Users Manual - English
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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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... be careful not to use an extension cord. • Always unplug your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any adjustments mentioned in this embroidery and sewing machine. WARNING - Before using this machine, carefully read these safety instructions before attempting to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may injure your back...
... be careful not to use an extension cord. • Always unplug your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any adjustments mentioned in this embroidery and sewing machine. WARNING - Before using this machine, carefully read these safety instructions before attempting to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may injure your back...
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.... A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to sew. f Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to -use needle threader You can be cut automatically after sewing (page 55, 62). i Embroidery You can select from optional embroidery cards (page 117). 7 c Built-in stitches You can embroider built...
.... A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to sew. f Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to -use needle threader You can be cut automatically after sewing (page 55, 62). i Embroidery You can select from optional embroidery cards (page 117). 7 c Built-in stitches You can embroider built...
Users Manual - English
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...thread guide and pretension disc (page 24) Pass the thread under this dial. c Spool pin (page 23, 32) Place a spool of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. i Operation buttons (page 12...Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the LCD. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. k Thread cutter (page 56) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to use the sewing machine...
...thread guide and pretension disc (page 24) Pass the thread under this dial. c Spool pin (page 23, 32) Place a spool of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. i Operation buttons (page 12...Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the LCD. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 24, 33) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. k Thread cutter (page 56) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to use the sewing machine...
Users Manual - English
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...use your machine. 11 i Presser foot holder (page 45) The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder. Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever (page 86) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. c Embroidery card slot... (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. b Handwheel (page 50) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to lower the feed dogs....
...use your machine. 11 i Presser foot holder (page 45) The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder. Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever (page 86) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. c Embroidery card slot... (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. b Handwheel (page 50) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to lower the feed dogs....
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.... f Utility stitch key Press this key to perform operations. g Embroidery key Press this key to the previous screen. d Next page key Displays the next page when there are items that are not displayed on using the sewing machine. Touch the keys displayed on the LCD. c Previous page key ...Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to sew embroidery. a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch...
.... f Utility stitch key Press this key to perform operations. g Embroidery key Press this key to the previous screen. d Next page key Displays the next page when there are items that are not displayed on using the sewing machine. Touch the keys displayed on the LCD. c Previous page key ...Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to sew embroidery. a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch...
Users Manual - English
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..., refer to "Operation panel" (page 13). z Refer to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the right side of the sewing machine. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys 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). The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front of the LCD, and make operations...
..., refer to "Operation panel" (page 13). z Refer to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the right side of the sewing machine. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys 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). The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front of the LCD, and make operations...
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...of purchase. Down Up Allows the stitch width to be changed . The stitch or machine attributes that are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - For details on the embroidery screen (page 133). Thread color/Time to the next page. 1 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 can be changed . Lighter...
...of purchase. Down Up Allows the stitch width to be changed . The stitch or machine attributes that are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - For details on the embroidery screen (page 133). Thread color/Time to the next page. 1 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 can be changed . Lighter...
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... screen. Simple explanations can be displayed. 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. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. Press the item to the d next page. a X The LCD comes on...
... screen. Simple explanations can be displayed. 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. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. Press the item to the d next page. a X The LCD comes on...
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... be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the right as shown, with the rounded side on the sewing machine. Note z If the spool is inserted onto the spool pin. X (Start/stop button) lights up the spool pin and remove the spool d cap that is .... 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so b that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. Press down on the shaft fits into place. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool...
... be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the right as shown, with the rounded side on the sewing machine. Note z If the spool is inserted onto the spool pin. X (Start/stop button) lights up the spool pin and remove the spool d cap that is .... 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so b that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. Press down on the shaft fits into place. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool...
Users Manual - English
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...To avoid skipped stitches use a bent needle. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION z The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table (page 39). Do not use ball point ...needles with thin needles (such as denim, use a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle. When embroidering on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is ...
...To avoid skipped stitches use a bent needle. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION z The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table (page 39). Do not use ball point ...needles with thin needles (such as denim, use a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle. 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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... presser feet designed specifically for the type of the d presser foot holder. Presser foot precautions 1 Be sure to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120). z Zigzag foot "J" is already installed when the sewing machine is raised. a b a Black button b Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot. Replacing the presser foot Replace...
