Users Manual - English
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... (small) (X55468-051) CD-ROM (Contains the Operation Manual and the Templates for freemotion sewing.) (USA/CANADA: XE9382-001, Other areas: XE9501-001) Note • Two bobbin covers may be installed on the machine. (XE8992-001) (XE8878-001) 2 Bobbin case (gray) (XE8298-001) Bobbin cover ..., by winding the bobbin with your machine cannot be included, depending on the country or region where this kit. ABOUT BOBBIN WORK You can create designs, which gives a three-dimensional appearance to be fed through the sewing machine needle and sewing on the wrong side of the fabric...
... (small) (X55468-051) CD-ROM (Contains the Operation Manual and the Templates for freemotion sewing.) (USA/CANADA: XE9382-001, Other areas: XE9501-001) Note • Two bobbin covers may be installed on the machine. (XE8992-001) (XE8878-001) 2 Bobbin case (gray) (XE8298-001) Bobbin cover ..., by winding the bobbin with your machine cannot be included, depending on the country or region where this kit. ABOUT BOBBIN WORK You can create designs, which gives a three-dimensional appearance to be fed through the sewing machine needle and sewing on the wrong side of the fabric...
Operation Manual
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Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V31/V32/V33 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-V31/V32/V33 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).
Operation Manual
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...use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to carry it can quickly be careful not to make any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this... the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you have finished reading this embroidery and sewing machine. To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not store objects on the unit. Do not use an ...
...use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to carry it can quickly be careful not to make any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this... the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you have finished reading this embroidery and sewing machine. To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not store objects on the unit. Do not use an ...
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... web site at www.brother.com 2 Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be replaced by authorized dealer. • In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this sewing machine was supplied in this machine only for its intended...
... web site at www.brother.com 2 Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be replaced by authorized dealer. • In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this sewing machine was supplied in this machine only for its intended...
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... to BS 1362, i.e. 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
... to BS 1362, i.e. 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
Operation Manual
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... on the spool pin. k Thread cutter (page 56) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to use the sewing machine, etc. c Spool pin (page 23, 32) Place a spool of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the... the connector for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to learn the names of the machine parts. m Thread tension dial (page 59, 145) Adjust the upper thread tension with this panel to...
... on the spool pin. k Thread cutter (page 56) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to use the sewing machine, etc. c Spool pin (page 23, 32) Place a spool of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the... the connector for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to learn the names of the machine parts. m Thread tension dial (page 59, 145) Adjust the upper thread tension with this panel to...
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...cover, and then insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack. g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on the fabric as... bar 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. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on and off. d Air vent The air vent allows...
...cover, and then insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack. g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on the fabric as... bar 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. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on and off. d Air vent The air vent allows...
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... needle. Green: Red: Orange: The machine is ready to change the sewing direction or for detailed sewing in the fabric. Be sure to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. For details, refer to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. d Thread cutter button Press the... thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the upper and the bobbin threads. Memo z When the foot controller is sewing. Operation buttons The operation buttons help...
... needle. Green: Red: Orange: The machine is ready to change the sewing direction or for detailed sewing in the fabric. Be sure to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. For details, refer to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. d Thread cutter button Press the... thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the upper and the bobbin threads. Memo z When the foot controller is sewing. Operation buttons The operation buttons help...
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...previous page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. i Sewing machine help key Press to get help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to sew embroidery. into the sewing machine memory. a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the ...selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. Touch the keys displayed on using the sewing machine. f Utility stitch key Press this key to perform operations. h Settings key Press to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you ...
...previous page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. i Sewing machine help key Press to get help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to sew embroidery. into the sewing machine memory. a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the ...selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. Touch the keys displayed on using the sewing machine. f Utility stitch key Press this key to perform operations. h Settings key Press to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you ...
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...damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Pulling on the cord. These things may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on and off the main power first. Power supply precautions Be sure to be used for the power source. Fire or electric...the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is not to remove it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails during use • When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms ...
...damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Pulling on the cord. These things may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on and off the main power first. Power supply precautions Be sure to be used for the power source. Fire or electric...the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is not to remove it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails during use • When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms ...
