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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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...air openings blocked. Do not pull on the unit. This machine is intended for household use the machine. Keep ventilation openings of the various functions. DANGER - Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. To reduce the risk of ...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 the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or ...
...air openings blocked. Do not pull on the unit. This machine is intended for household use the machine. Keep ventilation openings of the various functions. DANGER - Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. To reduce the risk of ...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 the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or ...
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...please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to change without notice. The contents of this manual and specifications of this sewing machine was supplied in the ... For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Special care is being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this sewing machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise...
...please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to change without notice. The contents of this manual and specifications of this sewing machine was supplied in the ... For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Special care is being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this sewing machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise...
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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 this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to BS 1362, i.e. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, ...
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 this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to BS 1362, i.e. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, ...
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...pretension disc (page 24) Pass the thread under this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to learn the names of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. b Thread guide (page ...24, 33) Pass the thread under this dial. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to use the sewing machine, etc. k Thread cutter (page 56) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to thread the needle. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug...
...pretension disc (page 24) Pass the thread under this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to learn the names of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. b Thread guide (page ...24, 33) Pass the thread under this dial. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to use the sewing machine, etc. k Thread cutter (page 56) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to thread the needle. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug...
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... (page 88) The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 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... needle. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to lower the feed dogs. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power supply jack. g Power supply ...
... (page 88) The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 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... needle. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to lower the feed dogs. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power supply jack. g Power supply ...
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... the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The machine can not sew. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is sewing. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of the machine. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if...
... the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The machine can not sew. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is sewing. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of the machine. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if...
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...Press to get help key Press to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. into the sewing machine memory. i Sewing machine help on the LCD. b Back key Press to return to set the needle stop position, the buzzer sound, and more. ... keys displayed on the LCD. d Next page key Displays the next page when there are items that are not displayed on using the sewing machine. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame ...
...Press to get help key Press to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. into the sewing machine memory. i Sewing machine help on the LCD. b Back key Press to return to set the needle stop position, the buzzer sound, and more. ... keys displayed on the LCD. d Next page key Displays the next page when there are items that are not displayed on using the sewing machine. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame ...
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... may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Fire or electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the cord. GETTING READY Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn off the main power first. Electric shock may result. ● Do not...
... may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Fire or electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the cord. GETTING READY Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn off the main power first. Electric shock may result. ● Do not...
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... it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. In addition, before transporting the sewing Make sure that the sewing machine is turned machine to another location, be sure to turn the machine on (set it off. 1 a off (the main power switch is ... to install the proper outlet. Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn it to "|"). Unplug the power cord from the c electrical outlet. machine off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. If the plug does not fit fully in ...
... it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. In addition, before transporting the sewing Make sure that the sewing machine is turned machine to another location, be sure to turn the machine on (set it off. 1 a off (the main power switch is ... to install the proper outlet. Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn it to "|"). Unplug the power cord from the c electrical outlet. machine off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. If the plug does not fit fully in ...
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... embroidery unit is displayed. 1 l k 2 0 9 3 8 4 7 5 6 a Selected stitch b Presser foot to "Operation panel" (page 13). For details, refer 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 sewing machine. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the LCD. 18
... embroidery unit is displayed. 1 l k 2 0 9 3 8 4 7 5 6 a Selected stitch b Presser foot to "Operation panel" (page 13). For details, refer 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 sewing machine. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the LCD. 18
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...number for embroidering) (page 134). Lighter Darker Product number NO.: The "NO." The stitch or machine attributes that are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are listed below. English/German/French/ Italian/Dutch...LCD brightness Adjust the brightness of purchase. is sounded with the sewing speed controller (page 58). LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 19 Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be set are the settings at the time of ...
...number for embroidering) (page 134). Lighter Darker Product number NO.: The "NO." The stitch or machine attributes that are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are listed below. English/German/French/ Italian/Dutch...LCD brightness Adjust the brightness of purchase. is sounded with the sewing speed controller (page 58). LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 19 Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be set are the settings at the time of ...
