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Brother 882-C42 Sewing Machine manual available for free PDF download: Operational Manual
Brother 882-C42 Operational Manual (332 pages)
Embroidery and Sewing Machine
Brand:
Brother
| Category:
Sewing Machine
| Size: 24.45 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
11
Important Safety Instructions
3
Introduction
3
Outstanding Features
9
Needle Drop Position
9
What You Can Do with this Machine
10
Table of Contents
11
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
14
Machine
14
Needle and Presser Foot Section
15
Embroidery Unit
16
Operation Buttons
16
Using the Flat Bed Attachment
17
Included Accessories
18
Options
20
Basic Operations
21
Chapter1 Getting Ready
21
Bbasic Operations 1
22
Turning the Machine On/Off
23
Setting Your Machine for the First Time
24
Lcd Screen
26
Home
26
Home Page Screen
26
Utility Stitch Screen
27
Key Functions
28
Using the Machine Setting Mode Key
30
Selecting the "Eco Mode" or "Shutoff Support Mode
34
Changing the Pointer Shape When a USB Mouse Is Used
34
Selecting the Initial Screen Display
34
Changing the Background Colors of the Embroidery Patterns
35
Choosing the Display Language
35
Specifying the Size of Pattern Thumbnails
36
Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Media
37
Using the Sewing Machine Help Key
38
Using the Operation Guide Function
39
Using the Sewing Guide Function
40
Using the Pattern Explanation Function
41
Lower Threading
42
Winding the Bobbin
42
Using the Supplemental Spool Pin
42
Setting the Bobbin
45
Using the Spool Pin
45
Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat
46
Setting the Bobbin
47
Pulling up the Bobbin Thread
49
Upper Threading
50
Using the Twin Needle Mode
53
Using Threads that Unwind Quickly
55
Using the Spool Net
55
Using the Vertical Spool Pin
56
Changing the Presser Foot
57
Removing the Presser Foot
57
Attaching the Presser Foot
57
Attaching the Optional Presser Foot with the Included Adapter
57
Attaching the Walking Foot
58
Changing the Needle
59
About the Needle and Fabric
60
About the Needle
60
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
61
Before Embroidering
62
Embroidery Step by Step
62
Using the Embroidery Foot "W+" with LED Pointer
63
Attaching the Embroidery Foot "W+" with LED Pointer
63
Checking the Needle Drop Point with the Embroidery Foot "W+" with LED Pointer
64
Adjusting the Brightness of the LED Pointer
65
Adjusting the LED Pointer
65
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
66
About the Embroidery Unit
66
Removing the Embroidery Unit
67
Using Functions by Connecting the Accessory to the Machine
68
Using USB Media or Embroidery Card Reader/Usb Card Writer Module
68
Connecting the Machine to the Computer
68
Using a USB Mouse
69
Using the Dual Feed Foot
69
Changing Pages
69
Clicking a Key
69
Changing
69
Attaching the Dual Feed Foot
70
When the Snap-On Foot of the Dual Feed Foot Is Detached
70
Using the Dual Feed Position Lever
70
Adjusting the Amount of Fabric Feeding of the Dual Feed Foot
71
Bbasic Operations 2
72
Chapter2 Sensor Functions
72
Connecting the Sensor Pen
73
Using the Sensor Pen Holder
74
Convenient Sewing Features by Using the Sensor Pen
73
Using the Sensor Pen
75
Important Information about Sensor Pen
75
Calibrating the Sensor Pen
76
Using Sensor Functions with Sewing Stitch
78
Sensor Function Area
78
Specifying the Guideline Marker Position with the Sensor Pen
78
Specifying the Needle Drop Position with the Sensor Pen
80
Using the Sensor Pen to Specify the Stitching Width and Stitch Position
81
Using the Sensor Pen to Specify the Sewing End Point
83
Using Sensor Functions in "Embroidery"/"Embroidery Edit" Mode
85
Specifying the Embroidering Position with the Sensor Pen
85
Selecting the Embroidering Position by the Pattern Edge
86
Selecting the Embroidering Position by the Pattern Center
87
Chapter1 Sewing Basics
89
Sewing
89
S Sewing 1
90
Sewing
90
Sewing a Stitch
91
Using the Foot Controller
92
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
93
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
93
Sewing Curves
95
Changing Sewing Direction
95
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics
95
Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 CM or Less
95
Sewing Hook-And-Loop Fastener
96
If the Fabric Does Not Feed
96
If the Fabric Does Not Fit under the Presser Foot
96
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics
97
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
97
Stitch Settings
98
Setting the Stitch Width
98
Setting the Stitch Length
98
Setting the "L/R SHIFT
99
Setting the Thread Tension
100
Proper Thread Tension
100
Upper Thread Is too Loose
100
Upper Thread Is too Tight
100
Useful Functions
101
Automatic Thread Cutting
101
Adjusting the Needle Drop Position with the Guideline Marker (for Models Equipped with the Guideline Marker)
102
Adjusting the Brightness of the Guideline Marker
102
Adjusting the Guideline Marker Position
102
Using the Knee Lifter
103
Pivoting
103
Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)
105
Needle Position - Stitch Placement
106
Locking the Screen
106
S Sewing 2
108
Chapter2 Utility Stitches
108
Selecting Utility Stitches
109
Selecting a Stitch
109
Using the Mirror Image Key
109
Saving Settings
110
Saving Your Stitch Settings
110
Using the Image Key
110
Retrieving Saved Settings
111
Sewing the Stitches
112
Straight Stitches
112
Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only)
113
Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on the Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover (with Mark)
114
Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot
