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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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...any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you are leaving the machine unattended. Important Safety Instructions Please read the "Important Safety Instructions", and then study this embroidery and sewing machine. This machine is intended for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.... • While the machine is spilled on the cord. • Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. 1 Do ...
...any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you are leaving the machine unattended. Important Safety Instructions Please read the "Important Safety Instructions", and then study this embroidery and sewing machine. This machine is intended for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.... • While the machine is spilled on the cord. • Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. 1 Do ...
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...stabilizer material to the fabric 126 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame ...127 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 130 Attaching the embroidery frame ...130 Removing the embroidery frame ...131 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 132 Copyright information ...132 Embroidery pattern types ...132 LCD (liquid crystal display) operation ...133...148 Stopping while embroidering ...148 Saving patterns...150 APPENDIX 151 Care and Maintenance ...152 Cleaning the machine surface ...152 Cleaning the race ...152 Troubleshooting ...154 Error messages ...159 Adjusting the LCD ...163 Operation beep...163 Index ......
...stabilizer material to the fabric 126 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame ...127 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 130 Attaching the embroidery frame ...130 Removing the embroidery frame ...131 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 132 Copyright information ...132 Embroidery pattern types ...132 LCD (liquid crystal display) operation ...133...148 Stopping while embroidering ...148 Saving patterns...150 APPENDIX 151 Care and Maintenance ...152 Cleaning the machine surface ...152 Cleaning the race ...152 Troubleshooting ...154 Error messages ...159 Adjusting the LCD ...163 Operation beep...163 Index ......
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...a button (page 22). c Built-in stitches You can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from the built-in utility stitches available (page 70). e Quick-set bobbin You can be cut automatically after sewing (page 55, 62). h Easy-to-use needle threader You can wind bobbins...weights (page 11). g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is on, the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 27). A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to work on dark fabrics. d Seven-point feed dogs Ensure smooth, even ...
...a button (page 22). c Built-in stitches You can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from the built-in utility stitches available (page 70). e Quick-set bobbin You can be cut automatically after sewing (page 55, 62). h Easy-to-use needle threader You can wind bobbins...weights (page 11). g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is on, the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 27). A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to work on dark fabrics. d Seven-point feed dogs Ensure smooth, even ...
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... thread (white) Embroidery bobbin thread (black) Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Other SAEBT EBT-CEN X81164-001 SAEBT999 EBT-CEBN XC5520-001 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, visit [http://www.brother.com/], or [http://www.brothermall.com] (in USA). No. The ...of optional accessories available for a complete listing of the thread wound onto the bobbin from loosening. z Visit your nearest authorized dealer for your machine. 9 Optional accessories The following are correct at the time of printing. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming ...
... thread (white) Embroidery bobbin thread (black) Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Other SAEBT EBT-CEN X81164-001 SAEBT999 EBT-CEBN XC5520-001 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, visit [http://www.brother.com/], or [http://www.brothermall.com] (in USA). No. The ...of optional accessories available for a complete listing of the thread wound onto the bobbin from loosening. z Visit your nearest authorized dealer for your machine. 9 Optional accessories The following are correct at the time of printing. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming ...
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... Functions The names of the various parts of thread on this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to operate the machine. j Flat bed attachment (page 46) Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 24, 33) Pass the...
... Functions The names of the various parts of thread on this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to operate the machine. j Flat bed attachment (page 46) Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 24, 33) Pass the...
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...embroidery card. g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on and off. c Needle bar thread guide (page 34) Pass the upper thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to use your machine. 11 g Feed dogs (page 88) The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing... the selected stitching. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on the fabric as the sewing takes place. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever (page 86) Lower the buttonhole ...
...embroidery card. g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on and off. c Needle bar thread guide (page 34) Pass the upper thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to use your machine. 11 g Feed dogs (page 88) The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing... the selected stitching. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on the fabric as the sewing takes place. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever (page 86) Lower the buttonhole ...
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..., refer to set the needle stop position, the buzzer sound, and more. i Sewing machine help key Press to sew embroidery. into the sewing machine memory. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement. 13 f Utility stitch key Press this key to...
..., refer to set the needle stop position, the buzzer sound, and more. i Sewing machine help key Press to sew embroidery. into the sewing machine memory. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement. 13 f Utility stitch key Press this key to...
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...is displayed when the embroidery unit is turned on, the LCD comes on the LCD. 18 For details, refer to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on . 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). Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on...
...is displayed when the embroidery unit is turned on, the LCD comes on the LCD. 18 For details, refer to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on . 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). Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on...
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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. - Lighter Darker Product number NO.: The "NO." LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 19 English/German/French/ Italian/Dutch/Spanish/...stitch (middle)" that can be changed . For details on the embroidery screen (page 133). Down Up Allows the stitch width to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number (#123) (When "Thread No.#123" is sounded with the sewing speed controller (page 58). Allows the language used in reverse ...
.../Madeira poly/Madeira rayon/Sulky/ Robison Anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Lighter Darker Product number NO.: The "NO." LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 19 English/German/French/ Italian/Dutch/Spanish/...stitch (middle)" that can be changed . For details on the embroidery screen (page 133). Down Up Allows the stitch width to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number (#123) (When "Thread No.#123" is sounded with the sewing speed controller (page 58). Allows the language used in reverse ...
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... thread / Press (Back key) to return to the item 1 selection screen. 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. Memo z For details on the LCD display for the selected topic appears. c a b cd After you return to the...
... thread / Press (Back key) to return to the item 1 selection screen. 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. Memo z For details on the LCD display for the selected topic appears. c a b cd After you return to the...
