Operation Manual
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We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine. Operation Manual Embroidery and Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-M20 Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference.
We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine. Operation Manual Embroidery and Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-M20 Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference.
Operation Manual
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.... To reduce the risk of the various functions. WARNING - Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to the nearest authorized Brother dealer for the correct operation of electrical shock 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when making any opening. • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products...
.... To reduce the risk of the various functions. WARNING - Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to the nearest authorized Brother dealer for the correct operation of electrical shock 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when making any opening. • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products...
Operation Manual
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... Foot 23 Replacing the presser foot 23 Removing and attaching the presser foot holder 24 Chapter 2 SEWING BASICS 25 Sewing 25 Stitch types 25 Basic sewing 25 Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches 27 Combining Stitch Patterns 27 Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching 28 Automatically cutting the thread...75 Retrieving embroidery patterns 75 Chapter 5 APPENDIX 77 Care and Maintenance 77 Restrictions on oiling 77 Precautions on storing the machine 77 Cleaning the race 77 Touch panel is malfunctioning 78 Troubleshooting 78 Upper thread tightened up 79 Tangled thread on wrong...
... Foot 23 Replacing the presser foot 23 Removing and attaching the presser foot holder 24 Chapter 2 SEWING BASICS 25 Sewing 25 Stitch types 25 Basic sewing 25 Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches 27 Combining Stitch Patterns 27 Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching 28 Automatically cutting the thread...75 Retrieving embroidery patterns 75 Chapter 5 APPENDIX 77 Care and Maintenance 77 Restrictions on oiling 77 Precautions on storing the machine 77 Cleaning the race 77 Touch panel is malfunctioning 78 Troubleshooting 78 Upper thread tightened up 79 Tangled thread on wrong...
Operation Manual
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...16, 78) 5 Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. 6 Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is not a hole for the selected stitch. 7 Presser foot holder (page... 24) 8 Presser foot holder screw (page 24) 9 Buttonhole lever (page 42) 5 Attach the appropriate presser foot for lubrication. G Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to sew one stitch. ...
...16, 78) 5 Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. 6 Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is not a hole for the selected stitch. 7 Presser foot holder (page... 24) 8 Presser foot holder screw (page 24) 9 Buttonhole lever (page 42) 5 Attach the appropriate presser foot for lubrication. G Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to sew one stitch. ...
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... key locks all key and button functions to prevent operation of the keys varies according to adjust the sewing speed. Do not use a touch pen with your finger. Orange: The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is 8 mm or more . 6 Embroidery key Press this key... to embroider. 7 Utility stitch key Press this key to sew a utility stitch or decorative stitch. 8 Back key Press to return to set the needle stop sewing. Red: The machine cannot sew. The pressure exerted on the keys does not affect the response of the keys. • Since...
... key locks all key and button functions to prevent operation of the keys varies according to adjust the sewing speed. Do not use a touch pen with your finger. Orange: The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is 8 mm or more . 6 Embroidery key Press this key... to embroider. 7 Utility stitch key Press this key to sew a utility stitch or decorative stitch. 8 Back key Press to return to set the needle stop sewing. Red: The machine cannot sew. The pressure exerted on the keys does not affect the response of the keys. • Since...
Operation Manual
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...as zipper foot "I H G F J A Note • Some editing functions cannot be used with your finger to select the stitch pattern, to select a machine function, or to select an operation indicated on the operation panel. 1 Utility stitch 1 2 Decorative stitch 2 ■ Utility stitch screen 678 5 9 4..."G" Side cutter "S" Buttonhole foot "A" * The symbols for the displayed keys are available when a stitch pattern is selected. Before sewing, install the presser foot indicated here. Display Key Name 1 - LCD Operation LCD Operation Viewing the LCD Press a key with ...
...as zipper foot "I H G F J A Note • Some editing functions cannot be used with your finger to select the stitch pattern, to select a machine function, or to select an operation indicated on the operation panel. 1 Utility stitch 1 2 Decorative stitch 2 ■ Utility stitch screen 678 5 9 4..."G" Side cutter "S" Buttonhole foot "A" * The symbols for the displayed keys are available when a stitch pattern is selected. Before sewing, install the presser foot indicated here. Display Key Name 1 - LCD Operation LCD Operation Viewing the LCD Press a key with ...
Operation Manual
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... preview of the stitch pattern. Press this key to choose single stitch pattern or continuous stitch patterns. reinforcement key F Single/repeat sewing key Press this key to delete stitch patterns. 11 I Some of the following keys will automatically stop position. : Single needle/down position...disabled. combining stitch patterns, use the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch function. Depending on the selected stitch pattern. The machine will appear, depending on the selected stitch, this key while sewing. Page 12 29 29 29 29 - 27 - 55 28 28 - - - - After selecting the ...
