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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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... side of the foot when it is available through your dealer. Press the black button on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Part Name 11...
... side of the foot when it is available through your dealer. Press the black button on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Part Name 11...
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...thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 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...various settings. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to cut them. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the...
...thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 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...various settings. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to cut them. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the...
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...upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the opposite direction. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to clean ...the needle threader) (page 25) b Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. d ...
...upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the opposite direction. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to clean ...the needle threader) (page 25) b Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. d ...
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... adjustment key Press this 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. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for...
... adjustment key Press this 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. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for...
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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. 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.
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...damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the main power first. These... remove the plug in the following precautions concerning the power supply. Using other power sources may result. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. If it from...
...damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the main power first. These... remove the plug in the following precautions concerning the power supply. Using other power sources may result. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. If it from...
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... . Turn off the foot controller, the machine will stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. When you press harder, the machine's speed will run at a faster speed...b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine in , the start/stop button cannot be used to turn on the foot controller when the machine is not in the fabric when sewing is placed on the sewing machine. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /...
... . Turn off the foot controller, the machine will stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. When you press harder, the machine's speed will run at a faster speed...b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine in , the start/stop button cannot be used to turn on the foot controller when the machine is not in the fabric when sewing is placed on the sewing machine. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /...
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...raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break. The thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin... the spool pin. 14 If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details ...
...raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break. The thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin... the spool pin. 14 If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details ...
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... button). If you follow the instructions carefully. b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in as far as possible. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin...of the thread, gently j press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. If the thread is wound around the bobbin and cause the ...
... button). If you follow the instructions carefully. b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in as far as possible. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin...of the thread, gently j press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. If the thread is wound around the bobbin and cause the ...
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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. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; b Follow steps a ...through g of the thread clockwise around the pre-tension disk (page 14). Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide...
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. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; b Follow steps a ...through g of the thread clockwise around the pre-tension disk (page 14). Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide...
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...bobbin thread starts to a suitable length. this is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to run out. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the right and pass it ...through e the slit in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft. g Press the foot controller or press (start /stop button) ...
...bobbin thread starts to a suitable length. this is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to run out. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the right and pass it ...through e the slit in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft. g Press the foot controller or press (start /stop button) ...
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...and resulting in injury. b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Slide the button and open the cover. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16... needle position button), and • For more details on the needle plate cover. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. equipped with thread.
...and resulting in injury. b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Slide the button and open the cover. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16... needle position button), and • For more details on the needle plate cover. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. equipped with thread.
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... comes out from the left side of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Turn off the sewing machine. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread...
... comes out from the left side of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Turn off the sewing machine. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread...
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... twice to "Needle types and their uses" (page 28). a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the... Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. For details on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded correctly. 22 or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correct...
... twice to "Needle types and their uses" (page 28). a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the... Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. For details on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded correctly. 22 or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correct...
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..., and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. Hold the thread with your left as shown in the j illustration below . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide. a Thread guide cover 24 a Thread take -up lever. cb Feed...
..., and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. Hold the thread with your left as shown in the j illustration below . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide. a Thread guide cover 24 a Thread take -up lever. cb Feed...
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... ● The needle threader can be used, refer to sew, you could be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. Put the thread behind the needle bar thread l guide above... the needle. ■ Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Thread the needle from front to the needle bar thread...
... ● The needle threader can be used, refer to sew, you could be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. Put the thread behind the needle bar thread l guide above... the needle. ■ Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Thread the needle from front to the needle bar thread...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. e a Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not...passes through the needle. Raise the presser foot lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the machine. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. d Pull the loop of... the thread passed through the eye of the machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the rear of the needle. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. e a Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not...passes through the needle. Raise the presser foot lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the machine. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. d Pull the loop of... the thread passed through the eye of the machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the rear of the needle. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26
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... NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Refer to the following precautions concerning the handling ...the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe these precautions is purchased. 28 Use of weight 20 or lower. Failure...
... NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Refer to the following precautions concerning the handling ...the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe these precautions is purchased. 28 Use of weight 20 or lower. Failure...