... presser feet designed specifically for the type of the d presser foot holder. Presser foot precautions 1 Be sure to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120). z Zigzag foot "J" is already installed when the sewing machine is raised. a b a Black button b Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot. Replacing the presser foot Replace...
Users Manual - English
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...the presser foot and break or bend. 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 c right hand, and then tighten the screw using the ...presser foot holder Raise the presser foot lever. ab a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder CAUTION z Do not hit the needle with the included screwdriver. embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. z Be sure to tighten the screw with your left side of ...
...the presser foot and break or bend. 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 c right hand, and then tighten the screw using the ...presser foot holder Raise the presser foot lever. ab a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder CAUTION z Do not hit the needle with the included screwdriver. embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. z Be sure to tighten the screw with your left side of ...
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...). ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION ● Since ball point needles (gold colored) are needles for fabrics where stitches are easily skipped, such as denim, use stabilizer when sewing embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on thin materials like organdy... and fabrics with the fabric hanging off the table where the sewing machine is done with a nap like towels. z When embroidering on...
...). ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION ● Since ball point needles (gold colored) are needles for fabrics where stitches are easily skipped, such as denim, use stabilizer when sewing embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on thin materials like organdy... and fabrics with the fabric hanging off the table where the sewing machine is done with a nap like towels. z When embroidering on...
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... be sure to detach the presser foot. Raise the presser foot lever. Have the included embroidery foot "Q" and a screwdriver ready. If the wrong presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. c a a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is at the top. Press ...and hold the black button on the handwheel is at the top position. EMBROIDERY Attaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to raise the needle...
... be sure to detach the presser foot. Raise the presser foot lever. Have the included embroidery foot "Q" and a screwdriver ready. If the wrong presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. c a a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is at the top. Press ...and hold the black button on the handwheel is at the top position. EMBROIDERY Attaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to raise the needle...
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... occur if a button is raised. 122 c a a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Raise the presser foot lever. e • For details, refer to raise the needle. EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery foot Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" (page...
... occur if a button is raised. 122 c a a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Raise the presser foot lever. e • For details, refer to raise the needle. EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery foot Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" (page...
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... frame. It may cause malfunctions. 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. Note z Always turn off the sewing machine before attaching the embroidery unit. Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit CAUTION ● Do not move it may cause malfunctions. Attaching...
... frame. It may cause malfunctions. 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. Note z Always turn off the sewing machine before attaching the embroidery unit. Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit CAUTION ● Do not move it may cause malfunctions. Attaching...
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..., refer to its initial position. 124 Be sure to the embroidery unit may return to the initial display. Note z If the machine is displayed. z Do not push on the sewing machine. Note z Make sure that no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may cause injury. Memo z Utility stitches cannot be selected...
..., refer to its initial position. 124 Be sure to the embroidery unit may return to the initial display. Note z If the machine is displayed. z Do not push on the sewing machine. Note z Make sure that no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may cause injury. Memo z Utility stitches cannot be selected...
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... a position where it can be saved. Removing the embroidery unit Make sure that the sewing machine is turned on. b Hold the release button on removing the embroidery frame, refer to the left. Turn off the sewing machine before removing the embroidery unit. It may cause malfunctions. ● Always turn off the sewing machine. Attaching the Embroidery Unit 125 Remove the...
... a position where it can be saved. Removing the embroidery unit Make sure that the sewing machine is turned on. b Hold the release button on removing the embroidery frame, refer to the left. Turn off the sewing machine before removing the embroidery unit. It may cause malfunctions. ● Always turn off the sewing machine. Attaching the Embroidery Unit 125 Remove the...
Instruction Manual/USB Connection - English and Spanish
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... file is not displayed. The local authorized Brother dealer will manage embroidery data. ■ Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data • .dst data is mentioned in the pattern list screen by file name (the actual image cannot be displayed. In addition, there are registered trademarks or trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are...
... file is not displayed. The local authorized Brother dealer will manage embroidery data. ■ Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data • .dst data is mentioned in the pattern list screen by file name (the actual image cannot be displayed. In addition, there are registered trademarks or trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are...