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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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...manual for the correct operation of electric shock 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you have finished reading this embroidery and sewing machine. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. This machine is spilled on the unit. DANGER - Do not pull on ... using, when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. • When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to use extension cords. Return the machine to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it out of...
...manual for the correct operation of electric shock 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you have finished reading this embroidery and sewing machine. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. This machine is spilled on the unit. DANGER - Do not pull on ... using, when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. • When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to use extension cords. Return the machine to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it out of...
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c Built-in stitches You can start sewing without pulling up (page 12). e Quick-set bobbin You can select from the built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 117). 7 g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is on dark fabrics. f ...error or that the machine is ready to -use needle threader You can embroider built-in utility stitches available (page 70). h Easy-to sew. i Embroidery You can thread the needle easily by one press of a button (page 22). b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple...
c Built-in stitches You can start sewing without pulling up (page 12). e Quick-set bobbin You can select from the built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 117). 7 g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is on dark fabrics. f ...error or that the machine is ready to -use needle threader You can embroider built-in utility stitches available (page 70). h Easy-to sew. i Embroidery You can thread the needle easily by one press of a button (page 22). b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple...
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...thread and threading the machine. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting 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 threader lever to ...Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of thread on this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to use the sewing machine, etc. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the connector for the selected stitch or pattern and error ...
...thread and threading the machine. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting 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 threader lever to ...Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of thread on this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to use the sewing machine, etc. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 123) Plug in the connector for the selected stitch or pattern and error ...
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... consistently on and off. i Presser foot holder (page 45) The presser foot is marked with guides for the selected stitching. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. d Needle plate (page 67) The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder. d Air ... power supply jack. h Drop feed lever (page 88) Use the drop feed lever to clean the bobbin case and race. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable into the bobbin case....
... consistently on and off. i Presser foot holder (page 45) The presser foot is marked with guides for the selected stitching. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. d Needle plate (page 67) The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder. d Air ... power supply jack. h Drop feed lever (page 88) Use the drop feed lever to clean the bobbin case and race. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable into the bobbin case....
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...page key Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on using the sewing machine. e Memory key Press to perform operations. g Embroidery key Press this key to sew embroidery. d Next page key Displays the next page when there are items that are not displayed... on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or ...
...page key Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on using the sewing machine. e Memory key Press to perform operations. g Embroidery key Press this key to sew embroidery. d Next page key Displays the next page when there are items that are not displayed... on the LCD with your finger or the touch pen to enter alphabet character embroidery or embroidery patterns you have edited or ...
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...4 7 5 6 a Selected stitch b Presser foot 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. The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front 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 attached. z Refer to "Operation panel" (page 13). Change the screen on...
...4 7 5 6 a Selected stitch b Presser foot 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. The details are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front 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 attached. z Refer to "Operation panel" (page 13). Change the screen on...
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...position Stitch width control Thread color display Icon Details Settings Specifies where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is turned on. For details on the embroidery screen (page 133). Down Up Allows the stitch width to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number (#123)... Language Selects whether "1 Straight stitch (left)" or "3 Straight stitch (middle)" that are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - is sounded with the sewing speed controller (page 58). mm/INCH Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is the number for embroidering) (page...
...position Stitch width control Thread color display Icon Details Settings Specifies where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is turned on. For details on the embroidery screen (page 133). Down Up Allows the stitch width to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number (#123)... Language Selects whether "1 Straight stitch (left)" or "3 Straight stitch (middle)" that are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - is sounded with the sewing speed controller (page 58). mm/INCH Buzzer Specifies whether or not a beep is the number for embroidering) (page...
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bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on . X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD display for the selected topic ...the sewing machine. procedures If you press (Previous page key), you finish viewing, press e key) two times. (Back 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 ...
bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on . X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD display for the selected topic ...the sewing machine. procedures If you press (Previous page key), you finish viewing, press e key) two times. (Back 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 ...
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...spool of thread for the spool being used , the thread may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. If the spool cap is too small for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Pick up in the bobbin. Slide the spool cap... as far as shown, with the rounded side on the sewing machine. a b a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. a b a...
...spool of thread for the spool being used , the thread may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Memo z For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread. If the spool cap is too small for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Pick up in the bobbin. Slide the spool cap... as far as shown, with the rounded side on the sewing machine. a b a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. a b a...
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...If the combination of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with stretch fabrics. ...90/14 to 75/11), the needle may be skipped stitches. Do not use a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle. z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is bent. a b a Flat side b Needle type marking CAUTION z If the distance between the needle and...
...If the combination of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with stretch fabrics. ...90/14 to 75/11), the needle may be skipped stitches. Do not use a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle. z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is bent. a b a Flat side b Needle type marking CAUTION z If the distance between the needle and...
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... concerning the presser foot. b a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised. Presser foot precautions 1 Be sure to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120). Use of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may result in injuries or damage to bend or break. ● Only use presser feet designed specifically...
... concerning the presser foot. b a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised. Presser foot precautions 1 Be sure to "Attaching the Embroidery Foot" (page 120). Use of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may result in injuries or damage to bend or break. ● Only use presser feet designed specifically...
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embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. The needle may occur if a button is raised. Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that Align the presser foot holder with the included screwdriver... foot holder, such as the b left hand. a b Remove the presser foot. a • For details, refer to turn off the sewing machine. If the screw is removed from the presser bar. Replacing the Presser Foot 45 CAUTION z Before attaching/removing the presser foot, be sure...
embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. The needle may occur if a button is raised. Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that Align the presser foot holder with the included screwdriver... foot holder, such as the b left hand. a b Remove the presser foot. a • For details, refer to turn off the sewing machine. If the screw is removed from the presser bar. Replacing the Presser Foot 45 CAUTION z Before attaching/removing the presser foot, be sure...
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... fabric, the fabric can be absolutely sure not to prepare The following is not space, do not embroider the fabric. For details, refer to the embroidery unit, and use stabilizer when sewing embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on thick fabrics such as pattern stitching and stretch fabrics, be embroidered. Memo z For good quality...
... fabric, the fabric can be absolutely sure not to prepare The following is not space, do not embroider the fabric. For details, refer to the embroidery unit, and use stabilizer when sewing embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on thick fabrics such as pattern stitching and stretch fabrics, be embroidered. Memo z For good quality...
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... foot lever. Press and hold the black button on the handwheel is raised. Attaching the embroidery foot Attach the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. If the wrong presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. EMBROIDERY Attaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to detach the presser foot. Check the handwheel mark is...
... foot lever. Press and hold the black button on the handwheel is raised. Attaching the embroidery foot Attach the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. If the wrong presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. EMBROIDERY Attaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to detach the presser foot. Check the handwheel mark is...
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... with the included screwdriver. If the screw is loose, the needle may hit the presser foot and break or bend. ● Before sewing, always turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) slowly to the presser foot bar. Loosen the presser foot holder screw and e remove the... 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 foot holder screw. Hold the embroidery foot "Q" with your right f hand, as shown. The needle may break or cause injury. ● Be sure to tighten the screw with your finger or...
... with the included screwdriver. If the screw is loose, the needle may hit the presser foot and break or bend. ● Before sewing, always turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) slowly to the presser foot bar. Loosen the presser foot holder screw and e remove the... 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 foot holder screw. Hold the embroidery foot "Q" with your right f hand, as shown. The needle may break or cause injury. ● Be sure to tighten the screw with your finger or...
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... While pressing in the lever at the back of the d embroidery foot with your finger, loosen the presser foot holder screw, and then remove embroidery foot "Q". b a Screwdriver Attach the presser foot holder. EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery foot Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to "...Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" (page 45). CAUTION z Before removing the embroidery foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Turn the screwdriver toward the back. Otherwise, injuries may occur if a button is raised. 122 c a a...
... While pressing in the lever at the back of the d embroidery foot with your finger, loosen the presser foot holder screw, and then remove embroidery foot "Q". b a Screwdriver Attach the presser foot holder. EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery foot Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to "...Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" (page 45). CAUTION z Before removing the embroidery foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Turn the screwdriver toward the back. Otherwise, injuries may occur if a button is raised. 122 c a a...
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... connector slot. It may result. b a Carriage a a Flat bed attachment Attaching the Embroidery Unit 123 Note z Always turn off the sewing machine before attaching the embroidery unit. Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to the left. Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit CAUTION ● Do not move it may cause malfunctions. Otherwise injury may...
... connector slot. It may result. b a Carriage a a Flat bed attachment Attaching the Embroidery Unit 123 Note z Always turn off the sewing machine before attaching the embroidery unit. Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to the left. Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit CAUTION ● Do not move it may cause malfunctions. Otherwise injury may...
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...Utility stitches cannot be sewn correctly. Be sure to its initial position. 124 X The screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is displayed. EMBROIDERY Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing c machine arm. d a Carriage CAUTION ● Do not put your hands or other objects near the carriage... carriage, turn the power on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise damage to the embroidery unit may return to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 132). z For details on the sewing machine. Push it in until it clicks and stops. It...
...Utility stitches cannot be sewn correctly. Be sure to its initial position. 124 X The screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is displayed. EMBROIDERY Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing c machine arm. d a Carriage CAUTION ● Do not put your hands or other objects near the carriage... carriage, turn the power on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise damage to the embroidery unit may return to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 132). z For details on the sewing machine. Push it in until it clicks and stops. It...
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... for thin fabrics or stretch fabrics. 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 stabilizer material against ...or placed in the hoop For fabrics, such as towels, which cannot be ironed or for embroidery. Use a water soluble sheet on an embroidery frame. CAUTION ● Always use stabilizer material when sewing embroidery projects. The needle may be sewn incorrectly. 1 2 3 a Stabilizer material b Fabric ...
... for thin fabrics or stretch fabrics. 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 stabilizer material against ...or placed in the hoop For fabrics, such as towels, which cannot be ironed or for embroidery. Use a water soluble sheet on an embroidery frame. CAUTION ● Always use stabilizer material when sewing embroidery projects. The needle may be sewn incorrectly. 1 2 3 a Stabilizer material b Fabric ...