Users Manual - English
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... the upper thread together by hand, and then cut the threads. In addition the threads may become tangled or the needle may break possibly causing machine damage. For more details, refer to pull the thread up the bobbin thread. a 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) Note • Do not sew ...reinforcement/reverse stitches or use a "Thread Cutter" button (if so equipped) at the ends, use a ribbon embroidery needle to "ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION" on knots. c If the desired results could not be difficult to pull the bobbin thread up to cut off...
... the upper thread together by hand, and then cut the threads. In addition the threads may become tangled or the needle may break possibly causing machine damage. For more details, refer to pull the thread up the bobbin thread. a 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) Note • Do not sew ...reinforcement/reverse stitches or use a "Thread Cutter" button (if so equipped) at the ends, use a ribbon embroidery needle to "ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION" on knots. c If the desired results could not be difficult to pull the bobbin thread up to cut off...
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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... of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you for purchasing this embroidery and sewing machine. Before using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull...
... of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you for purchasing this embroidery and sewing machine. Before using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull...
Operation Manual
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...stabilizer material to the fabric 126 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame ...127 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 130 Attaching the embroidery frame ...130 Removing the embroidery frame ...131 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 132 Copyright information ...132 Embroidery pattern types ...132 LCD (liquid crystal display) operation ...133...148 Stopping while embroidering ...148 Saving patterns...150 APPENDIX 151 Care and Maintenance ...152 Cleaning the machine surface ...152 Cleaning the race ...152 Troubleshooting ...154 Error messages ...159 Adjusting the LCD ...163 Operation beep...163 Index ......
...stabilizer material to the fabric 126 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame ...127 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 130 Attaching the embroidery frame ...130 Removing the embroidery frame ...131 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 132 Copyright information ...132 Embroidery pattern types ...132 LCD (liquid crystal display) operation ...133...148 Stopping while embroidering ...148 Saving patterns...150 APPENDIX 151 Care and Maintenance ...152 Cleaning the machine surface ...152 Cleaning the race ...152 Troubleshooting ...154 Error messages ...159 Adjusting the LCD ...163 Operation beep...163 Index ......
Operation Manual
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b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can select from the built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 117). 7 e Quick-set bobbin You can be cut automatically after sewing (page 55, 62). c Built-in stitches You ... pulling up (page 12). A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to work on dark fabrics. f Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to sew. i Embroidery You can thread the needle easily by one press of fabric weights (page 11). h...
b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can select from the built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 117). 7 e Quick-set bobbin You can be cut automatically after sewing (page 55, 62). c Built-in stitches You ... pulling up (page 12). A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to work on dark fabrics. f Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to sew. i Embroidery You can thread the needle easily by one press of fabric weights (page 11). h...
Operation Manual
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... Foot controller 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button ...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 bag 28 Soft cover 29 Operation manual 30 Quick reference guide 13 Eyelet punch 135793-001 31 CD 14 Screwdriver 15 Touch pen 16 Spool cap (large) 17 Spool cap (medium) (on machine...the time of printing. z Visit your machine. 9 Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A"...(SE-350, LB-6770) XE7728-...Part Name Embroidery bobbin thread (white) Embroidery bobbin thread ...
... Foot controller 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button ...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 bag 28 Soft cover 29 Operation manual 30 Quick reference guide 13 Eyelet punch 135793-001 31 CD 14 Screwdriver 15 Touch pen 16 Spool cap (large) 17 Spool cap (medium) (on machine...the time of printing. z Visit your machine. 9 Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A"...(SE-350, LB-6770) XE7728-...Part Name Embroidery bobbin thread (white) Embroidery bobbin thread ...
Operation Manual
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i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to raise and lower the presser foot . Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the machine parts. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the LCD. b Thread guide (page 24, 33) Pass ...34) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 24) Pass the thread under this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to operate the machine. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages...
i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to raise and lower the presser foot . Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the machine parts. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the LCD. b Thread guide (page 24, 33) Pass ...34) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 24) Pass the thread under this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to operate the machine. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages...
Operation Manual
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...onto the presser foot holder. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to lower the feed dogs. Memo z Refer to pages 10... through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle to use your machine. 11 b Thread guide disk (page 34) Pass the ...
...onto the presser foot holder. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to lower the feed dogs. Memo z Refer to pages 10... through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle to use your machine. 11 b Thread guide disk (page 34) Pass the ...
Operation Manual
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... key to select a utility stitch. i Sewing machine help key Press to the previous screen. 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. 13 b Back...for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. into the sewing machine memory. h Settings key Press to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. e Memory key Press to set the needle stop...
... key to select a utility stitch. i Sewing machine help key Press to the previous screen. 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. 13 b Back...for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. into the sewing machine memory. h Settings key Press to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. e Memory key Press to set the needle stop...
Operation Manual
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... 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 turned on, the LCD comes on the front of the LCD, and make operations by directly touching the icons with your finger or... (liquid crystal display) on . For details, refer to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the right side of the sewing machine. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the LCD. 18 Viewing the LCD When the power is attached. z Refer to "Operation...
... 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 turned on, the LCD comes on the front of the LCD, and make operations by directly touching the icons with your finger or... (liquid crystal display) on . For details, refer to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the right side of the sewing machine. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the LCD. 18 Viewing the LCD When the power is attached. z Refer to "Operation...
