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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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...movements, otherwise you for purchasing this embroidery and sewing machine. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet immediately after you are leaving the machine unattended. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center... for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is spilled on the unit. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. In addition, after using, when cleaning, when making any air openings blocked....
...movements, otherwise you for purchasing this embroidery and sewing machine. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet immediately after you are leaving the machine unattended. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center... for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is spilled on the unit. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. In addition, after using, when cleaning, when making any air openings blocked....
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...parts. Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this sewing machine on an unstable surface, such as contained in this manual. Do not use . ...For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for its intended use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this sewing machine was supplied in should never be used by an authorized dealer. •...
...parts. Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this sewing machine on an unstable surface, such as contained in this manual. Do not use . ...For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for its intended use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this sewing machine was supplied in should never be used by an authorized dealer. •...
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... for the embroidery unit. j Flat bed attachment (page 46) Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to use the sewing machine, etc. d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. l... thread tension with this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. h Presser foot lever (page 54) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to learn the names of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. b Thread guide (page 24, 33)...
... for the embroidery unit. j Flat bed attachment (page 46) Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to use the sewing machine, etc. d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. l... thread tension with this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. h Presser foot lever (page 54) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to learn the names of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. b Thread guide (page 24, 33)...
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... card slot (page 156) Insert the embroidery card. d USB port (for a USB flash drive (USB flash memory)) In order to turn the sewing machine on the end of the foot controller cable into the USB port. c Needle bar thread guide (page 34) Pass the upper thread through the thread...air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to clean the bobbin case and race. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. h Presser foot (page 43, 54) The presser foot applies ...
... card slot (page 156) Insert the embroidery card. d USB port (for a USB flash drive (USB flash memory)) In order to turn the sewing machine on the end of the foot controller cable into the USB port. c Needle bar thread guide (page 34) Pass the upper thread through the thread...air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to clean the bobbin case and race. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. h Presser foot (page 43, 54) The presser foot applies ...
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... after sewing is sewing, otherwise damage to the right side. When sewing is stopped, the needle is moved to the machine may occur. Green: Red: Orange: The machine is ready to the machine may occur. Memo z When the foot controller is sewing. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. For details, refer to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations...
... after sewing is sewing, otherwise damage to the right side. When sewing is stopped, the needle is moved to the machine may occur. Green: Red: Orange: The machine is ready to the machine may occur. Memo z When the foot controller is sewing. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. For details, refer to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations...
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... this key to select a utility stitch or decorative stitch or to get help key Press to design a stitch pattern using the sewing machine. Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys. Touch the keys displayed on the...Press to return to save character embroidery, combined stitch patterns, My Custom Stitch patterns, etc. e Memory key Press to the previous screen. i Sewing machine help on the LCD. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment ...
... this key to select a utility stitch or decorative stitch or to get help key Press to design a stitch pattern using the sewing machine. Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys. Touch the keys displayed on the...Press to return to save character embroidery, combined stitch patterns, My Custom Stitch patterns, etc. e Memory key Press to the previous screen. i Sewing machine help on the LCD. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment ...
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... supply precautions Be sure to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. These things may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on and off the main power first. Electric shock may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Always grasp the plug to...
... supply precautions Be sure to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. These things may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on and off the main power first. Electric shock may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Always grasp the plug to...
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... into the power supply jack on the right side of the Make sure that the sewing machine is turned on (set to install the proper outlet. In addition, before transporting the sewing machine to another location, be sure to turn off (set it still does not fit,...cord. To reduce the risk of the machine to turn the machine on . a machine. this plug is not a malfunction. When you have finished using the sewing machine, Make sure that the machine is being operated, turn it to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. machine off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. ...
... into the power supply jack on the right side of the Make sure that the sewing machine is turned on (set to install the proper outlet. In addition, before transporting the sewing machine to another location, be sure to turn off (set it still does not fit,...cord. To reduce the risk of the machine to turn the machine on . a machine. this plug is not a malfunction. When you have finished using the sewing machine, Make sure that the machine is being operated, turn it to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. machine off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. ...
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... to be changed. The details are explained in "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 155). Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be displayed when the power is stopped. Settings Down Up Vertical pattern adjustment Adjusts the up ... Crystal Display) Operation Selected stitch, pattern settings and messages are listed below. z Depending on the model of the sewing machine. The stitch or machine attributes that can be adjusted with your finger or a touch pen, the following utility stitch selection screen is attached....
... to be changed. The details are explained in "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 155). Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be displayed when the power is stopped. Settings Down Up Vertical pattern adjustment Adjusts the up ... Crystal Display) Operation Selected stitch, pattern settings and messages are listed below. z Depending on the model of the sewing machine. The stitch or machine attributes that can be adjusted with your finger or a touch pen, the following utility stitch selection screen is attached....
