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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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...Always unplug your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may damage the machine or result in this embroidery and sewing machine. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. Important Safety Instructions Please read the "Important ...Safety Instructions", and then study this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug...
...Always unplug your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may damage the machine or result in this embroidery and sewing machine. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. Important Safety Instructions Please read the "Important ...Safety Instructions", and then study this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug...
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...embroidery patterns, or check how to thread the needle. f Operation panel (page 13) Use the keys on the spool pin. b Thread guide (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this dial. h Presser foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to learn the names of the sewing machine...thread guide and pretension disc (page 24) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to cut them. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to use the...
...embroidery patterns, or check how to thread the needle. f Operation panel (page 13) Use the keys on the spool pin. b Thread guide (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this dial. h Presser foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to learn the names of the sewing machine...thread guide and pretension disc (page 24) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to cut them. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to use the...
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...insert the bobbin into the foot controller jack. i Presser foot holder (page 45) The presser foot is being used. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. d Needle plate (page 67) The needle plate is marked with guides for the selected stitching. h Drop feed lever ... into the bobbin case. g Feed dogs (page 88) The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. 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 ...
...insert the bobbin into the foot controller jack. i Presser foot holder (page 45) The presser foot is being used. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. d Needle plate (page 67) The needle plate is marked with guides for the selected stitching. h Drop feed lever ... into the bobbin case. g Feed dogs (page 88) The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. 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 ...
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... screen. c Previous page key Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on using the sewing machine. e Memory key Press to get help key Press to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin...
... screen. c Previous page key Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on using the sewing machine. e Memory key Press to get help key Press to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin...
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... Selected stitch, pattern settings and messages are explained in "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 137). For details, refer to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the front of the sewing machine. When you touch the LCD screen according to the message displayed on...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 turned on, the LCD comes on the screen with your finger or a touch pen...
... Selected stitch, pattern settings and messages are explained in "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 137). For details, refer to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the front of the sewing machine. When you touch the LCD screen according to the message displayed on...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 turned on, the LCD comes on the screen with your finger or a touch pen...
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Lighter Darker Product number NO.: The "NO." The stitch or machine attributes that are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Down Up Allows the stitch width to be changed . Thread color/Time to the next page. 1 Attribute Needle ..., refer to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number (#123) (When "Thread No.#123" is turned on the embroidery screen (page 133). Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be set are the settings at the time of the LCD (page 163). Program version Version: Display...
Lighter Darker Product number NO.: The "NO." The stitch or machine attributes that are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Down Up Allows the stitch width to be changed . Thread color/Time to the next page. 1 Attribute Needle ..., refer to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number (#123) (When "Thread No.#123" is turned on the embroidery screen (page 133). Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be set are the settings at the time of the LCD (page 163). Program version Version: Display...
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... replacement f Embroidery foot attachment g Embroidery frame attachment h Embroidery unit attachment X The first screen describing the procedure for the following items. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / Press (Back key) to return to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. X The sewing machine help key...
... replacement f Embroidery foot attachment g Embroidery frame attachment h Embroidery unit attachment X The first screen describing the procedure for the following items. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / Press (Back key) to return to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. X The initial stitch screen appears again. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. X The sewing machine help key...
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... become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may catch on the left. If the spool cap is too small for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. a b a Spool cap b Spool pin CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is inserted... so that best fits the size of spool being used , the thread may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Press down on the sewing machine. a Place the spool of the c arrow until it snaps into place. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin ...
... become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may catch on the left. If the spool cap is too small for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. a b a Spool cap b Spool pin CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is inserted... so that best fits the size of spool being used , the thread may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Press down on the sewing machine. a Place the spool of the c arrow until it snaps into place. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin ...
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.../14 to 75/11), the needle may be uneven or puckered or there may bend or break. 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... distance between the needle and the flat surface is being operated. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. a a a Flat surface 40
.../14 to 75/11), the needle may be uneven or puckered or there may bend or break. 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... distance between the needle and the flat surface is being operated. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. a a a Flat surface 40
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...hit the presser foot, causing the needle to turn off the sewing machine. Use of any other presser foot may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to raise the needle. Press (Needle position ...button) once or a twice to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120). a b a Black button b Presser foot...
...hit the presser foot, causing the needle to turn off the sewing machine. Use of any other presser foot may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to raise the needle. Press (Needle position ...button) once or a twice to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120). a b a Black button b Presser foot...
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... bar. z Be sure to tighten the screw with your left side of the presser bar. 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 screwdriver... the included screwdriver. The needle may hit the presser foot and break or bend. Replacing the Presser Foot 45 If the screw is raised. embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot b holder screw....
