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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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... 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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...) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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. Part Code No. If any item is available through your...
...) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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. Part Code No. If any item is available through your...
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...m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to circulate. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 14..., and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to start and stop sewing. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. ...
...m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to circulate. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 14..., and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to start and stop sewing. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. ...
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... needle before threading the needle. Be sure to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. i Quick-set the bobbin. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to change the sewing direction or for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release... and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. Use this button to hold the needle in small areas. d Sewing speed controller (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar...
... needle before threading the needle. Be sure to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. i Quick-set the bobbin. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to change the sewing direction or for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release... and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. Use this button to hold the needle in small areas. d Sewing speed controller (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar...
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... adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch width; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. This manual shows, as shown in the illustration. For details, refer to raise the...
... adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch width; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. This manual shows, as shown in the illustration. For details, refer to raise the...
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■ 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 snaps into b place. 11 a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until 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. 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 snaps into b place. 11 a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it .
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...to fire or electric shock. ● Do not allow the power cord to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. a To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to "{". When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to be used for the power source. Pulling on the cord may result...wall outlet. Do not subject the cord to install the proper outlet. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned on when the machine is being operated, turn off the main power and remove the plug in to them. To reduce the risk of time. Using...
...to fire or electric shock. ● Do not allow the power cord to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. a To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to "{". When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to be used for the power source. Pulling on the cord may result...wall outlet. Do not subject the cord to install the proper outlet. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned on when the machine is being operated, turn off the main power and remove the plug in to them. To reduce the risk of time. Using...
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... right to build up on the foot controller. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position changes to turn on the sewing machine. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot ...Note ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine. Hold down lightly, the machine will run at a faster speed. Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack...
... right to build up on the foot controller. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position changes to turn on the sewing machine. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot ...Note ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine. Hold down lightly, the machine will run at a faster speed. Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack...
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... bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Remove the spool cap. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). a Bobbin... shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with your finger. The thread may bend or break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a...
... bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Remove the spool cap. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). a Bobbin... shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with your finger. The thread may bend or break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a...
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... shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the bobbin. Then stop button). i While holding the...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 sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. k CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the...
... shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the bobbin. Then stop button). i While holding the...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 sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. k CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the...
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...● 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. b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times. 17 Slide the sewing speed controller back to ... bobbin winding system 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; Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to the left hand, use your left and remove the bobbin....
...● 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. b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times. 17 Slide the sewing speed controller back to ... bobbin winding system 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; Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to the left hand, use your left and remove the bobbin....
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...with the start/stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to a suitable length. Note ● If ...the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right and pass it through e the slit in bobbin winder ...
...with the start/stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to a suitable length. Note ● If ...the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right and pass it through e the slit in bobbin winder ...
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... direction for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. If you set bobbin, see page 20. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the right direction... the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. Lower threading Raise the needle to thread the machine as indicated. equipped with thread...
... direction for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. If you set bobbin, see page 20. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the right direction... the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. Lower threading Raise the needle to thread the machine as indicated. equipped with thread...
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... open the cover. Be sure to be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Turn off the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. Raise the needle to guide it through the slit. • Replace the cover so...
... open the cover. Be sure to be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Turn off the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. Raise the needle to guide it through the slit. • Replace the cover so...
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...position button) once or twice to raise the needle. 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 needle is not correct, the thread may become tangled... on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you...
...position button) once or twice to raise the needle. 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 needle is not correct, the thread may become tangled... on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you...
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a Thread guide cover 24 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is not raised, the thread takeup lever cannot be threaded. a Thread ...
a Thread guide cover 24 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is not raised, the thread takeup lever cannot be threaded. a Thread ...
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Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. Thread the needle from front to sew, you could be wrapped around the thread take-up ... to the needle bar thread guide. ● 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 the procedure a in your left hand...a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take -up lever. If you turn the power off the sewing machine. m CAUTION "Upper threading" (page 22). When using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) The ...
Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. Thread the needle from front to sew, you could be wrapped around the thread take-up ... to the needle bar thread guide. ● 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 the procedure a in your left hand...a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take -up lever. If you turn the power off the sewing machine. m CAUTION "Upper threading" (page 22). When using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) The ...
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... the needle toward the rear of thread toward you may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. d Pull the loop of the thread passed through the presser i foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 ...inches) of the machine. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle, start from step ...
... the needle toward the rear of thread toward you may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. d Pull the loop of the thread passed through the presser i foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 ...inches) of the machine. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle, start from step ...
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...the handling of any other needle may cause malfunctions. CAUTION ● Only use a thread of weight 20 or lower. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to sew. Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; It may bend the needle or damage the... Silk 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. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the...
...the handling of any other needle may cause malfunctions. CAUTION ● Only use a thread of weight 20 or lower. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to sew. Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; It may bend the needle or damage the... Silk 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. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the...