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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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... 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 CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 ACCESSORIES ...6 Included accessories ...6 Optional accessories...
... 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 CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 ACCESSORIES ...6 Included accessories ...6 Optional accessories...
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... Model T This foot controller can be fed, for example, at the beginning of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of the foot when it is difficult for thick...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 available through your dealer. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check ...
... Model T This foot controller can be fed, for example, at the beginning of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of the foot when it is difficult for thick...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 available through your dealer. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check ...
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...foot. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to cut them. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 d Thread take-up lever (page 24) e Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to lower ... winding the bobbin thread. q Presser foot lever (page 22) This is used to manually raise and lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. Design and position of thread. Do not cover the air vent while ...
...foot. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to cut them. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 d Thread take-up lever (page 24) e Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to lower ... winding the bobbin thread. q Presser foot lever (page 22) This is used to manually raise and lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. Design and position of thread. Do not cover the air vent while ...
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...The presser foot is lowered in the sewing direction. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button... Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to raise the needle before threading the needle. When sewing is stopped, the needle is installed onto the presser foot ...
...The presser foot is lowered in the sewing direction. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button... Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to raise the needle before threading the needle. When sewing is stopped, the needle is installed onto the presser foot ...
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... finger to raise the spool pin. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to be sewn. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to "Selecting stitching" (page 37).
... finger to raise the spool pin. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to be sewn. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to "Selecting stitching" (page 37).
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a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into b place. 11 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 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 .
a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into b place. 11 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 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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..., turn off . 12 a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to "I". Using other ). When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to heat. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet...
..., turn off . 12 a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to "I". Using other ). When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to heat. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet...
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... to the raised position. When you press harder, the machine's speed will run at a faster speed. Turn off the sewing machine in the fabric when sewing is stopped. After turning on the sewing machine. Changing the needle stop position changes to the left and turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection...
... to the raised position. When you press harder, the machine's speed will run at a faster speed. Turn off the sewing machine in the fabric when sewing is stopped. After turning on the sewing machine. Changing the needle stop position changes to the left and turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection...
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... ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar 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 raise...
... ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar 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 raise...
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..., by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may not be wound cleanly. a Spring on the sewing machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is wound around the bobbin. i While holding the end of thread from the hole on... shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right, pass it may occur when the thread is pulled as far as possible. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right. Turn on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. k...
..., by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may not be wound cleanly. a Spring on the sewing machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is wound around the bobbin. i While holding the end of thread from the hole on... shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right, pass it may occur when the thread is pulled as far as possible. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right. Turn on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. k...
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...steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin five or six times. 17 Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to ... equipped with your left and remove the bobbin. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to the right. 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 ...
...steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin five or six times. 17 Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to ... equipped with your left and remove the bobbin. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to the right. 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 ...
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...stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right and pass it through e the slit in , the ...a clicking sound; If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped with the start /stop button). 1 2 a...
...stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right and pass it through e the slit in , the ...a clicking sound; If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped with the start /stop button). 1 2 a...
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...button and open the cover. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 20. equipped with thread. b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread ...by the arrow. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to loosen...
...button and open the cover. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 20. equipped with thread. b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread ...by the arrow. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to loosen...
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c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the ... the bobbin with your right hand so that the d end of the cover (as indicated. b Slide the button and open the cover. Turn off the sewing machine. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is not correctly inserted through the slit. •...
c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the ... the bobbin with your right hand so that the d end of the cover (as indicated. b Slide the button and open the cover. Turn off the sewing machine. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is not correctly inserted through the slit. •...
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... a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. For details on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. Be... (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded correctly. 22 or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correct, the thread may become ...
... a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. For details on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. Be... (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded correctly. 22 or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correct, the thread may become ...
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... takeup lever cannot be threaded. a Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the needle is no slack in the j illustration below . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your right hand so that is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your right hand, h and...
... takeup lever cannot be threaded. a Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the needle is no slack in the j illustration below . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your right hand so that is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your right hand, h and...
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...the needle threader. ● The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. If you turn the power off the sewing machine. Lower the presser foot lever. When using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader). a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ●... before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you could be injured. Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Put the thread behind the needle bar thread l guide...
...the needle threader. ● The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. If you turn the power off the sewing machine. Lower the presser foot lever. When using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader). a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ●... before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you could be injured. Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Put the thread behind the needle bar thread l guide...
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... inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the thread through the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward you may bend the needle. ● If the thread does ...thread through the presser i foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 e a Loop of the needle, start from step c again. d Pull the loop of the thread passed ...
... inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the thread through the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward you may bend the needle. ● If the thread does ...thread through the presser i foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 e a Loop of the needle, start from step c again. d Pull the loop of the thread passed ...
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... thread; and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Failure to observe these precautions is purchased. 28 Use of any other needle may cause malfunctions. CAUTION ● ...thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness....
... thread; and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Failure to observe these precautions is purchased. 28 Use of any other needle may cause malfunctions. CAUTION ● ...thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness....