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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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... or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is cut. 3 Never operate this embroidery and sewing machine. Do not pull on the foot controller. • Do not use extension cords. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. WARNING - Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. In addition,... study this manual, store it where it out of the various functions. Before using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you have finished reading this...
... or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is cut. 3 Never operate this embroidery and sewing machine. Do not pull on the foot controller. • Do not use extension cords. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. WARNING - Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. In addition,... study this manual, store it where it out of the various functions. Before using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you have finished reading this...
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...updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it to break. 6 This machine is not a toy: • ...8226; Do not place this sewing machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or 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 or where oxygen is...
...updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it to break. 6 This machine is not a toy: • ...8226; Do not place this sewing machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or 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 or where oxygen is...
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Never use a fuse approved by a person with a disability. 3 FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the mark, rating as marked ...
Never use a fuse approved by a person with a disability. 3 FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the mark, rating as marked ...
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Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to raise and lower the presser foot . f Operation panel (page 13) Use the keys on the spool pin. k Thread cutter (page 56) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to learn the names of the machine parts. m Thread tension ... error messages appear in the connector for the embroidery unit. c Spool pin (page 23, 32) Place a spool of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the LCD. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the ...
Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to raise and lower the presser foot . f Operation panel (page 13) Use the keys on the spool pin. k Thread cutter (page 56) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to learn the names of the machine parts. m Thread tension ... error messages appear in the connector for the embroidery unit. c Spool pin (page 23, 32) Place a spool of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the LCD. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the ...
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... feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover (page 152) Remove the needle plate cover to use your machine. 11 c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. e Main power switch (page ...17) Use the main power switch to sew one stitch. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder...
... feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover (page 152) Remove the needle plate cover to use your machine. 11 c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. e Main power switch (page ...17) Use the main power switch to sew one stitch. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder...
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...: Orange: The machine is ready to sew or is moved to sew in small areas. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is sewing. b Needle position button Press the needle position button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Reinforcement stitches are sewn by sewing 3 to start or stop sewing. Operation buttons The...
...: Orange: The machine is ready to sew or is moved to sew in small areas. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is sewing. b Needle position button Press the needle position button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Reinforcement stitches are sewn by sewing 3 to start or stop sewing. Operation buttons The...
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...on the LCD. b Back key Press to return to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 18). g Embroidery key Press this key to perform operations. i Sewing machine help key Press to get help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to select a utility stitch.... into the sewing machine memory. Touch the keys displayed on using the sewing machine. For details, refer to the previous screen. h Settings key Press to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. e Memory key ...
...on the LCD. b Back key Press to return to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 18). g Embroidery key Press this key to perform operations. i Sewing machine help key Press to get help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to select a utility stitch.... into the sewing machine memory. Touch the keys displayed on using the sewing machine. For details, refer to the previous screen. h Settings key Press to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. e Memory key ...
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...plug with many other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and... the power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is...allow the power cord to heat. Pulling on the cord may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the cord. Do not place heavy objects on and off. Do not subject the cord to ...
...plug with many other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and... the power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is...allow the power cord to heat. Pulling on the cord may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the cord. Do not place heavy objects on and off. Do not subject the cord to ...
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...turned on . Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply d jack. Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to turn it off. 1 a off . Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Press the... off (the main power switch is not a malfunction. X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) light up when the machine is not sewing. Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn it to " "). 1 a Power supply jack Press the right side of the main power switch c ...
...turned on . Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply d jack. Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to turn it off. 1 a off . Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Press the... off (the main power switch is not a malfunction. X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) light up when the machine is not sewing. Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn it to " "). 1 a Power supply jack Press the right side of the main power switch c ...
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... h 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 front of the LCD, and make operations by directly touching the...foot to the message displayed on the LCD. 18 Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the sewing machine. For details, refer to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the screen with your finger or a touch pen.
... h 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 front of the LCD, and make operations by directly touching the...foot to the message displayed on the LCD. 18 Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the sewing machine. For details, refer to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the screen with your finger or a touch pen.
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... in reverse highlighting are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Program version Version: Display the program version. - mm/INCH Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is the number for embroidering) (page 134). For details on the embroidery screen (page 133). is sounded with the sewing speed controller (page 58). LCD (Liquid Crystal Display...
... in reverse highlighting are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Program version Version: Display the program version. - mm/INCH Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is the number for embroidering) (page 134). For details on the embroidery screen (page 133). is sounded with the sewing speed controller (page 58). LCD (Liquid Crystal Display...
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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. Memo z "NO" is installed in the sewing machine. X The initial stitch screen appears again. X The LCD comes on. Press the item to be set. When settings are saved even if...
...). 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. Memo z "NO" is installed in the sewing machine. X The initial stitch screen appears again. X The LCD comes on. Press the item to be set. When settings are saved even if...
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...to the previous page. Simple explanations can be displayed. Turn on the LCD. X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD display for the selected topic appears. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the item 1 selection screen. procedures If...Press (Back key) to return to the d next page. 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
...to the previous page. Simple explanations can be displayed. Turn on the LCD. X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD display for the selected topic appears. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the item 1 selection screen. procedures If...Press (Back key) to return to the d next page. 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
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Bobbin precautions Be sure to prepare the bobbin thread. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) ...Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other bobbin may result in injuries or...
Bobbin precautions Be sure to prepare the bobbin thread. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) ...Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other bobbin may result in injuries or...
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... you to its original position. Note z If the spool 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 right as shown, with the rounded... button) lights up the spool pin and remove the spool d cap that the spring on the sewing machine. Pick up in the spool or the machine may catch on the slit in orange. Press down on the left. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Turn on the shaft fits into place.
... you to its original position. Note z If the spool 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 right as shown, with the rounded... button) lights up the spool pin and remove the spool d cap that the spring on the sewing machine. Pick up in the spool or the machine may catch on the slit in orange. Press down on the left. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Turn on the shaft fits into place.
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...) CAUTION ● Be sure to stop button) once to cut it clockwise. When the bobbin winding stops or becomes n slow, press (Start/stop the machine. Otherwise, the sewing machine may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. Wind the end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder shaft. Note z Do not...
...) CAUTION ● Be sure to stop button) once to cut it clockwise. When the bobbin winding stops or becomes n slow, press (Start/stop the machine. Otherwise, the sewing machine may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. Wind the end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder shaft. Note z Do not...
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Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may become tangled under the bobbin a winder seat, press (Start/stop button) once to the following procedure. b a a Thread b Bobbin ... thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. When the foot controller is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the foot controller. Memo z If the ...
Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may become tangled under the bobbin a winder seat, press (Start/stop button) once to the following procedure. b a a Thread b Bobbin ... thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. When the foot controller is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the foot controller. Memo z If the ...
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...the bobbinb winding thread guide. Hold the thread end with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from the shaft. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other model Memo z The order that has been correctly wound 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...
...the bobbinb winding thread guide. Hold the thread end with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from the shaft. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other model Memo z The order that has been correctly wound 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...
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... bottom with your left hand. Lightly hold e the end of the thread with f your left hand. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin...
... bottom with your left hand. Lightly hold e the end of the thread with f your left hand. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin...