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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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... electric shock, or injury to make any air openings blocked. Lifting the sewing machine by any user servicing adjustments mentioned in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. • When lifting the sewing machine, be accessed for the correct operation of the various functions. Keep ventilation...is not working properly, if it by its handle. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. WARNING - Before using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to carry it has been dropped or damaged, or...
... electric shock, or injury to make any air openings blocked. Lifting the sewing machine by any user servicing adjustments mentioned in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. • When lifting the sewing machine, be accessed for the correct operation of the various functions. Keep ventilation...is not working properly, if it by its handle. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. WARNING - Before using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to carry it has been dropped or damaged, or...
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... . Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may fall, resulting in this manual. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 • Never drop or insert any object into any opening. • Do not operate where...
... . Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may fall, resulting in this manual. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 • Never drop or insert any object into any opening. • Do not operate where...
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... use a fuse approved by a person with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to BS 1362, i.e. FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with a disability. 3
... use a fuse approved by a person with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to BS 1362, i.e. FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with a disability. 3
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...Use these descriptions to raise and lower the presser foot . Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to use the sewing machine, etc. j Flat bed attachment (page 46) Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the... lever to cut them. h Presser foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to learn the names of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. n Thread take-up lever (page 34) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 24...
...Use these descriptions to raise and lower the presser foot . Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to use the sewing machine, etc. j Flat bed attachment (page 46) Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the... lever to cut them. h Presser foot lever (page 50) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to learn the names of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. n Thread take-up lever (page 34) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 24...
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... insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to be exchanged. f Foot controller jack (page ...152) Remove the needle plate cover to lower the feed dogs. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to turn the sewing machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. b Handwheel (page 50) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to pages 10 through the ...
... insert the bobbin into the power supply jack. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to be exchanged. f Foot controller jack (page ...152) Remove the needle plate cover to lower the feed dogs. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to turn the sewing machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin case. b Handwheel (page 50) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to pages 10 through the ...
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..., or the bobbin winder shaft is moved to adjust the sewing speed. 12 z When cutting nylon thread or other . Green: Red: Orange: The machine is ready to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew or is sewing. Memo z When the foot controller is plugged in, (Start/stop...
..., or the bobbin winder shaft is moved to adjust the sewing speed. 12 z When cutting nylon thread or other . Green: Red: Orange: The machine is ready to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew or is sewing. Memo z When the foot controller is plugged in, (Start/stop...
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... buzzer sound, and more. c Previous page key Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on using the sewing machine. into the sewing machine memory. i Sewing machine help key Press to sew embroidery. f Utility stitch key Press this key to get help on the LCD. h Settings key Press to the previous screen. Operation...
... buzzer sound, and more. c Previous page key Displays the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on using the sewing machine. into the sewing machine memory. i Sewing machine help key Press to sew embroidery. f Utility stitch key Press this key to get help on the LCD. h Settings key Press to the previous screen. Operation...
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... the power cord into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on the cord may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the cord. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: ...off . Using other appliances plugged in the following precautions concerning the power supply. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to heat. These things may result. 16 Do not subject the cord to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension ...
... the power cord into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on the cord may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the cord. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: ...off . Using other appliances plugged in the following precautions concerning the power supply. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to heat. These things may result. 16 Do not subject the cord to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension ...
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... outlet only one blade wider than the other). Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply d jack. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. Press the left side of the main power switch on b the right side ...(one way. When you have finished using the sewing machine, turn it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. If it off. 1 a off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. this plug is not sewing. If the plug does not fit fully in ...
... outlet only one blade wider than the other). Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply d jack. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. Press the left side of the main power switch on b the right side ...(one way. When you have finished using the sewing machine, turn it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. If it off. 1 a off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. this plug is not sewing. If the plug does not fit fully in ...
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... displayed when the embroidery unit is attached. For details, 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 the sewing machine. When you touch the LCD screen according to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the right side...
... displayed when the embroidery unit is attached. For details, 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 the sewing machine. When you touch the LCD screen according to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the right side...
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...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 turned on. Initial needle position Language Selects whether "1 Straight stitch (left)" or "3 Straight stitch (middle)" that are displayed ... LCD brightness Adjust the brightness of purchase. Program version Version: Display the program version. - Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be set are the settings at the time of the LCD (page 163). is sounded with the...
