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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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... extension cords. Do not pull on the unit. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. WARNING - Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for purchasing this embroidery and sewing machine. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. In addition, after using, when...you for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is stored or in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of burns, fire, electric shock...
... extension cords. Do not pull on the unit. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. WARNING - Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for purchasing this embroidery and sewing machine. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. In addition, after using, when...you for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is stored or in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of burns, fire, electric shock...
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... the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use or store the machine near children. • The plastic bag that this sewing machine was supplied in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is required, first follow...
... the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use or store the machine near children. • The plastic bag that this sewing machine was supplied in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is required, first follow...
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carrying the mark, rating as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. 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 obtain the correct lead. FOR USERS IN THE ...
carrying the mark, rating as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. 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 obtain the correct lead. FOR USERS IN THE ...
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... foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to cut them. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to use the sewing machine, etc. k Thread cutter (page 56) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the presser foot . b Thread guide (page 24, 33) ...Pass the thread under this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to learn the names of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. c Spool pin (page 23, 32) Place a spool of thread on this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin ...
... foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to cut them. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to use the sewing machine, etc. k Thread cutter (page 56) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the presser foot . b Thread guide (page 24, 33) ...Pass the thread under this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to learn the names of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. c Spool pin (page 23, 32) Place a spool of thread on this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin ...
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... cable into the foot controller jack. b Handwheel (page 50) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to use your machine. 11 Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is marked with guides for the selected stitching. g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on and off....thread guide (page 34) Pass the upper thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to sew one stitch. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to lower the feed dogs. h Drop...
... cable into the foot controller jack. b Handwheel (page 50) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to use your machine. 11 Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is marked with guides for the selected stitching. g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on and off....thread guide (page 34) Pass the upper thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to sew one stitch. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to lower the feed dogs. h Drop...
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...is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is pressed. The button changes color according to "Using the thread cutter" (page 56). Be sure to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of each other ...special threads, use the thread cutter on top of sewing while the button is sewing, otherwise damage to the right side. Operation buttons The ...
...is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is pressed. The button changes color according to "Using the thread cutter" (page 56). Be sure to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of each other ...special threads, use the thread cutter on top of sewing while the button is sewing, otherwise damage to the right side. Operation buttons The ...
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... operation keys. b Back key Press to return to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. i Sewing machine help key Press to sew embroidery. c Previous page key Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on using the... when there are items that are not displayed 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 the LCD. g Embroidery key Press this key to perform operations. h Settings key Press to "LCD (Liquid...
... operation keys. b Back key Press to return to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. i Sewing machine help key Press to sew embroidery. c Previous page key Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on using the... when there are items that are not displayed 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 the LCD. g Embroidery key Press this key to perform operations. h Settings key Press to "LCD (Liquid...
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Fire or electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on and off the main power and remove the plug in to... heat. Pulling on the cord may result. 16 If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. WARNING... circumstances: • When you 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 not to ...
Fire or electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on and off the main power and remove the plug in to... heat. Pulling on the cord may result. 16 If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. WARNING... circumstances: • When you 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 not to ...
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...power switch c on the right side of the machine to "|"). Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord. When you have finished using the sewing machine, turn off . Memo z When the machine is turned on the machine Turning off (the main power switch is being operated..., turn it off. 1 a off the machine Prepare the included power cord. Note z If a power outage...
...power switch c on the right side of the machine to "|"). Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord. When you have finished using the sewing machine, turn off . Memo z When the machine is turned on the machine Turning off (the main power switch is being operated..., turn it off. 1 a off the machine Prepare the included power cord. Note z If a power outage...
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...the power is turned on, the LCD comes on the LCD. 18 z Refer to the message displayed on the front of the sewing machine. When you touch the LCD screen according to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on . GETTING READY LCD (Liquid... on the LCD using the keys on the right side 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 displayed. 1 l k 2 0 9 3 8 4 7 5 6 a Selected stitch...
...the power is turned on, the LCD comes on the LCD. 18 z Refer to the message displayed on the front of the sewing machine. When you touch the LCD screen according to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on . GETTING READY LCD (Liquid... on the LCD using the keys on the right side 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 displayed. 1 l k 2 0 9 3 8 4 7 5 6 a Selected stitch...
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..." is selected) Embroidery/Country/Madeira poly/Madeira rayon/Sulky/ Robison Anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - mm/INCH Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is the number for embroidering) (page 134). Thread color/Time to be changed . is sounded with the... screens to the next page. 1 Attribute Needle position Stitch width control Thread color display Icon Details Settings Specifies where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is turned on the embroidery screen (page 133).
..." is selected) Embroidery/Country/Madeira poly/Madeira rayon/Sulky/ Robison Anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - mm/INCH Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is the number for embroidering) (page 134). Thread color/Time to be changed . is sounded with the... screens to the next page. 1 Attribute Needle position Stitch width control Thread color display Icon Details Settings Specifies where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is turned on the embroidery screen (page 133).
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...to be set. X The initial stitch screen appears again. a The highlighted display is installed in the sewing machine. 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. c Switch the screen using ...8226; The following screens show their default settings. Memo z "NO" is turned off. 20 Press b panel. (Settings key) on the sewing machine. GETTING READY Turn on the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. X The LCD comes on.
...to be set. X The initial stitch screen appears again. a The highlighted display is installed in the sewing machine. 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. c Switch the screen using ...8226; The following screens show their default settings. Memo z "NO" is turned off. 20 Press b panel. (Settings key) on the sewing machine. GETTING READY Turn on the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. X The LCD comes on.
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Turn on . a X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. c a b cd After you return to the item 1 selection screen. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading ... to return to the previous page. Simple explanations can be displayed. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 X The initial stitch screen appears again. X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to be referred on the LCD ...
Turn on . a X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. c a b cd After you return to the item 1 selection screen. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading ... to return to the previous page. Simple explanations can be displayed. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 X The initial stitch screen appears again. X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to be referred on the LCD ...
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... 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. ... the following precautions concerning the bobbin. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22 Bobbin precautions Be sure to wind the thread onto the bobbin...
... 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. ... the following precautions concerning the bobbin. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22 Bobbin precautions Be sure to wind the thread onto the bobbin...
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.... Pick up in the direction of the c arrow until it snaps into the notch in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Press down on the shaft fits into place. Memo ... 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 bobbin winder shaft so b that is too small ..., allowing you to the front at the bottom. 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. Slide the spool cap as far as possible to its original position.
.... Pick up in the direction of the c arrow until it snaps into the notch in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Press down on the shaft fits into place. Memo ... 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 bobbin winder shaft so b that is too small ..., allowing you to the front at the bottom. 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. Slide the spool cap as far as possible to its original position.
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...before starting the bobbin winding. When the foot controller is displayed on the foot controller. Slide the sewing speed controller to pull the thread tightly and wind it . a a Start/stop the machine. Memo z Make sure that was passed through the guide k slit in , remove your right ...winding. Otherwise the thread may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 Otherwise, the sewing machine may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. m When the foot controller is wound without cutting the thread using your ...
...before starting the bobbin winding. When the foot controller is displayed on the foot controller. Slide the sewing speed controller to pull the thread tightly and wind it . a a Start/stop the machine. Memo z Make sure that was passed through the guide k slit in , remove your right ...winding. Otherwise the thread may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 Otherwise, the sewing machine may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. m When the foot controller is wound without cutting the thread using your ...
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...the bobbin winder seat. When the foot controller is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to the following procedure. In such a case, wind off the thread by removing the screw. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the... machine will not move. (Sewing is plugged in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the bobbin winder presser If...
...the bobbin winder seat. When the foot controller is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to the following procedure. In such a case, wind off the thread by removing the screw. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the... machine will not move. (Sewing is plugged in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the bobbin winder presser If...
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... off the thread clockwise near the bobbin with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with scissors beside the bobbinb winding thread guide. Hold the thread end with thread, otherwise the needle...e Note z Make sure 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 surround the bobbin case. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model ...
... off the thread clockwise near the bobbin with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with scissors beside the bobbinb winding thread guide. Hold the thread end with thread, otherwise the needle...e Note z Make sure 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 surround the bobbin case. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model ...
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... depress it to the right. Lightly hold e the end of the thread with 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. b Slide the bobbin cover latch to... as shown with f your left hand. c a b • Be sure to drop the bobbin. GETTING READY Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to thread the machine as indicated.
... depress it to the right. Lightly hold e the end of the thread with 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. b Slide the bobbin cover latch to... as shown with f your left hand. c a b • Be sure to drop the bobbin. GETTING READY Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to thread the machine as indicated.