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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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... may damage the machine or result in use the machine. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Before using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you have finished reading this embroidery and sewing machine. To reduce the...
... may damage the machine or result in use the machine. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Before using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you have finished reading this embroidery and sewing machine. To reduce the...
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... slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may fall, resulting in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Never allow...
... slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may fall, resulting in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Never allow...
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... by young children, and assistance may be required if used by ASTA to obtain the correct lead. 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...
... by young children, and assistance may be required if used by ASTA to obtain the correct lead. 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...
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...this dial. c Spool pin (page 23, 32) Place a spool of thread on this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to thread the needle. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the connector for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in ... (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to use the sewing machine, etc. d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. j Flat bed ...
...this dial. c Spool pin (page 23, 32) Place a spool of thread on this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to thread the needle. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the connector for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in ... (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to use the sewing machine, etc. d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. j Flat bed ...
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... (page 45) The presser foot is being used. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. c Needle bar thread guide (page 34) Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole...
... (page 45) The presser foot is being used. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. c Needle bar thread guide (page 34) Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole...
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... shaft is stopped to cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to sew or is lowered in the opposite direction. Use this button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. d Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both...
... shaft is stopped to cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to sew or is lowered in the opposite direction. Use this button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. d Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both...
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... the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. e Memory key Press to get help on the LCD. i Sewing machine help key Press to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. b Back key Press to return to set the needle stop position, the buzzer sound...
... the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. e Memory key Press to get help on the LCD. i Sewing machine help key Press to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. b Back key Press to return to set the needle stop position, the buzzer sound...
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...cord included with wet hands. Fire or electric shock may result. ● Do not touch the plug with this machine. ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Do not subject the cord... on the power cord into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on the cord may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the cord. Power supply precautions Be sure to heat. Using other appliances plugged in...
...cord included with wet hands. Fire or electric shock may result. ● Do not touch the plug with this machine. ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Do not subject the cord... on the power cord into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on the cord may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the cord. Power supply precautions Be sure to heat. Using other appliances plugged in...
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... outlet. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. only) z This appliance has ...a polarized plug (one way. If it off. 1 a off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. To reduce the risk of the machine to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). Turning on , the needle and the feed...
... outlet. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. only) z This appliance has ...a polarized plug (one way. If it off. 1 a off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. To reduce the risk of the machine to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). Turning on , the needle and the feed...
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When you touch the LCD screen according to the message displayed on the front of the sewing machine. Viewing the LCD When the power is attached. The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the screen with your finger or... foot to "Operation panel" (page 13). GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected stitch, pattern settings and messages are explained in "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 137). Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of stitches contained i Horizontal mirror image j Automatic thread cutting...
When you touch the LCD screen according to the message displayed on the front of the sewing machine. Viewing the LCD When the power is attached. The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the screen with your finger or... foot to "Operation panel" (page 13). GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected stitch, pattern settings and messages are explained in "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 137). Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of stitches contained i Horizontal mirror image j Automatic thread cutting...
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... (page 163). mm/INCH Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is turned on. Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Lighter Darker Product number NO.: The "NO." is stopped. Program version Version: Display the program version. - For details on the...
... (page 163). mm/INCH Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is turned on. Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Lighter Darker Product number NO.: The "NO." is stopped. Program version Version: Display the program version. - For details on the...
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...GETTING READY Turn on the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. Press b panel. (Settings key) on the sewing machine. Press the item to be set. z "VERSION" is the program version which is turned off. 20 X The LCD comes on. a ...The highlighted display is the individual number for the sewing machine. c Switch the screen using (Previous page key) and (Next page key). • The following screens show their default settings. Memo z...
...GETTING READY Turn on the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. Press b panel. (Settings key) on the sewing machine. Press the item to be set. z "VERSION" is the program version which is turned off. 20 X The LCD comes on. a ...The highlighted display is the individual number for the sewing machine. c Switch the screen using (Previous page key) and (Next page key). • The following screens show their default settings. Memo z...
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... LCD comes on each topic, refer to the previous page. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on b the display panel. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to be referred on the...
... LCD comes on each topic, refer to the previous page. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on b the display panel. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to be referred on the...
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...; The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin...thread. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. 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...
...; The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin...thread. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. 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...
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... of thread for the spool being used . Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Pick up in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Press down on the sewing machine. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin ...pin. Note z If the spool is not positioned so that 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. a Place the spool of the c arrow until...
... of thread for the spool being used . Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Pick up in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Press down on the sewing machine. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin ...pin. Note z If the spool is not positioned so that 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. a Place the spool of the c arrow until...
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... foot controller immediately to pull the thread tightly and wind it . is winded incorrectly, press (Start/stop the bobbin winding. Otherwise, the sewing machine may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. Pass the end of the thread through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use your ... ● Be sure to stop button) once to cut it clockwise. Slide the sewing speed controller to cut the thread as described. When the bobbin winding stops or becomes n slow, press (Start/stop the machine. a a Guide slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in the bobbin winder ...
... foot controller immediately to pull the thread tightly and wind it . is winded incorrectly, press (Start/stop the bobbin winding. Otherwise, the sewing machine may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. Pass the end of the thread through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use your ... ● Be sure to stop button) once to cut it clockwise. Slide the sewing speed controller to cut the thread as described. When the bobbin winding stops or becomes n slow, press (Start/stop the machine. a a Guide slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in the bobbin winder ...
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... presser If the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. a a Start/stop the bobbin winding. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position. b a a Thread b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION ● Do not remove the...stop button 26 Memo z If the bobbin winder shaft is set to the right side, the needle will not move. (Sewing is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; It may result in , remove your foot from the shaft. ■ When the thread ...
... presser If the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. a a Start/stop the bobbin winding. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position. b a a Thread b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION ● Do not remove the...stop button 26 Memo z If the bobbin winder shaft is set to the right side, the needle will not move. (Sewing is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; It may result in , remove your foot from the shaft. ■ When the thread ...
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... and d wind off the thread clockwise near the bobbin 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 the thread passes under the pretension disk of the same type (part code... 1 ● Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Cut the thread with thread. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with scissors beside the bobbinb winding thread guide.
... and d wind off the thread clockwise near the bobbin 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 the thread passes under the pretension disk of the same type (part code... 1 ● Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Cut the thread with thread. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with scissors beside the bobbinb winding thread guide.
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...tension will 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. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold down the bobbin with your right g hand, and ... right hand. Pass the thread through the slot as indicated. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to thread the machine as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to insert the bobbin correctly.
...tension will 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. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold down the bobbin with your right g hand, and ... right hand. Pass the thread through the slot as indicated. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to thread the machine as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to insert the bobbin correctly.