...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 turned on. Initial needle position Language Selects whether "1 Straight stitch (left)" or "3 Straight stitch (middle)" that are displayed ... LCD brightness Adjust the brightness of purchase. Program version Version: Display the program version. - Changing the machine settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be set are the settings at the time of the LCD (page 163). is sounded with the...
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Press the item to be set. When settings are saved even if the power is the individual number for the sewing machine. z Settings that are changed are complete, press d (Back key). X The LCD comes on the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. X ... page key). • The following screens show their default settings. z "VERSION" is the program version which is the initial setting. GETTING READY Turn on the sewing machine. a The highlighted display is installed in the sewing machine. Memo z "NO" is turned off. 20
Press the item to be set. When settings are saved even if the power is the individual number for the sewing machine. z Settings that are changed are complete, press d (Back key). X The LCD comes on the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. X ... page key). • The following screens show their default settings. z "VERSION" is the program version which is the initial setting. GETTING READY Turn on the sewing machine. a The highlighted display is installed in the sewing machine. Memo z "NO" is turned off. 20
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...of setting upper thread / Press (Back key) to return to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD display for the selected topic appears. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 Press the ...comes on the LCD. Memo z For details on the sewing machine. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on . Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. c a b cd After you ...
...of setting upper thread / Press (Back key) to return to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. X The sewing machine help key) on the LCD display for the selected topic appears. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21 Press the ...comes on the LCD. Memo z For details on the sewing machine. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / Example: Upper threading embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement on . Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. c a b cd After you ...
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... Bobbin precautions Be sure to prepare the bobbin thread. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this...
... Bobbin precautions Be sure to prepare the bobbin thread. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this...
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...pin and f return the spool pin to choose a spool cap that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Pick up in the direction of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch... is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to its original position. Press down on the sewing machine. a b a Spool cap b Spool pin CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is ...
...pin and f return the spool pin to choose a spool cap that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Pick up in the direction of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch... is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to its original position. Press down on the sewing machine. a b a Spool cap b Spool pin CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is ...
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...the foot controller immediately to cut it clockwise. CAUTION ● When the bobbin winding stops or becomes slow, stop the bobbin winding. Otherwise, the sewing machine may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. a Speed controller Press (Start/stop button X The bobbin start winding and "Winding bobbin... thread..." a a Start/stop button) once. a a Guide slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in , remove your foot from the machine while winding the bobbin. Memo z Make sure that was passed through the guide k slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may bend or...
...the foot controller immediately to cut it clockwise. CAUTION ● When the bobbin winding stops or becomes slow, stop the bobbin winding. Otherwise, the sewing machine may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. a Speed controller Press (Start/stop button X The bobbin start winding and "Winding bobbin... thread..." a a Start/stop button) once. a a Guide slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in , remove your foot from the machine while winding the bobbin. Memo z Make sure that was passed through the guide k slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may bend or...
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...the shaft. ■ When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. a a Start/stop the bobbin winding. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the bobbinwinding thread guide correctly, the thread may... be damaged; When the foot controller is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is not a malfunction. GETTING READY Cut the thread with scissors, slide the bobbin o winder shaft to the left, and ...
...the shaft. ■ When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat. a a Start/stop the bobbin winding. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the bobbinwinding thread guide correctly, the thread may... be damaged; When the foot controller is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is not a malfunction. GETTING READY Cut the thread with scissors, slide the bobbin o winder shaft to the left, and ...
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... right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with your left , and c then remove the bobbin from other models are used, the machine will be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks that the thread passes...
... right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with your left , and c then remove the bobbin from other models are used, the machine will be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks that the thread passes...
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... and then guide the thread as shown with f your finger. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to thread the machine as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to raise the needle, and then raise the ... Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. Pass the thread through the slot as indicated. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. a a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. 28 Lightly hold e the end of the thread with your right hand. GETTING READY Press (Needle position button)...
... and then guide the thread as shown with f your finger. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to thread the machine as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to raise the needle, and then raise the ... Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. Pass the thread through the slot as indicated. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. a a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. 28 Lightly hold e the end of the thread with your right hand. GETTING READY Press (Needle position button)...