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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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..., which could cause injuries. • When lifting the sewing machine, be accessed for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is stored or in this embroidery and sewing machine. To reduce the risk of the electrical outlet. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. This machine is spilled on the unit. Do not pull...
..., which could cause injuries. • When lifting the sewing machine, be accessed for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is stored or in this embroidery and sewing machine. To reduce the risk of the electrical outlet. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. This machine is spilled on the unit. Do not pull...
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... please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are being used or where oxygen is being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this sewing machine on an unstable surface, such...attention to the needle. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Special care is required, first follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this sewing machine was supplied in should never be replaced by or near a space heater, iron, halogen ...
... please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are being used or where oxygen is being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this sewing machine on an unstable surface, such...attention to the needle. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Special care is required, first follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this sewing machine was supplied in should never be replaced by or near a space heater, iron, halogen ...
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FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with a disability. 3 FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of ...
FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with a disability. 3 FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of ...
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...(page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to thread the needle. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to use the sewing machine, etc. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to raise and lower the presser foot . n Thread take-up lever... (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the embroidery unit. j Flat bed attachment (page 46) Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to cut them. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the ...
...(page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to thread the needle. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to use the sewing machine, etc. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to raise and lower the presser foot . n Thread take-up lever... (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the embroidery unit. j Flat bed attachment (page 46) Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to cut them. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the ...
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... upper thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to sew one stitch. g Feed dogs (page 88) The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. h Presser foot (page 43, 50) The presser foot applies pressure... to be exchanged. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover (page 152) Remove the needle plate cover to lower the feed ...
... upper thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to sew one stitch. g Feed dogs (page 88) The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. h Presser foot (page 43, 50) The presser foot applies pressure... to be exchanged. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover (page 152) Remove the needle plate cover to lower the feed ...
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... not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is plugged in the opposite direction. For details, refer to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to "Using the thread cutter" (page 56). For details, refer...
... not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is plugged in the opposite direction. For details, refer to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to "Using the thread cutter" (page 56). For details, refer...
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... display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. For details, refer to sew embroidery. g Embroidery key Press this key to the previous screen. i Sewing machine help key Press to perform operations. Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys.
... display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. For details, refer to sew embroidery. g Embroidery key Press this key to the previous screen. i Sewing machine help key Press to perform operations. Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys.
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... subject the cord to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on the cord. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. GETTING READY ...Fire or electric shock may result. ● Do not touch the plug with many other power sources may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock. ● Do not allow the power cord to be used...
... subject the cord to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on the cord. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. GETTING READY ...Fire or electric shock may result. ● Do not touch the plug with many other power sources may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock. ● Do not allow the power cord to be used...
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...contact a qualified electrician to turn off (the main power switch is not sewing. a machine. Unplug the power cord from the c electrical outlet. Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned off. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to " "), and then plug the power supply...plug. Turning on (set it to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). When you have finished using the sewing machine, turn it to " "). 1 a Power supply jack Press the right side of the main power switch c on the right side ...
...contact a qualified electrician to turn off (the main power switch is not sewing. a machine. Unplug the power cord from the c electrical outlet. Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned off. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to " "), and then plug the power supply...plug. Turning on (set it to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). When you have finished using the sewing machine, turn it to " "). 1 a Power supply jack Press the right side of the main power switch c on the right side ...
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... of the sewing machine. z Refer to "Operation panel" (page 13). The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the right side 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...
... of the sewing machine. z Refer to "Operation panel" (page 13). The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the right side 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...
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... measurement units that can be set are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - The stitch or machine attributes that are listed below. Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed . Program version Version: Display the program version... Stitch width control Thread color display Icon Details Settings Specifies where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is sounded with the sewing speed controller (page 58). English/German/French/ Italian/Dutch/Spanish/ Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/ Finnish/Swedish...
