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Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-V67 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).
Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-V67 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 Changing the initial needle position ...14 Cancelling the operation beep ...14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin ...15 Lower...
...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 Changing the initial needle position ...14 Cancelling the operation beep ...14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin ...15 Lower...
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...available through your dealer. No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be fed, for thick seams to be used on machine) 17 Spool cap (small) 18 Extra... it is missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● The included accessories vary depending on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6
...available through your dealer. No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be fed, for thick seams to be used on machine) 17 Spool cap (small) 18 Extra... it is missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● The included accessories vary depending on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6
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...This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to cut them. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this thread guide and ... dial (page 41) This controls the tension of thread. Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on and off. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. i Spool pin (page 10, 15 and 23) This holds the spool ...
...This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to cut them. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this thread guide and ... dial (page 41) This controls the tension of thread. Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on and off. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. i Spool pin (page 10, 15 and 23) This holds the spool ...
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... Open the bobbin cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to set the bobbin. Use this button to adjust the sewing speed. 9 Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. set bobbin (for models equipped with...foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. a Needle threader (for models equipped with guides for detailed sewing in place. When sewing is stopped, the needle is...
... Open the bobbin cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to set the bobbin. Use this button to adjust the sewing speed. 9 Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. set bobbin (for models equipped with...foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. a Needle threader (for models equipped with guides for detailed sewing in place. When sewing is stopped, the needle is...
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...image stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the mirror image stitch is selected with the rounded side toward the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to select a stitch and specify...(2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. Spool pin As shown, press down on the sewing machine model. For details, refer to reduce the stitch length; f Utility stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the character stitch is selected with the...
...image stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the mirror image stitch is selected with the rounded side toward the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to select a stitch and specify...(2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. Spool pin As shown, press down on the sewing machine model. For details, refer to reduce the stitch length; f Utility stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the character stitch is selected with the...
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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 ■ 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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...with many other ). These things may result. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. 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 and ...fit, contact a qualified electrician to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to heat. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 12 Fire or electric shock may...
...with many other ). These things may result. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. 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 and ...fit, contact a qualified electrician to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to heat. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 12 Fire or electric shock may...
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... could cause a fire or an electric shock. Turn off the sewing machine in , the start /stop position to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Changing the needle stop button cannot be sure to turn on the sewing machine. Note ● When the foot controller is stopped. When you... take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will increase. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key...
... could cause a fire or an electric shock. Turn off the sewing machine in , the start /stop position to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Changing the needle stop button cannot be sure to turn on the sewing machine. Note ● When the foot controller is stopped. When you... take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will increase. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key...
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... to change the initial needle position to change the setting so that it is set so that the machine does not beep. Turn off the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine. a Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it will not beep. X The initial needle position changes to beep each time a key is...
... to change the initial needle position to change the setting so that it is set so that the machine does not beep. Turn off the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine. a Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it will not beep. X The initial needle position changes to beep each time a key is...
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...Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this machine. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. X The spool pin swings up. b CAUTION ●...is used without raising the spool pin. 15 The thread may bend or break. If you use the bobbin that comes with this 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...
...Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this machine. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. X The spool pin swings up. b CAUTION ●...is used without raising the spool pin. 15 The thread may bend or break. If you use the bobbin that comes with this 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...
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... guide cover with your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool...for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the spool being used. Memo ● When sewing with your left , slide the spool cap onto the ...spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may catch on the slit in the thread that the spool is moved to the front. a a Spool cap...
... guide cover with your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool...for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the spool being used. Memo ● When sewing with your left , slide the spool cap onto the ...spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may catch on the slit in the thread that the spool is moved to the front. a a Spool cap...
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... the instructions carefully. b Hook c Pre-tension disk d Pull it in , the start/stop the machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the pre-tension disk...button). i While holding the end of the thread straight up. Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in as far as possible. ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end...right. Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pre-tension disk. a Spring on the machine. ● When the foot controller is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller ...
... the instructions carefully. b Hook c Pre-tension disk d Pull it in , the start/stop the machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the pre-tension disk...button). i While holding the end of the thread straight up. Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in as far as possible. ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end...right. Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pre-tension disk. a Spring on the machine. ● When the foot controller is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller ...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the...the fast bobbin winding system Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps 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 ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the...the fast bobbin winding system Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps 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 ...
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... wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start. Pull the thread to the... press (start /stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in the bobbin winder seat. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the...
... wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start. Pull the thread to the... press (start /stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in the bobbin winder seat. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the...
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... be incorrect or break the needle. 20 b Slide the button and open the cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 21. Use only the ... of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Raise the needle to thread the machine as indicated. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Be sure to its highest position by the arrow. KNOWING YOUR...
... be incorrect or break the needle. 20 b Slide the button and open the cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 21. Use only the ... of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Raise the needle to thread the machine as indicated. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Be sure to its highest position by the arrow. KNOWING YOUR...
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... shown. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or thread through the slit, as indicated. b Slide the button and open the cover. Turn off the sewing machine. case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41). c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread...
... shown. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or thread through the slit, as indicated. b Slide the button and open the cover. Turn off the sewing machine. case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41). c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread...
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... bobbin cover. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted... shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (c). Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41).
... bobbin cover. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted... shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (c). Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41).
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... the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded correctly. Turn on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button)...break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to raise the needle. If the upper threading is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 26. 1...
... the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded correctly. Turn on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button)...break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to raise the needle. If the upper threading is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 26. 1...
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... the slightly rounded side of thread is in the spool or the needle may tangle on the spool pin lever d with your finger. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the spool pin and cause the needle to break. Fully insert the spool for the spool being used , the thread...
... the slightly rounded side of thread is in the spool or the needle may tangle on the spool pin lever d with your finger. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the spool pin and cause the needle to break. Fully insert the spool for the spool being used , the thread...