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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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... 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 CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 ACCESSORIES ...6 Included accessories ...6 Optional accessories...
... 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 CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 ACCESSORIES ...6 Included accessories ...6 Optional accessories...
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... on the left side of the foot when it is available through your dealer. No. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Note ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be fed, for example, ... 130012-024 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.
... on the left side of the foot when it is available through your dealer. No. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Note ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be fed, for example, ... 130012-024 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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...k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to cut them. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. q Presser foot lever (page 23) This is used to raise and lower the presser foot. n Foot controller (page 13) You ...can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (page 7 and 44) g Operation buttons (page 9) The operation buttons differ depending on ...
...k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to cut them. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. q Presser foot lever (page 23) This is used to raise and lower the presser foot. n Foot controller (page 13) You ...can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (page 7 and 44) g Operation buttons (page 9) The operation buttons differ depending on ...
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...presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. For details, refer to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. When sewing is stopped, the needle is marked with ...The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. a Needle threader (for detailed sewing in the sewing direction. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise and lower the presser foot. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. Attach the appropriate presser foot...
...presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. For details, refer to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. When sewing is stopped, the needle is marked with ...The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. a Needle threader (for detailed sewing in the sewing direction. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise and lower the presser foot. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. Attach the appropriate presser foot...
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... panel The operation panel, located on the front of the presser foot type differs depending on the model. The display location (2) of the sewing machine, allows you wish to reduce the stitch length; c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to ...number for the stitch that you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. Spool pin As shown, press down on the sewing machine model. This manual shows, as an example, the LCD (illustration above) of models where the presser foot type appears above the number of the ...
... panel The operation panel, located on the front of the presser foot type differs depending on the model. The display location (2) of the sewing machine, allows you wish to reduce the stitch length; c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to ...number for the stitch that you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. Spool pin As shown, press down on the sewing machine model. This manual shows, as an example, the LCD (illustration above) of models where the presser foot type appears above the number of the ...
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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 . 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
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...plug to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. X The sewing lamp goes off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. a To turn off when the machine is not to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to fit in ...fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are away from the outlet. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When ...
...plug to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. X The sewing lamp goes off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. a To turn off when the machine is not to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to fit in ...fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are away from the outlet. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When ...
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...be sure to turn on the sewing machine. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of (stitch selection key). Instead, the machine can be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. a Faster You ...● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set using the sewing speed controller is stopped. When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop button cannot be set to...
...be sure to turn on the sewing machine. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of (stitch selection key). Instead, the machine can be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. a Faster You ...● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set using the sewing speed controller is stopped. When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop button cannot be set to...
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...; The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is pressed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on. Turn off the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). This setting...
...; The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is pressed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on. Turn off the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). This setting...
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...pin. 15 The thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with your finger. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. X The spool pin swings up. Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar... to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. •...
...pin. 15 The thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with your finger. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. X The spool pin swings up. Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar... to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. •...
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...pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front. Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, e and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover f from the... the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the spool being used . CAUTION ● If the spool ...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 the right end ...
...pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front. Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, e and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover f from the... the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the spool being used . CAUTION ● If the spool ...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 the right end ...
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... guide Make sure that the thread is to be wound cleanly. Note ● If the sewing machine is pulled as far as possible into the notch in , the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button) to the right. Then stop button... bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to 3-15/16 inches) of thread from the hole on the sewing machine. k • Leave 1 cm (3/8 inch) of thread from the hole on the bobbin. 1 a 1 cm (3/8 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions ...
... guide Make sure that the thread is to be wound cleanly. Note ● If the sewing machine is pulled as far as possible into the notch in , the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button) to the right. Then stop button... bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to 3-15/16 inches) of thread from the hole on the sewing machine. k • Leave 1 cm (3/8 inch) of thread from the hole on the bobbin. 1 a 1 cm (3/8 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions ...
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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). Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the ... needle. When the bobbin seems full and begins n spinning slowly, take your left and remove the bobbin. 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 ...
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). Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the ... needle. When the bobbin seems full and begins n spinning slowly, take your left and remove the bobbin. 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 ...
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... or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to loosen, and may break the needle. Note ● If the sewing machine is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to fast) (for models equipped with built-in... may cause the thread tension to start /stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to a suitable length.
... or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to loosen, and may break the needle. Note ● If the sewing machine is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to fast) (for models equipped with built-in... may cause the thread tension to start /stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to a suitable length.
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...cover. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the right direction. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Be sure to...; The bobbin was designed specifically for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls in injury.
...cover. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the right direction. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Be sure to...; The bobbin was designed specifically for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls in injury.
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Be sure to thread the machine as shown. press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. a Cover b Slide button Insert the ... lever. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or thread through the slit, as indicated. Turn off the sewing machine. Put the left tab in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the left, and then, after pulling the thread firmly around the tab...
Be sure to thread the machine as shown. press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. a Cover b Slide button Insert the ... lever. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or thread through the slit, as indicated. Turn off the sewing machine. Put the left tab in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the left, and then, after pulling the thread firmly around the tab...
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...bobbin cover. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see... arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the ...
...bobbin cover. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see... arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the ...
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...; When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle... thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 26. 1 a Spool pin b Mark on the sewing machine. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded correctly. For details on the wheel points up before threading the...
...; When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle... thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 26. 1 a Spool pin b Mark on the sewing machine. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded correctly. For details on the wheel points up before threading the...
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... for the upper thread f onto the spool pin. e Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. If the spool of the spool pin. 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. Slide the spool onto...
... for the upper thread f onto the spool pin. e Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. If the spool of the spool pin. 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. Slide the spool onto...