... bar. z Be sure to tighten the screw with your left side of the presser bar. 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 screwdriver... the included screwdriver. The needle may hit the presser foot and break or bend. Replacing the Presser Foot 45 If the screw is raised. embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot b holder screw....
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...(page 126). ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When embroidering on lightweight or stretch fabrics. CAUTION ● Since ball point needles (gold colored) are needles for embroidery machines. z Before starting to sew, be sure there is space between the presser foot and ... the pattern you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is necessary for embroidering. ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. If embroidery is not space, do not embroider the fabric. To check the fabric thickness, attach the...
...(page 126). ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When embroidering on lightweight or stretch fabrics. CAUTION ● Since ball point needles (gold colored) are needles for embroidery machines. z Before starting to sew, be sure there is space between the presser foot and ... the pattern you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is necessary for embroidering. ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. If embroidery is not space, do not embroider the fabric. To check the fabric thickness, attach the...
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... "Q" and a screwdriver ready. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to turn off the sewing machine. b a b a Embroidery foot bar b Caught by the presser foot holder screw CAUTION ● Always use the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. Press and hold the black button on the handwheel is used, the needle may occur if a button is accidentally...
... "Q" and a screwdriver ready. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to turn off the sewing machine. b a b a Embroidery foot bar b Caught by the presser foot holder screw CAUTION ● Always use the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. Press and hold the black button on the handwheel is used, the needle may occur if a button is accidentally...
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... details, refer to raise the needle. CAUTION z Before removing the embroidery foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. a While pressing in the lever at the back of the d embroidery foot with your finger, loosen the presser foot holder screw, and then remove embroidery foot "Q". b a Screwdriver Attach the presser foot holder. c a a Presser foot lever...
... details, refer to raise the needle. CAUTION z Before removing the embroidery foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. a While pressing in the lever at the back of the d embroidery foot with your finger, loosen the presser foot holder screw, and then remove embroidery foot "Q". b a Screwdriver Attach the presser foot holder. c a a Presser foot lever...
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..., and it . Note z Always turn off the sewing machine. z Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage, and do not forcefully move the sewing machine with the embroidery unit in the a 4 embroidery unit connector slot. Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to the left. Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit CAUTION ● Do not move it may...
..., and it . Note z Always turn off the sewing machine. z Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage, and do not forcefully move the sewing machine with the embroidery unit in the a 4 embroidery unit connector slot. Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to the left. Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit CAUTION ● Do not move it may...
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...is displayed. Be sure that there is near the e embroidery unit and press . a X The embroidery unit is initialized with hands or objects near the carriage. z Do not push on the sewing machine. Note z If the machine is attached. Memo z Utility stitches cannot be sewn correctly.... Turn on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise damage to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 132). X The carriage ...
...is displayed. Be sure that there is near the e embroidery unit and press . a X The embroidery unit is initialized with hands or objects near the carriage. z Do not push on the sewing machine. Note z If the machine is attached. Memo z Utility stitches cannot be sewn correctly.... Turn on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise damage to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 132). X The carriage ...
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... carriage. Press , and then press . It may cause malfunctions. ● Always turn off the sewing machine. Removing the embroidery unit Make sure that the sewing machine is turned on removing the embroidery frame, refer to the left. Remove the embroidery frame. a X The embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be saved. It may cause malfunctions if removed...
... carriage. Press , and then press . It may cause malfunctions. ● Always turn off the sewing machine. Removing the embroidery unit Make sure that the sewing machine is turned on removing the embroidery frame, refer to the left. Remove the embroidery frame. a X The embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be saved. It may cause malfunctions if removed...
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... and follow the instructions below. Raise the presser foot lever. e CAUTION ● Do not touch a button. Attaching the Embroidery Frame 131 a Remove the embroidery frame. Make sure that the sewing machine is accidentally pressed, the machine starts sewing, and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may break. 4 a Needle position button Press...
... and follow the instructions below. Raise the presser foot lever. e CAUTION ● Do not touch a button. Attaching the Embroidery Frame 131 a Remove the embroidery frame. Make sure that the sewing machine is accidentally pressed, the machine starts sewing, and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may break. 4 a Needle position button Press...
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..., such as squares and circles, can be combined with 12 stitch types. e Patterns saved in the sewing machine and embroidery cards are completed by changing the upper thread according to "Using an embroidery card" (page 138). EMBROIDERY Selecting Embroidery Patterns This section provides details on the screen. The patterns are intended for private use of copyrighted...
..., such as squares and circles, can be combined with 12 stitch types. e Patterns saved in the sewing machine and embroidery cards are completed by changing the upper thread according to "Using an embroidery card" (page 138). EMBROIDERY Selecting Embroidery Patterns This section provides details on the screen. The patterns are intended for private use of copyrighted...