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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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...Needle and presser foot section ...9 Operation buttons ...9 Operation panel ...10 Spool pin ...10 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 12 Power supply precautions ...12 Power supply ...12 Foot controller ...13 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 13 Changing the needle stop position ...13... THREADING THE MACHINE 14 Winding the bobbin ...14 Lower threading ...19 Upper threading ...22 ...
...Needle and presser foot section ...9 Operation buttons ...9 Operation panel ...10 Spool pin ...10 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 12 Power supply precautions ...12 Power supply ...12 Foot controller ...13 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 13 Changing the needle stop position ...13... THREADING THE MACHINE 14 Winding the bobbin ...14 Lower threading ...19 Upper threading ...22 ...
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... (gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver 15 Spool cap (large) 16 Spool cap (medium) (on the machine with product code 885-V60/V61/V62. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Note ● Foot controller: Model T This...
... (gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver 15 Spool cap (large) 16 Spool cap (medium) (on the machine with product code 885-V60/V61/V62. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Note ● Foot controller: Model T This...
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...e Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to circulate. Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to cut them. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the ...dogs. j Handwheel This is used to raise and lower the presser foot. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. i Spool pin (pages 10, 14...
...e Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to circulate. Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to cut them. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the ...dogs. j Handwheel This is used to raise and lower the presser foot. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. i Spool pin (pages 10, 14...
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... models equipped with the quick- d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to sew in place. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise and lower the presser foot. Reverse stitches...
... models equipped with the quick- d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to sew in place. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise and lower the presser foot. Reverse stitches...
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... cap (large, medium, small) can be stored by attaching it with your finger to "Selecting stitching" (page 37). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to be used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. For...
... cap (large, medium, small) can be stored by attaching it with your finger to "Selecting stitching" (page 37). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to be used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. For...
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■ 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 place to its storage position. 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
■ 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 place to its storage position. 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
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... it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to heat. These things may result. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is in to "I". If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 12 Using other ). Pulling on the cord may result. ●...the plug with many other appliances plugged in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power first. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are away from the outlet. WARNING ● Use...
... it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to heat. These things may result. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is in to "I". If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 12 Using other ). Pulling on the cord may result. ●...the plug with many other appliances plugged in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power first. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are away from the outlet. WARNING ● Use...
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...controller plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of (stitch selection key). Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop . When you take your foot off... X The needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is placed on the foot controller. Instead, the machine can be sure to turn on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Hold down lightly, the machine will increase. Turn off the sewing machine in use. CAUTION ● Do not...
...controller plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of (stitch selection key). Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop . When you take your foot off... X The needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is placed on the foot controller. Instead, the machine can be sure to turn on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Hold down lightly, the machine will increase. Turn off the sewing machine in use. CAUTION ● Do not...
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... c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). b CAUTION ● ...11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 17. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a ...
... c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). b CAUTION ● ...11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 17. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a ...
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...3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Then stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. a Spring on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the thread, gently j press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for ... up. k CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is plugged in as far as possible. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in , the start/stop button cannot...
...3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Then stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. a Spring on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the thread, gently j press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for ... up. k CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is plugged in as far as possible. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in , the start/stop button cannot...
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Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does... of the procedure c in the bobbin. b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; When the bobbin seems full and begins n spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller... or press (start/stop button). Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to the left hand, use ...
Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does... of the procedure c in the bobbin. b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; When the bobbin seems full and begins n spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller... or press (start/stop button). Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to the left hand, use ...
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... cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button). a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be...does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. 18 Note ● If the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot...
... cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button). a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be...does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. 18 Note ● If the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot...
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... • For more details on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 20. CAUTION ...● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. equipped with thread. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for feeding the bobbin thread is ...
... • For more details on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 20. CAUTION ...● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. equipped with thread. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for feeding the bobbin thread is ...
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c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. b Slide the button and open the cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Raise the needle to ... line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. Turn off the sewing machine. Put the left tab in the wrong direction, it through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the d end of the thread is on...
c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. b Slide the button and open the cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Raise the needle to ... line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. Turn off the sewing machine. Put the left tab in the wrong direction, it through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the d end of the thread is on...
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... thread weight of needles and threads, refer to raise the needle. 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 handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread..., carefully follow the instructions. For details on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. Turn on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once ...
... thread weight of needles and threads, refer to raise the needle. 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 handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread..., carefully follow the instructions. For details on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. Turn on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once ...
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... thread under the thread guide cover i from right to left hand. Be sure to press the needle position button to the front. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your left as shown in the thread that there is no slack in the j illustration below . a Thread guide cover 24 cb Feed...
... thread under the thread guide cover i from right to left hand. Be sure to press the needle position button to the front. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your left as shown in the thread that there is no slack in the j illustration below . a Thread guide cover 24 cb Feed...
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...bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. Thread the needle from front to Turn off while threading the machine without using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the ...needle threader cannot be injured. Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take -up lever. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to the needle bar thread guide. ● Make sure you could...
...bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. Thread the needle from front to Turn off while threading the machine without using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the ...needle threader cannot be injured. Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take -up lever. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to the needle bar thread guide. ● Make sure you could...
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...) of thread toward the rear of the thread through the needle. a Presser foot lever Pass the end of the machine. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 e a Loop of the needle. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread ...not to pull on the hook as shown below. Raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. d Pull the loop of the thread passed through the eye of the machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the rear of the needle, start ...
...) of thread toward the rear of the thread through the needle. a Presser foot lever Pass the end of the machine. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 e a Loop of the needle. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread ...not to pull on the hook as shown below. Raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. d Pull the loop of the thread passed through the eye of the machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the rear of the needle, start ...
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... thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in ...50 30 50-60 Size of any other needle may cause malfunctions. Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased. 28 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. CAUTION ● Only use a thread of the needle...
... thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in ...50 30 50-60 Size of any other needle may cause malfunctions. Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased. 28 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. CAUTION ● Only use a thread of the needle...