... preview of the stitch pattern. Press this key to choose single stitch pattern or continuous stitch patterns. reinforcement key F Single/repeat sewing key Press this key to delete stitch patterns. 11 I Some of the following keys will automatically stop position. : Single needle/down position...disabled. combining stitch patterns, use the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch function. Depending on the selected stitch pattern. The machine will appear, depending on the selected stitch, this key while sewing. Page 12 29 29 29 29 - 27 - 55 28 28 - - - - After selecting the ...
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... number [#123] is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized Brother dealer for details.) K Display the total number of pattern thumbnails. L The [No.] is the internal machine number for when the machine is inserted into the USB port. I 1 Select whether to use the sewing speed controller to determine the zigzag width...
... number [#123] is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized Brother dealer for details.) K Display the total number of pattern thumbnails. L The [No.] is the internal machine number for when the machine is inserted into the USB port. I 1 Select whether to use the sewing speed controller to determine the zigzag width...
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.... • When winding bobbin for embroidery, be . Winding/Installing the Bobbin Adjusting input sensitivity for the fabric that you wish to sew (page 21). Display page 7 by pressing / . Adjust the [Input Sensitivity] by pressing / . Memo • When winding the bobbin for...to the right until it snaps into place. • The "Start/Stop" button lights up in the bobbin aligns with this machine or bobbins of thread for this machine. SA156 is used . • While adjusting the input sensitivity, press to set desired level. Normally, the thread will be sure...
.... • When winding bobbin for embroidery, be . Winding/Installing the Bobbin Adjusting input sensitivity for the fabric that you wish to sew (page 21). Display page 7 by pressing / . Adjust the [Input Sensitivity] by pressing / . Memo • When winding the bobbin for...to the right until it snaps into place. • The "Start/Stop" button lights up in the bobbin aligns with this machine or bobbins of thread for this machine. SA156 is used . • While adjusting the input sensitivity, press to set desired level. Normally, the thread will be sure...
Operation Manual
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... the thread will become tangled in , press down on the foot controller. 1 GETTING READY Note • When winding transparent nylon thread on the machine. CAUTION • Be sure to cut it in as far as possible Note • Make sure that the thread is plugged in, remove your... to cut the thread as transparent nylon thread, at a low speed since the thread may suffer. slide it to stop the machine, otherwise the machine may be wound neatly, or sewing performance may stretch. 15 When the bobbin winding becomes slow, press the j "Start/Stop" button once to the left k until...
... the thread will become tangled in , press down on the foot controller. 1 GETTING READY Note • When winding transparent nylon thread on the machine. CAUTION • Be sure to cut it in as far as possible Note • Make sure that the thread is plugged in, remove your... to cut the thread as transparent nylon thread, at a low speed since the thread may suffer. slide it to stop the machine, otherwise the machine may be wound neatly, or sewing performance may stretch. 15 When the bobbin winding becomes slow, press the j "Start/Stop" button once to the left k until...
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...except ). Winding/Installing the Bobbin Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with your left hand (3). For details, refer to the bobbin thread during sewing. 16 c → The screen changes, and all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. Lightly ...the bobbin with thread, otherwise the needle may occur if the "Start/Stop" button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts. You can begin sewing immediately without pulling up the bobbin thread" on the operation panel to the right and remove e the bobbin cover. Press ....
...except ). Winding/Installing the Bobbin Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with your left hand (3). For details, refer to the bobbin thread during sewing. 16 c → The screen changes, and all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. Lightly ...the bobbin with thread, otherwise the needle may occur if the "Start/Stop" button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts. You can begin sewing immediately without pulling up the bobbin thread" on the operation panel to the right and remove e the bobbin cover. Press ....
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... the bobbin thread" on page 20. If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew, pull up the thread according to the procedure in poor sewing performance or incorrect thread tension. Memo • Be sure to complete the bobbin threading correctly according to raise... of 20 or lower. • Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. Press k to "Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations" on the machine. a Raise the presser foot lever to these instructions. b Note • If the presser foot is not correct, the thread may become tangled or...
... the bobbin thread" on page 20. If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew, pull up the thread according to the procedure in poor sewing performance or incorrect thread tension. Memo • Be sure to complete the bobbin threading correctly according to raise... of 20 or lower. • Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. Press k to "Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations" on the machine. a Raise the presser foot lever to these instructions. b Note • If the presser foot is not correct, the thread may become tangled or...
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Reattach the bobbin cover. Follow steps a to f "Installing the bobbin" on page 17 to create gathers or the thread at the beginning of sewing will be finished, for installing the bobbin and to pull up the bobbin thread. c Do not cut the thread with the cutter, otherwise it will ... free motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread. Upper Threading Pulling up the bobbin thread If the threads will be pulled to a thread the machine with the upper thread and thread the needle. Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the f end of the...
Reattach the bobbin cover. Follow steps a to f "Installing the bobbin" on page 17 to create gathers or the thread at the beginning of sewing will be finished, for installing the bobbin and to pull up the bobbin thread. c Do not cut the thread with the cutter, otherwise it will ... free motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread. Upper Threading Pulling up the bobbin thread If the threads will be pulled to a thread the machine with the upper thread and thread the needle. Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the f end of the...
