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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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... on the foot controller. • Do not use extension cords. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Before using , when cleaning, when making any...machine from the build up of the various functions. WARNING - This machine is stored or in the instruction manual • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to use . Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet immediately after you have finished reading this embroidery and sewing machine...
... on the foot controller. • Do not use extension cords. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Before using , when cleaning, when making any...machine from the build up of the various functions. WARNING - This machine is stored or in the instruction manual • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to use . Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet immediately after you have finished reading this embroidery and sewing machine...
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... unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may ignite, resulting in should never be replaced by the manufacturer as described in the back of this manual. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 If the problem persists, ... being sewn may fall, resulting in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the...
... unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may ignite, resulting in should never be replaced by the manufacturer as described in the back of this manual. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 If the problem persists, ... being sewn may fall, resulting in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the...
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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 FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of ...
FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with a disability. 3 FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of ...
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... winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. f Operation panel (page 13) Use the keys on the spool pin. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the embroidery unit. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to thread the... needle. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to use the sewing machine, etc. n Thread take-up lever (page 34) o Bobbin-...
... winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. f Operation panel (page 13) Use the keys on the spool pin. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the embroidery unit. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to thread the... needle. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to use the sewing machine, etc. n Thread take-up lever (page 34) o Bobbin-...
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... 50) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the power supply cord into the power supply jack. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is marked with guides for the selected stitching. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on and off. i Presser foot holder ... the needle threader to use your machine. 11 b Handwheel (page 50) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to thread the needle. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Memo z Refer to...
... 50) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the power supply cord into the power supply jack. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is marked with guides for the selected stitching. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on and off. i Presser foot holder ... the needle threader to use your machine. 11 b Handwheel (page 50) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to thread the needle. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Memo z Refer to...
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...or damage to the machine may occur. When sewing is stopped, the needle is sewing. The button changes color according to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. a Start/stop button Press the start/stop button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons... The operation buttons help you to start or stop sewing. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after sewing is pressed. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of...
...or damage to the machine may occur. When sewing is stopped, the needle is sewing. The button changes color according to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. a Start/stop button Press the start/stop button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons... The operation buttons help you to start or stop sewing. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after sewing is pressed. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of...
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b Back key Press to return to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. e Memory key Press to the previous screen. i Sewing machine help key Press to get help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to perform operations. Displays ... items that are not displayed on the LCD. g Embroidery key Press this key to sew embroidery. d Next page key Displays the next page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. Touch the keys displayed on using the sewing machine. f Utility stitch key Press this key to select ...
b Back key Press to return to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. e Memory key Press to the previous screen. i Sewing machine help key Press to get help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to perform operations. Displays ... items that are not displayed on the LCD. g Embroidery key Press this key to sew embroidery. d Next page key Displays the next page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. Touch the keys displayed on using the sewing machine. f Utility stitch key Press this key to select ...
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...Do not allow the power cord to be used for the power source. Fire or electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the cord. Always grasp the plug to heat. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time. ...Pulling on the power cord are away from the outlet. These things may result. 16 GETTING READY Turning the Machine On/Off This ...
...Do not allow the power cord to be used for the power source. Fire or electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the cord. Always grasp the plug to heat. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time. ...Pulling on the power cord are away from the outlet. These things may result. 16 GETTING READY Turning the Machine On/Off This ...
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...stop button) light up when the machine is not sewing. Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not a malfunction. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. machine off . In addition, before transporting the sewing Make sure that the machine is turned on the right side...b house hold electrical outlet. Unplug the power cord from the c electrical outlet. To reduce the risk of the Make sure that the sewing machine is turned machine to another location, be sure to "|"). X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) go off (the main power switch is ...
...stop button) light up when the machine is not sewing. Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not a malfunction. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. machine off . In addition, before transporting the sewing Make sure that the machine is turned on the right side...b house hold electrical outlet. Unplug the power cord from the c electrical outlet. To reduce the risk of the Make sure that the sewing machine is turned machine to another location, be sure to "|"). X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) go off (the main power switch is ...
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... Number 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 unit is turned on, the LCD comes on the screen with your finger or a touch pen. When you ... the LCD. 18 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 the sewing machine.
... Number 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 unit is turned on, the LCD comes on the screen with your finger or a touch pen. When you ... the LCD. 18 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 the sewing machine.
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... settings at the time of the LCD (page 163). is the number for embroidering) (page 134). Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be set are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Down Up Allows the stitch width to the next page. 1 Attribute Needle position Stitch width control Thread color...
... settings at the time of the LCD (page 163). is the number for embroidering) (page 134). Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be set are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Down Up Allows the stitch width to the next page. 1 Attribute Needle position Stitch width control Thread color...
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... b panel. (Settings key) on . 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). c Switch the screen using (Previous page key) and (Next page key). • The following screens show ... comes on the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. Press the item to be set. GETTING READY Turn on the sewing machine. a The highlighted display is turned off. 20 When settings are saved even if the power is the initial setting.
... b panel. (Settings key) on . 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). c Switch the screen using (Previous page key) and (Next page key). • The following screens show ... comes on the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. Press the item to be set. GETTING READY Turn on the sewing machine. a The highlighted display is turned off. 20 When settings are saved even if the power is the initial setting.
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Simple explanations can be displayed. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 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. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Checking...
Simple explanations can be displayed. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 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. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Checking...
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... model Other model Winding 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. Bobbin precautions Be sure to wind the thread onto.... b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22 CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine.
... model Other model Winding 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. Bobbin precautions Be sure to wind the thread onto.... b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22 CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine.
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...for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in orange. 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...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 place. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Slide the spool cap onto the spool... spool pin and remove the spool d cap that is not positioned so that the spring on the sewing machine.
...for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in orange. 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...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 place. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Slide the spool cap onto the spool... spool pin and remove the spool d cap that is not positioned so that the spring on the sewing machine.
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... displayed on the foot controller. X The bobbin winding will stop the machine. CAUTION ● When the bobbin winding stops or becomes slow, stop . Otherwise, the sewing machine may become tangled in cutter) CAUTION ● Be sure to wind the thread. Slide the sewing speed controller to stop button X The bobbin start winding and "Winding...
... displayed on the foot controller. X The bobbin winding will stop the machine. CAUTION ● When the bobbin winding stops or becomes slow, stop . Otherwise, the sewing machine may become tangled in cutter) CAUTION ● Be sure to wind the thread. Slide the sewing speed controller to stop button X The bobbin start winding and "Winding...
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...winder shaft to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the foot controller. a a Screw of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may be damaged; this is not passed under the pretension disk of the bobbinwinding thread guide correctly, the thread may result in , remove... bobbin winder shaft is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right side, the needle will make a clicking sound; Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is set to its p original position. ...
...winder shaft to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the foot controller. a a Screw of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may be damaged; this is not passed under the pretension disk of the bobbinwinding thread guide correctly, the thread may result in , remove... bobbin winder shaft is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right side, the needle will make a clicking sound; Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is set to its p original position. ...
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... right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27 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 the bobbin...
... right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27 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 the bobbin...
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...will be incorrect. Remove the bobbin cover. Pass the thread through the slot as indicated. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. b Slide the bobbin cover latch to insert the bobbin correctly. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to raise the needle... and then raise the presser foot lever. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. ● Be sure to thread the machine as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to drop the bobbin. Lightly hold e the end ...
...will be incorrect. Remove the bobbin cover. Pass the thread through the slot as indicated. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. b Slide the bobbin cover latch to insert the bobbin correctly. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to raise the needle... and then raise the presser foot lever. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. ● Be sure to thread the machine as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to drop the bobbin. Lightly hold e the end ...