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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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... cord. • Always unplug your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any other part may injure your back or knees. 4 Always keep your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this embroidery and sewing machine. DANGER - Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Before using , when cleaning, when making any user...
... cord. • Always unplug your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any other part may injure your back or knees. 4 Always keep your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this embroidery and sewing machine. DANGER - Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Before using , when cleaning, when making any user...
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... up the bobbin thread (page 27). i Embroidery You can select from the built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 117). 7 A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is on dark fabrics. d Seven-point feed... dogs Ensure smooth, even feeding of multiple fabric layers and a variety of fabric weights (page 11). h Easy-to sew. Machine Features 9 a...
... up the bobbin thread (page 27). i Embroidery You can select from the built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 117). 7 A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is on dark fabrics. d Seven-point feed... dogs Ensure smooth, even feeding of multiple fabric layers and a variety of fabric weights (page 11). h Easy-to sew. Machine Features 9 a...
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... view a Thread guide cover (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to operate the machine. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the LCD. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to cut them....winding the bobbin thread. 10 h Presser foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to learn the names of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. m Thread tension dial (page 59, 145) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide when ...
... view a Thread guide cover (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to operate the machine. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the LCD. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to cut them....winding the bobbin thread. 10 h Presser foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to learn the names of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. m Thread tension dial (page 59, 145) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide when ...
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d Needle plate (page 67) The needle plate is marked with guides for the selected stitching. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. h Drop feed lever (page 88) Use the drop feed lever to...152) Remove the needle plate cover to lower the feed dogs. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to use your machine. 11 e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to turn ...
d Needle plate (page 67) The needle plate is marked with guides for the selected stitching. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. h Drop feed lever (page 88) Use the drop feed lever to...152) Remove the needle plate cover to lower the feed dogs. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to use your machine. 11 e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to turn ...
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...Display) Operation" (page 18). b Back key Press to return to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. i Sewing machine help key Press to sew embroidery. c Previous page key Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed... on using the sewing machine. Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid ...
...Display) Operation" (page 18). b Back key Press to return to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. i Sewing machine help key Press to sew embroidery. c Previous page key Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed... on using the sewing machine. Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid ...
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...position Memo z A different screen is displayed when the embroidery unit is turned on, the LCD comes on the LCD. 18 The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the right side of the sewing machine. GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected... stitch, pattern settings and messages are explained in "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 137). For details, refer to "Error messages" (page 159)...
...position Memo z A different screen is displayed when the embroidery unit is turned on, the LCD comes on the LCD. 18 The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the right side of the sewing machine. GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected... stitch, pattern settings and messages are explained in "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 137). For details, refer to "Error messages" (page 159)...
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... color display on operation, refer to be changed . Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Program version Version: Display the program version. - The stitch or machine attributes that can be changed . Thread color/Time to be adjusted with each operation (page 163). mm/INCH Buzzer...
... color display on operation, refer to be changed . Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Program version Version: Display the program version. - The stitch or machine attributes that can be changed . Thread color/Time to be adjusted with each operation (page 163). mm/INCH Buzzer...
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Simple explanations can be displayed. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on the sewing machine. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 Turn on the LCD. Press the item to be referred on each topic, refer to the item 1 selection screen...
Simple explanations can be displayed. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on the sewing machine. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 Turn on the LCD. Press the item to be referred on each topic, refer to the item 1 selection screen...
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... a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the... spool cap is too small for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Slide the spool cap as far as shown, with the rounded side on the shaft fits into ... If the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. a Place the spool of the c arrow until it snaps into ...
... a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the... spool cap is too small for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Slide the spool cap as far as shown, with the rounded side on the shaft fits into ... If the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. a Place the spool of the c arrow until it snaps into ...
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...Checking the needle Sewing with stretch fabrics...is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles (such as denim, use a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle. GETTING READY Memo z...needle. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may break while the machine is even. a b a Flat side b Needle type marking CAUTION z If the distance between...the flat surface is being operated. z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased. ■ Ball point needle (gold colored) To avoid skipped stitches use a...
...Checking the needle Sewing with stretch fabrics...is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles (such as denim, use a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle. GETTING READY Memo z...needle. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may break while the machine is even. a b a Flat side b Needle type marking CAUTION z If the distance between...the flat surface is being operated. z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased. ■ Ball point needle (gold colored) To avoid skipped stitches use a...
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.... c a a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. Presser foot precautions 1 Be sure to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120). b a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. CAUTION ● Use the presser foot appropriate for this sewing machine. Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to observe the following...
