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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).
Users Manual - English
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... mentioned in the instruction manual • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you are leaving the machine unattended. Important Safety Instructions Please read the "Important Safety Instructions", and then study this embroidery and sewing machine. Do not use an extension cord. • Always...
... mentioned in the instruction manual • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you are leaving the machine unattended. Important Safety Instructions Please read the "Important Safety Instructions", and then study this embroidery and sewing machine. Do not use an extension cord. • Always...
Users Manual - English
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...22). A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to -use needle threader You can wind bobbins with one press of fabric weights (page 11). h Easy-to sew. i Embroidery You can start sewing without pulling up (page 12). d Seven-point feed dogs Ensure... smooth, even feeding of multiple fabric layers and a variety of a lever (page 32). Machine Features 9 a Automatic thread cutting The thread can ...
...22). A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to -use needle threader You can wind bobbins with one press of fabric weights (page 11). h Easy-to sew. i Embroidery You can start sewing without pulling up (page 12). d Seven-point feed dogs Ensure... smooth, even feeding of multiple fabric layers and a variety of a lever (page 32). Machine Features 9 a Automatic thread cutting The thread can ...
Users Manual - English
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... Setting for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the connector for the embroidery unit. j Flat bed attachment (page 46) Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle... (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to use the sewing machine, etc. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to thread the needle. n Thread take-up lever...
... Setting for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the connector for the embroidery unit. j Flat bed attachment (page 46) Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle... (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to use the sewing machine, etc. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to thread the needle. n Thread take-up lever...
Users Manual - English
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...Insert the embroidery card. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to sew one stitch. g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. d ... feed dogs. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle to turn the sewing machine on the fabric as the sewing takes place. b Thread guide disk (page 34) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. f Foot controller jack (page...
...Insert the embroidery card. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to sew one stitch. g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. d ... feed dogs. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle to turn the sewing machine on the fabric as the sewing takes place. b Thread guide disk (page 34) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. f Foot controller jack (page...
Users Manual - English
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...thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement. 13 into the sewing machine memory. b Back key Press to return to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. e Memory key ... Press this key to get help key Press to select a utility stitch. h Settings key Press to sew embroidery. i Sewing machine help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (...
...thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement. 13 into the sewing machine memory. b Back key Press to return to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or adjusted, etc. e Memory key ... Press this key to get help key Press to select a utility stitch. h Settings key Press to sew embroidery. i Sewing machine help on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (...
Users Manual - English
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...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 turned on, the LCD comes on the screen with your finger or a ...a Selected stitch b Presser foot to "Operation panel" (page 13). Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the sewing machine. The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the LCD. 18 GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected stitch, pattern settings...
...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 turned on, the LCD comes on the screen with your finger or a ...a Selected stitch b Presser foot to "Operation panel" (page 13). Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the sewing machine. The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the LCD. 18 GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected stitch, pattern settings...
Users Manual - English
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... the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is sounded with the sewing speed controller (page 58). Lighter Darker Product number NO.: The "NO." Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed . Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Initial needle position Language Selects whether...
... the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is sounded with the sewing speed controller (page 58). Lighter Darker Product number NO.: The "NO." Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed . Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Initial needle position Language Selects whether...
Users Manual - English
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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 the item 1 selection screen. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. X The initial stitch screen appears...
... 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 the item 1 selection screen. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. X The initial stitch screen appears...
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...Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder in the bobbin. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin to... it snaps into place. Slide the spool cap as far as shown, with the rounded side on the sewing machine. a Place the spool of spool being used . Press down on the slit in orange. Note z ... the spool is too small for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Pick up in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. a b a Spool cap b Spool pin CAUTION ● If the spool...
...Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder in the bobbin. Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin to... it snaps into place. Slide the spool cap as far as shown, with the rounded side on the sewing machine. a Place the spool of spool being used . Press down on the slit in orange. Note z ... the spool is too small for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Pick up in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. a b a Spool cap b Spool pin CAUTION ● If the spool...
Users Manual - English
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... If the combination of the needle on thick fabrics such as 65/9 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. a b a Flat side b Needle type marking CAUTION z If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is , the ...thicker the thread, and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is bent. When embroidering on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is...
... If the combination of the needle on thick fabrics such as 65/9 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. a b a Flat side b Needle type marking CAUTION z If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is , the ...thicker the thread, and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is bent. When embroidering on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is...
