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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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...the correct operation of the various functions. Before using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for household use an extension cord. • Always unplug your...as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using this machine, carefully read the "Important Safety Instructions", and then study this embroidery and sewing machine. This machine is intended for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is spilled on the foot...
...the correct operation of the various functions. Before using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for household use an extension cord. • Always unplug your...as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using this machine, carefully read the "Important Safety Instructions", and then study this embroidery and sewing machine. This machine is intended for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is spilled on the foot...
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e Quick-set bobbin You can be cut automatically after sewing (page 55, 62). f Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to work on , the machine is ready to -use needle threader You can select from optional embroidery cards (page 117). 7 A red or orange light indicates an error or ...utility stitches available (page 70). g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is warming up the bobbin thread (page 27). h Easy-to sew. b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can embroider built-in stitches You can thread the needle easily by one...
e Quick-set bobbin You can be cut automatically after sewing (page 55, 62). f Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to work on , the machine is ready to -use needle threader You can select from optional embroidery cards (page 117). 7 A red or orange light indicates an error or ...utility stitches available (page 70). g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is warming up the bobbin thread (page 27). h Easy-to sew. b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can embroider built-in stitches You can thread the needle easily by one...
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... various parts of the machine parts. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to use the sewing machine, etc. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to operate the machine. c... in the LCD. j Flat bed attachment (page 46) Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the embroidery unit. h Presser foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to...
... various parts of the machine parts. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to use the sewing machine, etc. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to operate the machine. c... in the LCD. j Flat bed attachment (page 46) Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the embroidery unit. h Presser foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to...
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g Feed dogs (page 88) The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on the fabric as the sewing takes place. i Presser foot holder (page 45) The presser foot is being used. d ... 43, 50) The presser foot applies pressure consistently 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. g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on and off. b Thread guide disk (...
g Feed dogs (page 88) The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on the fabric as the sewing takes place. i Presser foot holder (page 45) The presser foot is being used. d ... 43, 50) The presser foot applies pressure consistently 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. g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on and off. b Thread guide disk (...
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... on the LCD. e Memory key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 18). f Utility stitch key Press this key to sew embroidery. Touch the keys displayed on using the sewing machine. g Embroidery key Press this key to perform operations. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement...
... on the LCD. e Memory key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 18). f Utility stitch key Press this key to sew embroidery. Touch the keys displayed on using the sewing machine. g Embroidery key Press this key to perform operations. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement...
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...5 6 a Selected stitch b Presser foot to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the front of the sewing machine. z 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 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 screen is displayed when the embroidery unit is turned on, the LCD comes on the right side of the LCD...
...5 6 a Selected stitch b Presser foot to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the front of the sewing machine. z 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 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 screen is displayed when the embroidery unit is turned on, the LCD comes on the right side of the LCD...
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... controller (page 58). Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be adjusted with each operation (page 163). Lighter Darker Product number NO.: The "NO." The stitch or machine attributes that is automatically selected...
... controller (page 58). Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be adjusted with each operation (page 163). Lighter Darker Product number NO.: The "NO." The stitch or machine attributes that is automatically selected...
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... help key) on the sewing machine. a X The LCD comes on the LCD. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on ....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 ...
... help key) on the sewing machine. a X The LCD comes on the LCD. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on ....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 ...
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Press down on the bobbin winder shaft so b that best fits the size of spool being used . Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. X (Start/stop button) lights up the spool pin and remove the spool d cap that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may be damaged. ... become tangled around the spool pin. If the spool cap is horizontal and the thread unwinds to choose a spool cap that the spring on the sewing machine. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is too small for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Turn on the shaft...
Press down on the bobbin winder shaft so b that best fits the size of spool being used . Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. X (Start/stop button) lights up the spool pin and remove the spool d cap that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may be damaged. ... become tangled around the spool pin. If the spool cap is horizontal and the thread unwinds to choose a spool cap that the spring on the sewing machine. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is too small for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Turn on the shaft...
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... 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. Checking the needle Sewing with stretch fabrics. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break..... Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent. Do not use a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle. a a a Flat surface 40 When embroidering on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not...
... 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. Checking the needle Sewing with stretch fabrics. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break..... Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent. Do not use a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle. a a a Flat surface 40 When embroidering on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not...
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...foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot. c a a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. Use of the d presser foot holder. Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to replace the presser foot. Replacing the Presser Foot This section describes how to "Attaching the... Embroidery Foot" (page 120). Press the black button at the back of any other presser foot may result in injuries or damage to sew, otherwise the needle may occur if a button is accidentally pressed...
...foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot. c a a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. Use of the d presser foot holder. Memo z For details on attaching the embroidery foot "Q", refer to replace the presser foot. Replacing the Presser Foot This section describes how to "Attaching the... Embroidery Foot" (page 120). Press the black button at the back of any other presser foot may result in injuries or damage to sew, otherwise the needle may occur if a button is accidentally pressed...
