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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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... future reference. In addition, after using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be accessed for household use the machine. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to use . This machine is stored or in this embroidery and sewing machine. To reduce the risk of electric shock...
... future reference. In addition, after using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be accessed for household use the machine. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to use . This machine is stored or in this embroidery and sewing machine. To reduce the risk of electric shock...
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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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...-point feed dogs Ensure smooth, even feeding of multiple fabric layers and a variety of a button (page 22). i Embroidery You can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from the built-in stitches You can thread the needle easily by one press of...an error or that the machine is ready to -use needle threader You can select from optional embroidery cards (page 117). 7 e Quick-set bobbin You can be cut automatically after sewing (page 55, 62). h Easy-to sew. c Built-in utility stitches available (page 70). Machine Features 9 a Automatic ...
...-point feed dogs Ensure smooth, even feeding of multiple fabric layers and a variety of a button (page 22). i Embroidery You can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from the built-in stitches You can thread the needle easily by one press of...an error or that the machine is ready to -use needle threader You can select from optional embroidery cards (page 117). 7 e Quick-set bobbin You can be cut automatically after sewing (page 55, 62). h Easy-to sew. c Built-in utility stitches available (page 70). Machine Features 9 a Automatic ...
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...without notice. ■ Bobbin clip Use the bobbin clip to prevent the end of optional accessories available for your machine. 9 Part Name Embroidery bobbin thread (white) Embroidery bobbin thread (black) Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Other SAEBT EBT-CEN X81164-001 SAEBT999 EBT-CEBN XC5520-001 Memo...[http://www.brother.com/], or [http://www.brothermall.com] (in USA). The part codes are available as optional accessories. No. Part Name 18 Spool cap (small) 19 Extra spool pin 20 Spool net 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 21 Foot controller 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) 6 Blind...
...without notice. ■ Bobbin clip Use the bobbin clip to prevent the end of optional accessories available for your machine. 9 Part Name Embroidery bobbin thread (white) Embroidery bobbin thread (black) Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Other SAEBT EBT-CEN X81164-001 SAEBT999 EBT-CEBN XC5520-001 Memo...[http://www.brother.com/], or [http://www.brothermall.com] (in USA). The part codes are available as optional accessories. No. Part Name 18 Spool cap (small) 19 Extra spool pin 20 Spool net 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 21 Foot controller 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) 6 Blind...
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... winding the bobbin thread. 10 e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the embroidery unit. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to learn the names of the machine parts. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of thread on this panel to select...
... winding the bobbin thread. 10 e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the embroidery unit. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to learn the names of the machine parts. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of thread on this panel to select...
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... stitch. b Handwheel (page 50) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to turn the sewing machine on the fabric as the sewing takes place. 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 lower the feed ... the foot controller jack. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover (page 152) Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and race. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the...
... stitch. b Handwheel (page 50) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to turn the sewing machine on the fabric as the sewing takes place. 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 lower the feed ... the foot controller jack. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover (page 152) Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and race. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the...
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... needle stop position, the buzzer sound, and more. h Settings key Press to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. into the sewing machine memory. g Embroidery key Press this key to select a utility stitch. i Sewing machine help key Press to get help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen...
... needle stop position, the buzzer sound, and more. h Settings key Press to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. into the sewing machine memory. g Embroidery key Press this key to select a utility stitch. i Sewing machine help key Press to get help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen...
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... 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 front of the LCD, and make operations by directly... LCD (liquid crystal display) on . z Refer to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the right side of the sewing machine. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the LCD. 18 GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected stitch, pattern...
... 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 front of the LCD, and make operations by directly... LCD (liquid crystal display) on . z Refer to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the right side of the sewing machine. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the LCD. 18 GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected stitch, pattern...
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Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be set are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Changes the thread color display on operation, refer to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number (#123) (When "...1 Attribute Needle position Stitch width control Thread color display Icon Details Settings Specifies where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is selected) Embroidery/Country/Madeira poly/Madeira rayon/Sulky/ Robison Anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that can be changed . English/...
Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be set are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Changes the thread color display on operation, refer to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number (#123) (When "...1 Attribute Needle position Stitch width control Thread color display Icon Details Settings Specifies where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is selected) Embroidery/Country/Madeira poly/Madeira rayon/Sulky/ Robison Anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that can be changed . English/...
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... bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on the LCD display for the selected topic appears. c a b cd After you return to the previous page. X The initial stitch screen appears again. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. Turn...
... bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on the LCD display for the selected topic appears. c a b cd After you return to the previous page. X The initial stitch screen appears again. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. Turn...
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...in the bobbin. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. X (Start/stop button) lights up the spool pin and remove the spool d cap that best fits the size of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the sewing machine. If the spool cap is horizontal and the thread... unwinds to the front at the bottom. 1 Place the bobbin on the left. a b a Spool cap b Spool pin CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is inserted onto the spool pin. Pick up in the spool or the machine may...
