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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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..., discoloration or deformation, stop using , when cleaning, when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it by any other part may damage the...risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord. • When transporting the machine, be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the cord. •...
..., discoloration or deformation, stop using , when cleaning, when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it by any other part may damage the...risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord. • When transporting the machine, be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the cord. •...
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...adjustments in injuries. 6 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is required around the machine needle. • Switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any opening. • Do not operate where aerosol... with any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to break. 7 This machine is being used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any air openings blocked. 5 Always keep your work area ...
...adjustments in injuries. 6 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is required around the machine needle. • Switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any opening. • Do not operate where aerosol... with any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to break. 7 This machine is being used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any air openings blocked. 5 Always keep your work area ...
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... the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in this machine only for their safety. Use this manual. Children should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. carrying the mark, rating as contained in the back of this equipment, you should be... consult your authorized dealer to change without notice. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not intended for use by the manufacturer as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover.
... the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in this machine only for their safety. Use this manual. Children should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. carrying the mark, rating as contained in the back of this equipment, you should be... consult your authorized dealer to change without notice. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not intended for use by the manufacturer as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover.
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... 8 The main parts ...8 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 threading ...20 Upper threading ...23 Drawing up the lower thread ...28 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 29 Needle ...
... 8 The main parts ...8 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 threading ...20 Upper threading ...23 Drawing up the lower thread ...28 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 29 Needle ...
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...image stitches ...85 Character stitches (for models equipped with character stitches 88 MAINTENANCE ...89 Restrictions on oiling ...89 Precautions on storing the machine ...89 Cleaning the machine surface ...89 Cleaning the race ...89 TROUBLESHOOTING ...92 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...92 Upper thread tightened up ...92 Tangled thread on wrong ...side of fabric ...93 Incorrect thread tension ...96 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 97 List of symptoms ...101 ERROR MESSAGES ...106 Operation beep ...106 INDEX ...107 5
...image stitches ...85 Character stitches (for models equipped with character stitches 88 MAINTENANCE ...89 Restrictions on oiling ...89 Precautions on storing the machine ...89 Cleaning the machine surface ...89 Cleaning the race ...89 TROUBLESHOOTING ...92 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...92 Upper thread tightened up ...92 Tangled thread on wrong ...side of fabric ...93 Incorrect thread tension ...96 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 97 List of symptoms ...101 ERROR MESSAGES ...106 Operation beep ...106 INDEX ...107 5
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... needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 16. 17. 18. 19. 90/14 1 needle 14. 15. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your authorized...031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is difficult for thick seams to be used on machine) 17 Spool cap (small) 18 Extra spool pin 19 Foot controller Part Code Americas Others 131096-121 XD0360-021 X59476-021 XC1074-051 130012-024...
... needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 16. 17. 18. 19. 90/14 1 needle 14. 15. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your authorized...031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is difficult for thick seams to be used on machine) 17 Spool cap (small) 18 Extra spool pin 19 Foot controller Part Code Americas Others 131096-121 XD0360-021 X59476-021 XC1074-051 130012-024...
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... accessories The following accessory may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 7 Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1 No. If the accessories are available as optional accessories to open it. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code Americas Others...
... accessories The following accessory may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 7 Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1 No. If the accessories are available as optional accessories to open it. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code Americas Others...
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... parts a Bobbin winder (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on and off. j Handwheel This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then ...threading the machine. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this...
... parts a Bobbin winder (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on and off. j Handwheel This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then ...threading the machine. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this...
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... buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. a Needle...to raise or lower the needle. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. Attach the appropriate presser foot for detailed sewing in the sewing direction. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser ...
... buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. a Needle...to raise or lower the needle. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. Attach the appropriate presser foot for detailed sewing in the sewing direction. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser ...
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... desired stitch category. For details, refer to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. g Mirror image stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the mirror image stitch is selected with the rounded side ... cap The enclosed spool cap (large, medium, small) can be stored by attaching it with the stitch category selection key. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to be used (2), the stitch length...
... desired stitch category. For details, refer to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. g Mirror image stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the mirror image stitch is selected with the rounded side ... cap The enclosed spool cap (large, medium, small) can be stored by attaching it with the stitch category selection key. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to be used (2), the stitch length...
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a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into place to secure it locks 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 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 b place. 11
a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into place to secure it locks 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 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 b place. 11
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... authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned on. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Fire or electric shock may result. Otherwise a fire may result. ● Do ...be used for the power source. Electric shock may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Do not subject the cord to the machine. ● Make sure that is turned off the main power and remove the plug in to them. X The sewing lamp goes off when the...
... authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned on. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Fire or electric shock may result. Otherwise a fire may result. ● Do ...be used for the power source. Electric shock may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Do not subject the cord to the machine. ● Make sure that is turned off the main power and remove the plug in to them. X The sewing lamp goes off when the...
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...9679; When the foot controller is stopped. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position changes to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be set using the sewing speed ... not in the fabric when sewing is set to sew at a low speed. When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. Changing the needle stop . Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the ...
...9679; When the foot controller is stopped. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position changes to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be set using the sewing speed ... not in the fabric when sewing is set to sew at a low speed. When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. Changing the needle stop . Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the ...
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... operation to change the initial needle position to change the setting so that machine beeps. 14 This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep. Turn off the sewing machine. The machine can be set so that the straight stitch (center needle position) is ...set to the center needle position. a Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it is turned on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) ...
... operation to change the initial needle position to change the setting so that machine beeps. 14 This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep. Turn off the sewing machine. The machine can be set so that the straight stitch (center needle position) is ...set to the center needle position. a Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it is turned on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) ...
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... section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with your finger. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. Only use bobbins (part code...: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press...
... section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with your finger. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. Only use bobbins (part code...: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press...
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... and the spool. a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide cover f from the back to the front at the bottom. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of the spool pin. d With the slightly rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left hand. CAUTION ● If... far as possible to the right so that the spool is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. Hold the thread with your right hand so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front. cb Slide...
... and the spool. a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide cover f from the back to the front at the bottom. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of the spool pin. d With the slightly rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left hand. CAUTION ● If... far as possible to the right so that the spool is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. Hold the thread with your right hand so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front. cb Slide...
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... bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise CAUTION between the discs, pulling it in as far as possible. a Spring on the sewing machine. Turn on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, ... (only for models equipped with the start /stop button). a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is plugged in, the start/stop the machine. k • Pull 1 cm (3/8 inch) of thread from the hole on the bobbin. Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pre-...
... bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise CAUTION between the discs, pulling it in as far as possible. a Spring on the sewing machine. Turn on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, ... (only for models equipped with the start /stop button). a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is plugged in, the start/stop the machine. k • Pull 1 cm (3/8 inch) of thread from the hole on the bobbin. Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pre-...
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...; For models equipped with 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; Slide the sewing speed controller back to the left hand, use your right hand to the right. b Follow steps... /stop button). a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to loosen, and may break the needle. 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 ...
...; For models equipped with 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; Slide the sewing speed controller back to the left hand, use your right hand to the right. b Follow steps... /stop button). a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to loosen, and may break the needle. 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 ...
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...bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to start sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) ... from the shaft. 1 a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start . If the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the right and pass it through e the slit in , the start...
...bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to start sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) ... from the shaft. 1 a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start . If the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the right and pass it through e the slit in , the start...