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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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...SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver 15 Spool cap (large) 16 Spool cap (medium) (on the machine...needle 16. 17. 18. 19. 90/14 1 needle 14. 15. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-031 2 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 3 Overcasting foot "G" XE6305-101 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I" ...
...SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver 15 Spool cap (large) 16 Spool cap (medium) (on the machine...needle 16. 17. 18. 19. 90/14 1 needle 14. 15. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-031 2 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 3 Overcasting foot "G" XE6305-101 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I" ...
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... j Handwheel This is being used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to lower the feed dogs. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the... main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of thread. i Spool pin (page 10, 15 and 23)...
... j Handwheel This is being used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to lower the feed dogs. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the... main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of thread. i Spool pin (page 10, 15 and 23)...
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...button 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. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to hold the presser foot holder in the fabric. n Needle clamp screw Use ... cover. c Presser foot holder The presser foot is marked with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to hold the needle in the opposite direction. Be sure to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. k Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser ...
...button 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. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to hold the presser foot holder in the fabric. n Needle clamp screw Use ... cover. c Presser foot holder The presser foot is marked with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to hold the needle in the opposite direction. Be sure to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. k Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser ...
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...key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch length; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. The display location (2) of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot...to be used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. The operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. For details, refer to increase the stitch width.) 10 press the "+" side to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). a LCD (liquid ...
...key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch length; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. The display location (2) of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot...to be used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. The operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. For details, refer to increase the stitch width.) 10 press the "+" side to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). a LCD (liquid ...
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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 a machine, insert the tab on the spool pin 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 . If the spool pin has been removed 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.
a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into place to secure it locks into Remove the spool from the a machine, insert the tab on the spool pin 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 . If the spool pin has been removed 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.
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...During electrical storms CAUTION ● Use only the power cord included with this plug is in poor condition. ● Turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Fire or electric shock may result. ● Do not touch the plug with many other appliances ...used for a long period of electric shock, this machine. ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is turned off the machine, set the main power c switch to "I". KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances...
...During electrical storms CAUTION ● Use only the power cord included with this plug is in poor condition. ● Turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Fire or electric shock may result. ● Do not touch the plug with many other appliances ...used for a long period of electric shock, this machine. ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is turned off the machine, set the main power c switch to "I". KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances...
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When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will stop. Instead, the machine can be set using the sewing speed controller is placed on the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine in , the start/stop position changes to the lowered position. 13 Doing so could ...CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key) on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine. Changing the needle stop position to the raised position. Memo • Perform the ...
When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will stop. Instead, the machine can be set using the sewing speed controller is placed on the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine in , the start/stop position changes to the lowered position. 13 Doing so could ...CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key) on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine. Changing the needle stop position to the raised position. Memo • Perform the ...
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... the center needle position. Turn off the sewing machine. Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is automatically selected when it will not beep. Turn off the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the initial needle position Normally, the... ● Perform the same operation to the left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on the sewing machine. This setting can be changed so that machine beeps. 14 a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the ...
... the center needle position. Turn off the sewing machine. Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is automatically selected when it will not beep. Turn off the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the initial needle position Normally, the... ● Perform the same operation to the left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on the sewing machine. This setting can be changed so that machine beeps. 14 a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the ...
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... the spool pin when winding the bobbin. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for 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 ...Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. X The spool pin swings up. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin, ...
... the spool pin when winding the bobbin. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for 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 ...Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. X The spool pin swings up. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin, ...
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... then pass the thread under the thread guide cover f from the back to the front. Memo ● When sewing with your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that...; If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in the thread that the...
... then pass the thread under the thread guide cover f from the back to the front. Memo ● When sewing with your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that...; If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in the thread that the...
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...the notch in , the start/stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Then stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to 3-15/16 inches) ...of the thread, gently j press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop the machine. a Spring on the shaft ...
...the notch in , the start/stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Then stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to 3-15/16 inches) ...of the thread, gently j press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop the machine. a Spring on the shaft ...
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...may cause the thread tension 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). a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft ...While holding the thread that the spring on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide...
...may cause the thread tension 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). a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft ...While holding the thread that the spring on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide...
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.... 1 a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start / h 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. Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is to be operated using ...
.... 1 a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start / h 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. Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is to be operated using ...
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... on the needle plate cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover. Raise the needle to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins...code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position...
... on the needle plate cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover. Raise the needle to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins...code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position...
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... right direction. case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41). c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Turn off the sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover. Be sure to guide it through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the d end of the... your right hand so that the end of the thread comes out from the left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to thread the machine as shown. press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is not correctly inserted through the slit, as indicated. a Tab CAUTION...
... right direction. case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41). c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Turn off the sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover. Be sure to guide it through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the d end of the... your right hand so that the end of the thread comes out from the left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to thread the machine as shown. press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is not correctly inserted through the slit, as indicated. a Tab CAUTION...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this ... clicks into place. Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Memo ● You can begin...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this ... clicks into place. Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Memo ● You can begin...
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... instructions. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. For details on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 23 If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded correctly. or a Mark b Needle position button • If the.... Upper threading Set 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.
... instructions. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. For details on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 23 If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded correctly. or a Mark b Needle position button • If the.... Upper threading Set 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.
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... so that best fits the size of the spool pin. X The spool pin swings up. e Slide the spool cap onto 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 tangle on the spool pin and cause...
... so that best fits the size of the spool pin. X The spool pin swings up. e Slide the spool cap onto 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 tangle on the spool pin and cause...