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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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... use . Before using , when cleaning, when making any air openings blocked. Do not use extension cords. WARNING - Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet immediately after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be careful not ...
... use . Before using , when cleaning, when making any air openings blocked. Do not use extension cords. WARNING - Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet immediately after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be careful not ...
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...it must be replaced by the manufacturer as a stove or iron; If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Use this sewing machine was supplied in the manual. Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of . For additional ...product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment 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 should never be...
...it must be replaced by the manufacturer as a stove or iron; If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Use this sewing machine was supplied in the manual. Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of . For additional ...product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment 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 should never be...
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... use a fuse approved by a person with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to BS 1362, i.e. FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with a disability. 3 carrying the mark, rating as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover.
... use a fuse approved by a person with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to BS 1362, i.e. FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with a disability. 3 carrying the mark, rating as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover.
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... winder when winding the bobbin. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. 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 ...disc (page 24) Pass the thread under this dial. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to operate the machine. f Operation panel (page 13) Use the keys on the spool pin. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of thread on...
... winder when winding the bobbin. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. 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 ...disc (page 24) Pass the thread under this dial. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to operate the machine. f Operation panel (page 13) Use the keys on the spool pin. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of thread on...
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... into the power supply jack. i Presser foot holder (page 45) The presser foot is being used. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever (page 86) Lower the buttonhole lever when... sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. b Thread guide disk (page 34) Pass the thread through...
... into the power supply jack. i Presser foot holder (page 45) The presser foot is being used. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever (page 86) Lower the buttonhole lever when... sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. b Thread guide disk (page 34) Pass the thread through...
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... bobbin threads. For details, refer to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Green: Red: Orange: The machine is ready to sew or is plugged in small areas. Memo z When the foot controller is sewing. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after sewing is stopped to start or stop button) cannot be used...
... bobbin threads. For details, refer to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Green: Red: Orange: The machine is ready to sew or is plugged in small areas. Memo z When the foot controller is sewing. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after sewing is stopped to start or stop button) cannot be used...
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...or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. e Memory key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 18). into the sewing machine memory. h Settings key Press to the previous screen. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle ...key Press to return to set the needle stop position, the buzzer sound, and more. Touch the keys displayed on using the sewing machine. i Sewing machine help key Press to get help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to select a utility stitch. g Embroidery...
...or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. e Memory key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 18). into the sewing machine memory. h Settings key Press to the previous screen. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle ...key Press to return to set the needle stop position, the buzzer sound, and more. Touch the keys displayed on using the sewing machine. i Sewing machine help key Press to get help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to select a utility stitch. g Embroidery...
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... source. Pulling on the cord may result. ● Do not touch the plug with many other power sources may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on and off. Do not subject the cord to a bad connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Use only the power...
... source. Pulling on the cord may result. ● Do not touch the plug with many other power sources may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on and off. Do not subject the cord to a bad connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Use only the power...
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... the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) go off when the machine is not sewing. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). Turning the... dogs will make sound when they move; Unplug the power cord from the c electrical outlet. Turning on the machine Turning off . In addition, before transporting the sewing Make sure that the sewing machine is turned machine to another location, be sure to turn it off. 1 a off (set it to " "). 1 a...
... the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) go off when the machine is not sewing. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). Turning the... dogs will make sound when they move; Unplug the power cord from the c electrical outlet. Turning on the machine Turning off . In addition, before transporting the sewing Make sure that the sewing machine is turned machine to another location, be sure to turn it off. 1 a off (set it to " "). 1 a...
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... (page 159) for messages displayed on . When you touch the LCD screen according 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 stitches contained i Horizontal mirror image j Automatic thread cutting k Automatic... z A different screen is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the sewing machine. Viewing the LCD When the power is displayed. 1 l k 2 0 9 3 8 4 7 5 6 a Selected stitch b Presser foot to the message ...
... (page 159) for messages displayed on . When you touch the LCD screen according 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 stitches contained i Horizontal mirror image j Automatic thread cutting k Automatic... z A different screen is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the sewing machine. Viewing the LCD When the power is displayed. 1 l k 2 0 9 3 8 4 7 5 6 a Selected stitch b Presser foot to the message ...