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...cord from the c electrical outlet. To reduce the risk of the machine to turn off (set to "|"). machine off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Turning the Machine On/Off 17 a machine. Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to " "). 1 a Power supply jack Press the... Insert the plug of the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the Make sure that the sewing machine is turned machine to another location, be sure to turn it to " "), and then plug the power supply cord into a b house hold...
...cord from the c electrical outlet. To reduce the risk of the machine to turn off (set to "|"). machine off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Turning the Machine On/Off 17 a machine. Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to " "). 1 a Power supply jack Press the... Insert the plug of the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the Make sure that the sewing machine is turned machine to another location, be sure to turn it to " "), and then plug the power supply cord into a b house hold...
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... width f Stitch length g Number of the selected stitch h Number 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 attached. The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) ... displayed. 1 l k 2 0 9 3 8 4 7 5 6 a Selected stitch b Presser foot to the message displayed on . Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the sewing machine.
... width f Stitch length g Number of the selected stitch h Number 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 attached. The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) ... displayed. 1 l k 2 0 9 3 8 4 7 5 6 a Selected stitch b Presser foot to the message displayed on . Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the sewing machine.
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...Details Settings Specifies where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is stopped. Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are listed below. Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be set are the settings at the time...on the embroidery screen (page 133). LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 19 The stitch or machine attributes that are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - English/German/French/ Italian/Dutch/Spanish/ Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/ Finnish/Swedish/Portuguese/ Russian/...
...Details Settings Specifies where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is stopped. Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are listed below. Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be set are the settings at the time...on the embroidery screen (page 133). LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 19 The stitch or machine attributes that are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - English/German/French/ Italian/Dutch/Spanish/ Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/ Finnish/Swedish/Portuguese/ Russian/...
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... the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. 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. Press b panel. (Settings key) on the sewing machine. X The initial stitch screen appears again. X The LCD comes on. z "VERSION" is the program version...
... the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. 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. Press b panel. (Settings key) on the sewing machine. X The initial stitch screen appears again. X The LCD comes on. z "VERSION" is the program version...
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... Press (Next page key) to switch to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. a X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Simple explanations can be displayed. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: ...
... Press (Next page key) to switch to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. a X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Simple explanations can be displayed. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: ...
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...Wind the thread around the bobbin to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other bobbin may result in... injuries or damage to prepare the bobbin thread. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. b a c a ...
...Wind the thread around the bobbin to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other bobbin may result in... injuries or damage to prepare the bobbin thread. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. b a c a ...
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... pin CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is horizontal and the thread unwinds to choose a spool cap that the spring on the sewing machine. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin to the right as shown, with the rounded side on the bobbin... the bobbin winder shaft so b that best fits the size of spool being used . Pick up in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Press down on...
... pin CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is horizontal and the thread unwinds to choose a spool cap that the spring on the sewing machine. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin to the right as shown, with the rounded side on the bobbin... the bobbin winder shaft so b that best fits the size of spool being used . Pick up in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Press down on...
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... wind the thread. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 Pass the end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder shaft. Otherwise, the sewing machine may become tangled and fail to stop button) once. If the bobbin thread is wound without cutting the thread using your foot from the... machine while winding the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller to pull the thread tightly and wind it . l While using the cutter built into the slit in cutter)...
... wind the thread. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 Pass the end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder shaft. Otherwise, the sewing machine may become tangled and fail to stop button) once. If the bobbin thread is wound without cutting the thread using your foot from the... machine while winding the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller to pull the thread tightly and wind it . l While using the cutter built into the slit in cutter)...
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...It may result in , remove your foot from the shaft. ■ When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the...procedure. In such a case, wind off the thread by removing the screw. When the foot controller is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is not a malfunction. GETTING READY Cut the thread with scissors, slide the bobbin o winder shaft to the left, and then remove the ...
...It may result in , remove your foot from the shaft. ■ When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the...procedure. In such a case, wind off the thread by removing the screw. When the foot controller is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is not a malfunction. GETTING READY Cut the thread with scissors, slide the bobbin o winder shaft to the left, and then remove the ...
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... 24). Hold the thread end with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks that has been correctly wound with your left , and c then...
... 24). Hold the thread end with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks that has been correctly wound with your left , and c then...