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Brother 885-V31, 885-V33 operation manual Memo, Winding/Installing the Bobbin

Models: 885-V33 885-V31

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lSlide the sewing speed controller to the right.

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jWind the end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times.

While using your left hand to hold the thread that was passed through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use your right hand to wind the end of the thread.

Wind five or six times.

CAUTION

●Be sure to pull the thread tightly and wind it clockwise. If the thread is wound counterclockwise, the thread may wind around the bobbin winder shaft.

kPass the end of the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread to the right to cut it.

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aGuide slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in cutter)

CAUTION

●Be sure to cut the thread as described. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out.

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zMake sure that the thread is correctly set before starting the bobbin winding. Otherwise the thread may become tangled and fail to wind the thread.

lSlide the sewing speed controller to the right.

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aSpeed controller

mWhen the foot controller is plugged in, press down on the foot controller.

Press (Start/stop button) once.

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aStart/stop button

XThe bobbin start winding and "Winding bobbin thread..." is displayed on the LCD screen.

Note

zDo not get away from the machine while winding the bobbin. Make sure that the bobbin thread is being winded correctly. If the bobbin thread is winded incorrectly,

press (Start/stop button) or operate the foot controller immediately to stop the bobbin winding.

nWhen the bobbin winding stops or becomes

slow, press (Start/stop button) once to stop the machine.

When the foot controller is plugged in, remove your foot from the foot controller.

XThe bobbin winding will stop.

CAUTION

●When the bobbin winding stops or becomes slow, stop the machine. Otherwise, the sewing machine may be damaged.

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Brother 885-V31, 885-V33 Memo, Winding/Installing the Bobbin, lSlide the sewing speed controller to the right

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 ONLYContents GETTING READYSEWING 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 READYWinding/Installing the Bobbin MemolSlide 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 ThreadingMemo GETTING READYlLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot Upper Threading In such a case, start from m againX 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 typesChecking the needle MemoGETTING 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 holderSewing Cylindrical Pieces Free-arm sewingGETTING 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 MemoPositioning the fabric MemoSEWING 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 Memo UTILITY STITCHESIf 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 MemoButton sewing MemoUTILITY STITCHES jWhen you have finished attaching the button MemoButtonhole 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 guideFree-motion quilting MemoUTILITY STITCHES Reinforcement Stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitchingc Select stitch MemoUTILITY STITCHES bAttach buttonhole foot AMemo Reinforcement StitchinghRaiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original Darning MemoUTILITY STITCHES Memo MemoReinforcement Stitching Memo Eyelet StitchingStitch Name FootStitch Length Decorative StitchingDecorative Stitching Stitch WidthPattern FagotingStitch Width Stitch LengthScallop stitching MemoDecorative 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 MemoSetting the fabric in the embroidery frame Preparing the FabricMemo 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 EMBROIDERYMemo Selecting Embroidery PatternsExample 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 bendMemo EMBROIDERYCut the thread at the edge of the stitching Embroidering AppliquéingMemo EMBROIDERYiLower 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 raceCare and Maintenance Memoz 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