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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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...INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for purchasing this embroidery and sewing machine. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you for the correct operation of electric shock 1 ...can quickly be sure to carry it by any other part may injure your back or knees. 4 Always keep your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or ...
...INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for purchasing this embroidery and sewing machine. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you for the correct operation of electric shock 1 ...can quickly be sure to carry it by any other part may injure your back or knees. 4 Always keep your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or ...
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... runs out partway through a design ...167 Stopping while embroidering ...167 Using the Memory Function 169 Embroidery data precautions ...169 Transferring embroidery patterns from the computer to machine 171 Saving patterns ...174 APPENDIX 175 Care and Maintenance ...176 Cleaning the machine surface ...176 Cleaning the race ...176 Troubleshooting ...178 Error messages ...183 Adjusting the LCD...
... runs out partway through a design ...167 Stopping while embroidering ...167 Using the Memory Function 169 Embroidery data precautions ...169 Transferring embroidery patterns from the computer to machine 171 Saving patterns ...174 APPENDIX 175 Care and Maintenance ...176 Cleaning the machine surface ...176 Cleaning the race ...176 Troubleshooting ...178 Error messages ...183 Adjusting the LCD...
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... the built-in stitches available, including utility stitches and decorative stitches (page 72). l Embroidery You can start sewing without pulling up (page 13). Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can be imported to the machine by one press of a button (page 22). c Built-in a USB flash drive...the accessory case cover. Bobbin clips can wind bobbins with one press of the embroidery unit as shown in this case. g Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to work on , the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 27). A red or orange light ...
... the built-in stitches available, including utility stitches and decorative stitches (page 72). l Embroidery You can start sewing without pulling up (page 13). Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can be imported to the machine by one press of a button (page 22). c Built-in a USB flash drive...the accessory case cover. Bobbin clips can wind bobbins with one press of the embroidery unit as shown in this case. g Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to work on , the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 27). A red or orange light ...
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... 10 Needle set 32 Language setting sheet 33 Felt with product code 885-V95/V97. Part Name 17 Spool cap (medium) (on the machine with stabilizer Part Code U.S.A./Canada Others XE1372-001 130013-124 XE2241-001 XA5523-020 XD0501-021 (EU area) XC8816-021 (other areas) XC1807-...T This foot controller can be used on machine) 18 Spool cap (small) 19 Extra spool pin 20 Spool net 21 Foot controller 22 Scissors 23 Disc-shaped screwdriver 24 Embroidery foot "Q" Embroidery set (medium) 25 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) 26 Embroidery bobbin thread (white) 27 Accessory case 28...
... 10 Needle set 32 Language setting sheet 33 Felt with product code 885-V95/V97. Part Name 17 Spool cap (medium) (on the machine with stabilizer Part Code U.S.A./Canada Others XE1372-001 130013-124 XE2241-001 XA5523-020 XD0501-021 (EU area) XC8816-021 (other areas) XC1807-...T This foot controller can be used on machine) 18 Spool cap (small) 19 Extra spool pin 20 Spool net 21 Foot controller 22 Scissors 23 Disc-shaped screwdriver 24 Embroidery foot "Q" Embroidery set (medium) 25 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) 26 Embroidery bobbin thread (white) 27 Accessory case 28...
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...1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Part Name 1 Embroidery bobbin thread (black) 2 Embroidery card Embroidery set (small) 3 H 2 cm u W 6 cm (H 1 inch u W 2-1/2 inches) Embroidery set (large) 4 H 17 cm u W 10 cm (H 6-7/10 inches u W 4 inches) Water soluble stabilizer 5 Stabilizer material for embroidery 6 Walking foot 7 Open toe quilting foot 8 Side cutter ... F016N Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your machine. 10 Optional accessories The following are correct at [http://www.brother.com/]. The part codes are subject to change without notice. z...
...1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Part Name 1 Embroidery bobbin thread (black) 2 Embroidery card Embroidery set (small) 3 H 2 cm u W 6 cm (H 1 inch u W 2-1/2 inches) Embroidery set (large) 4 H 17 cm u W 10 cm (H 6-7/10 inches u W 4 inches) Water soluble stabilizer 5 Stabilizer material for embroidery 6 Walking foot 7 Open toe quilting foot 8 Side cutter ... F016N Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your machine. 10 Optional accessories The following are correct at [http://www.brother.com/]. The part codes are subject to change without notice. z...
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...Front view a Thread guide cover (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to operate the machine. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 141) Plug in the connector for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear... the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the embroidery unit. i Operation buttons (page 13...
...Front view a Thread guide cover (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to operate the machine. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 141) Plug in the connector for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear... the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the embroidery unit. i Operation buttons (page 13...
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f Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 28) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. c Embroidery card slot (page 156) Insert the embroidery card. e Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to lower the feed dogs. Attach the appropriate presser foot for...takes place. c Needle bar thread guide (page 34) Pass the upper thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to use your machine. 12 i Presser foot holder (page 45) The presser foot is being used. f Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch ...
f Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 28) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. c Embroidery card slot (page 156) Insert the embroidery card. e Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to lower the feed dogs. Attach the appropriate presser foot for...takes place. c Needle bar thread guide (page 34) Pass the upper thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to use your machine. 12 i Presser foot holder (page 45) The presser foot is being used. f Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch ...
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...stitch or decorative stitch or to get help key Press to design a stitch pattern using the sewing machine. b Back key Press to return to sew embroidery. d Next page key Displays the next page when there are items that are not displayed on using...and error messages appear in the sewing machine's memory. in the LCD. Touch the keys displayed on the LCD. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement....
...stitch or decorative stitch or to get help key Press to design a stitch pattern using the sewing machine. b Back key Press to return to sew embroidery. d Next page key Displays the next page when there are items that are not displayed on using...and error messages appear in the sewing machine's memory. in the LCD. Touch the keys displayed on the LCD. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement....
