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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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...the foot when it is missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● The included accessories vary depending on machine.) SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. Press the black button on the left side of the presser foot holder is ...-024 XE1372-001 130013-124 XE2241-001 XD0501-121 (EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) Memo ● About zigzag foot "J"; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Note (For U.S.A.
...the foot when it is missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● The included accessories vary depending on machine.) SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. Press the black button on the left side of the presser foot holder is ...-024 XE1372-001 130013-124 XE2241-001 XD0501-121 (EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) Memo ● About zigzag foot "J"; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Note (For U.S.A.
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...compartment (page 7 and 44) g Operation buttons (page 9) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. i Spool pin (page 10, 15 and 23) This holds the spool of the upper thread... This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. Do not cover the air ...
...compartment (page 7 and 44) g Operation buttons (page 9) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. i Spool pin (page 10, 15 and 23) This holds the spool of the upper thread... This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. Do not cover the air ...
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...- h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in small areas. The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to raise or lower the needle. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch...
...- h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in small areas. The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to raise or lower the needle. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch...
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...stitch category selection key. 10 For details, refer to the spool pin as shown in the illustration. The operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. When attaching the spool cap, position it to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37) . g Mirror image stitch indicator This indicator... the stitch that you to be used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. 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 how the...
...stitch category selection key. 10 For details, refer to the spool pin as shown in the illustration. The operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. When attaching the spool cap, position it to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37) . g Mirror image stitch indicator This indicator... the stitch that you to be used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. 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 how the...
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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 a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps 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 .
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 a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps 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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... into a wall outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 12 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use extension cords...-plug adapters with wet hands. Do not place heavy objects on the cord may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Do not subject the cord to your authorized dealer for the power source. a ...
... into a wall outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 12 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use extension cords...-plug adapters with wet hands. Do not place heavy objects on the cord may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Do not subject the cord to your authorized dealer for the power source. a ...
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...When you take your foot off the sewing machine. Note ● When the foot controller is plugged in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine in use. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the... start/stop position Normally, the sewing machine is not in order to the raised position. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Instead, the machine can be used ...
...When you take your foot off the sewing machine. Note ● When the foot controller is plugged in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine in use. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the... start/stop position Normally, the sewing machine is not in order to the raised position. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Instead, the machine can be used ...
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... the initial needle position to change the setting so that it will not beep. Turn off the sewing machine. X The machine is now set so that machine beeps. 14 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position. a Cancelling the operation ... turned off. ● Perform the same operation to the left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch width adjustment key). This setting can be changed so that the straight stitch ...
... the initial needle position to change the setting so that it will not beep. Turn off the sewing machine. X The machine is now set so that machine beeps. 14 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position. a Cancelling the operation ... turned off. ● Perform the same operation to the left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch width adjustment key). This setting can be changed so that the straight stitch ...
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... bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used .... Remove the spool cap. The thread may bend or break. If you use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. THREADING THE...
... bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used .... Remove the spool cap. The thread may bend or break. If you use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. THREADING THE...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of the spool pin. Memo ● When sewing with your left , slide the spool cap onto the spool pin ...and the spool. Slide the spool onto the pin so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide. d With the slightly rounded side ...spool cap that the spool is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the right end of thread...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of the spool pin. Memo ● When sewing with your left , slide the spool cap onto the spool pin ...and the spool. Slide the spool onto the pin so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide. d With the slightly rounded side ...spool cap that the spool is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the right end of thread...
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...(for models equipped with the start /stop button). i While holding the end of thread from the hole on the bobbin. a Spring on the sewing machine. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to break. 17 Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the pre...-tension disk, otherwise the bobbin may occur when the thread is plugged in, the start /stop the machine. Pull the thread to the right,...
...(for models equipped with the start /stop button). i While holding the end of thread from the hole on the bobbin. a Spring on the sewing machine. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to break. 17 Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the pre...-tension disk, otherwise the bobbin may occur when the thread is plugged in, the start /stop the machine. Pull the thread to the right,...
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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 its p original ... the start /stop button) to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. 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. Slide the...
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 its p original ... the start /stop button) to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. 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. Slide the...
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...run out. 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 back to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to its k original position (for models equipped with the 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. CAUTION ● Be sure to the right and pass it through e the...
...run out. 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 back to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to its k original position (for models equipped with the 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. CAUTION ● Be sure to the right and pass it through e the...
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... for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off the sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. If the thread unrolls in injury. b Slide the button and open the cover.... may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the...
... for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off the sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. If the thread unrolls in injury. b Slide the button and open the cover.... may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the...
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...raise the presser foot lever. a Cover b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to thread the machine as shown. Put the left side of the cover (as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-... a the handwheel toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Turn off the sewing machine. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or thread through the slit, as indicated. Be sure to guide it may cause the thread tension...
...raise the presser foot lever. a Cover b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to thread the machine as shown. Put the left side of the cover (as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-... a the handwheel toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Turn off the sewing machine. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or thread through the slit, as indicated. Be sure to guide it may cause the thread tension...
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... a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you to draw up the bobbin thread. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the lower thread... time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Replace the bobbin cover. a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter (c). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it...
... a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you to draw up the bobbin thread. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the lower thread... time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Replace the bobbin cover. a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter (c). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it...
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... combination. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 23 or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may... or twice to "Needle types and their uses" (page 29). a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot 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 ...
... combination. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 23 or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may... or twice to "Needle types and their uses" (page 29). a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot 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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... to the right so that the spool is too small for the upper thread f onto the spool pin. X The spool pin swings up. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the slit in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may bend or break.
... to the right so that the spool is too small for the upper thread f onto the spool pin. X The spool pin swings up. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the slit in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may bend or break.