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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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..., heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using this embroidery and sewing machine. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for purchasing this machine, carefully read these safety instructions before attempting to ...when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. • When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when ...
..., heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using this embroidery and sewing machine. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for purchasing this machine, carefully read these safety instructions before attempting to ...when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. • When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when ...
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... where aerosol (spray) products are subject to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Use this machine only for its intended use as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. •...
... where aerosol (spray) products are subject to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Use this machine only for its intended use as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. •...
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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
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...winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of thread on this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to thread the needle. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to learn ...the names of the machine parts. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 24, 33) Pass ...
...winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of thread on this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to thread the needle. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to learn ...the names of the machine parts. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 24, 33) Pass ...
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... 88) Use the drop feed lever to use your machine. 11 Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover (page 152) Remove the needle plate cover to thread the needle. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the... foot applies pressure consistently on the end of the foot controller cable into the bobbin case. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through the needle bar thread guide. i Presser foot holder (page...
... 88) Use the drop feed lever to use your machine. 11 Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover (page 152) Remove the needle plate cover to thread the needle. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the... foot applies pressure consistently on the end of the foot controller cable into the bobbin case. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through the needle bar thread guide. i Presser foot holder (page...
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...threads, use the thread cutter on the side of sewing while the button is sewing. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of the machine. Green: Red: Orange: The machine is ready to the right side. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder.../reinforcement stitch button to raise or lower the needle. For details, refer to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Memo z When the foot controller is sewing, otherwise damage to the machine may occur. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to "Securing the stitching" (page 53).
...threads, use the thread cutter on the side of sewing while the button is sewing. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of the machine. Green: Red: Orange: The machine is ready to the right side. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder.../reinforcement stitch button to raise or lower the needle. For details, refer to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Memo z When the foot controller is sewing, otherwise damage to the machine may occur. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to "Securing the stitching" (page 53).
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...items that are not displayed on the LCD. g Embroidery key Press this key to sew embroidery. 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 c ..., and more. e Memory key Press to get help key Press to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. i Sewing machine help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to the previous screen. Touch...
...items that are not displayed on the LCD. g Embroidery key Press this key to sew embroidery. 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 c ..., and more. e Memory key Press to get help key Press to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. i Sewing machine help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to the previous screen. Touch...
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...result in the following precautions concerning the power supply. Do not place heavy objects on the cord may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power and remove the plug ...in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are away from the outlet. Do...
...result in the following precautions concerning the power supply. Do not place heavy objects on the cord may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power and remove the plug ...in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are away from the outlet. Do...
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... X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) go off when the machine is being operated, turn it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. only) z This .... To reduce the risk of the Make sure that the sewing machine is turned machine to another location, be sure to turn it to "|"). Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned off the machine Prepare the included power cord. Turning on , the needle ...
... X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) go off when the machine is being operated, turn it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. only) z This .... To reduce the risk of the Make sure that the sewing machine is turned machine to another location, be sure to turn it to "|"). Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned off the machine Prepare the included power cord. Turning on , the needle ...
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...embroidery unit is attached. z Refer to "Operation panel" (page 13). Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the screen with your finger or a touch pen, the following utility stitch selection screen is turned on, the LCD comes on the front 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 be used c Stitches d Stitch settings and twin needle sewing e Stitch width f Stitch length g Number of the selected stitch h...
...embroidery unit is attached. z Refer to "Operation panel" (page 13). Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the screen with your finger or a touch pen, the following utility stitch selection screen is turned on, the LCD comes on the front 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 be used c Stitches d Stitch settings and twin needle sewing e Stitch width f Stitch length g Number of the selected stitch h...
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... operation, refer to be changed . Initial needle position Language Selects whether "1 Straight stitch (left)" or "3 Straight stitch (middle)" that are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are listed below. is stopped. Memo z The item shown in the screens to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number...
... operation, refer to be changed . Initial needle position Language Selects whether "1 Straight stitch (left)" or "3 Straight stitch (middle)" that are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are listed below. is stopped. Memo z The item shown in the screens to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number...
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X The initial stitch screen appears again. a The highlighted display is installed in the sewing machine. c Switch the screen using (Previous page key) and (Next page key). • The following screens show their default settings. z "VERSION" is the ...set. GETTING READY Turn on the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. Press b panel. (Settings key) on the sewing machine. When settings are saved even if the power is the individual number for the sewing machine. Memo z "NO" is turned off. 20 X The LCD comes on.
X The initial stitch screen appears again. a The highlighted display is installed in the sewing machine. c Switch the screen using (Previous page key) and (Next page key). • The following screens show their default settings. z "VERSION" is the ...set. GETTING READY Turn on the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. Press b panel. (Settings key) on the sewing machine. When settings are saved even if the power is the individual number for the sewing machine. Memo z "NO" is turned off. 20 X The LCD comes on.
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...(Back h g fe a Upper threading b Bobbin 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 /...displayed. Turn on b the display panel. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to be referred on . X The sewing machine help key) on the sewing machine. a X The LCD comes on the LCD display...
...(Back h g fe a Upper threading b Bobbin 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 /...displayed. Turn on b the display panel. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. Checking machine operating Press (Next page key) to switch to be referred on . X The sewing machine help key) on the sewing machine. a X The LCD comes on the LCD display...
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... 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. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes.... b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22 CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine.
... 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. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes.... b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22 CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine.
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...on the slit in the direction of thread for the spool being used . Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Note z If the spool is not positioned so that is not positioned correctly, the thread may ...become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. Press down on the shaft fits into place. a b a Spool cap ...pin to the right as shown, with the rounded side on the sewing machine. Pick up in the bobbin. Turn on the left.
...on the slit in the direction of thread for the spool being used . Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Note z If the spool is not positioned so that is not positioned correctly, the thread may ...become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. Press down on the shaft fits into place. a b a Spool cap ...pin to the right as shown, with the rounded side on the sewing machine. Pick up in the bobbin. Turn on the left.
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...around j the bobbin five or six times. When the foot controller is being winded correctly. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 Otherwise, the sewing machine may become tangled in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread to the right to cut it clockwise. Otherwise the thread...is displayed on the foot controller. Note z Do not get away from the foot controller. a Speed controller Press (Start/stop the machine. a a Start/stop the machine. is plugged in , remove your right hand to stop button X The bobbin start winding and "Winding bobbin thread..." When the ...
...around j the bobbin five or six times. When the foot controller is being winded correctly. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 Otherwise, the sewing machine may become tangled in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread to the right to cut it clockwise. Otherwise the thread...is displayed on the foot controller. Note z Do not get away from the foot controller. a Speed controller Press (Start/stop the machine. a a Start/stop the machine. is plugged in , remove your right hand to stop button X The bobbin start winding and "Winding bobbin thread..." When the ...
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..., wind off the thread by removing the screw. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to stop button 26 you cannot wind off the thread according...stop button) once to its p original position. a a Start/stop the bobbin winding. a a Screw of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not a malfunction. this is not passed under the...
..., wind off the thread by removing the screw. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to stop button 26 you cannot wind off the thread according...stop button) once to its p original position. a a Start/stop the bobbin winding. a a Screw of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not a malfunction. this is not passed under the...
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Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound 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... near the bobbin with thread. Hold the thread end with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Cut the thread with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will not operate correctly. a CAUTION 1 ● Use a bobbin that...
Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound 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... near the bobbin with thread. Hold the thread end with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Cut the thread with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will not operate correctly. a CAUTION 1 ● Use a bobbin that...
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... thread as shown with your left 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. ● Be sure to thread the machine as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to...
... thread as shown with your left 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. ● Be sure to thread the machine as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to...