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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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... 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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... code is mentioned on the left side of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver 15 Spool cap (large) 16 Spool cap (medium) (on machine.) SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 10 Needle set...-024 XE1372-001 130013-124 XE2241-001 XD0501-121 (EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) Memo ● About zigzag foot "J"; No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included.
... code is mentioned on the left side of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver 15 Spool cap (large) 16 Spool cap (medium) (on machine.) SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 10 Needle set...-024 XE1372-001 130013-124 XE2241-001 XD0501-121 (EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) Memo ● About zigzag foot "J"; No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included.
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... depending on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to lower the feed dogs. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13)..., and to cut them. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this...
... depending on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to lower the feed dogs. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13)..., and to cut them. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this...
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...lower the needle. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Buttons provided on the sewing machine model. For details, refer to sew in small areas. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button ...to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. When sewing is stopped, the needle is installed onto the presser foot holder. For details, refer to "Starting to...
...lower the needle. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Buttons provided on the sewing machine model. For details, refer to sew in small areas. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button ...to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. When sewing is stopped, the needle is installed onto the presser foot holder. For details, refer to "Starting to...
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...lights up when the mirror image stitch is selected with the stitch category selection key. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break. ■ Storing the spool cap The ... to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37) . press the "+" side to increase the stitch width.) ■ Keys and indicators provided on the sewing machine model. g Mirror image stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the utility stitch is selected with the stitch category selection key. The operation panel differs...
...lights up when the mirror image stitch is selected with the stitch category selection key. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break. ■ Storing the spool cap The ... to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37) . press the "+" side to increase the stitch width.) ■ Keys and indicators provided on the sewing machine model. g Mirror image stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the utility stitch is selected with the stitch category selection key. The operation panel differs...
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a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps 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 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.
a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps 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 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.
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... in any way. 12 Pulling on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in a polarized...for the power source. To reduce the risk of time. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into a wall outlet. Using other ...
... in any way. 12 Pulling on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in a polarized...for the power source. To reduce the risk of time. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into a wall outlet. Using other ...
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...down the "-" side of cloth and dust to turn on the sewing machine. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set using the sewing speed controller is placed on the left and turn off the sewing machine. Instead, the machine can be sure to build up on the foot controller. Doing ...Changing the needle stop button cannot be used to leave the needle in use. Turn off the sewing machine in , the start/stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Note ● When the foot controller is plugged in order to leave...
...down the "-" side of cloth and dust to turn on the sewing machine. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set using the sewing speed controller is placed on the left and turn off the sewing machine. Instead, the machine can be sure to build up on the foot controller. Doing ...Changing the needle stop button cannot be used to leave the needle in use. Turn off the sewing machine in , the start/stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Note ● When the foot controller is plugged in order to leave...
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...the center needle position. Turn off the sewing machine. After turning on . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch... width adjustment key). a Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it is turned off. ● Perform the...
...the center needle position. Turn off the sewing machine. After turning on . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch... width adjustment key). a Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it is turned off. ● Perform the...
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... Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). X The... may bend or break. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. 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: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). X The... may bend or break. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. 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...
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...thread 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 the right end ... cap that is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front. a Thread guide cover 16 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of the spool pin. cb Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. d...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 best fits the size of the spool cap positioned...
...thread 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 the right end ... cap that is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front. a Thread guide cover 16 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of the spool pin. cb Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. d...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 best fits the size of the spool cap positioned...
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... Make sure that the thread is wound around the bobbin. b Hook c Pre-tension disk d Pull it in as far as possible. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be wound cleanly. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the pre-tension disk, otherwise the... bobbin may not be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound, when the thread runs low it may occur when the thread is pulled as far as possible into...
... Make sure that the thread is wound around the bobbin. b Hook c Pre-tension disk d Pull it in as far as possible. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be wound cleanly. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the pre-tension disk, otherwise the... bobbin may not be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound, when the thread runs low it may occur when the thread is pulled as far as possible into...
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...break the needle. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft 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...through g of the thread clockwise around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; 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). a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start /stop...
...break the needle. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft 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...through g of the thread clockwise around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; 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). a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start /stop...
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...tension to loosen, and may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to the right. 19 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the slit in the ... equipped with built-in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. If the bobbin is cut the thread as described. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to its k original position (for models ...
...tension to loosen, and may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to the right. 19 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the slit in the ... equipped with built-in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. If the bobbin is cut the thread as described. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to its k original position (for models ...
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... the foot controller and the machine starts to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you could be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Raise the needle to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. Be sure to be injured.... CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the...
... the foot controller and the machine starts to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you could be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Raise the needle to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. Be sure to be injured.... CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the...
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... tab in the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41). c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Be sure to thread the machine as shown. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your finger, and then pass the Raise the needle to its highest... shown by the line in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Turn off the sewing machine.
... tab in the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41). c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Be sure to thread the machine as shown. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your finger, and then pass the Raise the needle to its highest... shown by the line in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Turn off the sewing machine.
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Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter (c). Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you... as shown, guide the thread through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22
Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter (c). Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you... as shown, guide the thread through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22
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... threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● ... the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the sewing machine. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 26. 1 a Spool pin ...
... threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● ... the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the sewing machine. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 26. 1 a Spool pin ...
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... are available, allowing you to raise the spool pin before use. Remove the spool cap. e Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the spool pin and cause the needle to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break...
... are available, allowing you to raise the spool pin before use. Remove the spool cap. e Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the spool pin and cause the needle to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break...