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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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...SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Press the black button on the left side of the foot when it is difficult for example, at the beginning of the presser foot holder is mentioned on machine... T This foot controller can be fed, for thick seams to be used on the machine with product code 885-V60/V61/V62. If any item is on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Part Name U.S.A. / Canada Others 1 ...
...SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Press the black button on the left side of the foot when it is difficult for example, at the beginning of the presser foot holder is mentioned on machine... T This foot controller can be fed, for thick seams to be used on the machine with product code 885-V60/V61/V62. If any item is on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Part Name U.S.A. / Canada Others 1 ...
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...to manually raise and lower the needle. r Thread guide (pages 15 and 24) This is used to cut them. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 14) Pass ... thread. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to circulate. 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 raise...
...to manually raise and lower the needle. r Thread guide (pages 15 and 24) This is used to cut them. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 14) Pass ... thread. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to circulate. 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 raise...
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...Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. c Needle position button (for detailed sewing in the sewing direction. Use this button to hold the needle in the fabric.... with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop button to adjust the sewing speed. 9 Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in place. For details...
...Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. c Needle position button (for detailed sewing in the sewing direction. Use this button to hold the needle in the fabric.... with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop button to adjust the sewing speed. 9 Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in place. For details...
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....) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the "-" side to use. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to reduce the stitch length; a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the presser foot type differs...
....) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the "-" side to use. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to reduce the stitch length; a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the presser foot type differs...
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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 locks 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 snaps into b place. 11 a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it .
■ 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 locks 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 snaps into b place. 11 a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it .
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... • When you are firmly inserted into a wall outlet. Using other ). Do not subject the cord to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to heat. Fire or electric shock may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. b X ...; When the power fails during use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is not to "I". To reduce the risk of time. Power supply Insert the plug into...
... • When you are firmly inserted into a wall outlet. Using other ). Do not subject the cord to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to heat. Fire or electric shock may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. b X ...; When the power fails during use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is not to "I". To reduce the risk of time. Power supply Insert the plug into...
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.... CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key) on the left or 1 a right to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of (stitch selection key...
.... CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key) on the left or 1 a right to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of (stitch selection key...
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...break. Remove the spool cap. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. 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 with your finger. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this sewing machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this...
...break. Remove the spool cap. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. 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 with your finger. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this sewing machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this...
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...the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop the machine. a Spring on the sewing machine. If you follow the instructions carefully. i While holding the end of thread from the hole on...hook of the thread straight up. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the machine. ● When the foot controller is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot ... it in , the start /stop button). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. Note ● If the...
...the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop the machine. a Spring on the sewing machine. If you follow the instructions carefully. i While holding the end of thread from the hole on...hook of the thread straight up. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the machine. ● When the foot controller is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot ... it in , the start /stop button). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. Note ● If the...
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... or six times. 17 a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to its p original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). When the bobbin seems full and begins n spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). Slide ...the bobbin on the shaft fits into the notch in "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the ...
... or six times. 17 a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to its p original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). When the bobbin seems full and begins n spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). Slide ...the bobbin on the shaft fits into the notch in "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the ...
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... button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is cut the thread as described. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect... the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to loosen, and may break the needle. CAUTION ● Not winding the ...
... button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is cut the thread as described. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect... the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to loosen, and may break the needle. CAUTION ● Not winding the ...
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... Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). If you accidentally step on the needle plate cover. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off... size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the wrong direction, it may ...
... Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). If you accidentally step on the needle plate cover. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off... size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the wrong direction, it may ...
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...the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin 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... clicks into place. Put the left tab in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the ...
...the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin 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... clicks into place. Put the left tab in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the ...
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...or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to raise the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use...9679; When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. a Spool pin b Mark on the sewing machine. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up , or press (needle position...
...or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to raise the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use...9679; When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. a Spool pin b Mark on the sewing machine. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up , or press (needle position...
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... upper thread as shown in the illustration below . a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide cover i from right to the front. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your left as shown in the thread that there is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide.
... upper thread as shown in the illustration below . a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide cover i from right to the front. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your left as shown in the thread that there is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide.
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...a thickness of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader. ● The needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. Lower the presser foot lever. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Make sure you raise the...guide above the needle. ■ Using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader). Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with CAUTION ...
...a thickness of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader. ● The needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. Lower the presser foot lever. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Make sure you raise the...guide above the needle. ■ Using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader). Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with CAUTION ...
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.... Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 Raise the presser foot lever. e a Loop of the machine. a Presser foot lever Pass the end of the thread through the eye of the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you...
.... Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 Raise the presser foot lever. e a Loop of the machine. a Presser foot lever Pass the end of the thread through the eye of the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you...
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... 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. Needle precautions Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Use of any other needle may cause malfunctions....the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe these precautions is purchased. 28 Be sure to observe the following table ...
... 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. Needle precautions Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Use of any other needle may cause malfunctions....the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe these precautions is purchased. 28 Be sure to observe the following table ...