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Brother 885-V31, 885-V33 Removing the embroidery unit, Attaching the Embroidery Unit

Models: 885-V33 885-V31

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Removing the embroidery unit

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Removing the embroidery unit

Make sure that the sewing machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below.

aRemove the embroidery frame.

•For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 131).

bPress , and then press .

XThe embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be saved.

cTurn off the sewing machine.

CAUTION

●Always turn off the sewing machine before removing the embroidery unit. It may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is turned on.

dHold the release button on the bottom left of the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left.

a

aRelease button

XThe embroidery unit separates from the

sewing machine.	4

CAUTION

●Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the carriage. It may cause malfunctions.

Attaching the Embroidery Unit 125

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Brother 885-V31, 885-V33 Removing the embroidery unit, Attaching the Embroidery Unit, aRemove the embroidery frame

Contents

GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Computerized Embroidery and Sewing MachineOperation Manual Product Code 885-V31/V33Page Introduction Important Safety InstructionsSave these instructions 7 For a longer service life8 For repair or adjustment Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manualFOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLYGETTING READY ContentsSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX EMBROIDERYc Built-in stitches Machine Featuresa Automatic thread cutting b Fast bobbin winding systemIncluded accessories AccessoriesMemo Optional accessoriesMemo The bobbin clips can be connected each otherb Thread guide page 24 Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsFront view a Thread guide cover page 24g Power supply jack page Needle and presser foot sectionRight-side/rear view e Main power switch pageMemo Operation buttonsc Previous page key Operation panelh Settings key b Back keyPage LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation GETTING READYWinding/Installing the Bobbin Turning the Machine On/OffUse only the power cord included with this machine Power supply precautionsWhen you are away from the machine After using the machine When the power fails during usemachine to another location, be sure to turn it off Turning on the machineTurning off the machine Turning the Machine On/OffGETTING READY LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationViewing the LCD MemoAttribute Changing the machine settingspage LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationMemo Example Changing the needle stop positionbPresspanel. Settings key on the display dWhen settings are complete, press Back keyLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Checking machine operating proceduresExample Upper threading MemoActual size Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbinz For embroidering, use the embroidery bobbin thread Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo X Start/stop button lights up in orangehPass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front GETTING READYMemo Winding/Installing the BobbinlSlide the sewing speed controller to the right pSlide the sewing speed controller back to its original position MemoMemo GETTING READYMemo Installing the bobbinWinding/Installing the Bobbin CAUTION1bTurn off the sewing machine GETTING READYi Reattach the bobbin cover Winding/Installing the BobbinWhen pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary MemogReattach the bobbin cover GETTING READYUpper Threading Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Never use the thread of No. 20 or lowerSet the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine Threading the upper threadMemo GETTING READYi Passshownthebelow.thread through the guides in the order Upper ThreadingGETTING READY MemolLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot In such a case, start from m again Upper ThreadingX The upper threading is finished GETTING READY Using the twin needlePass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front See Stitch Setting Chart page 70 for stitches that use a twin needleMemo Upper ThreadingjPress MemoGETTING READY iPressReplacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric typesMemo Checking the needleGETTING READY Replacing the Needle Replacing the needleGETTING READY Install the twin needle in the same wayReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser footButtonhole foot A Overcasting foot G Zigzag foot J GETTING READYReplacing the Presser Foot Removing and attaching the presser foot holderFree-arm sewing Sewing Cylindrical PiecesGETTING READY Sewing SEWING BASICSSetting the Stitch The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapterTurn on the machine General sewing procedureSewing Attach the presser footMemo Selecting stitchingSewing MemoMemo Positioning the fabricSEWING BASICS Memo Starting to sewUsing the operation button MemoSEWING BASICS Using the foot controllerLower the needle into the fabric at the Securing the stitchingMemo Sewingstitching, release Reverse/reinforcement stitch button f When the end of the stitching is reached, pressSEWING BASICS dAfter sewing back to the beginning of theSewing Cutting the threadMemo MemoSEWING BASICS Using the thread cutterMemo Setting the StitchAdjusting the stitch width Setting the StitchMemo Adjusting stitch width using the sewing speed controllerdPress ON for stitch width control setting MemoSetting the Stitch Adjusting the stitch lengthAdjusting the thread tension visible from the wrong side of the fabricUpper thread is too loose MemoMemo SEWING BASICSMemo Useful FunctionsAutomatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches Useful FunctionsMemo Automatically cutting the thread3 b Memo3 b Mirroring stitches4 c MemoTo use a stitch length of 2.0 mm for the straight stitch Saving stitch settingsMemo SEWING BASICSSewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionSewing thin fabrics Sewing hook-and-loop fastenerUseful Sewing Tips Sewing stretch fabricsSewing an even seam allowance MemoSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Auto Stitch Setting ChartUtility stitches UTILITY STITCHESAuto Stitch Setting ChartAuto ManualAuto UTILITY STITCHESStitch Name Decorative stitchAuto Stitch Setting ChartAuto ManualStitch Length Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches Stitch WidthStitch Width Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JOvercasting Stitches AutoPattern Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterStitch Width Stitch Lengtha 2 cm 3/4 inch MemoMemo Overcasting StitchesManual Basic StitchingBasting Basic stitchingeStart sewing Basic StitchingfWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread dLower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitchingStitch Width Blind Hem StitchingStitch Name Pattern MemoBlind Hem Stitching UTILITY STITCHES MemoIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Stitch Length Buttonhole StitchingButtonhole Stitching Stitch WidthUTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole sewingIf the button does not fit in the button guide plate Buttonhole StitchingfPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as UTILITY STITCHESButtonhole Stitching Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intendedMemo MemoMemo Button sewingUTILITY STITCHES Memo jWhen you have finished attaching the buttonButtonhole Stitching Stitch Length Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Stitch WidthZipper Insertion UTILITY STITCHES Inserting a side zipperZipper Insertion nTopstitch around the zipper UTILITY STITCHESPattern Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeUTILITY STITCHES Elastic attachingStitch Width Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching MemoUTILITY STITCHES Appliqué stitchingMemo Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing MemobRemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser foot QuiltingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Using the optional quilting guideMemo Free-motion quiltingUTILITY STITCHES Reinforcement Stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitchingc Select stitch MemoUTILITY STITCHES bAttach buttonhole foot AReinforcement Stitching MemohRaiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original Memo DarningUTILITY STITCHES Memo MemoReinforcement Stitching Memo Eyelet StitchingStitch Name FootStitch Length Decorative StitchingDecorative Stitching Stitch WidthPattern FagotingStitch Width Stitch LengthMemo Scallop stitchingDecorative Stitching UTILITY STITCHES SmockingDecorative Stitching Shell tuck stitchingUTILITY STITCHES JoiningHeirloom stitching MemoDecorative Stitching ePress on the LCD UTILITY STITCHESAttaching the Embroidery Foot EMBROIDERYThe steps for embroidering are described in this chapter Embroidering NeatlyMemo Embroidering NeatlyWhat to prepare EMBROIDERYPresser foot attachment Bobbin thread setupEmbroidery thread setup Embroidery step by stepAttaching the embroidery foot Attaching the Embroidery FootEMBROIDERY Attaching the Embroidery Foot EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery footAttaching the Embroidery Unit Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the Embroidery Unit Attaching the embroidery uniteBe sure that no objects or hands are near the MemoEMBROIDERY dTurn on the sewing machinebPress , and then press Removing the embroidery unitAttaching the Embroidery Unit aRemove the embroidery frameEMBROIDERY Preparing the FabricAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric MemoPreparing the Fabric Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameMemo fPress the inner frame in from the top of the Using embroidery sheetsMemo EMBROIDERYbPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame Preparing the FabricAttaching the embroidery frame Attaching the Embroidery FrameEMBROIDERY Attaching the Embroidery Frame Removing the embroidery frameEMBROIDERY Selecting Embroidery PatternsCopyright information Embroidery pattern typesSelecting Embroidery Patterns LCD liquid crystal display operationLCD button Example Selecting alphabet characters EMBROIDERYSelecting Embroidery Patterns MemoExample Selecting an embroidery pattern Memo Selecting alphabet charactersMemo MemoMemo Selecting an embroidery patternSelecting a frame pattern MemoaTurn off the sewing machine Using an embroidery cardEMBROIDERY Select the stitchEmbroidering EmbroideringEmbroidering a pattern If the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bendEMBROIDERY MemoCut the thread at the edge of the stitching Embroidering AppliquéingEMBROIDERY MemoiLower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop button Memo Adjusting the layout and the sizeEditing and Saving Patterns Editing and Saving PatternsEMBROIDERY MemoMemo MemoEditing and Saving Patterns Adjusting the thread tensionMemo MemoEMBROIDERY Connecting character patternsEditing and Saving Patterns ResewingMemo Thread runs out partway through a designStopping while embroidering MemoIf is pressed continuously, it moves z Always detach the embroidery unit when you move the sewing machineMemo Editing and Saving PatternsEMBROIDERY Saving patternsAPPENDIX Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the raceMemo Care and Maintenancez Do not apply oil to the bobbin case Remedy TroubleshootingSymptom Probable CauseRemedy TroubleshootingSymptom Probable CauseReference SymptomProbable Cause RemedyRemedy SymptomTroubleshooting Probable CauseReference SymptomProbable Cause RemedyProbable Cause Error messagesError Message TroubleshootingAPPENDIX Error Messageon the LCD was pressed when no card was inserted Probable CauseThe start/stop button was pressed after selecting a pattern which is Error MessageTroubleshooting Probable CauseDesign data saved in a hoop size not compatible with your machine Error MessageProbable Cause APPENDIXd Turnagain.off the sewing machine, then turn it on Adjusting the LCDOperation beep TroubleshootingePress Back key X The screen for changing the beep setting appearsAPPENDIX dPress OFF for the buzzerIndex IndexPage 78 , 95 Indexzipper sewing triple stretch stitchPage Page English XE3116-101b Printed in China