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...Operation 19 Allows the language used in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized dealer for the embroidery and sewing machine. The service count is a reminder to take your machine in the screens to be changed . Version: Displays the program version. English/German/French/ Italian/Dutch/...at the time of purchase. Attribute Character spacing Thread color display Display unit Icon Details Settings Adjusts the space between characters when sewing alphanumeric characters. (page 124) 0 to 10 Changes the thread color display on . Thread color/Time to display the ...
...Operation 19 Allows the language used in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized dealer for the embroidery and sewing machine. The service count is a reminder to take your machine in the screens to be changed . Version: Displays the program version. English/German/French/ Italian/Dutch/...at the time of purchase. Attribute Character spacing Thread color display Display unit Icon Details Settings Adjusts the space between characters when sewing alphanumeric characters. (page 124) 0 to 10 Changes the thread color display on . Thread color/Time to display the ...
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... the item to be set. a The highlighted display is installed in the sewing machine. X The initial stitch screen appears again. z Settings that are changed are complete, press d (Back key). GETTING READY Turn on the display Example: Changing the needle ...stop position X The setting screen appears. X The LCD comes on. When settings are saved even if the power is the individual number for the sewing machine. z "VERSION" is the program version which is the initial setting. is turned off. 20 c Switch the screen using (Previous page key) and (Next page key...
... the item to be set. a The highlighted display is installed in the sewing machine. X The initial stitch screen appears again. z Settings that are changed are complete, press d (Back key). GETTING READY Turn on the display Example: Changing the needle ...stop position X The setting screen appears. X The LCD comes on. When settings are saved even if the power is the individual number for the sewing machine. z "VERSION" is the program version which is the initial setting. is turned off. 20 c Switch the screen using (Previous page key) and (Next page key...
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Simple explanations can be displayed. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. Press the item to be referred on b the display panel. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the previous page. Memo z For details on . LCD (Liquid ... screen. c a b cd After you return to the d next page. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Turn on the LCD. X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD display for the selected topic appears. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper...
Simple explanations can be displayed. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. Press the item to be referred on b the display panel. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the previous page. Memo z For details on . LCD (Liquid ... screen. c a b cd After you return to the d next page. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Turn on the LCD. X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD display for the selected topic appears. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper...
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...mm (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. If bobbins from other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to prepare the bobbin thread. b a c a... 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. Bobbin precautions Be sure to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then...
...mm (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. If bobbins from other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to prepare the bobbin thread. b a c a... 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. Bobbin precautions Be sure to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then...
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... up the spool pin and remove the spool d cap that is horizontal and the thread unwinds to choose a spool cap that the spring on the sewing machine. Turn on the shaft fits into the notch in the direction of thread for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. a Place the spool of the... bobbin. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23
... up the spool pin and remove the spool d cap that is horizontal and the thread unwinds to choose a spool cap that the spring on the sewing machine. Turn on the shaft fits into the notch in the direction of thread for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. a Place the spool of the... bobbin. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23
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... winder seat (with built-in , press down on the LCD screen. When the bobbin winding stops or becomes n slow, press (Start/stop the machine. a a Start/stop the machine. Note z Do not get away from the foot controller. When the foot controller is wound without cutting the thread using your right hand to... winding the bobbin. is being wound correctly. Make sure the bobbin thread is displayed on the foot controller. Otherwise, the sewing machine may become tangled in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread to the right to the right. Memo z Make sure that was passed ...
... winder seat (with built-in , press down on the LCD screen. When the bobbin winding stops or becomes n slow, press (Start/stop the machine. a a Start/stop the machine. Note z Do not get away from the foot controller. When the foot controller is wound without cutting the thread using your right hand to... winding the bobbin. is being wound correctly. Make sure the bobbin thread is displayed on the foot controller. Otherwise, the sewing machine may become tangled in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread to the right to the right. Memo z Make sure that was passed ...
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Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position. a a Start/stop button) once to the following procedure. Memo z If the bobbin ...a a Screw of the bobbin winder presser If the thread become tangled under the pretension disk of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not a malfunction. this is not passed...
Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position. a a Start/stop button) once to the following procedure. Memo z If the bobbin ...a a Screw of the bobbin winder presser If the thread become tangled under the pretension disk of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not a malfunction. this is not passed...
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... tension will not operate correctly. Hold the thread end with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. e Note z Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Use only the included bobbin or... winding thread guide. If bobbins from the shaft. 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 surround the bobbin case.
... tension will not operate correctly. Hold the thread end with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. e Note z Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Use only the included bobbin or... winding thread guide. If bobbins from the shaft. 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 surround the bobbin case.
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b Slide the bobbin cover latch to thread the machine as indicated. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. Remove the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to ... shown with your right hand. a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with your left hand. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine.
b Slide the bobbin cover latch to thread the machine as indicated. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. Remove the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to ... shown with your right hand. a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with your left hand. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine.
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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 choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used, the thread may catch on...
... 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 choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used, the thread may catch on...