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Question posted by jkthum12310 on February 7th, 2013

General Question About The Brother Product Code 885-v60

can i use this machine as a embroidery machine?

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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on February 8th, 2013 2:10 AM

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Based on the product specifications provided by the support website of Brother, Brother CE-5500PRW is not an embroidery machine. This machine is a sewing machine with the following features:

Awarded a Consumers Digest 'Best Buy' Award
50 built-in stitches including 5 styles of one-step automatic buttonholes
87 stitch functions
LCD screen with computerized stitch selection
Quick-Set™ drop-in top bobbin
Advanced needle threading system
Super bright LED-lit work area
Fast bobbin winding system

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http://www.brother-usa.com/homesewing/modeldetail.aspx?productid=ce5500prw

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Related Brother International CE-5500PRW Manual Pages

Users Manual - Spanish - Page 104

Spanish 885-V60/ V61/ V62 XE6530-1011 Printed in China

Users Manual - English - Page 1

Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code:885-V60/V61/V62 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Users Manual - English - Page 5

... specifications of replacing the plug fuse, use of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use as marked on plug. • Always...

Users Manual - English - Page 6

... and width ...38 Starting to sew ...39 Thread tension ...41 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...42 Trial sewing ...42 Changing the sewing direction ...42 Sewing curves ...42 Sewing thick fabrics ...42 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...43 Sewing thin fabrics ...44 Sewing stretch fabrics ...44 Stitching cylindrical pieces ...44 4 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 ACCESSORIES ...6 Included accessories ...6 Optional...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

..., at the beginning of the presser foot holder is on the machine with product code 885-V60/V61/V62. Note ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be fed, for thick seams to be used on machine.) SA156 SFB 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. Part Code No. Part Name U.S.A. / Canada Others 1 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 2 Overcasting...

Users Manual - English - Page 10

... the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to lower the feed dogs. j Handwheel This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 s Thread guide cover (pages 16 and 22...

Users Manual - English - Page 11

... screw Use the needle clamp screw to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. set bobbin) You can start or stop button (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to clean the race. The machine sews...

Users Manual - English - Page 12

...illustration above) of models where the presser foot type appears above the number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to raise the spool pin. When attaching the spool cap, ... stitch and specify how the stitch will be used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the ...

Users Manual - English - Page 13

... the tab on the spool pin into Remove the spool from the spool pin, and then the hole on the sewing machine before storing or if the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin to secure it. a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into place to...

Users Manual - English - Page 14

... or electric shock. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Using other ). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to heat. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Electric shock may damage the cord...

Users Manual - English - Page 15

... an electric shock. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or 1 a right to the lowered position. 13 Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set using the sewing speed controller is stopped. Memo •...

Users Manual - English - Page 16

... the fast bobbin winding, see page 17. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with your finger. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this sewing machine. X The spool pin swings up. Remove the spool cap. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

... the front at the bottom. Memo ● When sewing with your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are...Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space While holding the spool with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. 1 c b Slide the spool...

Users Manual - English - Page 18

... discs, pulling it in , the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop the machine. k CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the ... using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the bobbin. Then stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. 16 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you... to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to pass the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller to the right...

Users Manual - English - Page 20

If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start . a Slit in cutter) X The thread is not a malfunction. ● The ...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

...other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. a Cover ...to be injured. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. CAUTION ●...

Users Manual - English - Page 22

... thread tension to guide it through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Turn off the sewing machine. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is on the left, and then, after pulling...

Users Manual - English - Page 38

... needle location. For details on turning on the sewing machine. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. When sewing is in injuries. ● Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles. In addition, keep your hands...

Users Manual - English - Page 100