Operation Manual
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...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). Changes the thread color display on . Initial needle position Language Selects whether "1 Straight stitch (... rayon/Sulky/ Robison Anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that can be set are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Thread color/Time to be changed . English/German/French/ Italian/Dutch/Spanish/ Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/ Finnish/...
...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). Changes the thread color display on . Initial needle position Language Selects whether "1 Straight stitch (... rayon/Sulky/ Robison Anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that can be set are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Thread color/Time to be changed . English/German/French/ Italian/Dutch/Spanish/ Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/ Finnish/...
Operation Manual
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... b the display panel. Press the item to the item 1 selection screen. 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. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Turn on the LCD. c a b cd After you return to the previous...
... b the display panel. Press the item to the item 1 selection screen. 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. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Turn on the LCD. c a b cd After you return to the previous...
Operation Manual
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Press down on the slit in the bobbin. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Note z If the spool is not positioned so that best fits the size of spool being used ...shown, with the rounded side on the shaft fits into the notch in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Slide the spool onto the pin ... sizes are available, allowing you to the front at the bottom. 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. a Place the spool of the c arrow until it snaps into place.
Press down on the slit in the bobbin. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Note z If the spool is not positioned so that best fits the size of spool being used ...shown, with the rounded side on the shaft fits into the notch in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Slide the spool onto the pin ... sizes are available, allowing you to the front at the bottom. 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. a Place the spool of the c arrow until it snaps into place.
Operation Manual
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...break. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased. ■ Ball point needle (gold colored) To avoid skipped stitches use ball point... needles with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. Checking the needle Sewing with stretch fabrics. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to 75/11), the needle...
...break. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased. ■ Ball point needle (gold colored) To avoid skipped stitches use ball point... needles with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. Checking the needle Sewing with stretch fabrics. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to 75/11), the needle...
Operation Manual
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Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to raise the needle. Otherwise, injuries may result in injuries or damage to the machine. Press the black button at the back of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may hit the ...Turn off the sewing machine. b a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is purchased. Replacing the presser foot Replace the presser foot as described below. Raise the presser foot lever. Replacing the Presser Foot 43 Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120...
Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to raise the needle. Otherwise, injuries may result in injuries or damage to the machine. Press the black button at the back of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may hit the ...Turn off the sewing machine. b a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is purchased. Replacing the presser foot Replace the presser foot as described below. Raise the presser foot lever. Replacing the Presser Foot 43 Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120...
Operation Manual
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...and the machine starts sewing. a X The presser foot is removed from the presser bar. c a d b a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw d Presser bar X The presser foot is raised. z Be sure to tighten the screw with your left side of the presser bar. embroidery foot, ...details, refer to loosen the presser foot b holder screw. Replacing the Presser Foot 45 Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that Align the presser foot holder with your c right hand, and then tighten the screw using the ...
...and the machine starts sewing. a X The presser foot is removed from the presser bar. c a d b a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw d Presser bar X The presser foot is raised. z Be sure to tighten the screw with your left side of the presser bar. embroidery foot, ...details, refer to loosen the presser foot b holder screw. Replacing the Presser Foot 45 Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that Align the presser foot holder with your c right hand, and then tighten the screw using the ...
Operation Manual
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... placed. For the bobbin thread, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. If you want to sew incorrectly. What to use embroidery thread designed for fabrics where stitches are needles for embroidery machines. EMBROIDERY Embroidering Neatly This section describes the preparations and basic procedures for embroidery. z When replacing the needle, refer to the fabric" (page 126...
... placed. For the bobbin thread, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. If you want to sew incorrectly. What to use embroidery thread designed for fabrics where stitches are needles for embroidery machines. EMBROIDERY Embroidering Neatly This section describes the preparations and basic procedures for embroidery. z When replacing the needle, refer to the fabric" (page 126...
Operation Manual
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... or break. Have the included embroidery foot "Q" and a screwdriver ready. Turn off the sewing machine. Check the handwheel mark is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to attach the embroidery foot "Q". Attaching the embroidery foot Attach the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. EMBROIDERY Attaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how...
... or break. Have the included embroidery foot "Q" and a screwdriver ready. Turn off the sewing machine. Check the handwheel mark is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to attach the embroidery foot "Q". Attaching the embroidery foot Attach the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. EMBROIDERY Attaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how...
Operation Manual
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... to raise the needle. Otherwise, injuries may occur if a button is raised. 122 CAUTION z Before removing the embroidery foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Turn the screwdriver toward the back. EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery foot Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" (page...
... to raise the needle. Otherwise, injuries may occur if a button is raised. 122 CAUTION z Before removing the embroidery foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Turn the screwdriver toward the back. EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery foot Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" (page...
Instruction Manual for USB Connections
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... the embroidery machine to malfunction. ■ Where to its proprietary programs. All other brands and product names mentioned in this occurs, change the thread colors as desired. ■ Trademarks • IBM is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.... Memory Function Embroidery data precautions Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that embroidery data cannot be retrieved by the machine. • Even if the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine will have a wide range of Brother embroidery cards, as...
... the embroidery machine to malfunction. ■ Where to its proprietary programs. All other brands and product names mentioned in this occurs, change the thread colors as desired. ■ Trademarks • IBM is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.... Memory Function Embroidery data precautions Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that embroidery data cannot be retrieved by the machine. • Even if the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine will have a wide range of Brother embroidery cards, as...