.... c a a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. Presser foot precautions 1 Be sure to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120). b a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. CAUTION ● Use the presser foot appropriate for this sewing machine. Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to observe the following...
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... left hand. The needle may hit the presser foot and break or bend. embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. Use the screwdriver to turn off the sewing machine. If the screw is raised. Removing and attaching the ■ Attaching the ...screw using the screwdriver in your finger or the presser foot when attaching/removing it. Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that Align the presser foot holder with the included screwdriver. Use the screwdriver to "Replacing the ...
... left hand. The needle may hit the presser foot and break or bend. embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. Use the screwdriver to turn off the sewing machine. If the screw is raised. Removing and attaching the ■ Attaching the ...screw using the screwdriver in your finger or the presser foot when attaching/removing it. Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that Align the presser foot holder with the included screwdriver. Use the screwdriver to "Replacing the ...
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... for embroidery machines. EMBROIDERY Embroidering Neatly This section describes the preparations and basic procedures for embroidery. Prepare a piece of fabric a little larger than the embroidery frame that matches the size of the pattern you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is necessary for embroidering. ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use stabilizer when sewing embroidery projects...
... for embroidery machines. EMBROIDERY Embroidering Neatly This section describes the preparations and basic procedures for embroidery. Prepare a piece of fabric a little larger than the embroidery frame that matches the size of the pattern you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is necessary for embroidering. ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use stabilizer when sewing embroidery projects...
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...at the top position. Have the included embroidery foot "Q" and a screwdriver ready. EMBROIDERY Attaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to detach the presser foot. Turn off the sewing machine. Attaching the embroidery foot Attach the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. Press (Needle... position button) once or a twice to turn off the sewing machine. If the wrong presser foot is used, the needle...
...at the top position. Have the included embroidery foot "Q" and a screwdriver ready. EMBROIDERY Attaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to detach the presser foot. Turn off the sewing machine. Attaching the embroidery foot Attach the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. Press (Needle... position button) once or a twice to turn off the sewing machine. If the wrong presser foot is used, the needle...
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... foot lever. b a Screwdriver Attach the presser foot holder. c a a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Otherwise, injuries may occur if a button is raised. 122 EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery foot Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" (page 45). a a Needle...
... foot lever. b a Screwdriver Attach the presser foot holder. c a a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Otherwise, injuries may occur if a button is raised. 122 EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery foot Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" (page 45). a a Needle...
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...; Do not move it may cause malfunctions. It may result. Note z Always turn off to attach the embroidery unit. a Pull the flat bed attachment off the sewing machine before attaching the embroidery unit. Turn off the sewing machine. The connector could be dropped and cause injury. ● Keep your hands and other objects away from the...
...; Do not move it may cause malfunctions. It may result. Note z Always turn off to attach the embroidery unit. a Pull the flat bed attachment off the sewing machine before attaching the embroidery unit. Turn off the sewing machine. The connector could be dropped and cause injury. ● Keep your hands and other objects away from the...
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... is displayed. It may result. X The screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is attached. Be sure that there is attached. EMBROIDERY Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing c machine arm. Note z Make sure that no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may not be sewn correctly. After removing whatever is displayed...
... is displayed. It may result. X The screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is attached. Be sure that there is attached. EMBROIDERY Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing c machine arm. Note z Make sure that no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may not be sewn correctly. After removing whatever is displayed...
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... cause malfunctions. ● Always turn off the sewing machine. Removing the embroidery unit Make sure that the sewing machine is turned on. a • For details on the bottom left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 131). Turn off the sewing machine before removing the embroidery unit. Press , and then press . Remove...
... cause malfunctions. ● Always turn off the sewing machine. Removing the embroidery unit Make sure that the sewing machine is turned on. a • For details on the bottom left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 131). Turn off the sewing machine before removing the embroidery unit. Press , and then press . Remove...
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b a Embroidery frame guide tabs b Embroidery carriage frame holder slots X The embroidery unit is accidentally pressed, the machine starts sewing, and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may break. 130 CAUTION ● Correctly set it clicks and stops. Attaching the embroidery frame Wind the embroidery bobbin thread onto the a bobbin and set the embroidery frame...
b a Embroidery frame guide tabs b Embroidery carriage frame holder slots X The embroidery unit is accidentally pressed, the machine starts sewing, and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may break. 130 CAUTION ● Correctly set it clicks and stops. Attaching the embroidery frame Wind the embroidery bobbin thread onto the a bobbin and set the embroidery frame...