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...Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on operation, refer to page 20. z A different screen is displayed when the embroidery unit is stopped. The stitch or machine attributes that can be changed. For details on the right side of stitches contained l k 0 9 8 7 6 i Horizontal mirror...set are explained in "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 155). The details are explained in "Stitch types" (page 51). 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...
...Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on operation, refer to page 20. z A different screen is displayed when the embroidery unit is stopped. The stitch or machine attributes that can be changed. For details on the right side of stitches contained l k 0 9 8 7 6 i Horizontal mirror...set are explained in "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 155). The details are explained in "Stitch types" (page 51). 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...
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... the thread color display on . mm/INCH Buzzer Opening screen Specifies whether or not a beep is the number for the embroidery and sewing machine. Allows the language used in the screens to be changed . Stitch counter Product number Program version Displays the service count and... "1 Straight stitch (left)" or "3 Straight stitch (middle)" that is automatically selected when the machine is a reminder to display the opening screen when the power is selected) Embroidery/Country/Madeira poly/Madeira rayon/Sulky/ Robison Anton Selects the measurement units that are the settings at...
... the thread color display on . mm/INCH Buzzer Opening screen Specifies whether or not a beep is the number for the embroidery and sewing machine. Allows the language used in the screens to be changed . Stitch counter Product number Program version Displays the service count and... "1 Straight stitch (left)" or "3 Straight stitch (middle)" that is automatically selected when the machine is a reminder to display the opening screen when the power is selected) Embroidery/Country/Madeira poly/Madeira rayon/Sulky/ Robison Anton Selects the measurement units that are the settings at...
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... to the previous 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 Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. X The sewing machine help key) on each topic, refer to the item 1 selection screen...
... to the previous 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 Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. X The sewing machine help key) on each topic, refer to the item 1 selection screen...
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...for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to its original position....shaft so b that best fits the size of spool being used . Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is not positioned correctly, the thread ...may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. Turn on the shaft fits into the notch in the ...
...for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to its original position....shaft so b that best fits the size of spool being used . Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is not positioned correctly, the thread ...may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. Turn on the shaft fits into the notch in the ...
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... distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is even. z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is , the thicker the thread, and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. GETTING READY Memo z The lower the thread number is...9632; Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. If the combination of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may be skipped stitches.
... distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is even. z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is , the thicker the thread, and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. GETTING READY Memo z The lower the thread number is...9632; Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. If the combination of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may be skipped stitches.
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... presser foot. a CAUTION z Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. b a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Presser foot precautions 1 Be sure to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 138). Otherwise, injuries may occur if one of the d presser foot holder...
... presser foot. a CAUTION z Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. b a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Presser foot precautions 1 Be sure to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 138). Otherwise, injuries may occur if one of the d presser foot holder...
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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. Use the screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder. ab a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder CAUTION z Do not hit the needle with the included ...the presser foot holder presser foot holder Raise the presser foot lever. embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that Align the presser foot holder with...
.../removing the presser foot, be sure to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). a • For details, refer to turn off the sewing machine. Use the screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder. ab a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder CAUTION z Do not hit the needle with the included ...the presser foot holder presser foot holder Raise the presser foot lever. embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that Align the presser foot holder with...
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...-arm sewing Removing the flat bed attachment allows for sewing large pieces. a Using extension table The cover of embroidery unit (extension table) CAUTION ● Do not move the sewing machine with the extension table attached. ● Do not use the extension table in any other way than how it... intended. a Arm When you wish to sew cylindrical pieces such as the extension table. Remove the flat bed attachment. a a Cover of the embroidery unit can be used as sleeve cuffs and pant legs. Remove the flat bed attachment. Slide the part that you have finished free-arm sewing...
...-arm sewing Removing the flat bed attachment allows for sewing large pieces. a Using extension table The cover of embroidery unit (extension table) CAUTION ● Do not move the sewing machine with the extension table attached. ● Do not use the extension table in any other way than how it... intended. a Arm When you wish to sew cylindrical pieces such as the extension table. Remove the flat bed attachment. a a Cover of the embroidery unit can be used as sleeve cuffs and pant legs. Remove the flat bed attachment. Slide the part that you have finished free-arm sewing...
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.... When you do not use the extension table, use it as the cover of the embroidery unit. Keep the extension table horizontal and push it in their original positions. 1 Attach the extension table to the sewing c machine arm. Memo ● If the extension table is not stable or its height is improper...
.... When you do not use the extension table, use it as the cover of the embroidery unit. Keep the extension table horizontal and push it in their original positions. 1 Attach the extension table to the sewing c machine arm. Memo ● If the extension table is not stable or its height is improper...
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... for fabrics where stitches are easily skipped, such as denim, use embroidery thread designed for embroidery machines. What to the embroidery unit, and use the embroidery bobbin thread. If embroidery is necessary for embroidering. ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use stabilizer when sewing embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on thin materials like towels. CAUTION ●...
... for fabrics where stitches are easily skipped, such as denim, use embroidery thread designed for embroidery machines. What to the embroidery unit, and use the embroidery bobbin thread. If embroidery is necessary for embroidering. ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use stabilizer when sewing embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on thin materials like towels. CAUTION ●...
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...can be displayed. CAUTION ● When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may cause the embroidery machine to edit the embroidery pattern so that it meets the required specifications. • Even if the embroidery unit is more details. If the name is ...not attached, the machine will appear on the USB media.) z For additional...
...can be displayed. CAUTION ● When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may cause the embroidery machine to edit the embroidery pattern so that it meets the required specifications. • Even if the embroidery unit is more details. If the name is ...not attached, the machine will appear on the USB media.) z For additional...