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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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... its handle. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not store objects on the cord. • Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. 1 Do not use if you are leaving the machine unattended. Important Safety Instructions Please read the "Important Safety Instructions", and then study this embroidery and sewing machine.
... its handle. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not store objects on the cord. • Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. 1 Do not use if you are leaving the machine unattended. Important Safety Instructions Please read the "Important Safety Instructions", and then study this embroidery and sewing machine.
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... (page 23, 32) Place a spool of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the connector for the embroidery unit. f Operation panel (page 13) Use the keys...names of the various parts of thread on this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to operate the machine. d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the LCD. m Thread tension ...
... (page 23, 32) Place a spool of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the connector for the embroidery unit. f Operation panel (page 13) Use the keys...names of the various parts of thread on this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to operate the machine. d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the LCD. m Thread tension ...
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...i Presser foot holder (page 45) The presser foot is being used. b Handwheel (page 50) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to turn the sewing machine on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack. g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on the fabric as... 43, 50) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. 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...
...i Presser foot holder (page 45) The presser foot is being used. b Handwheel (page 50) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to turn the sewing machine on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack. g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on the fabric as... 43, 50) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. 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...
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...sewing machine memory. i Sewing machine help key Press to get help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to perform operations. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / embroidery... stitch key Press this key to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. h Settings key Press to select a utility stitch. e Memory key Press to sew embroidery. g Embroidery key Press this key to set the needle stop ...
...sewing machine memory. i Sewing machine help key Press to get help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to perform operations. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / embroidery... stitch key Press this key to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. h Settings key Press to select a utility stitch. e Memory key Press to sew embroidery. g Embroidery key Press this key to set the needle stop ...
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...on the LCD. 18 GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected stitch, pattern settings and messages are explained in "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 137). Viewing the LCD When the power is attached. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the... 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 front of the sewing machine. The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on ....
...on the LCD. 18 GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected stitch, pattern settings and messages are explained in "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 137). Viewing the LCD When the power is attached. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the... 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 front of the sewing machine. The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on ....
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... the measurement units that can be set are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - The stitch or machine attributes that are listed below. Thread color/Time to be adjusted with each operation (page 163). Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed . Memo z The item shown in the screens to...
... the measurement units that can be set are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - The stitch or machine attributes that are listed below. Thread color/Time to be adjusted with each operation (page 163). Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed . Memo z The item shown in the screens to...
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... key) to switch to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD. Press the item to the previous page. 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...
... key) to switch to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD. Press the item to the previous page. 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...
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...for the spool being used , the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the front ...the shaft fits into the notch in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Pick up in the direction of spool being...the spool cap is too small for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Press down on the sewing machine. Turn on the bobbin until it snaps into place. Slide the spool onto the pin so that ...
...for the spool being used , the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the front ...the shaft fits into the notch in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Pick up in the direction of spool being...the spool cap is too small for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Press down on the sewing machine. Turn on the bobbin until it snaps into place. Slide the spool onto the pin so that ...
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...65/9 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as denim, use a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle. a a a Flat surface 40 CAUTION z The appropriate fabric, thread and... addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may bend or break. z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is even. GETTING READY Memo z The lower the thread number is bent. When embroidering on a flat surface and check that the distance ...
...65/9 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as denim, use a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle. a a a Flat surface 40 CAUTION z The appropriate fabric, thread and... addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may bend or break. z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is even. GETTING READY Memo z The lower the thread number is bent. When embroidering on a flat surface and check that the distance ...
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...replace the presser foot. c a a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to raise the needle. z Zigzag foot "J" is already installed when the sewing machine is raised. Raise the presser foot lever. Press (Needle position button)... once or a twice to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120). Presser foot precautions 1 Be sure to bend or ...
...replace the presser foot. c a a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to raise the needle. z Zigzag foot "J" is already installed when the sewing machine is raised. Raise the presser foot lever. Press (Needle position button)... once or a twice to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120). Presser foot precautions 1 Be sure to bend or ...
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... 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 finger or the presser foot when attaching/removing it. embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking ... raised. a • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). If the screw is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Otherwise, injuries may occur if a button is loose, the needle may break or cause injury. a b Remove the presser foot.
... 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 finger or the presser foot when attaching/removing it. embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking ... raised. a • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). If the screw is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Otherwise, injuries may occur if a button is loose, the needle may break or cause injury. a b Remove the presser foot.
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...fabrics such as pattern stitching and stretch fabrics, be sure to use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. When embroidering on thin materials like towels. For the bobbin thread, use the embroidery thread or country thread. ■ Fabric Prepare the fabric for embroidering. Memo z A ...75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is not space, do not embroider the fabric. Memo z For good quality embroidery designs be absolutely sure not to use embroidery thread designed for fabrics where stitches are easily skipped, such as denim, use...
...fabrics such as pattern stitching and stretch fabrics, be sure to use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. When embroidering on thin materials like towels. For the bobbin thread, use the embroidery thread or country thread. ■ Fabric Prepare the fabric for embroidering. Memo z A ...75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is not space, do not embroider the fabric. Memo z For good quality embroidery designs be absolutely sure not to use embroidery thread designed for fabrics where stitches are easily skipped, such as denim, use...
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... foot is used, the needle may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to attach the embroidery foot "Q". Turn off the sewing machine. Otherwise, injuries may hit the presser foot and bend or break. b a Black button... the back of d the presser foot holder to turn off the sewing machine. a a Needle position button Note z The needle is at the top position. Check the handwheel mark is raised. a CAUTION z Before attaching the embroidery foot, be sure to detach the presser foot. c a a ...
... foot is used, the needle may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to attach the embroidery foot "Q". Turn off the sewing machine. Otherwise, injuries may hit the presser foot and bend or break. b a Black button... the back of d the presser foot holder to turn off the sewing machine. a a Needle position button Note z The needle is at the top position. Check the handwheel mark is raised. a CAUTION z Before attaching the embroidery foot, be sure to detach the presser foot. c a a ...
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... with your finger, loosen the presser foot holder screw, and then remove embroidery foot "Q". CAUTION z Before removing the embroidery foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. 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 "Removing and attaching...
... with your finger, loosen the presser foot holder screw, and then remove embroidery foot "Q". CAUTION z Before removing the embroidery foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. 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 "Removing and attaching...
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... damaged, and it . 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. Turn off the sewing machine before attaching the embroidery unit. a Pull the flat bed attachment off to attach the...
... damaged, and it . 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. Turn off the sewing machine before attaching the embroidery unit. a Pull the flat bed attachment off to attach the...
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... attached. Memo z Utility stitches cannot be sewn correctly. z Do not push on the sewing machine. X The confirmation message is near the carriage, the screen may result. EMBROIDERY Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing c machine arm. After removing whatever is displayed. z For details on again. X The carriage moves to fully insert the connector into the connection...
... attached. Memo z Utility stitches cannot be sewn correctly. z Do not push on the sewing machine. X The confirmation message is near the carriage, the screen may result. EMBROIDERY Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing c machine arm. After removing whatever is displayed. z For details on again. X The carriage moves to fully insert the connector into the connection...
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... 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 of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 131). Remove the embroidery frame. b Hold the release button on the bottom left...
... 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 of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 131). Remove the embroidery frame. b Hold the release button on the bottom left...
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... below. X The embroidery frame will separate from the embroidery frame holder. Attaching the Embroidery Frame 131 Raise the presser foot lever. a Remove the embroidery frame. Removing the embroidery frame Pass the embroidery frame under the presser d foot while raising the presser foot lever even further. Make sure that the sewing machine is accidentally pressed, the machine starts sewing, and your...
... below. X The embroidery frame will separate from the embroidery frame holder. Attaching the Embroidery Frame 131 Raise the presser foot lever. a Remove the embroidery frame. Removing the embroidery frame Pass the embroidery frame under the presser d foot while raising the presser foot lever even further. Make sure that the sewing machine is accidentally pressed, the machine starts sewing, and your...
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... are intended for selecting a pattern. For details, refer to "Saving patterns" (page 150). 132 e Patterns saved in the sewing machine and embroidery cards are 5 types of copyright law and is an infringement of characters: upper case/lower case/numbers/symbols/European characters. For ...details, refer to the instructions displayed on the various types of embroidery patterns available and the procedure for private use of copyrighted patterns is strictly prohibited. Any public or commercial use only. Copyright...
... are intended for selecting a pattern. For details, refer to "Saving patterns" (page 150). 132 e Patterns saved in the sewing machine and embroidery cards are 5 types of copyright law and is an infringement of characters: upper case/lower case/numbers/symbols/European characters. For ...details, refer to the instructions displayed on the various types of embroidery patterns available and the procedure for private use of copyrighted patterns is strictly prohibited. Any public or commercial use only. Copyright...