Users Manual - English
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...foot holder releases the presser foot. Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to turn off the sewing machine. a CAUTION z Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120). Raise the presser foot lever. Use of any ...other presser foot may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. c a a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. Replacing the Presser Foot 43 Otherwise...
...foot holder releases the presser foot. Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to turn off the sewing machine. a CAUTION z Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120). Raise the presser foot lever. Use of any ...other presser foot may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. c a a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. Replacing the Presser Foot 43 Otherwise...
Users Manual - English
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...such as the b left hand. If the screw is removed from 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 left side of the presser bar. Use the screwdriver to... the presser foot holder presser foot holder Raise the presser foot lever. Replacing the Presser Foot 45 embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. a X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Use the screwdriver to turn off the...
...such as the b left hand. If the screw is removed from 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 left side of the presser bar. Use the screwdriver to... the presser foot holder presser foot holder Raise the presser foot lever. Replacing the Presser Foot 45 embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. a X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Use the screwdriver to turn off the...
Users Manual - English
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... accessories" (page 9). To check the fabric thickness, attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and use stabilizer when sewing embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on thin materials like towels. The needle may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. Memo z A 75/11 needle is already installed...
... accessories" (page 9). To check the fabric thickness, attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and use stabilizer when sewing embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on thin materials like towels. The needle may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. Memo z A 75/11 needle is already installed...
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... correctly raised when the mark on the back of d the presser foot holder to turn off the sewing machine. b a Black button b Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot. 120 Attaching the embroidery foot Attach the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. Otherwise, injuries may hit the presser foot and bend or break...
... correctly raised when the mark on the back of d the presser foot holder to turn off the sewing machine. b a Black button b Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot. 120 Attaching the embroidery foot Attach the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. Otherwise, injuries may hit the presser foot and bend or break...
Users Manual - English
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..., be sure to raise the needle. EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery foot Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to turn off the sewing machine. a a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. b a Screwdriver Attach the presser foot holder. e • For details, refer to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" (page 45). Otherwise, injuries may occur...
..., be sure to raise the needle. EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery foot Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to turn off the sewing machine. a a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. b a Screwdriver Attach the presser foot holder. e • For details, refer to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" (page 45). Otherwise, injuries may occur...
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... ● Do not move it may cause malfunctions. Otherwise injury may cause malfunctions. Note z Always turn off the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine before attaching the embroidery unit. It may be damaged, and it . The embroidery unit may cause malfunctions. The connector could be dropped and cause injury. ● Keep your hands and other...
... ● Do not move it may cause malfunctions. Otherwise injury may cause malfunctions. Note z Always turn off the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine before attaching the embroidery unit. It may be damaged, and it . The embroidery unit may cause malfunctions. The connector could be dropped and cause injury. ● Keep your hands and other...
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...into the connection port. Note z Make sure that no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may return to the initial display. Note z If the machine is displayed. Be sure that there is displayed. d a Carriage CAUTION ...is initialized with hands or objects near the e embroidery unit and press . Memo z Utility stitches cannot be sewn correctly. z For details on again. a X The embroidery unit is attached. EMBROIDERY Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing c machine arm. After removing whatever is near the carriage...
...into the connection port. Note z Make sure that no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may return to the initial display. Note z If the machine is displayed. Be sure that there is displayed. d a Carriage CAUTION ...is initialized with hands or objects near the e embroidery unit and press . Memo z Utility stitches cannot be sewn correctly. z For details on again. a X The embroidery unit is attached. EMBROIDERY Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing c machine arm. After removing whatever is near the carriage...
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... be saved. Turn off the sewing machine before removing the embroidery unit. It may cause malfunctions. ● Always turn off the sewing machine. b Hold the release button on removing the embroidery frame, refer to the left. 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...
... be saved. Turn off the sewing machine before removing the embroidery unit. It may cause malfunctions. ● Always turn off the sewing machine. b Hold the release button on removing the embroidery frame, refer to the left. 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...
Instruction Manual/USB Connection - English and Spanish
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... not attached, the machine will have a wide range of Brother embroidery cards, as well as ® and ™ are not clearly described within the text. 2 Using data other than that is too fine or when sewing three or more overlapping stitches. The local authorized Brother dealer will manage embroidery data. ■ Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data • .dst...
... not attached, the machine will have a wide range of Brother embroidery cards, as well as ® and ™ are not clearly described within the text. 2 Using data other than that is too fine or when sewing three or more overlapping stitches. The local authorized Brother dealer will manage embroidery data. ■ Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data • .dst...