a disability. 3 Never use a fuse approved by a person with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to ...
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...f Operation panel (page 13) Use the keys on the spool pin. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to use the sewing machine, etc. h Presser foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to cut them. j Flat bed attachment (page 46) Remove the ...connector slot (page 123) Plug in the connector for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to learn the names of thread on this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread....
...f Operation panel (page 13) Use the keys on the spool pin. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to use the sewing machine, etc. h Presser foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to cut them. j Flat bed attachment (page 46) Remove the ...connector slot (page 123) Plug in the connector for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to learn the names of thread on this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread....
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... card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle to clean the bobbin case and... the bobbin case. b Thread guide disk (page 34) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to use your...
... card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle to clean the bobbin case and... the bobbin case. b Thread guide disk (page 34) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to use your...
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.... b Needle position button Press the needle position button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise or lower the needle. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is sewing. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to...
.... b Needle position button Press the needle position button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise or lower the needle. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is sewing. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to...
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c Previous page key Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. i Sewing machine help key Press to get help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to perform operations. Operation panel The front ... display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. Touch the keys displayed on using the sewing machine. into the sewing machine memory. For details, refer to the previous screen. f Utility stitch key Press this key to select a utility stitch. Displays simple explanations of ...
c Previous page key Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. i Sewing machine help key Press to get help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to perform operations. Operation panel The front ... display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. Touch the keys displayed on using the sewing machine. into the sewing machine memory. For details, refer to the previous screen. f Utility stitch key Press this key to select a utility stitch. Displays simple explanations of ...
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...modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands....and cause fire or electric shock. Electric shock may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on and off the main power first. WARNING ● Use...other power sources may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the power cord are away from the outlet. Pulling on the cord.
...modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands....and cause fire or electric shock. Electric shock may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on and off the main power first. WARNING ● Use...other power sources may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the power cord are away from the outlet. Pulling on the cord.
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... supply cord. X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) light up when the machine is turned on, the needle and the feed dogs will make sound when they move; When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the... jack on the right side of the power supply cord into a b house hold electrical outlet. In addition, before transporting the sewing Make sure that the sewing machine is not sewing. Turning on the machine Turning off . Press the left side of the main power switch on b the right side of the...
... supply cord. X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) light up when the machine is turned on, the needle and the feed dogs will make sound when they move; When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the... jack on the right side of the power supply cord into a b house hold electrical outlet. In addition, before transporting the sewing Make sure that the sewing machine is not sewing. Turning on the machine Turning off . Press the left side of the main power switch on b the right side of the...
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..."Operation panel" (page 13). For details, refer to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the front of the sewing machine. When you touch the LCD screen according to the message displayed on . GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected stitch, pattern... screen is displayed. 1 l k 2 0 9 3 8 4 7 5 6 a Selected stitch b Presser foot to be used c Stitches d Stitch settings and twin needle sewing e Stitch width f Stitch length g Number of the selected stitch h Number of the LCD, and make operations by directly touching the icons with your finger or...
..."Operation panel" (page 13). For details, refer to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the front of the sewing machine. When you touch the LCD screen according to the message displayed on . GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected stitch, pattern... screen is displayed. 1 l k 2 0 9 3 8 4 7 5 6 a Selected stitch b Presser foot to be used c Stitches d Stitch settings and twin needle sewing e Stitch width f Stitch length g Number of the selected stitch h Number of the LCD, and make operations by directly touching the icons with your finger or...
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...Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - For details on the embroidery screen (page 133). is sounded with the sewing speed controller (page 58). LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 19 Changes the ...thread color display on operation, refer to be changed . Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be set are listed below. Initial needle position Language Selects whether "1 Straight stitch (left)" or "3...
...Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - For details on the embroidery screen (page 133). is sounded with the sewing speed controller (page 58). LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 19 Changes the ...thread color display on operation, refer to be changed . Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be set are listed below. Initial needle position Language Selects whether "1 Straight stitch (left)" or "3...