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...the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. When settings are saved even if the power is installed in the sewing machine. Press b panel. (Settings key) on . Press the item to be set. c Switch the screen using (Previous page key) and (...Next page key). • The following screens show their default settings. GETTING READY Turn on the sewing machine. z Settings that are changed are complete, press d (Back key). z "VERSION" is the program version which is turned off. 20 a The...
...the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. When settings are saved even if the power is installed in the sewing machine. Press b panel. (Settings key) on . Press the item to be set. c Switch the screen using (Previous page key) and (...Next page key). • The following screens show their default settings. GETTING READY Turn on the sewing machine. z Settings that are changed are complete, press d (Back key). z "VERSION" is the program version which is turned off. 20 a The...
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... the display panel. Press the item to be referred on . LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 X The initial stitch screen appears again. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. c a b cd After you return to the item 1 selection screen. procedures If you press (Previous page key), you finish viewing... Memo z For details on the LCD. a X The LCD comes on the LCD display for the selected topic appears. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. X The sewing machine help key) on the...
... the display panel. Press the item to be referred on . LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 X The initial stitch screen appears again. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. c a b cd After you return to the item 1 selection screen. procedures If you press (Previous page key), you finish viewing... Memo z For details on the LCD. a X The LCD comes on the LCD display for the selected topic appears. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. X The sewing machine help key) on the...
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CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. Bobbin precautions Be sure to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. If bobbins from other ...(7/16 inch) Actual size This model Other model Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. Use ...
CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. Bobbin precautions Be sure to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. If bobbins from other ...(7/16 inch) Actual size This model Other model Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. Use ...
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...best fits the size of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the sewing machine. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin to choose a ...positioned so that is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. X (Start/stop button) lights up the spool pin and ...or the spool cap is inserted onto the spool pin. Turn on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to its original position. Memo...
...best fits the size of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the sewing machine. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin to choose a ...positioned so that is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. X (Start/stop button) lights up the spool pin and ...or the spool cap is inserted onto the spool pin. Turn on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to its original position. Memo...
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...a Speed controller Press (Start/stop button X The bobbin start winding and "Winding bobbin thread..." X The bobbin winding will stop the machine. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 Wind the end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder shaft. m When the foot controller is ...Start/stop button) once to wind the thread. Slide the sewing speed controller to pull the thread tightly and wind it . is wound without cutting the thread using your left hand to stop the machine. Otherwise, the sewing machine may become tangled and fail to stop the bobbin winding....
...a Speed controller Press (Start/stop button X The bobbin start winding and "Winding bobbin thread..." X The bobbin winding will stop the machine. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 Wind the end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder shaft. m When the foot controller is ...Start/stop button) once to wind the thread. Slide the sewing speed controller to pull the thread tightly and wind it . is wound without cutting the thread using your left hand to stop the machine. Otherwise, the sewing machine may become tangled and fail to stop the bobbin winding....
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...■ When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. When the foot controller is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is not a malfunction. If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed under the bobbin a winder seat, press (...Start/stop button) once to stop button 26 you cannot wind off the thread according to the following procedure. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the bobbinwinding thread guide correctly, the thread may...
...■ When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. When the foot controller is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is not a malfunction. If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed under the bobbin a winder seat, press (...Start/stop button) once to stop button 26 you cannot wind off the thread according to the following procedure. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the bobbinwinding thread guide correctly, the thread may...
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... has been correctly wound with thread. Cut the thread with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly (page 24). Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other...
... has been correctly wound with thread. Cut the thread with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly (page 24). Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other...
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... hold e the end of the thread with your right hand. c a b • Be sure to the right. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold down the bobbin with your left hand. GETTING READY Press (Needle position button) once or a twice... to raise the needle, and then raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to thread the machine as shown with f your left hand. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens.
... hold e the end of the thread with your right hand. c a b • Be sure to the right. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold down the bobbin with your left hand. GETTING READY Press (Needle position button) once or a twice... to raise the needle, and then raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to thread the machine as shown with f your left hand. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens.