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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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... when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments mentioned in this embroidery and sewing machine. Introduction Thank you for household use the machine. In addition, after using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be accessed for the correct operation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do...
... when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments mentioned in this embroidery and sewing machine. Introduction Thank you for household use the machine. In addition, after using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be accessed for the correct operation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do...
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If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Use this product are being administered. • Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this sewing machine on an unstable surface, such as described in the manual. For additional ...product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers...
If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Use this product are being administered. • Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this sewing machine on an unstable surface, such as described in the manual. For additional ...product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers...
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... the correct lead. 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 a disability. 3 Never use a fuse approved by a person with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to...
... the correct lead. 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 a disability. 3 Never use a fuse approved by a person with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to...
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... panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to learn the names of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to use the sewing machine, etc. n Thread take-up lever (page 34) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension... (page 24) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. 10 Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to raise and lower the presser foot . g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the connector ...
... panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to learn the names of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to use the sewing machine, etc. n Thread take-up lever (page 34) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension... (page 24) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. 10 Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to raise and lower the presser foot . g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the connector ...
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... cover/bobbin case (page 28) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the foot controller jack. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. h Drop feed lever (page 88) Use the drop feed lever to turn the... sewing machine on the power supply cord into the power supply jack. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to lower the feed dogs. d ...
... cover/bobbin case (page 28) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the foot controller jack. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. h Drop feed lever (page 88) Use the drop feed lever to turn the... sewing machine on the power supply cord into the power supply jack. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to lower the feed dogs. d ...
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..." (page 53). Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to the machine's operation mode. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of the machine. The button changes color according to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Green: Red: Orange: The machine is sewing. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is...
..." (page 53). Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to the machine's operation mode. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of the machine. The button changes color according to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Green: Red: Orange: The machine is sewing. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is...
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... embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. Touch the keys displayed on using the sewing machine. into the sewing machine memory. For details, refer to get help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to sew embroidery. i Sewing machine help key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 18). h Settings key Press...
... embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. Touch the keys displayed on using the sewing machine. into the sewing machine memory. For details, refer to get help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to sew embroidery. i Sewing machine help key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 18). h Settings key Press...
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... the cord to your authorized dealer for the power source. Fire or electric shock may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on and off the main power and remove the plug in to observe the following circumstances: •...power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition. ● Turn off . These things may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the power cord are away from the outlet. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock. ●...
... the cord to your authorized dealer for the power source. Fire or electric shock may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on and off the main power and remove the plug in to observe the following circumstances: •...power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition. ● Turn off . These things may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the power cord are away from the outlet. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock. ●...
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...outlet. this plug is intended to "|"). X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) light up when the machine is not a malfunction. Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn the Insert the plug of electrical shock, this is turned on , the needle and the... feed dogs will make sound when they move; If it off. 1 a off . machine off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any way...
...outlet. this plug is intended to "|"). X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) light up when the machine is not a malfunction. Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn the Insert the plug of electrical shock, this is turned on , the needle and the... feed dogs will make sound when they move; If it off. 1 a off . machine off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any way...
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... selection screen is displayed. 1 l k 2 0 9 3 8 4 7 5 6 a Selected stitch b Presser foot to be used c Stitches d Stitch settings and twin needle sewing e Stitch width f Stitch length g Number of the selected stitch h Number of the LCD, and make operations by directly touching the icons with your finger or...z Refer to "Operation panel" (page 13). When you touch the LCD screen according to the message displayed on the front of the sewing machine. For details, refer to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on . Viewing the LCD When the power is attached. ...
... selection screen is displayed. 1 l k 2 0 9 3 8 4 7 5 6 a Selected stitch b Presser foot to be used c Stitches d Stitch settings and twin needle sewing e Stitch width f Stitch length g Number of the selected stitch h Number of the LCD, and make operations by directly touching the icons with your finger or...z Refer to "Operation panel" (page 13). When you touch the LCD screen according to the message displayed on the front of the sewing machine. For details, refer to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on . Viewing the LCD When the power is attached. ...
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... (page 134). Program version Version: Display the program version. - LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 19 Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be set are listed below. Changes the thread color display on . Initial needle position Language Selects whether "1.... 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). For details on operation, refer to be changed . Memo z The...
... (page 134). Program version Version: Display the program version. - LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 19 Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be set are listed below. Changes the thread color display on . Initial needle position Language Selects whether "1.... 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). For details on operation, refer to be changed . Memo z The...
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... initial stitch screen appears again. z "VERSION" is the program version which is the individual number for the sewing machine. Press b panel. (Settings key) on . z Settings that are changed are complete, press d (Back key). X The LCD comes on the display Example: ...Switch the screen using (Previous page key) and (Next page key). • The following screens show their default settings. GETTING READY Turn on the sewing machine. a The highlighted display is turned off. 20 Press the item to be set. When settings are saved even if the power is the initial setting....
... initial stitch screen appears again. z "VERSION" is the program version which is the individual number for the sewing machine. Press b panel. (Settings key) on . z Settings that are changed are complete, press d (Back key). X The LCD comes on the display Example: ...Switch the screen using (Previous page key) and (Next page key). • The following screens show their default settings. GETTING READY Turn on the sewing machine. a The highlighted display is turned off. 20 Press the item to be set. When settings are saved even if the power is the initial setting....
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... screen appears. Press the item to be referred on the sewing machine. X The initial stitch screen appears again. procedures If you press (Previous page key), you finish viewing, press e key) two times. (Back h g fe a Upper threading b Bobbin ... Operation Manual. Memo z For details on . a X The LCD comes on each topic, refer to the previous page. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the item 1 selection screen. X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD. Turn on the LCD display for the selected topic appears. Simple explanations can be...
... screen appears. Press the item to be referred on the sewing machine. X The initial stitch screen appears again. procedures If you press (Previous page key), you finish viewing, press e key) two times. (Back h g fe a Upper threading b Bobbin ... Operation Manual. Memo z For details on . a X The LCD comes on each topic, refer to the previous page. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the item 1 selection screen. X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD. Turn on the LCD display for the selected topic appears. Simple explanations can be...
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...(XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). 11.5 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. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22 If bobbins from other bobbin ...
...(XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). 11.5 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. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22 If bobbins from other bobbin ...
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...of thread 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. If ...the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the...pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spring on the sewing machine. Slide the spool cap as far as shown, with the rounded side on the bobbin until it snaps into ...
...of thread 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. If ...the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the...pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spring on the sewing machine. Slide the spool cap as far as shown, with the rounded side on the bobbin until it snaps into ...
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Slide the sewing speed controller to wind the end of the thread. 1 Wind five or six times. X The bobbin winding will stop the machine. Wind the end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder shaft. m When the foot controller is wound counterclockwise, the thread...starts to run out. If the bobbin is displayed on the foot controller. Otherwise, the sewing machine may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. a Speed controller Press (Start/stop the machine. Pass the end of the thread through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use your foot...
Slide the sewing speed controller to wind the end of the thread. 1 Wind five or six times. X The bobbin winding will stop the machine. Wind the end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder shaft. m When the foot controller is wound counterclockwise, the thread...starts to run out. If the bobbin is displayed on the foot controller. Otherwise, the sewing machine may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. a Speed controller Press (Start/stop the machine. Pass the end of the thread through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use your foot...
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...starts when the thread is not a malfunction. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position. a a Screw of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. Memo z If the... removing the screw. you cannot wind off the thread according to the right side, the needle will not move. (Sewing is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; When the foot controller is plugged in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw ...
...starts when the thread is not a malfunction. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position. a a Screw of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. Memo z If the... removing the screw. you cannot wind off the thread according to the right side, the needle will not move. (Sewing is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; When the foot controller is plugged in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw ...
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... with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. 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 the thread passes under the...
... with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. 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 the thread passes under the...
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...will be incorrect. 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. ● Be sure to the bottom with f your left hand. CAUTION ...9679; Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to thread the machine as indicated. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. Remove the bobbin cover. a a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. 28 ...
...will be incorrect. 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. ● Be sure to the bottom with f your left hand. CAUTION ...9679; Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to thread the machine as indicated. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. Remove the bobbin cover. a a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. 28 ...