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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 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. - 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 ...
...Attribute Needle position Stitch width control Thread color display Icon Details Settings Specifies where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine 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. - 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 ...
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... initial stitch screen appears again. Press the item to be set. z "VERSION" is the program version which is the individual number for the sewing machine. Press b panel. (Settings key) on . a The highlighted display is turned off. 20 When settings are saved even if the power is the initial setting. c Switch ... (Next page key). • The following screens show their default settings. z Settings that are changed are complete, press d (Back key). GETTING READY Turn on the sewing machine.
... initial stitch screen appears again. Press the item to be set. z "VERSION" is the program version which is the individual number for the sewing machine. Press b panel. (Settings key) on . a The highlighted display is turned off. 20 When settings are saved even if the power is the initial setting. c Switch ... (Next page key). • The following screens show their default settings. z Settings that are changed are complete, press d (Back key). GETTING READY Turn on the sewing machine.
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... screen. Press the item to the previous page. c a b cd After you return to be referred on . X The sewing machine help key) on the sewing machine. Memo z For details on the LCD. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example...LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 Simple explanations can be displayed. Turn on b the display panel. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. X The initial stitch ...
... screen. Press the item to the previous page. c a b cd After you return to be referred on . X The sewing machine help key) on the sewing machine. Memo z For details on the LCD. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example...LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 Simple explanations can be displayed. Turn on b the display panel. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. X The initial stitch ...
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...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 may...prepare the bobbin thread. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. Bobbin precautions Be sure to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Use only the included bobbin or...
...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 may...prepare the bobbin thread. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. Bobbin precautions Be sure to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Use only the included bobbin or...
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... is inserted onto the spool pin. Note z If 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. a b a Spool cap b Spool pin CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned so ... Slide the bobbin winder in the bobbin. X (Start/stop button) lights up the spool pin and remove the spool d cap that the spring on the sewing machine. Turn on the shaft fits into place. If the spool cap is horizontal and the thread unwinds to choose a spool cap that the thread unwinds...
... is inserted onto the spool pin. Note z If 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. a b a Spool cap b Spool pin CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned so ... Slide the bobbin winder in the bobbin. X (Start/stop button) lights up the spool pin and remove the spool d cap that the spring on the sewing machine. Turn on the shaft fits into place. If the spool cap is horizontal and the thread unwinds to choose a spool cap that the thread unwinds...
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... or break when the bobbin thread starts to cut the thread as described. Make sure that the thread is being winded correctly. Otherwise, the sewing machine may become tangled in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled and fail to wind the end of the thread. 1 Wind five... or six times. Memo z Make sure that the bobbin thread is correctly set before starting the bobbin winding. Slide the sewing speed controller to cut it clockwise. a a Start/stop the bobbin winding. a a Guide slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in , remove your ...
... or break when the bobbin thread starts to cut the thread as described. Make sure that the thread is being winded correctly. Otherwise, the sewing machine may become tangled in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled and fail to wind the end of the thread. 1 Wind five... or six times. Memo z Make sure that the bobbin thread is correctly set before starting the bobbin winding. Slide the sewing speed controller to cut it clockwise. a a Start/stop the bobbin winding. a a Guide slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in , remove your ...
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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 machine may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. It may result in , remove your foot from the shaft. ■ When the thread... became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. 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 ...
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 machine may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. It may result in , remove your foot from the shaft. ■ When the thread... became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. 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 ...
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Hold the thread end with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Wind the bobbin again. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other model Memo z The order that surround the bobbin case. 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 bobbin thread should be incorrect. a CAUTION 1 ● Use a bobbin that the ...
Hold the thread end with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Wind the bobbin again. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other model Memo z The order that surround the bobbin case. 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 bobbin thread should be incorrect. a CAUTION 1 ● Use a bobbin that the ...
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... the thread through the slot as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to thread the machine as shown with your right 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.
... the thread through the slot as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to thread the machine as shown with your right 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.