114
Basting
116
Dart Seam
116
Flat Fell Seam
117
Gathering
117
Pintuck
118
Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
119
Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
119
Zigzag Stitches
119
Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
120
Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt)
120
Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
120
Elastic Zigzag Stitches
121
Overcasting
121
Overcasting Using Presser Foot "G
121
Tape Attaching
121
Overcasting Using Presser Foot "J
122
Quilting
123
Piecing
124
Piecing Using the 1/4" Quilting Foot with Guide (Optional with some Models)
125
Appliqué
126
Quilting with Satin Stitches
127
Free Motion Quilting
128
Echo Quilting Using the Free Motion Echo Quilting Foot "E" (Optional with some Models)
131
Blind Hem Stitches
133
If the Needle Catches too Much of the Hem Fold
135
If the Needle Does Not Catch the Hem Fold
135
Appliqué
136
Appliqué Sharp Curves
136
Appliqué Corners
137
Shelltuck Stitches
137
Crazy Quilting
138
Scallop Stitches
138
Smocking Stitches
139
Fagoting
140
Tape or Elastic Attaching
140
Heirloom
141
Hemstitching (1)
141
Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))
142
Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))
142
One-Step Buttonholes
143
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
145
Darning
146
Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that Do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate
146
Bar Tacks
147
Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics
149
Button Sewing
149
Attaching 4 Hole Buttons
150
Attaching a Shank to the Button
150
Eyelet
150
Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)
151
Centered Zipper
152
Zipper Insertion
152
Inserting a Side Zipper
153
Stitch Setting Chart
155
S Sewing 3
164
Chapter3 Character/Decorative Stitches
164
Selecting Stitch Patterns
165
Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7Mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7Mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns
166
Characters
166
Deleting Characters
167
Adjusting the Character Spacing
168
Sewing Stitch Patterns
169
Sewing Attractive Finishes
169
Basic Sewing
169
Making Adjustments
170
Editing Stitch Patterns
172
Key Functions
172
Changing the Size
174
Changing the Length (for 7Mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
174
Creating a Vertical Mirror Image
174
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
174
Sewing a Pattern Continuously
174
Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
175
Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern
175
Checking the Image
176
Combining Stitch Patterns
177
Before Combining
177
Combining Various Stitch Patterns
177
Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns
178
Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns
179
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length
179
Making Step Stitch Patterns (for 7Mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
180
More Examples
181
Using the Memory Function
182
Stitch Data Precautions
182
Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications Can be Used
182
Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
182
Types of Stitch Data that Can be Used
182
Types of USB Devices/Media that Can be Used
182
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine's Memory
183
If the Memory Is Full
183
Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media
184
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer
185
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine's Memory
186
Recalling from USB Media
187
Recalling from the Computer
188
S Sewing 4
190
Chapter4 MY CUSTOM STITCH
190
Designing a Stitch
191
Entering Stitch Data
193
Key Functions
193
Moving a Point
195
Moving Part or All of the Design
196
Inserting New Points
197
Using Stored Custom Stitches
198
Storing Custom Stitches in Your List
198
If the Memory Is Full
198
Retrieving Stored Stitches
199
Chapter1 Embroidery
201
Embroidering
201
Eembroidering 1
202
Selecting Patterns
202
Selecting Patterns
203
Copyright Information
203
Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother "Exclusives"/Floral Alphabet/Bobbin Work Patterns
204
Selecting Character Patterns
205
Selecting Frame Patterns
207
Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards
207
About Embroidery Card Reader (Sold Separately) and USB Card Writer Module
207
About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately)
207
Selecting Patterns from USB Media/Computer
208
Viewing the Embroidering Screen
209
Key Functions
210
Preparing the Fabric
211
Attaching Iron-On Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric
211
Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame
213
Types of Embroidery Frames
213
Inserting the Fabric
214
Using the Embroidery Sheet
215
Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges
216
Embroidering Small Fabrics
216
Embroidering Edges or Corners
216
Embroidering Ribbons or Tape
216
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
217
Removing the Embroidery Frame
217
Confirming the Pattern Position
219
Checking the Pattern Position
219
Previewing the Completed Pattern
220
Sewing an Embroidery Pattern
221
Embroidery Attractive Finishes
221
Sewing Embroidery Patterns
222
Embroidery Needle Plate Cover
222
Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué
223
Adjustments During the Embroidery Process
226
If the Bobbin Runs out of Thread
226
If the Thread Breaks During Sewing
227
Restarting from the Beginning
228
Resuming Embroidery after Turning off the Power
228
Making Embroidery Adjustments
230
Adjusting Thread Tension
