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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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...electrical outlet. DANGER - WARNING - Important Safety Instructions Please read the "Important Safety Instructions", and then study this embroidery and sewing machine. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the...been dropped or damaged, or water is stored or in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any sudden or ...
...electrical outlet. DANGER - WARNING - Important Safety Instructions Please read the "Important Safety Instructions", and then study this embroidery and sewing machine. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the...been dropped or damaged, or water is stored or in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any sudden or ...
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.... c Spool pin (page 23, 32) Place a spool of thread on this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to learn the names of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. f Operation panel (page 13) Use the keys on the spool pin. h Presser ...winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to operate the machine. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the machine parts. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to thread the...
.... c Spool pin (page 23, 32) Place a spool of thread on this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to learn the names of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. f Operation panel (page 13) Use the keys on the spool pin. h Presser ...winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to operate the machine. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the machine parts. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to thread the...
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...page 52) Insert the plug on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through the needle bar thread guide. 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. e Main ...power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to sew one stitch. b Handwheel (page 50) ...
...page 52) Insert the plug on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through the needle bar thread guide. 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. e Main ...power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to sew one stitch. b Handwheel (page 50) ...
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... 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 Previous page key Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on using the sewing machine. i Sewing machine help key Press to perform operations. For details, refer to set...
... 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 Previous page key Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on using the sewing machine. i Sewing machine help key Press to perform operations. For details, refer to set...
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GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected stitch, pattern settings and messages are explained in "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 137). When you touch the LCD screen according to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the right ...stop position Memo z A different screen is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached. For details, refer 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. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the...
GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected stitch, pattern settings and messages are explained in "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 137). When you touch the LCD screen according to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the right ...stop position Memo z A different screen is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached. For details, refer 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. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the...
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...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. - Thread color/Time to be adjusted with each operation (page 163). Memo z The item shown in the screens to the ...control Thread color display Icon Details Settings Specifies where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is the number for embroidering) (page 134). For details on the embroidery screen (page 133). Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are listed below. ...
...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. - Thread color/Time to be adjusted with each operation (page 163). Memo z The item shown in the screens to the ...control Thread color display Icon Details Settings Specifies where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is the number for embroidering) (page 134). For details on the embroidery screen (page 133). Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are listed below. ...
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.... 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 b the display panel. c a b cd After you return to the previous page. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD. Simple explanations can be displayed...
.... 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 b the display panel. c a b cd After you return to the previous page. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD. Simple explanations can be displayed...
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... orange. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin to the right as shown, with the rounded side on the sewing machine. Pick up in the direction of the c arrow until it snaps into place. Note z If the spool is too small for the bobbin onto e ..., allowing you to the front at the bottom. 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin until it snaps into place. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. If the spool cap is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin. Slide...
... orange. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin to the right as shown, with the rounded side on the sewing machine. Pick up in the direction of the c arrow until it snaps into place. Note z If the spool is too small for the bobbin onto e ..., allowing you to the front at the bottom. 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin until it snaps into place. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. If the spool cap is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin. Slide...
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...using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with stretch fabrics. ■ Transparent nylon thread... fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table (page 39). Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is bent. Do not use a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle. a a a Flat surface 40 In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered...
...using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with stretch fabrics. ■ Transparent nylon thread... fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table (page 39). Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is bent. Do not use a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle. a a a Flat surface 40 In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered...
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... releases the presser foot. Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to turn off the sewing machine. c a a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. z Zigzag foot "J" is already installed when the sewing machine is raised. Otherwise, injuries may hit the presser foot, causing ...to raise the needle. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to the machine. Replacing the Presser Foot 43 CAUTION ● Use the presser foot appropriate for this sewing machine. Press the black button at the back of the d presser foot holder. Raise the...
... releases the presser foot. Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to turn off the sewing machine. c a a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. z Zigzag foot "J" is already installed when the sewing machine is raised. Otherwise, injuries may hit the presser foot, causing ...to raise the needle. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to the machine. Replacing the Presser Foot 43 CAUTION ● Use the presser foot appropriate for this sewing machine. Press the black button at the back of the d presser foot holder. Raise the...
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a X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 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 ...foot holder screw d Presser bar X The presser foot is loose, the needle may break or cause injury. Use the screwdriver to turn off the sewing machine. embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. CAUTION z Before attaching/removing the presser foot, be sure to loosen ...
a X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 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 ...foot holder screw d Presser bar X The presser foot is loose, the needle may break or cause injury. Use the screwdriver to turn off the sewing machine. embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. CAUTION z Before attaching/removing the presser foot, be sure to loosen ...
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... the fabric to "Replacing the needle" (page 41). What to use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. For the bobbin thread, use stabilizer when sewing embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on thick fabrics such as pattern stitching and stretch fabrics, be sure to prepare .... The needle may break, resulting in the embroidery frame" (page 127). 118 For details, refer to the fabric" (page 126). ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. Memo z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is not space, do not embroider the fabric...
... the fabric to "Replacing the needle" (page 41). What to use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. For the bobbin thread, use stabilizer when sewing embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on thick fabrics such as pattern stitching and stretch fabrics, be sure to prepare .... The needle may break, resulting in the embroidery frame" (page 127). 118 For details, refer to the fabric" (page 126). ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. Memo z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is not space, do not embroider the fabric...
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...or a twice to turn off the sewing machine. a CAUTION z Before attaching the embroidery foot, be sure to raise the needle. Check the handwheel mark is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. EMBROIDERY Attaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to detach... the presser foot. Turn off the sewing machine. a a Needle position button Note z The needle is at ...
...or a twice to turn off the sewing machine. a CAUTION z Before attaching the embroidery foot, be sure to raise the needle. Check the handwheel mark is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. EMBROIDERY Attaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to detach... the presser foot. Turn off the sewing machine. a a Needle position button Note z The needle is at ...
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.... c a a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. b a Screwdriver Attach the presser foot holder. a a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery foot Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to turn off the sewing machine. Raise the presser foot lever. Otherwise, injuries may occur if a button is...
.... c a a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. b a Screwdriver Attach the presser foot holder. a a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery foot Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to turn off the sewing machine. Raise the presser foot lever. Otherwise, injuries may occur if a button is...
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.... The connector could be dropped and cause injury. ● Keep your hands and other objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame. Turn off to attach the embroidery unit. a Pull the flat bed attachment off the sewing machine. The embroidery unit may be damaged, and it . It may cause malfunctions. Note z Always turn off the...
.... The connector could be dropped and cause injury. ● Keep your hands and other objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame. Turn off to attach the embroidery unit. a Pull the flat bed attachment off the sewing machine. The embroidery unit may be damaged, and it . It may cause malfunctions. Note z Always turn off the...
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... objects near the carriage, turn the power on the sewing machine. Note z Make sure that no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may result. X The carriage moves to fully insert the connector into the connection port. EMBROIDERY Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing c machine arm. X The confirmation message is no objects or...
... objects near the carriage, turn the power on the sewing machine. Note z Make sure that no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may result. X The carriage moves to fully insert the connector into the connection port. EMBROIDERY Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing c machine arm. X The confirmation message is no objects or...
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... embroidery frame. Turn off the sewing machine before removing the embroidery unit. c a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the sewing machine. 4 CAUTION CAUTION ● Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the carriage. It may cause malfunctions. ● Always turn off the sewing machine. Press , and then press . b Hold the release button on the bottom left of d the embroidery...
... embroidery frame. Turn off the sewing machine before removing the embroidery unit. c a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the sewing machine. 4 CAUTION CAUTION ● Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the carriage. It may cause malfunctions. ● Always turn off the sewing machine. Press , and then press . b Hold the release button on the bottom left of d the embroidery...
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... lever. e CAUTION ● Do not touch a button. 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 the part of the embroidery frame holder c in the figure to the left side, and raise the...
... lever. e CAUTION ● Do not touch a button. 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 the part of the embroidery frame holder c in the figure to the left side, and raise the...
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...Character pattern There are total 70 patterns. d Embroidery card Press when selecting patterns from the following types available. For details, refer to "Selecting a frame pattern" (page 137). e Patterns saved in the sewing machine and embroidery cards are completed by changing the upper thread ...according to "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 137). Any public or commercial use only. For details, refer to the...
...Character pattern There are total 70 patterns. d Embroidery card Press when selecting patterns from the following types available. For details, refer to "Selecting a frame pattern" (page 137). e Patterns saved in the sewing machine and embroidery cards are completed by changing the upper thread ...according to "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 137). Any public or commercial use only. For details, refer to the...