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Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code:885-V60/V61/V62 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 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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... product code 885-V60/V61/V62. Note ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be fed, for thick seams to be used on machine) XC3021-031 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 9 Bobbin (4) (One is missing or damaged,...-024 XE1372-001 130013-124 XE2241-001 XD0501-021 (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.
... product code 885-V60/V61/V62. Note ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be fed, for thick seams to be used on machine) XC3021-031 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 9 Bobbin (4) (One is missing or damaged,...-024 XE1372-001 130013-124 XE2241-001 XD0501-021 (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.
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...thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and ... the bobbin thread. h Operation panel (page 10) This is used 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. i Spool pin (pages 10, 14 and 22) This holds the...
...thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and ... the bobbin thread. h Operation panel (page 10) This is used 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. i Spool pin (pages 10, 14 and 22) This holds the...
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... stitch button to hold the needle in the sewing direction. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is marked with the needle ...threader) (page 25) b Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. g Needle plate...
... stitch button to hold the needle in the sewing direction. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is marked with the needle ...threader) (page 25) b Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. g Needle plate...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the selected stitch. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (... it to the spool pin as an example, the LCD (illustration above) of models where the presser foot type appears above the number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to reduce the stitch length; This manual shows, as shown in the illustration. press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the selected stitch. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (... it to the spool pin as an example, the LCD (illustration above) of models where the presser foot type appears above the number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to reduce the stitch length; This manual shows, as shown in the illustration. press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch...
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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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...Pulling on the power cord into a wall outlet. Do not subject the cord to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following ... in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. To reduce the risk of time. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following ...
...Pulling on the power cord into a wall outlet. Do not subject the cord to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following ... in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. To reduce the risk of time. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following ...
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... to build up on the foot controller. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of cloth and dust to turn on the sewing machine. When you take your foot off the sewing machine in the fabric when sewing is set to the lowered position. 13 Changing the needle stop ...position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. Memo • Perform the same operation to...
... to build up on the foot controller. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of cloth and dust to turn on the sewing machine. When you take your foot off the sewing machine in the fabric when sewing is set to the lowered position. 13 Changing the needle stop ...position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. Memo • Perform the same operation to...
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... thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. Remove the spool cap. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ●...
... thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. Remove the spool cap. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ●...
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... to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the bobbin. a Spring on the sewing machine. i While holding the end of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise between the discs, pulling it in the bobbin. • ... wound, when the thread runs low it in as far as possible into the notch in as far as possible. Then stop button). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right. Turn on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Note ●...
... to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the bobbin. a Spring on the sewing machine. i While holding the end of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise between the discs, pulling it in the bobbin. • ... wound, when the thread runs low it in as far as possible into the notch in as far as possible. Then stop button). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right. Turn on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Note ●...
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b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times. 17 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 ... that wraps around the d pre-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models CAUTION equipped with the...
b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times. 17 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 ... that wraps around the d pre-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models CAUTION equipped with the...
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... bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to cut to start /stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 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 k... become tangled 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. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). a Slit in bobbin winder...
... bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to cut to start /stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 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 k... become tangled 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. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). a Slit in bobbin winder...
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...press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by the arrow. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Slide the button and open the cover. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part ...in injury. equipped with thread. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you turn...
...press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by the arrow. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Slide the button and open the cover. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part ...in injury. equipped with thread. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you turn...
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... is on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Raise the needle to...the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. Be sure to its highest position by marks on the needle plate cover. Turn off the sewing machine. Put the left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to be incorrect or break the needle. 20 a Cover b Slide button Insert ...
... is on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Raise the needle to...the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. Be sure to its highest position by marks on the needle plate cover. Turn off the sewing machine. Put the left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to be incorrect or break the needle. 20 a Cover b Slide button Insert ...
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...the thread in the correct combination. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. 22 or a Mark b Needle position button • If the... with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. Be sure to raise the needle. Turn on the needle threader, see page 25. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot...
...the thread in the correct combination. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. 22 or a Mark b Needle position button • If the... with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. Be sure to raise the needle. Turn on the needle threader, see page 25. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot...
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... is not raised, the thread takeup lever cannot be threaded. Hold the thread with your left as shown in the illustration below . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide. Make sure you guide the thread through the k thread take...
... is not raised, the thread takeup lever cannot be threaded. Hold the thread with your left as shown in the illustration below . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide. Make sure you guide the thread through the k thread take...
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...m CAUTION "Upper threading" (page 22). Lower the presser foot lever. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever before you feed the upper thread. ...behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. a Needle bar thread guide ● If the needle threader cannot be wrapped around the thread...
...m CAUTION "Upper threading" (page 22). Lower the presser foot lever. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever before you feed the upper thread. ...behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. a Needle bar thread guide ● If the needle threader cannot be wrapped around the thread...
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d Pull the loop of the machine. The hook will pull the thread through the g eye of the needle toward the rear of ...of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the hook as shown below. Raise the presser foot lever. e a Loop of the machine. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If...the end of the thread through the eye of the needle, start from step c again. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause...
d Pull the loop of the machine. The hook will pull the thread through the g eye of the needle toward the rear of ...of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the hook as shown below. Raise the presser foot lever. e a Loop of the machine. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If...the end of the thread through the eye of the needle, start from step c again. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause...
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... thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the... sewing machine is extremely dangerous. CAUTION ● Only use home sewing machine needles. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use a thread of the needle. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in...
... thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the... sewing machine is extremely dangerous. CAUTION ● Only use home sewing machine needles. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use a thread of the needle. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in...