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Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code:885-V60/V61/V62/V63/V64/V65 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/V63/V64/V65 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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...Note ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be fed, for example, at the beginning of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 The product code is mentioned on machine) XC3021-031 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper ...9. 10. 11. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 16. 17. 18. 19. 12. 13. 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.
...Note ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be fed, for example, at the beginning of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 The product code is mentioned on machine) XC3021-031 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper ...9. 10. 11. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 16. 17. 18. 19. 12. 13. 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.
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... position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to select the stitch and specify the various settings. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of ...pin (pages 10, 14 and 22) This holds the spool of the upper thread. Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. r Thread guide (pages 15 and 24) This is used to lower the feed dogs. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 14...
... position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to select the stitch and specify the various settings. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of ...pin (pages 10, 14 and 22) This holds the spool of the upper thread. Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. r Thread guide (pages 15 and 24) This is used to lower the feed dogs. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 14...
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... Press the needle position button to hold the needle in small areas. For details, refer to "Starting to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in place. Be sure ...raise or lower the needle. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to sew reverse stitches. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. i Quick-set bobbin (for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover...
... Press the needle position button to hold the needle in small areas. For details, refer to "Starting to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in place. Be sure ...raise or lower the needle. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to sew reverse stitches. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. i Quick-set bobbin (for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover...
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... LCD (illustration above) of models where the presser foot type appears above the number of the selected stitch. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the presser foot type differs depending on...
... LCD (illustration above) of models where the presser foot type appears above the number of the selected stitch. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the presser foot type differs depending on...
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a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into b place. 11 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. ■ 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.
a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into b place. 11 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. ■ 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.
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...not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. X The sewing lamp goes off the main power and remove the plug in to them. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly ... to fit in fire, electric shock, or damage to be used for the power source. a To turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. b X The sewing lamp comes on the power cord are away from the outlet. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the...
...not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. X The sewing lamp goes off the main power and remove the plug in to them. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly ... to fit in fire, electric shock, or damage to be used for the power source. a To turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. b X The sewing lamp comes on the power cord are away from the outlet. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the...
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...lowered position. 13 After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation to leave the needle in use. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to change the needle stop .... left or 1 a right to build up on the left and turn off the sewing machine. Note ● When the foot controller is not in the fabric when sewing is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. a Faster You...
...lowered position. 13 After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation to leave the needle in use. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to change the needle stop .... left or 1 a right to build up on the left and turn off the sewing machine. Note ● When the foot controller is not in the fabric when sewing is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. a Faster You...
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...the fast bobbin winding, see page 17. The thread may bend or break. Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this sewing machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the... you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Remove the spool cap. X The spool pin swings up. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the ...
...the fast bobbin winding, see page 17. The thread may bend or break. Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this sewing machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the... you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Remove the spool cap. X The spool pin swings up. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the ...
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...of thread from the hole on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may tangle around the bobbin. a Spring on the sewing machine. If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may occur when the thread is pulled as far... thread straight up. Then stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. If you follow the instructions carefully. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is wound around the...
...of thread from the hole on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may tangle around the bobbin. a Spring on the sewing machine. If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may occur when the thread is pulled as far... thread straight up. Then stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. If you follow the instructions carefully. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is wound around the...
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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 the right. a ... Place 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; Slide the sewing speed controller back to the left hand, use your left and remove the bobbin. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft...
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 the right. a ... Place 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; Slide the sewing speed controller back to the left hand, use your left and remove the bobbin. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft...
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... foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel 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 its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) to start...
... foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel 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 its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) to start...
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...more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to thread the machine as indicated. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. If you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. 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, ...
...more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to thread the machine as indicated. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. If you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. 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, ...
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... side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Raise the needle to guide 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 thread to its highest... toward you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Turn off the sewing machine. Put the left tab in the right direction.
... side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Raise the needle to guide 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 thread to its highest... toward you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Turn off the sewing machine. Put the left tab in the right direction.
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...on the needle threader, see page 25. For details on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that ...20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded correctly. 22 or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correct, the thread may become...
...on the needle threader, see page 25. For details on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that ...20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded correctly. 22 or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correct, the thread may become...
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... cover 24 cb Feed the upper thread as shown in the thread that is not raised, the thread takeup lever cannot be threaded. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool.
... cover 24 cb Feed the upper thread as shown in the thread that is not raised, the thread takeup lever cannot be threaded. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool.
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... bar thread guide. ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. m CAUTION "Upper threading" (page 22). Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. Make sure you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to back and pull n out about 5 cm (2 inches) of... needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. However, the needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. If you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you ...
... bar thread guide. ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. m CAUTION "Upper threading" (page 22). Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. Make sure you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to back and pull n out about 5 cm (2 inches) of... needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. However, the needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. If you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you ...
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... rear of the needle threader rotates toward you may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the needle. e a Loop of the machine. d Pull the loop of the thread passed through the presser i foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of thread... the hook passes through the eye of the needle, start from step c again. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle.
... rear of the needle threader rotates toward you may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the needle. e a Loop of the machine. d Pull the loop of the thread passed through the presser i foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of thread... the hook passes through the eye of the needle, start from step c again. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle.
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...thread 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. Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Use of any other needle may cause malfunctions.... precautions is extremely dangerous. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe the following table when choosing the thread...
...thread 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. Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Use of any other needle may cause malfunctions.... precautions is extremely dangerous. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe the following table when choosing the thread...