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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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...manual • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it can quickly be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you for purchasing this embroidery and sewing machine. Do not use an extension... cord. • Always unplug your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric...
...manual • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it can quickly be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you for purchasing this embroidery and sewing machine. Do not use an extension... cord. • Always unplug your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric...
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...when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in the back of suffocation. • Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 otherwise, the machine, power... in should be replaced by the manufacturer as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this sewing machine was supplied in injuries. 5 Special care is required, first follow careful instruction when freehand...
...when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in the back of suffocation. • Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 otherwise, the machine, power... in should be replaced by the manufacturer as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this sewing machine was supplied in injuries. 5 Special care is required, first follow careful instruction when freehand...
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FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with a disability. 3 carrying the mark, rating as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. Never use a ...
FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with a disability. 3 carrying the mark, rating as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. Never use a ...
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...) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to learn the names of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the LCD. m Thread tension dial (page 59, 145...
...) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to learn the names of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the LCD. m Thread tension dial (page 59, 145...
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...to turn the sewing machine on the power supply cord into the power supply jack. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. b Thread guide disk (page 34) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. c Embroidery card slot (page... 138) Insert the embroidery card. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert ...
...to turn the sewing machine on the power supply cord into the power supply jack. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. b Thread guide disk (page 34) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. c Embroidery card slot (page... 138) Insert the embroidery card. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert ...
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... thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew" (page 51). For details, refer to "Starting to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. c Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to adjust the...
... thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew" (page 51). For details, refer to "Starting to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. c Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to adjust the...
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... stitch key Press this key to perform operations. Touch the keys displayed on the LCD. g Embroidery key Press this key to the previous screen. into the sewing machine memory. For details, refer to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. e Memory key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation...
... stitch key Press this key to perform operations. Touch the keys displayed on the LCD. g Embroidery key Press this key to the previous screen. into the sewing machine memory. For details, refer to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. e Memory key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation...
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...that is not to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock. ● Do ... damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. 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. Do not place heavy objects on and...
...that is not to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock. ● Do ... damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. 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. Do not place heavy objects on and...
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... Power supply jack Press the right side of the main power switch c on the right side of the machine to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. this plug is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Turning... on the machine Turning off . In addition, before transporting the sewing Make sure that the sewing machine is not sewing. X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) go off (the main power switch is set ...
... Power supply jack Press the right side of the main power switch c on the right side of the machine to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. this plug is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Turning... on the machine Turning off . In addition, before transporting the sewing Make sure that the sewing machine is not sewing. X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) go off (the main power switch is set ...
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...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 sewing machine. The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front of stitches ...contained i Horizontal mirror image j Automatic thread cutting k Automatic reverse/reinforcement l Single/twin needle sewing and needle stop position Memo z A different screen is displayed when the embroidery...
...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 sewing machine. The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front of stitches ...contained i Horizontal mirror image j Automatic thread cutting k Automatic reverse/reinforcement l Single/twin needle sewing and needle stop position Memo z A different screen is displayed when the embroidery...
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.../Madeira poly/Madeira rayon/Sulky/ Robison Anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - The stitch or machine attributes that is automatically selected when the machine is turned on. Changes the thread color display on operation, refer to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number (#123) (When "Thread...
.../Madeira poly/Madeira rayon/Sulky/ Robison Anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - The stitch or machine attributes that is automatically selected when the machine is turned on. Changes the thread color display on operation, refer to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number (#123) (When "Thread...
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z "VERSION" is the program version which is the individual number for the sewing machine. GETTING READY Turn on . X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. When settings are saved even if the power is the initial setting. Press b panel. (Settings key) on the display Example: ...). • The following screens show their default settings. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Memo z "NO" is installed in the sewing machine. z Settings that are changed are complete, press d (Back key). Press the item to be set. a The highlighted display is turned off. 20
z "VERSION" is the program version which is the individual number for the sewing machine. GETTING READY Turn on . X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. When settings are saved even if the power is the initial setting. Press b panel. (Settings key) on the display Example: ...). • The following screens show their default settings. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Memo z "NO" is installed in the sewing machine. z Settings that are changed are complete, press d (Back key). Press the item to be set. a The highlighted display is turned off. 20
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bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on . a X The LCD comes on the LCD. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. c a b cd After you return to the previous page. Memo z For details on the LCD display for the selected topic appears. Checking...
bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on . a X The LCD comes on the LCD. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. c a b cd After you return to the previous page. Memo z For details on the LCD display for the selected topic appears. Checking...
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...the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. If bobbins from other bobbin ..., and then insert the bobbin thread. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22 GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to...
...the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. If bobbins from other bobbin ..., and then insert the bobbin thread. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22 GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to...
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... not positioned correctly, the thread may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Pick up in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the front at the bottom. 1 Place ...spool pin and f return the spool pin to the right as shown, with the rounded side on the slit in orange. Press down on the sewing machine. X (Start/stop button) lights up the spool pin and remove the spool d cap that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled...
... not positioned correctly, the thread may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Pick up in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the front at the bottom. 1 Place ...spool pin and f return the spool pin to the right as shown, with the rounded side on the slit in orange. Press down on the sewing machine. X (Start/stop button) lights up the spool pin and remove the spool d cap that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled...
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...cut the thread as described. Pass the end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder shaft. a Speed controller Press (Start/stop the machine. Otherwise the thread may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to cut it clockwise. If the bobbin thread is correctly set before ... to stop the bobbin winding. When the bobbin winding stops or becomes n slow, press (Start/stop button) once to the right. Otherwise, the sewing machine may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 If the thread is displayed on the foot controller. a a ...
...cut the thread as described. Pass the end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder shaft. a Speed controller Press (Start/stop the machine. Otherwise the thread may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to cut it clockwise. If the bobbin thread is correctly set before ... to stop the bobbin winding. When the bobbin winding stops or becomes n slow, press (Start/stop button) once to the right. Otherwise, the sewing machine may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 If the thread is displayed on the foot controller. a a ...
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...In such a case, wind off the thread by removing the screw. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position. b a a Thread b Bobbin winder seat ... may be damaged; When the foot controller is not passed under the pretension disk of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. you cannot wind off the thread according to the following procedure. GETTING READY Cut...
...In such a case, wind off the thread by removing the screw. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position. b a a Thread b Bobbin winder seat ... may be damaged; When the foot controller is not passed under the pretension disk of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. you cannot wind off the thread according to the following procedure. GETTING READY Cut...
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.... Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27 Hold the thread end with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other model Memo z The order that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the same type... (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). Cut the thread with your left , and c then remove the bobbin from other models are used, the machine will be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks that has been correctly wound with thread.
.... Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27 Hold the thread end with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other model Memo z The order that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the same type... (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). Cut the thread with your left , and c then remove the bobbin from other models are used, the machine will be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks that has been correctly wound with thread.
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... be incorrect. GETTING READY Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to the right. 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. ● Be sure to the bottom with f your right g hand, and then... the bobbin into the bobbin case with your left hand. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to thread the machine as shown with your left hand. d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold down the bobbin with your finger. Pass the thread...
... be incorrect. GETTING READY Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to the right. 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. ● Be sure to the bottom with f your right g hand, and then... the bobbin into the bobbin case with your left hand. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to thread the machine as shown with your left hand. d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold down the bobbin with your finger. Pass the thread...
