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Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code:885-V60/V61/V62 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code:885-V60/V61/V62 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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... the stitch length and width ...38 Starting to sew ...39 Thread tension ...41 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...42 Trial sewing ...42 Changing the sewing direction ...42 Sewing curves ...42 Sewing thick fabrics ...42 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...43 Sewing thin fabrics ...44 Sewing stretch fabrics ...44 Stitching cylindrical pieces ...44 4 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 ACCESSORIES ...6 Included accessories ...6 Optional accessories ...7 Accessory compartment...
... the stitch length and width ...38 Starting to sew ...39 Thread tension ...41 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...42 Trial sewing ...42 Changing the sewing direction ...42 Sewing curves ...42 Sewing thick fabrics ...42 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...43 Sewing thin fabrics ...44 Sewing stretch fabrics ...44 Stitching cylindrical pieces ...44 4 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 ACCESSORIES ...6 Included accessories ...6 Optional accessories ...7 Accessory compartment...
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... foot "A" XC2691-033 2 Overcasting foot "G" XE6305-001 3 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-031 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 9 Bobbin (4) (One is difficult...the beginning of the foot when it is on the left side of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Part Code No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are...
... foot "A" XC2691-033 2 Overcasting foot "G" XE6305-001 3 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-031 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 9 Bobbin (4) (One is difficult...the beginning of the foot when it is on the left side of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Part Code No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are...
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...circulate. i Spool pin (pages 10, 14 and 22) This holds the spool of the upper thread. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to manually raise and lower the needle. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of thread. c Bobbin-winding thread... j Handwheel This is being used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to cut them. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the...
...circulate. i Spool pin (pages 10, 14 and 22) This holds the spool of the upper thread. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to manually raise and lower the needle. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of thread. c Bobbin-winding thread... j Handwheel This is being used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to cut them. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the...
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...b Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. n Needle clamp screw Use the ...needle clamp screw to change the sewing direction or for models equipped with the ...
...b Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. n Needle clamp screw Use the ...needle clamp screw to change the sewing direction or for models equipped with the ...
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... foot type differs depending on the spool pin lever with the rounded side toward the spool pin. 10 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for...
... foot type differs depending on the spool pin lever with the rounded side toward the spool pin. 10 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for...
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If the spool pin has been removed from the a machine, insert the tab on the spool pin into Remove the spool from the spool pin, and then the hole on the sewing machine before storing or if the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin to secure it locks into b place. 11 a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into place to its storage position. ■ Storing the spool pin ■ Installing the spool pin When placing the cover on the back of the machine, as fold up the spool pin, as shown in the illustration, shown. 1 until it .
If the spool pin has been removed from the a machine, insert the tab on the spool pin into Remove the spool from the spool pin, and then the hole on the sewing machine before storing or if the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin to secure it locks into b place. 11 a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into place to its storage position. ■ Storing the spool pin ■ Installing the spool pin When placing the cover on the back of the machine, as fold up the spool pin, as shown in the illustration, shown. 1 until it .
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... Use only the power cord included with this plug is not to them. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following precautions concerning the power supply.... with many other ). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to install the proper outlet. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to the machine. ● Make sure that is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord....
... Use only the power cord included with this plug is not to them. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following precautions concerning the power supply.... with many other ). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to install the proper outlet. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to the machine. ● Make sure that is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord....
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... controller is set to sew at a low speed. Turn off the sewing machine in , the start /stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine. a Faster You should make sure that nothing is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. After turning on the rear side of the sewing machine. Sewing speed controller (for...
... controller is set to sew at a low speed. Turn off the sewing machine in , the start /stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine. a Faster You should make sure that nothing is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. After turning on the rear side of the sewing machine. Sewing speed controller (for...
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...14 Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto ... cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. If you use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 17.
...14 Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto ... cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. If you use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 17.
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..., by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may tangle around the bobbin. a Spring on the sewing machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is plugged in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm ... button). If you follow the instructions carefully. Then stop button) to 3-15/16 inches) of the thread straight up. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the bobbin. k CAUTION ● Make sure you do not ...
..., by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may tangle around the bobbin. a Spring on the sewing machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is plugged in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm ... button). If you follow the instructions carefully. Then stop button) to 3-15/16 inches) of the thread straight up. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the bobbin. k CAUTION ● Make sure you do not ...
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...seems full and begins n spinning slowly, take your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right...17 a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models CAUTION equipped with the...
...seems full and begins n spinning slowly, take your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right...17 a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models CAUTION equipped with the...
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...spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start /stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to loosen, and...seat, the thread may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to a suitable length. Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to cut to run out. CAUTION ● Be sure to the right and pass it through e the...
...spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start /stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to loosen, and...seat, the thread may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to a suitable length. Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to cut to run out. CAUTION ● Be sure to the right and pass it through e the...
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.... Lower threading Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models Install the bobbin wound with the needle...is indicated by the arrow. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. Be sure to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. Slide the button and open the cover. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same...
.... Lower threading Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models Install the bobbin wound with the needle...is indicated by the arrow. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. Be sure to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. Slide the button and open the cover. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same...
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...counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is not correctly inserted through the slit, as indicated. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Be sure to its highest position by turning a...the needle. 20 c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Turn off the sewing machine. Put the left side of the cover (as shown by marks on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. b...
...counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is not correctly inserted through the slit, as indicated. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Be sure to its highest position by turning a...the needle. 20 c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Turn off the sewing machine. Put the left side of the cover (as shown by marks on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. b...
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... needle threader, see page 25. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the... the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the sewing machine. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. 22 or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle ...
... needle threader, see page 25. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the... the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the sewing machine. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. 22 or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle ...
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... space between the cap and the spool. a Thread take-up lever from the back to the front. a Thread guide cover 24 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your right hand so that there is no slack...
... space between the cap and the spool. a Thread take-up lever from the back to the front. a Thread guide cover 24 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your right hand so that there is no slack...
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... (for models equipped with the needle threader) The thread can be injured. m CAUTION "Upper threading" (page 22). Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with a 65/9 home... sewing machine needle. Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. ● Make sure you turn the power off ...
... (for models equipped with the needle threader) The thread can be injured. m CAUTION "Upper threading" (page 22). Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with a 65/9 home... sewing machine needle. Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. ● Make sure you turn the power off ...
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... the hook passes through the eye of the needle, start from step c again. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 Raise the presser foot lever. The hook will pull the thread through the presser i foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 ...the thread does not pass through the eye of the machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the rear of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the hook as shown below. e a Loop of the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. a Presser foot ...
... the hook passes through the eye of the needle, start from step c again. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 Raise the presser foot lever. The hook will pull the thread through the presser i foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 ...the thread does not pass through the eye of the machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the rear of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the hook as shown below. e a Loop of the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. a Presser foot ...
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.../16 Ball point needle 75/11-90/14 (gold colored) 65/9-90/14 100/16 75/11-90/14 Note ● Never use home sewing machine needles. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the... sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Refer to sew. Use of the needle. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, ...
.../16 Ball point needle 75/11-90/14 (gold colored) 65/9-90/14 100/16 75/11-90/14 Note ● Never use home sewing machine needles. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the... sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Refer to sew. Use of the needle. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, ...