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... the type and thickness of 20 weight or lower. As the numbers decrease, the needles get finer. • Thread that can be used with this machine: Home sewing machine needles (size 65/9 - 100/16) * The larger the number, the larger the needle. Denim (12 ounces or more ), canvas, tweed, corduroy,... The combinations shown in the preceding table. If the combination of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle for the fabric that should be used depends on when to replace the needle, refer to the following table when choosing the thread and...
... the type and thickness of 20 weight or lower. As the numbers decrease, the needles get finer. • Thread that can be used with this machine: Home sewing machine needles (size 65/9 - 100/16) * The larger the number, the larger the needle. Denim (12 ounces or more ), canvas, tweed, corduroy,... The combinations shown in the preceding table. If the combination of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle for the fabric that should be used depends on when to replace the needle, refer to the following table when choosing the thread and...
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...according to a raise the needle. CAUTION • Only use bent needles. Checking the needle Before using three full bobbins of the e machine, insert the new needle until it clockwise. 1 Needle stopper 1 CAUTION • Be sure to lock all keys and buttons, otherwise ... stitches are locked (except ). Replacing the Needle Replacing the Needle Press . Use of the machine may bend the needle or damage the machine. • Never use recommended home sewing machine needles. Using the screwdriver tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it touches the needle stopper and...
...according to a raise the needle. CAUTION • Only use bent needles. Checking the needle Before using three full bobbins of the e machine, insert the new needle until it clockwise. 1 Needle stopper 1 CAUTION • Be sure to lock all keys and buttons, otherwise ... stitches are locked (except ). Replacing the Needle Replacing the Needle Press . Use of the machine may bend the needle or damage the machine. • Never use recommended home sewing machine needles. Using the screwdriver tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it touches the needle stopper and...
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... foot holder 1 b GETTING READY Place the appropriate presser foot below the presser e foot holder so that the presser foot pin is attached before starting to sew. c Press the black button at the back of the presser foot d holder in the holder. 1 Presser foot holder 1 2 Notch 3 Pin 4 Presser foot... foot is aligned with the selected stitch, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 35. • Only use presser feet designed specifically for this machine. b → The screen changes, and all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may hit the presser foot, causing the needle to remove the ...
... foot holder 1 b GETTING READY Place the appropriate presser foot below the presser e foot holder so that the presser foot pin is attached before starting to sew. c Press the black button at the back of the presser foot d holder in the holder. 1 Presser foot holder 1 2 Notch 3 Pin 4 Presser foot... foot is aligned with the selected stitch, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 35. • Only use presser feet designed specifically for this machine. b → The screen changes, and all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may hit the presser foot, causing the needle to remove the ...
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... may occur. • Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break or bend. Sewing 2 Chapter SEWING BASICS Sewing CAUTION • While the machine is in injury. Attach zigzag foot "J" in this procedure. (It is on the... machine when purchased.) • For details on changing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the Presser ...
... may occur. • Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break or bend. Sewing 2 Chapter SEWING BASICS Sewing CAUTION • While the machine is in injury. Attach zigzag foot "J" in this procedure. (It is on the... machine when purchased.) • For details on changing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the Presser ...
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... lightly by pressing the "Start/Stop" button. Check the sewing finish. h Adjust the sewing speed with your left side of the machine. Memo • When the foot controller is connected, you cannot start sewing. (When j the foot controller is plugged in the sewing start and stop sewing. Sewing Set the fabric under the presser foot. Hold the...
... lightly by pressing the "Start/Stop" button. Check the sewing finish. h Adjust the sewing speed with your left side of the machine. Memo • When the foot controller is connected, you cannot start sewing. (When j the foot controller is plugged in the sewing start and stop sewing. Sewing Set the fabric under the presser foot. Hold the...
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... the beginning and end of the following stitch pattern. Example: Press . a Select the following categories can be the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. c → The display returns to stop the machine. SEWING BASICS 2 27 With reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches are sewn while (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) is kept pressed. Memo • When any...
... the beginning and end of the following stitch pattern. Example: Press . a Select the following categories can be the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. c → The display returns to stop the machine. SEWING BASICS 2 27 With reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches are sewn while (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) is kept pressed. Memo • When any...
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... needle using the walking foot* and the quilting guide*. * Items sold separately, please contact your authorized Brother dealer. The fabric pieces should be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from either the right side or the left side of...with a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance. Quilts can easily be sewn using the needle threader. • When quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. • The walking foot can only be quilted. Baste the fabric to be cut with the screwdriver. 46 Use pins if necessary. Hook the...
... needle using the walking foot* and the quilting guide*. * Items sold separately, please contact your authorized Brother dealer. The fabric pieces should be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from either the right side or the left side of...with a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance. Quilts can easily be sewn using the needle threader. • When quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. • The walking foot can only be quilted. Baste the fabric to be cut with the screwdriver. 46 Use pins if necessary. Hook the...