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C o m p u t e ri z e d E m b r o i d e r y a n d S e w i n g M a c h i n e
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G ET T I N G READ Y
SEWI N G B A SI C S
U T I LI T Y S T I T C H ES
EM B R O I DERY
A P P EN D I X
P l e a se vi si t u s a t h t t p : / / s o l u t i o n s . b r o t h e r . c o m
w h e r e yo u ca n g e t p r o d u ct su p p o r t a n d a n sw e r
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P A N T O N E 2 8 5 B l a c k _C com bo _de al e r _E _cove r 0711-0120-C-combo_E.IX.fm Page 189 Monday, January 7, 2008 8:24 PM — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — t r i p l e s t r e t c h s t i t c h .. . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. 82 , 99 , 108 S t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. ... ... ... ... ... . 1 76 s a f e t y i
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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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preface1 Page 3 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 11:29 AM — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 supp
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name: Brother Sewing Machine Model Number : NV900D This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1 Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................. 1 Machine Features .........................................................................................................
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Useful Functions................................................................................................................ 64 Automatic sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches ............................................................................................ 64 Automatically cutting the thread ........................................................................................
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Adjusting the character spacing..................................................................................................................... 124 Realigning the pattern ................................................................................................................................... 125 Combining patterns................................................................
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can be cut automatically after sewing (page 59, 65). 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 stitches available, including utility stitches and decorative stitches (page 72). d USB port Various embro
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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-V35/V37.The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. The securing screw on the side of the presser foot holder is
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. Part Code No. Part Name U.S.A. / Canada Others Embroidery bobbin EBT-CEBN: 1 SAEBT999 thread (black) XC5520-001 2 Embroidery card Embroidery set (small) EF61: 3 H 2 cm × W 6 cm SA431 4. 5. XA6630-102 (H 1 inch × W 2-1/2 inches) Embroidery set (large) H 17 cm × W 10 cm EF71: 4 SA434 (H 6-7/10 inches × W 4 XC20
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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 54) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when Raise and lower the
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot section a Handle a Buttonhole lever (page 90) Carry the sewing machine by its handle when Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes transporting the machine. and bar tacks. b Handwheel (page 54) b Thread guide disk (page 34) Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when raise and
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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 or decorative stitch messages appear in the LCD. or to design a stitch pattern using the My Custom Stitch Touch the keys displayed on
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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 14). Viewing the L
