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Operation Manual Sewing Machine 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).
Operation Manual Sewing Machine 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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... 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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... holder is difficult for example, at the beginning of the foot when it is available through your dealer. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Press the black button on the... machine with product code 885-V60/V61/V62/V63/V64/V65. Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold colored...
... holder is difficult for example, at the beginning of the foot when it is available through your dealer. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Press the black button on the... machine with product code 885-V60/V61/V62/V63/V64/V65. Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold colored...
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... guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. d Thread take-up lever (page 25) e Thread cutter... use this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used . l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the...
... guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. d Thread take-up lever (page 25) e Thread cutter... use this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used . l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the...
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... 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 sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. d Sewing speed controller (for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use...
... 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 sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. d Sewing speed controller (for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use...
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This manual shows, as shown in the illustration. For details, refer to increase the stitch width.) 10 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin... adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch length; The operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model.
This manual shows, as shown in the illustration. For details, refer to increase the stitch width.) 10 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin... adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch length; The operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model.
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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 ■ 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 . a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps 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 locks 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 . a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into place to its storage position.
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...These things may result. Power supply Insert the plug into a wall outlet. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. Always grasp the plug to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified ...cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. 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 observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and...
...These things may result. Power supply Insert the plug into a wall outlet. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. Always grasp the plug to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified ...cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. 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 observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and...
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... started. Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button cannot be set using...
... started. Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button cannot be set using...
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... initial needle position to the left and turn on the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). Turn off the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left...a Cancelling the operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep) When the sewing machine is pressed. a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on . The machine can be set so that it is set so that the straight stitch (center ...
... initial needle position to the left and turn on the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). Turn off the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left...a Cancelling the operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep) When the sewing machine is pressed. a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on . The machine can be set so that it is set so that the straight stitch (center ...
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... the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with this sewing machine. Only use bobbins from other bobbins may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin. 15 b CAUTION ● Do not ... that comes with your finger. Remove the spool cap. X The spool pin swings up. If you use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break. Using other models, the...
... the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with this sewing machine. Only use bobbins from other bobbins may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin. 15 b CAUTION ● Do not ... that comes with your finger. Remove the spool cap. X The spool pin swings up. If you use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break. Using other models, the...
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...the spool cap 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 choose a spool cap...16 d With the slightly rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left hand. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the... spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. Memo ● When sewing with your left , slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to the ...
...the spool cap 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 choose a spool cap...16 d With the slightly rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left hand. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the... spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. Memo ● When sewing with your left , slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to the ...
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a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is wound around the bobbin. Then stop button) to the right. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the .... If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries 1 may not be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop the machine. b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in as far as possible into the notch in as far as possible. ● ...
a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is wound around the bobbin. Then stop button) to the right. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the .... If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries 1 may not be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop the machine. b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in as far as possible into the notch in as far as possible. ● ...
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... the shaft fits into the notch in "Winding the bobbin" to the right. 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. a Notch...system Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the pre-tension disk (page 15). 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 pass...
... the shaft fits into the notch in "Winding the bobbin" to the right. 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. a Notch...system Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the pre-tension disk (page 15). 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 pass...
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... 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. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to its k original position (for... models equipped with the start /stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Be sure to ...
... 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. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to its k original position (for... models equipped with the start /stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Be sure to ...
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...turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Be sure to sew, you set bobbin, see page 21. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Raise the needle to be injured. If the thread unrolls... plate cover. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever.
...turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Be sure to sew, you set bobbin, see page 21. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Raise the needle to be injured. If the thread unrolls... plate cover. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever.
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... the bobbin so the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the needle plate cover. Turn off the sewing machine. Be sure to thread the machine as shown. press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by the line in the wrong direction, it may cause...
... the bobbin so the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the needle plate cover. Turn off the sewing machine. Be sure to thread the machine as shown. press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by the line in the wrong direction, it may cause...
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... the cover clicks into place. Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.)... is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. 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...
... the cover clicks into place. Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.)... is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. 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...
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a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded correctly. or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. For details on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use... the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 26. 1 a Spool pin b Mark on the sewing machine. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the...
a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded correctly. or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. For details on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use... the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 26. 1 a Spool pin b Mark on the sewing machine. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the...
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... far as possible to the right so that best fits the size of spool being used . If the spool of the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the spool pin and cause the needle to raise the spool pin before use. Remove the spool cap. CAUTION ●...
... far as possible to the right so that best fits the size of spool being used . If the spool of the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the spool pin and cause the needle to raise the spool pin before use. Remove the spool cap. CAUTION ●...