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Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V95/V97 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V95/V97 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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... off, then grasp the plug and pull it can quickly be accessed for the correct operation of the various functions. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for future reference. Keep... such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be careful not to use extension cords. DANGER - Return the machine to carry it has been dropped or damaged, or water is not ...
... off, then grasp the plug and pull it can quickly be accessed for the correct operation of the various functions. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for future reference. Keep... such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be careful not to use extension cords. DANGER - Return the machine to carry it has been dropped or damaged, or water is not ...
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... to clean the case. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This 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 needle area....and high humidity locations. Never allow children to play with the bag due to break. 6 This machine is required, first follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this sewing machine was supplied in should never be used by or near children. • The plastic bag that...
... to clean the case. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This 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 needle area....and high humidity locations. Never allow children to play with the bag due to break. 6 This machine is required, first follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this sewing machine was supplied in should never be used by or near children. • The plastic bag that...
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... under this dial. c Spool pin (page 23, 32) Place a spool of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. j Flat bed attachment (page 46) Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. m Thread tension dial (page 62, 164) Adjust... 35) Use the needle threader lever to operate the machine. i Operation buttons (page 13) Use these descriptions to use the sewing machine, etc. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to thread the needle. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts...
... under this dial. c Spool pin (page 23, 32) Place a spool of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. j Flat bed attachment (page 46) Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. m Thread tension dial (page 62, 164) Adjust... 35) Use the needle threader lever to operate the machine. i Operation buttons (page 13) Use these descriptions to use the sewing machine, etc. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to thread the needle. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts...
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...d Needle plate (page 70) The needle plate is marked with guides for a USB flash drive (USB flash memory)) In order to turn the sewing machine on the fabric as the sewing takes place. h Presser foot (page 43, 54) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on and off. b Thread guide disk (page 34)...the bobbin into the power supply jack. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitching. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. g Foot controller jack (page 56) Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the bobbin ...
...d Needle plate (page 70) The needle plate is marked with guides for a USB flash drive (USB flash memory)) In order to turn the sewing machine on the fabric as the sewing takes place. h Presser foot (page 43, 54) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on and off. b Thread guide disk (page 34)...the bobbin into the power supply jack. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitching. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. g Foot controller jack (page 56) Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the bobbin ...
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... needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur. c Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. z When cutting nylon thread or other special threads, use the... thread cutter on top of the machine. The button changes color according to raise the needle before threading the...
... needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur. c Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. z When cutting nylon thread or other special threads, use the... thread cutter on top of the machine. The button changes color according to raise the needle before threading the...
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... screen. g Embroidery key Press this key to select a utility stitch or decorative stitch or to design a stitch pattern using the sewing machine. Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread...replacement. 14 a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the sewing machine's memory. in the LCD. f Utility stitch key Press this key to perform operations. h Settings key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display...
... screen. g Embroidery key Press this key to select a utility stitch or decorative stitch or to design a stitch pattern using the sewing machine. Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread...replacement. 14 a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the sewing machine's memory. in the LCD. f Utility stitch key Press this key to perform operations. h Settings key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display...
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... the power cord if the machine is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Fire or electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the cord. GETTING READY... Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn off the main power first.
... the power cord if the machine is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Fire or electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the cord. GETTING READY... Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn off the main power first.
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...only) z This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. a machine. this plug is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Unplug the power cord from the c electrical outlet. X The light, LCD and (Start/stop ...button) light up when the machine is turned on. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to turn the Insert the plug of the power supply cord into the power supply jack on...
...only) z This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. a machine. this plug is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Unplug the power cord from the c electrical outlet. X The light, LCD and (Start/stop ...button) light up when the machine is turned on. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to turn the Insert the plug of the power supply cord into the power supply jack on...
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... listed below. Allows the stitch width to be changed. When you touch the LCD with the sewing speed controller (page 107). Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be displayed when the power is turned on, the LCD comes on operation, refer to... embroidery pattern" (page 155). For details on . Settings Down Up Vertical pattern adjustment Adjusts the up and down position of the sewing machine. Viewing the LCD When the power is turned on the screen with your finger or a touch pen, the following utility stitch selection...
... listed below. Allows the stitch width to be changed. When you touch the LCD with the sewing speed controller (page 107). Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be displayed when the power is turned on, the LCD comes on operation, refer to... embroidery pattern" (page 155). For details on . Settings Down Up Vertical pattern adjustment Adjusts the up and down position of the sewing machine. Viewing the LCD When the power is turned on the screen with your finger or a touch pen, the following utility stitch selection...