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... or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the... front at the bottom. 1 Place the bobbin on the slit in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the ... the spool cap is not positioned so that the spring on the sewing machine. a Place the spool of the c arrow until it snaps into place. Memo z For embroidering, use the...
... or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the... front at the bottom. 1 Place the bobbin on the slit in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the ... the spool cap is not positioned so that the spring on the sewing machine. a Place the spool of the c arrow until it snaps into place. Memo z For embroidering, use the...
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... the needle and the flat surface is bent. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When embroidering on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle... not use ball point needles with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may be uneven or puckered or there may break while the machine 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...
... the needle and the flat surface is bent. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When embroidering on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle... not use ball point needles with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may be uneven or puckered or there may break while the machine 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...
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... presser foot as described below. z Zigzag foot "J" is already installed when the sewing machine is raised. b a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is purchased. Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to observe the following precautions concerning the presser foot. Raise the ... of the d presser foot holder. CAUTION ● Use the presser foot appropriate for this sewing machine. Replacing the Presser Foot 43 Presser foot precautions 1 Be sure to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120). Use of any other presser foot may occur if a button is...
... presser foot as described below. z Zigzag foot "J" is already installed when the sewing machine is raised. b a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is purchased. Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to observe the following precautions concerning the presser foot. Raise the ... of the d presser foot holder. CAUTION ● Use the presser foot appropriate for this sewing machine. Replacing the Presser Foot 43 Presser foot precautions 1 Be sure to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120). Use of any other presser foot may occur if a button is...
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... the presser bar. a b Remove the presser foot. Replacing the Presser Foot 45 Use the screwdriver to turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION z Before attaching/removing the presser foot, be sure to remove the presser foot holder. ab a Screwdriver b Presser...embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. The needle may break or cause injury. c a d b a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw d Presser bar X The presser foot is raised. Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine...
... the presser bar. a b Remove the presser foot. Replacing the Presser Foot 45 Use the screwdriver to turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION z Before attaching/removing the presser foot, be sure to remove the presser foot holder. ab a Screwdriver b Presser...embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. The needle may break or cause injury. c a d b a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw d Presser bar X The presser foot is raised. Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine...
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Embroidering Neatly 118 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 120 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 123 Preparing the Fabric 126 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 130 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 132 Embroidering...139 Editing and Saving Patterns 143 4 EMBROIDERY The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter.
Embroidering Neatly 118 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 120 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 123 Preparing the Fabric 126 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 130 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 132 Embroidering...139 Editing and Saving Patterns 143 4 EMBROIDERY The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter.
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..." (page 126). ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. To check the fabric thickness, attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and use stabilizer when sewing embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on large pieces of the pattern you ...Note z Always use (Needle position button) to sew. If embroidery is necessary for embroidering. ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use the embroidery thread or country thread. ■ Fabric Prepare the fabric for embroidery machines. Otherwise, the needle may be embroidered. CAUTION...
..." (page 126). ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. To check the fabric thickness, attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and use stabilizer when sewing embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on large pieces of the pattern you ...Note z Always use (Needle position button) to sew. If embroidery is necessary for embroidering. ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use the embroidery thread or country thread. ■ Fabric Prepare the fabric for embroidery machines. Otherwise, the needle may be embroidered. CAUTION...
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..., refer to "Adjusting the layout and the size" (page 143). ↓ 9 Embroidery thread setup Set up embroidery thread according to the pattern. For details on attaching the embroidery unit, refer to the embroidery unit. For details on preparing the fabric, refer to "Preparing the Fabric" (page ...place. For details on setting up the thread, refer to the fabric, and hoop it in an embroidery frame. For details on attaching the embroidery frame, refer to "Attaching the Embroidery Frame" (page 130). ↓ 7 Pattern selection Turn the power on setting up the bobbin thread...
..., refer to "Adjusting the layout and the size" (page 143). ↓ 9 Embroidery thread setup Set up embroidery thread according to the pattern. For details on attaching the embroidery unit, refer to the embroidery unit. For details on preparing the fabric, refer to "Preparing the Fabric" (page ...place. For details on setting up the thread, refer to the fabric, and hoop it in an embroidery frame. For details on attaching the embroidery frame, refer to "Attaching the Embroidery Frame" (page 130). ↓ 7 Pattern selection Turn the power on setting up the bobbin thread...
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..., be sure to detach the presser foot. c a a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Turn off the sewing machine. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to attach the embroidery foot "Q". Otherwise, injuries may hit the presser foot and bend or break. a a Needle position button Note z The needle...
..., be sure to detach the presser foot. c a a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Turn off the sewing machine. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to attach the embroidery foot "Q". Otherwise, injuries may hit the presser foot and bend or break. a a Needle position button Note z The needle...
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...a Screwdriver CAUTION ● Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery foot "Q" when attaching it. The needle may hit the presser foot and break or bend. ● Before sewing, always turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) slowly to make sure that the needle... sure to the presser foot bar. Turn the screwdriver toward the front. Set the embroidery foot perpendicular. a Presser bar b Needle clamp screw c Embroidery foot bar Attaching the Embroidery Foot 121 Hold the embroidery foot with your index a finger wrapped around the lever at the back of the ...
...a Screwdriver CAUTION ● Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery foot "Q" when attaching it. The needle may hit the presser foot and break or bend. ● Before sewing, always turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) slowly to make sure that the needle... sure to the presser foot bar. Turn the screwdriver toward the front. Set the embroidery foot perpendicular. a Presser bar b Needle clamp screw c Embroidery foot bar Attaching the Embroidery Foot 121 Hold the embroidery foot with your index a finger wrapped around the lever at the back of the ...