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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).
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... and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to carry it by any air openings blocked. This machine is cut. 3 Never operate this embroidery and sewing machine. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of the various functions. DANGER...
... and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to carry it by any air openings blocked. This machine is cut. 3 Never operate this embroidery and sewing machine. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of the various functions. DANGER...
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...of the reach of children or disposed of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders... accessories recommended by or near a heat source, such as described in this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being administered. • Do not use outdoors. ...
...of the reach of children or disposed of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders... accessories recommended by or near a heat source, such as described in this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being administered. • Do not use outdoors. ...
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... by young children, and assistance may be required if used by ASTA to obtain the correct lead. FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with a disability. 3
... by young children, and assistance may be required if used by ASTA to obtain the correct lead. 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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...this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. 10 i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to use the sewing machine, etc. n Thread take-up lever (page 34) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 24) Pass the thread under this ...thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. h Presser foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the...
...this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. 10 i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to use the sewing machine, etc. n Thread take-up lever (page 34) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 24) Pass the thread under this ...thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. h Presser foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the...
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...thread guide disk when using the needle threader to be exchanged. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack. Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever (...page 45) The presser foot is being used. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on and off. h Drop feed lever (page 88) Use...
...thread guide disk when using the needle threader to be exchanged. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack. Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever (...page 45) The presser foot is being used. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on and off. h Drop feed lever (page 88) Use...
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... the needle position button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after sewing is moved to start or stop sewing. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to the machine may occur. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of each other...
... the needle position button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after sewing is moved to start or stop sewing. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to the machine may occur. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of each other...
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...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. b Back key Press to return to set the needle stop position, the buzzer sound, and...operations. Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys. Touch the keys displayed on using the sewing machine. c Previous page key Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. d Next page key Displays...
...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. b Back key Press to return to set the needle stop position, the buzzer sound, and...operations. Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys. Touch the keys displayed on using the sewing machine. c Previous page key Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. d Next page key Displays...
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.... 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 power cord into an electrical outlet that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the... power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on and off the main power and remove the plug in the ...
.... 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 power cord into an electrical outlet that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the... power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on and off the main power and remove the plug in the ...
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... (set to " "), and then plug the power supply cord into a b house hold electrical outlet. When you have finished using the sewing machine, turn the Insert the plug of the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side of electrical shock, this is turned... another location, be sure to turn off (the main power switch is being operated, turn it off. 1 a off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. machine off the machine Prepare the included power cord. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. If it to fit in a polarized outlet ...
... (set to " "), and then plug the power supply cord into a b house hold electrical outlet. When you have finished using the sewing machine, turn the Insert the plug of the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side of electrical shock, this is turned... another location, be sure to turn off (the main power switch is being operated, turn it off. 1 a off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. machine off the machine Prepare the included power cord. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. If it to fit in a polarized outlet ...
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...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 the sewing machine. The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front 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 ...
...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 the sewing machine. The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front 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 ...
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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. - Initial needle position Language Selects whether "1 Straight stitch (left)" or "3 Straight stitch (middle)" that can be changed ....
... 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. - Initial needle position Language Selects whether "1 Straight stitch (left)" or "3 Straight stitch (middle)" that can be changed ....
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GETTING READY Turn on . Memo z "NO" is the initial setting. X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. c Switch the screen using (Previous page key) and (Next page key). • The following screens show their default settings. z Settings that are changed are...Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. X The initial stitch screen appears again. a The highlighted display is the individual number for the sewing machine. z "VERSION" is the program version which is turned off. 20 Press the item to be set. When settings are saved even if the power is...
GETTING READY Turn on . Memo z "NO" is the initial setting. X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. c Switch the screen using (Previous page key) and (Next page key). • The following screens show their default settings. z Settings that are changed are...Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. X The initial stitch screen appears again. a The highlighted display is the individual number for the sewing machine. z "VERSION" is the program version which is turned off. 20 Press the item to be set. When settings are saved even if the power is...
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... Press (Next page key) to switch to the previous page. Simple explanations can be displayed. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. a X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. Turn on . bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on ...
... Press (Next page key) to switch to the previous page. Simple explanations can be displayed. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. a X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. Turn on . bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on ...
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... not operate correctly. 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 of the same type (part code: SA156..., SFB (XA5539-151)). 11.5 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. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22
... not operate correctly. 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 of the same type (part code: SA156..., SFB (XA5539-151)). 11.5 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. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22
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... spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin to choose a spool cap... cap is too small for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. a b a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to its original position. Slide the spool cap as far as possible to...
... spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin to choose a spool cap... cap is too small for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. a b a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to its original position. Slide the spool cap as far as possible to...
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...to stop button) once to wind the thread. Pass the end of the thread through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use your foot from the machine while winding the bobbin. a a Start/stop . is wound counterclockwise, the thread may be damaged. a a Guide slit in bobbin winder seat... the bobbin winding stops or becomes slow, stop button) once. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 a Speed controller Press (Start/stop the machine. Otherwise, the sewing machine may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. Note z Do not get away from the foot controller. Make sure that the...
...to stop button) once to wind the thread. Pass the end of the thread through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use your foot from the machine while winding the bobbin. a a Start/stop . is wound counterclockwise, the thread may be damaged. a a Guide slit in bobbin winder seat... the bobbin winding stops or becomes slow, stop button) once. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 a Speed controller Press (Start/stop the machine. Otherwise, the sewing machine may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. Note z Do not get away from the foot controller. Make sure that the...
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...bobbin from the foot controller. Memo z If the bobbin winder shaft 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; b a a Thread b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION ● Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even...your foot from the shaft. ■ When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to stop button 26 this is plugged in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the ...
...bobbin from the foot controller. Memo z If the bobbin winder shaft 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; b a a Thread b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION ● Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even...your foot from the shaft. ■ When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to stop button 26 this is plugged in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the ...
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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. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27 Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other model Memo z The order that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. ...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...
Hold the thread end with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27 Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other model Memo z The order that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. ...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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... hand, and then guide the thread as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to thread the machine as indicated. GETTING READY Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to the bottom with your right hand. a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin...and depress it to raise the needle, and then raise the presser foot lever. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold down the bobbin with f your finger.
... hand, and then guide the thread as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to thread the machine as indicated. GETTING READY Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to the bottom with your right hand. a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin...and depress it to raise the needle, and then raise the presser foot lever. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold down the bobbin with f your finger.