...in the bobbin. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. X (Start/stop button) lights up the spool pin and remove the spool d cap that best fits the size of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the sewing machine. If the spool cap is horizontal and the thread... unwinds to the front at the bottom. 1 Place the bobbin on the left. a b a Spool cap b Spool pin CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is inserted onto the spool pin. Pick up in the spool or the machine may...
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...such as denim, use a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle. z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is bent. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may break while the machine is extremely dangerous since the needle may be skipped stitches. Checking ...are shown in the table (page 39). 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 thick fabrics such as 65/9 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the needle on a flat surface and...
...such as denim, use a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle. z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is bent. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may break while the machine is extremely dangerous since the needle may be skipped stitches. Checking ...are shown in the table (page 39). 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 thick fabrics such as 65/9 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the needle on a flat surface and...
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...Raise the presser foot lever. a CAUTION z Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Otherwise, injuries may result in injuries or damage to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120). Replacing the Presser Foot This section describes how to bend or break. ● Only...type of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot, causing the needle to replace the presser foot. Use of the d presser foot holder. Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to the machine. Replacing the Presser Foot 43
...Raise the presser foot lever. a CAUTION z Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Otherwise, injuries may result in injuries or damage to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120). Replacing the Presser Foot This section describes how to bend or break. ● Only...type of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot, causing the needle to replace the presser foot. Use of the d presser foot holder. Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to the machine. Replacing the Presser Foot 43
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...removing the presser foot, be sure to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). a • For details, refer to turn off the sewing machine. a Presser bar b Presser foot holder Hold the presser foot holder in your finger or the presser foot when attaching/removing it. c a ...holder c Presser foot holder screw d Presser bar X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a X The presser foot is loose, the needle may break or cause injury. embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. Use the screwdriver to...
...removing the presser foot, be sure to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). a • For details, refer to turn off the sewing machine. a Presser bar b Presser foot holder Hold the presser foot holder in your finger or the presser foot when attaching/removing it. c a ...holder c Presser foot holder screw d Presser bar X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a X The presser foot is loose, the needle may break or cause injury. embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. Use the screwdriver to...
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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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...If you want to the fabric" (page 126). ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION ● Do not embroider fabrics that it does not hang off , the embroidery unit movement may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to break. ■ Stabilizer ... the fabric, the fabric can be sure to prevent poor quality embroidery designs. For the bobbin thread, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. If there is enough bobbin thread. Memo z For good quality embroidery designs be embroidered. When embroidering on lightweight or stretch fabrics. The...
...If you want to the fabric" (page 126). ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION ● Do not embroider fabrics that it does not hang off , the embroidery unit movement may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to break. ■ Stabilizer ... the fabric, the fabric can be sure to prevent poor quality embroidery designs. For the bobbin thread, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. If there is enough bobbin thread. Memo z For good quality embroidery designs be embroidered. When embroidering on lightweight or stretch fabrics. The...
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... bobbin thread, refer to "Winding/Installing the Bobbin" (page 22). 5 Fabric preparation ↓ 4 Attach a stabilizer material to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 123). ↓ 4 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. For details on preparing the fabric, refer to "Preparing the Fabric" (page...
... bobbin thread, refer to "Winding/Installing the Bobbin" (page 22). 5 Fabric preparation ↓ 4 Attach a stabilizer material to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 123). ↓ 4 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. For details on preparing the fabric, refer to "Preparing the Fabric" (page...
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.... b a Black button b Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot. 120 Have the included embroidery foot "Q" and a screwdriver ready. Turn off the sewing machine. a a Needle position button Note z The needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. b a b a Embroidery foot bar b Caught by the presser foot holder screw CAUTION ● Always use the...
.... b a Black button b Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot. 120 Have the included embroidery foot "Q" and a screwdriver ready. Turn off the sewing machine. a a Needle position button Note z The needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. b a b a Embroidery foot bar b Caught by the presser foot holder screw CAUTION ● Always use the...
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...presser foot holder. i Turn the screwdriver toward the back. Hold the embroidery foot "Q" with your right f hand, as shown. The needle may hit the presser foot and break or bend. ● Before sewing, always turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) slowly to the presser ...foot bar. Turn the screwdriver toward the front. c b a a Screwdriver CAUTION ● Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery foot "Q" when attaching it. a...
...presser foot holder. i Turn the screwdriver toward the back. Hold the embroidery foot "Q" with your right f hand, as shown. The needle may hit the presser foot and break or bend. ● Before sewing, always turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) slowly to the presser ...foot bar. Turn the screwdriver toward the front. c b a a Screwdriver CAUTION ● Do not hit the needle with your finger or the embroidery foot "Q" when attaching it. a...