... measurement units that can be set are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - The stitch or machine attributes that are listed below. Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed . Program version Version: Display the program version... Stitch width control Thread color display Icon Details Settings Specifies where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is sounded with the sewing speed controller (page 58). English/German/French/ Italian/Dutch/Spanish/ Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/ Finnish/Swedish...
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Press b panel. (Settings key) on the sewing machine. a The highlighted display is the individual number for the sewing machine. GETTING READY Turn on the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. X The LCD comes on. Press the... key) and (Next page key). • The following screens show their default settings. When settings are saved even if the power is installed in the sewing machine. z Settings that are changed are complete, press d (Back key). Memo z "NO" is the initial setting. z "VERSION" is the program version which is...
Press b panel. (Settings key) on the sewing machine. a The highlighted display is the individual number for the sewing machine. GETTING READY Turn on the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. X The LCD comes on. Press the... key) and (Next page key). • The following screens show their default settings. When settings are saved even if the power is installed in the sewing machine. z Settings that are changed are complete, press d (Back key). Memo z "NO" is the initial setting. z "VERSION" is the program version which is...
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... winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Presser foot 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 be referred on the sewing machine. Turn on the LCD display for the selected topic...
... winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Presser foot 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 be referred on the sewing machine. Turn on the LCD display for the selected topic...
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...Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22 Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. If bobbins from other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to prepare the bobbin thread. Use of the same ....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. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this...
...Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22 Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. If bobbins from other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to prepare the bobbin thread. Use of the same ....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. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this...
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Press down on the sewing machine. X (Start/stop button) lights up the spool pin and remove the spool d cap that the ... snaps into the notch in the bobbin. a Place the spool of spool being used . Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Pick up in orange. If the spool cap is inserted onto the spool pin. Note z If the spool is... a b a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may catch on the left. Slide the spool cap as far as shown, with the rounded side on...
Press down on the sewing machine. X (Start/stop button) lights up the spool pin and remove the spool d cap that the ... snaps into the notch in the bobbin. a Place the spool of spool being used . Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Pick up in orange. If the spool cap is inserted onto the spool pin. Note z If the spool is... a b a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may catch on the left. Slide the spool cap as far as shown, with the rounded side on...
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... ● Be sure to cut it clockwise. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 m When the foot controller is being winded correctly. a a Start/stop the machine. Memo z Make sure that the bobbin thread is plugged in , remove your right hand to cut the thread as described. a a Guide slit in ... or becomes slow, stop . Wind the end of the thread through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use your foot from the machine while winding the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller to run out. Otherwise, the sewing machine may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to the right.
... ● Be sure to cut it clockwise. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 m When the foot controller is being winded correctly. a a Start/stop the machine. Memo z Make sure that the bobbin thread is plugged in , remove your right hand to cut the thread as described. a a Guide slit in ... or becomes slow, stop . Wind the end of the thread through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use your foot from the machine while winding the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller to run out. Otherwise, the sewing machine may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to the right.
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... is set to the right side, the needle will not move. (Sewing is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; a a Start/stop the bobbin winding. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position. When the foot controller...
... is set to the right side, the needle will not move. (Sewing is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; a a Start/stop the bobbin winding. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position. When the foot controller...
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... bobbins from the shaft. Hold the thread end with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left hand, and d wind off the thread clockwise near the bobbin with scissors... 27 Wind the bobbin again. 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 pretension disk of the same type (part code...
... bobbins from the shaft. Hold the thread end with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left hand, and d wind off the thread clockwise near the bobbin with scissors... 27 Wind the bobbin again. 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 pretension disk of the same type (part code...
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...the bobbin correctly. Pass the thread through the slot as indicated. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to thread the machine as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to raise the needle, and then raise the ...presser foot lever. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. Remove the bobbin cover. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. a a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. 28 GETTING READY Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to drop the bobbin.
...the bobbin correctly. Pass the thread through the slot as indicated. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to thread the machine as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to raise the needle, and then raise the ...presser foot lever. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. Remove the bobbin cover. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. a a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. 28 GETTING READY Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to drop the bobbin.