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... page key) and (Next page key). • The following screens show their default settings. Memo z "NO" is installed in the sewing machine. GETTING READY Turn on the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. z "VERSION" is the program version... which is the individual number for the sewing machine. a The highlighted display is turned off. 20 X The LCD comes on. X The initial stitch screen appears again. When settings...
... page key) and (Next page key). • The following screens show their default settings. Memo z "NO" is installed in the sewing machine. GETTING READY Turn on the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. z "VERSION" is the program version... which is the individual number for the sewing machine. a The highlighted display is turned off. 20 X The LCD comes on. X The initial stitch screen appears again. When settings...
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X The sewing machine help key) on the sewing machine. Memo z For details on . LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 a X The LCD comes on each topic, refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to be referred on the LCD. c a b cd After you return to ...describing the procedure for the following items. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / Press (Back key) to return to the previous page. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. Press the item to the d next page.
X The sewing machine help key) on the sewing machine. Memo z For details on . LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 a X The LCD comes on each topic, refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to be referred on the LCD. c a b cd After you return to ...describing the procedure for the following items. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / Press (Back key) to return to the previous page. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. Press the item to the d next page.
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Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) Actual size This model Other model ... damage to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to prepare the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be sure to the...
Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) Actual size This model Other model ... damage to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to prepare the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be sure to the...
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... Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to its original position. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread... the spool cap is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the right as possible to the front at the bottom. 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. a b a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder in the direction of thread for the spool being used , the thread...
... Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to its original position. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread... the spool cap is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the right as possible to the front at the bottom. 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. a b a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder in the direction of thread for the spool being used , the thread...
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... k slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. a Speed controller Press (Start/stop the machine. Note z Do not get away from the foot controller. When the bobbin winding stops or becomes n slow, press (Start/stop button) once to...displayed on the foot controller. is correctly set before starting the bobbin winding. m When the foot controller is being winded correctly. Otherwise, the sewing machine may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to the right. Memo z Make sure that the bobbin thread is plugged in the bobbin...
... k slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. a Speed controller Press (Start/stop the machine. Note z Do not get away from the foot controller. When the bobbin winding stops or becomes n slow, press (Start/stop button) once to...displayed on the foot controller. is correctly set before starting the bobbin winding. m When the foot controller is being winded correctly. Otherwise, the sewing machine may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to the right. Memo z Make sure that the bobbin thread is plugged in the bobbin...
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...back to the following procedure. a a Screw of the bobbin winder presser If the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. b a a Thread b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION ● Do not remove the bobbin winder seat...bobbin winding. It may be damaged; When the foot controller is not passed under the pretension disk of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may result in , remove your foot from the shaft. ■ When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. In such ...
...back to the following procedure. a a Screw of the bobbin winder presser If the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. b a a Thread b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION ● Do not remove the bobbin winder seat...bobbin winding. It may be damaged; When the foot controller is not passed under the pretension disk of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may result in , remove your foot from the shaft. ■ When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. In such ...
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... is indicated by marks that has been correctly wound with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27 Wind the bobbin again. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with scissors beside the bobbinb winding thread guide. e Note... bobbin-winding thread guide correctly (page 24). Hold the thread end with your left , and c then remove the bobbin from other models are used, the machine will be incorrect.
... is indicated by marks that has been correctly wound with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27 Wind the bobbin again. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with scissors beside the bobbinb winding thread guide. e Note... bobbin-winding thread guide correctly (page 24). Hold the thread end with your left , and c then remove the bobbin from other models are used, the machine will be incorrect.
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...bobbin with your right g hand, and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. c a b • Be sure to the right. GETTING READY Press (Needle position...or a twice to drop the bobbin. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. ● Be sure to thread the machine as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to raise the needle, and then raise the presser...
...bobbin with your right g hand, and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. c a b • Be sure to the right. GETTING READY Press (Needle position...or a twice to drop the bobbin. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. ● Be sure to thread the machine as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to raise the needle, and then raise the presser...