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Operation Manual
885-V31/V33
PANTONE 285 Black _Ccombo_BrotherE_cover
Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine
Operation Manual
Product Code 885-V31/V33
GETTINGREADY
SEWINGBASICS
UTILITYSTITCHES
EMBROIDERY
APPENDIX
English
XE3116-001
Printed in China
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Introduction Thank you for purchasing this embroidery and sewing machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the "Important Safety Instructions", and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. Important Safety Instructions Please
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Never drop or insert any object into any opening. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. Do not place this sewing machine on an unstable surface, su
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the mark, rating as marked on plug. Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted. If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your au
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1 Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................. 1 Machine Features ............................................................................................................
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Setting the Stitch ...............................................................................................................57 Adjusting the stitch width ................................................................................................................................ 57 Adjusting the stitch length ..........................................................................
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Heirloom stitching ........................................................................................................................................ 114 EMBROIDERY 117 Embroidering Neatly .......................................................................................................118 What to prepare ...............................................................................
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Machine Features 9 a Automatic thread cutting The thread can be cut automatically after sewing (page 55, 62). b Fast bobbin winding system With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 22). c Built-in stitches You can select from the built-in utility stitches available (page 70). d Seven-point feed dogs Ensure smooth, even feeding of multiple
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Included accessories Note Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on the machine with product code 885-V31/V33.The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. The securing screw on the side of the presser foot holder is av
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Part Code Part Code No. Part Name No. Part Name U.S.A. / Canada Others U.S.A. / Canada Others 1 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-023 18 Spool cap (small) 130013-154 2 Overcasting foot "G" XC3098-051 19 Extra spool pin XE2241-001 3 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 20 Spool net XA5523-020 XD0501-021(EU area) 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 21 Foot controller XC8816-021(other areas) 5 Zigzag foot "J" (o
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 24, 33) h Presser foot lever (page 50) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when Raise and lower the pre
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot section a Handle a Buttonhole lever (page 86) Carry the sewing machine by its handle when Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes transporting the machine. and bar tacks. b Handwheel (page 50) b Thread guide disk (page 34) Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when raise a
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. a Start/stop button Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The CAUTION machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is pressed. When sewing is ● Do not press the thread cutter button stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details,
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys. a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) f Utility stitch key Setting for the selected stitch or pattern and error Press this key to select a utility stitch. messages appear in the LCD. Touch the keys displayed on the LCD with your finger g Embroidery key or the touch pen to perform oper
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1 GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off ..................................................................................16 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation..................................................................18 Winding/Installing the Bobbin.................................................................................22 Upper Threading ................................................
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GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord a
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Turning on the machine Turning off the machine Prepare the included power cord. When you have finished using the sewing machine, turn it off. In addition, before transporting the sewing machine to another location, be sure to turn it off. Make sure that the sewing machine is turned 1 a off (the main power switch is set to " "), and Make sure that the machine is not sewing. then plug the
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GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected stitch, pattern settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front of the sewing machine. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the LCD, and make operations by directly touching the icons with your finger or a touch pen. For details, refer to "Operation panel" (page 13). Viewing the L