230
Correct Thread Tension
230
Upper Thread Is too Loose
230
Upper Thread Is too Tight
230
Adjusting the Bobbin Case (with no Color on the Screw)
231
Bobbin Thread Is too Loose
231
Correct Tension
231
Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (END COLOR TRIM)
232
Using the Thread Trimming Function (JUMP STITCH TRIM)
232
Bobbin Thread Is too Tight
232
Adjusting the Embroidery Speed
233
Selecting the Length of Jump Stitch Not to Trim
233
Changing the Thread Color Display
234
Changing the "Embroidery Frame Display
235
Revising the Pattern
236
Moving the Pattern
236
Aligning the Pattern and the Needle
236
Changing the Size of the Pattern
237
Rotating the Pattern
238
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
239
Enlarging the Editing Screen
239
Changing the Density (Alphabet Character and Frame Patterns Only)
240
Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns
240
Embroidering Linked Characters
241
Uninterrupted Embroidering (Monochrome - Using a Single Color)
243
Using the Memory Function
244
Embroidery Data Precautions
244
Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine's Memory
245
If the Memory Is Full
245
Tajima (.Dst) Embroidery Data
245
Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media
246
Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer
247
Retrieving Patterns from the Machine's Memory
248
Recalling from USB Media
249
Recalling from the Computer
250
Embroidery Applications
251
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)
251
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)
252
Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns
253
Eembroidering 2
256
Chapter2 Embroidery Edit
256
Explanation of Functions
257
Selecting Patterns to Edit
258
Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother "Exclusives"/Floral Alphabet Patterns/Frame/Bobbin Work Patterns
259
Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns
259
Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother "Exclusives"/Floral
259
Editing Patterns
260
Editing Patterns
261
Key Functions
262
Moving the Pattern
263
Rotating the Pattern
263
Changing the Size of the Pattern
263
Deleting the Pattern
263
Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified by 200
263
Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns
264
Changing Character Spacing
264
Reducing Character Spacing
265
Separating Combined Character Patterns
265
Changing the Color of each Alphabet Character in a Pattern
266
Embroidering Linked Characters
267
Changing the Thread Color
267
Creating a Custom Thread Table
268
Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List
269
Recalling the Custom Thread Table Data from USB Media
270
Saving the Custom Thread Table to USB Media
270
Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table
271
Designing Repeated Patterns
272
Sewing Repeated Patterns
272
Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern
274
Assigning Thread Marks
275
Color Sorting Repeated Patterns
275
Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly
276
Duplicating a Pattern
278
After Editing
279
Combining Patterns
280
Editing Combined Patterns
280
Selecting Combined Embroidery Patterns
282
Sewing Combined Patterns
283
Various Embroidering Functions
284
Basting Embroidery
284
Uninterrupted Embroidering (Monochrome - Using a Single Color)
284
Using the Memory Function
285
Appendix
287
Chapter1 How To Create Bobbin Work
287
A Appendix 1
288
About Bobbin Work
288
Preparing for Bobbin Work
288
Required Materials
288
About Bobbin Work
289
Preparing for Bobbin Work
289
Required Materials
289
Bobbin Case and Bobbin Cover
289
Upper Threading
290
Fabric
290
Lower Thread
290
Needle
290
Presser Foot
290
Upper Thread
290
Preparing the Bobbin Thread
291
When Tension Is Applied to the Bobbin Thread
292
When Tension Is Not Applied to the Bobbin Thread
293
Creating Bobbin Work (Sewing)
295
Positioning the Fabric and Sewing
295
Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing
297
Finishing the Thread Ends
297
Creating Bobbin Work (Embroidery)
298
Selecting the Pattern
298
Start Embroidering
300
Adjusting the Thread Tension
301
Adjusting the Thread Tension
302
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension
302
Adjusting the Tension of the Bobbin Thread
302
Troubleshooting
303
The Thread was Accidentally Cut Automatically and the Bobbin Thread Is Caught Inside the Machine
303
Correcting Bobbin Work Tension
303
The Bobbin Thread Catches on the Tension Spring of the Bobbin Case
303
A Appendix 2
304
Chapter2 Maintenance And Troubleshooting
304
Care and Maintenance
305
Restrictions on Oiling
305
Precautions on Storing the Machine
305
Cleaning the LCD Screen
305
Cleaning the Machine Casing
305
Cleaning the Race
305
Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area
307
About the Maintenance Message
307
Adjusting the Screen
308
Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display
308
Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning
308
Troubleshooting
309
Frequent Troubleshooting Topics
309
Upper Thread Tightened up
309
Cause
309
Remedy/Check Details
309
Tangled Thread on Wrong Side of Fabric
310
Cause
310
Remedy/Check Details
310
Symptom
310
Incorrect Thread Tension
312
Cause/Remedy/Check Details
312
Symptoms
312
Fabric Is Caught in the Machine and Cannot be Removed
313
Removing the Fabric from the Machine
313
Checking Machine Operations
315
List of Symptoms
316
Error Messages
320
Specifications
323
Upgrading Your Machine's Software
324
Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media
324
Upgrade Procedure Using Computer
325
Index
326
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