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mm/INCH Buzzer Opening screen Specifies whether or not a beep is the number for the embroidery and sewing machine. Sets whether or not to be changed . Allows the language used in the screens to display the opening screen when the...Crystal Display) Operation 19 Attribute Character spacing Thread color display Display unit Icon Details Settings Adjusts the space between characters when sewing alphanumeric characters. (page 124) 0 to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized dealer for details.) NO.: The "NO." Thread color/Time to 1 embroider...
mm/INCH Buzzer Opening screen Specifies whether or not a beep is the number for the embroidery and sewing machine. Sets whether or not to be changed . Allows the language used in the screens to display the opening screen when the...Crystal Display) Operation 19 Attribute Character spacing Thread color display Display unit Icon Details Settings Adjusts the space between characters when sewing alphanumeric characters. (page 124) 0 to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized dealer for details.) NO.: The "NO." Thread color/Time to 1 embroider...
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a The highlighted display is the individual number for the sewing machine. is the initial setting. Press b panel. (Settings key) on . X The initial stitch screen appears again. z "VERSION" is the program version which is turned off. 20 z ... on the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. When settings are saved even if the power is installed in the sewing machine. Press the item to be set. GETTING READY Turn on the...
a The highlighted display is the individual number for the sewing machine. is the initial setting. Press b panel. (Settings key) on . X The initial stitch screen appears again. z "VERSION" is the program version which is turned off. 20 z ... on the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. When settings are saved even if the power is installed in the sewing machine. Press the item to be set. GETTING READY Turn on the...
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a X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 Turn on . X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD. procedures If you press (Previous page key), you finish viewing, press e key) two times. (Back h g fe ... Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on b the display panel. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. Press the item to the d next page. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to be referred on each topic, refer to the previous page. ...
a X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 Turn on . X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD. procedures If you press (Previous page key), you finish viewing, press e key) two times. (Back h g fe ... Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on b the display panel. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. Press the item to the d next page. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to be referred on each topic, refer to the previous page. ...
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...(7/16 inch) Actual size This 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. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22 Use only the included bobbin... or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB) designed specifically for this sewing machine. GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to ...
...(7/16 inch) Actual size This 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. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22 Use only the included bobbin... or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB) designed specifically for this sewing machine. GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to ...
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... as far as possible to the right as shown, with the rounded side on the slit in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may catch on the left. a b a Spool cap b Spool pin CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not... become tangled around the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is not positioned so that the spring on the sewing machine. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin to choose a spool cap that is too small for the bobbin onto...
... as far as possible to the right as shown, with the rounded side on the slit in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may catch on the left. a b a Spool cap b Spool pin CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not... become tangled around the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is not positioned so that the spring on the sewing machine. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin to choose a spool cap that is too small for the bobbin onto...
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... on the foot controller. When the foot controller is correctly set before starting the bobbin winding. X The bobbin winding will stop the machine. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 Pass the end of the thread through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use your left hand to run out... the needle may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. Otherwise, the sewing machine may become tangled in , remove your foot from the machine while winding the bobbin. a Speed controller Press (Start/stop the machine. If the bobbin is plugged in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the...
... on the foot controller. When the foot controller is correctly set before starting the bobbin winding. X The bobbin winding will stop the machine. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 Pass the end of the thread through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use your left hand to run out... the needle may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. Otherwise, the sewing machine may become tangled in , remove your foot from the machine while winding the bobbin. a Speed controller Press (Start/stop the machine. If the bobbin is plugged in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the...
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Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. It may result in ...side, the needle will make a clicking sound; this is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to the following procedure. a a Start/stop the bobbin winding. In such .... When the foot controller is not passed under the pretension disk of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. GETTING READY Cut the thread with scissors, slide the bobbin...
Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. It may result in ...side, the needle will make a clicking sound; this is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to the following procedure. a a Start/stop the bobbin winding. In such .... When the foot controller is not passed under the pretension disk of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. GETTING READY Cut the thread with scissors, slide the bobbin...
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Hold the thread end 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 thread should be incorrect. If bobbins from the shaft. ... correctly. e Note z Make sure that has been correctly wound with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly (page 24). Cut the thread with thread. a CAUTION 1 ● Use ...
Hold the thread end 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 thread should be incorrect. If bobbins from the shaft. ... correctly. e Note z Make sure that has been correctly wound with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly (page 24). Cut the thread with thread. a CAUTION 1 ● Use ...
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... the bobbin case with your right hand. 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 raise the needle, and then raise the presser...Remove the bobbin cover. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. GETTING READY Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to drop the bobbin. 28 a a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread.
... the bobbin case with your right hand. 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 raise the needle, and then raise the presser...Remove the bobbin cover. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. GETTING READY Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to drop the bobbin. 28 a a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread.
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... be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. Upper Threading This section describes how to position the spool for the spool being used , refer to choose a spool cap that best fits the...
... be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. Upper Threading This section describes how to position the spool for the spool being used , refer to choose a spool cap that best fits the...