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... Screwdriver b Presser foot holder CAUTION z Do not hit the needle with the included screwdriver. 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. Use... tighten the screw using the screwdriver in place with the lower- 1 does not use the presser foot holder, such as the b left hand. embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. a b Remove the presser foot. a • For details, refer to...
... Screwdriver b Presser foot holder CAUTION z Do not hit the needle with the included screwdriver. 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. Use... tighten the screw using the screwdriver in place with the lower- 1 does not use the presser foot holder, such as the b left hand. embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. a b Remove the presser foot. a • For details, refer to...
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...like organdy and fabrics with the fabric hanging off the table where the sewing machine is necessary for embroidering. ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use stabilizer when sewing embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on large pieces of fabric, arrange the fabric... so that it does not hang off , the embroidery unit movement may become tangled. z Before starting to use them for embroidery. CAUTION ● Do ...
...like organdy and fabrics with the fabric hanging off the table where the sewing machine is necessary for embroidering. ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use stabilizer when sewing embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on large pieces of fabric, arrange the fabric... so that it does not hang off , the embroidery unit movement may become tangled. z Before starting to use them for embroidery. CAUTION ● Do ...
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...Presser foot lever X The presser foot is at the top position. Turn off the sewing machine. b a b a Embroidery foot bar b Caught by the presser foot holder screw CAUTION ● Always use the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. If the wrong presser foot is used, the needle may ...holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot. 120 Attaching the embroidery foot Attach the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to turn off the sewing machine. Check the handwheel mark is accidentally pressed and the machine starts...
...Presser foot lever X The presser foot is at the top position. Turn off the sewing machine. b a b a Embroidery foot bar b Caught by the presser foot holder screw CAUTION ● Always use the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. If the wrong presser foot is used, the needle may ...holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot. 120 Attaching the embroidery foot Attach the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to turn off the sewing machine. Check the handwheel mark is accidentally pressed and the machine starts...
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...screw is loose, the needle may break or bend. The needle may hit the presser foot and break or bend. ● Before sewing, always turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) slowly to tighten the screw with your right f hand, as shown. i Turn the... screwdriver toward the back. Set the embroidery foot perpendicular. d a c b a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser bar d Presser foot holder screw a a Presser foot holder screw Tighten the presser...
...screw is loose, the needle may break or bend. The needle may hit the presser foot and break or bend. ● Before sewing, always turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) slowly to tighten the screw with your right f hand, as shown. i Turn the... screwdriver toward the back. Set the embroidery foot perpendicular. d a c b a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser bar d Presser foot holder screw a a Presser foot holder screw Tighten the presser...
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... foot lever X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Otherwise, injuries may occur if a button is raised. 122 e • For details, refer to turn off the sewing machine. b a Screwdriver Attach the presser foot holder. EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery foot Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to raise the needle...
... foot lever X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Otherwise, injuries may occur if a button is raised. 122 e • For details, refer to turn off the sewing machine. b a Screwdriver Attach the presser foot holder. EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery foot Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to raise the needle...
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.... b a Carriage a a Flat bed attachment Attaching the Embroidery Unit 123 Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to the left. The embroidery unit may be 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. The connector could...
.... b a Carriage a a Flat bed attachment Attaching the Embroidery Unit 123 Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to the left. The embroidery unit may be 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. The connector could...
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... until it clicks and stops. Note z If the machine is initialized with hands or objects near the carriage. X The screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is displayed. d a Carriage CAUTION ● Do not put your hands or other objects near the carriage, the screen may cause ...injury. Note z Make sure that no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may result. Be sure that there is attached. It may return to the initial display. X The confirmation message...
... until it clicks and stops. Note z If the machine is initialized with hands or objects near the carriage. X The screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is displayed. d a Carriage CAUTION ● Do not put your hands or other objects near the carriage, the screen may cause ...injury. Note z Make sure that no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may result. Be sure that there is attached. It may return to the initial display. X The confirmation message...
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... embroider without attaching the stabilizer. 126 CAUTION ● Always use stabilizer material when sewing embroidery projects. Use a water soluble sheet on an embroidery frame. To obtain optional accessories or parts, visit [http://www.brother.com/], or [http:// www.brothermall.com] (in the embroidery frame without using stabilizers with adhesive, place b the adhesive surface of the...
... embroider without attaching the stabilizer. 126 CAUTION ● Always use stabilizer material when sewing embroidery projects. Use a water soluble sheet on an embroidery frame. To obtain optional accessories or parts, visit [http://www.brother.com/], or [http:// www.brothermall.com] (in the embroidery frame without using stabilizers with adhesive, place b the adhesive surface of the...