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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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...Needle and presser foot section ...9 Operation buttons ...9 Operation panel ...10 Spool pin ...10 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 12 Power supply precautions ...12 Power supply ...12 Foot controller ...13 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 13 Changing the needle stop position ...13... THREADING THE MACHINE 14 Winding the bobbin ...14 Lower threading ...19 Upper threading ...22 ...
...Needle and presser foot section ...9 Operation buttons ...9 Operation panel ...10 Spool pin ...10 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 12 Power supply precautions ...12 Power supply ...12 Foot controller ...13 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 13 Changing the needle stop position ...13... THREADING THE MACHINE 14 Winding the bobbin ...14 Lower threading ...19 Upper threading ...22 ...
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... foot "N" XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Part Code No. The product code is mentioned on machine) XC3021-031 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001... (Other areas) Memo ● About zigzag foot "J"; If any item 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.
... foot "N" XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Part Code No. The product code is mentioned on machine) XC3021-031 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001... (Other areas) Memo ● About zigzag foot "J"; If any item 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.
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... tension of thread. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 44) g Operation buttons (page 9) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to cut them. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power ... disc when winding the bobbin thread. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on and off. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 i Spool pin (pages 10, 14 and 22) This holds the spool of the upper thread. Do not cover the air...
... tension of thread. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 44) g Operation buttons (page 9) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to cut them. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power ... disc when winding the bobbin thread. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on and off. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 i Spool pin (pages 10, 14 and 22) This holds the spool of the upper thread. Do not cover the air...
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...is lowered in small areas. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew reverse stitches. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Use this button to raise and lower the presser foot. h...Use when removing the needle plate cover. 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 needle in the opposite direction. k Needle plate The needle plate is...
...is lowered in small areas. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew reverse stitches. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Use this button to raise and lower the presser foot. h...Use when removing the needle plate cover. 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 needle in the opposite direction. k Needle plate The needle plate is...
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... width (mm) (4) are displayed here. The display location (2) of the presser foot type differs depending on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to reduce the stitch width; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the model. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch...
... width (mm) (4) are displayed here. The display location (2) of the presser foot type differs depending on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to reduce the stitch width; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the model. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch...
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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 place to its storage position. 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 .
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 place to its storage position. 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 .
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... plug. To reduce the risk of time. a To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to "{". b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. These things may result. Fire or ...● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following precautions concerning the power supply. 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 ...
... plug. To reduce the risk of time. a To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to "{". b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. These things may result. Fire or ...● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following precautions concerning the power supply. 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 ...
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... Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will increase. Turn off the sewing machine in the fabric when sewing is set to leave the needle in order to the raised position. Slower...
... Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will increase. Turn off the sewing machine in the fabric when sewing is set to leave the needle in order to the raised position. Slower...
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...you use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). X The spool pin swings up. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes... with this machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● ...
...you use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). X The spool pin swings up. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes... with this machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● ...
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...or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop the machine. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound around the bobbin and cause the...not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may tangle around the bobbin. If you follow the instructions carefully. a Spring on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of thread from the hole on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, ...
...or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop the machine. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound around the bobbin and cause the...not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may tangle around the bobbin. If you follow the instructions carefully. a Spring on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of thread from the hole on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, ...
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... bobbin seems full and begins n spinning slowly, take your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button). a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder...on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the d pre-tension disk with 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 to the right...
... bobbin seems full and begins n spinning slowly, take your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button). a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder...on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the d pre-tension disk with 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 to the right...
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... back to fast) (for models equipped with built-in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may bend... winder shaft j to the right. 18 this is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start/stop button) to start /stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop button). 1 2 a ...
... back to fast) (for models equipped with built-in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may bend... winder shaft j to the right. 18 this is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start/stop button) to start /stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop button). 1 2 a ...
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... tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the right direction. equipped with thread. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Lower threading Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off the... sewing machine. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be incorrect or break the needle. 19 c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The ...
... tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the right direction. equipped with thread. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Lower threading Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off the... sewing machine. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be incorrect or break the needle. 19 c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The ...
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... shown, lightly pull the thread to its highest position by marks on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown. • If... bobbin Memo ● The direction for models equipped with your left tab in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. Turn off the sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover.
... shown, lightly pull the thread to its highest position by marks on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown. • If... bobbin Memo ● The direction for models equipped with your left tab in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. Turn off the sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover.
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...and their uses" (page 28). a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. Turn on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper ...with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the sewing machine. For details on the needle threader, see page 25. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the correct ...
...and their uses" (page 28). a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. Turn on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper ...with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the sewing machine. For details on the needle threader, see page 25. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the correct ...
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... the spool with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide. cb Feed the upper thread as shown in the j illustration...
... the spool with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide. cb Feed the upper thread as shown in the j illustration...
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... (page 22). Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. Lower the presser foot lever. Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. However, the needle threader cannot be used, refer to Turn off while threading the machine without using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or...sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever. When using the needle threader (for models equipped with the...
... (page 22). Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. Lower the presser foot lever. Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. However, the needle threader cannot be used, refer to Turn off while threading the machine without using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or...sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever. When using the needle threader (for models equipped with the...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a Presser foot lever Pass the end of ... rear of the needle, start from step c again. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the machine. d Pull the loop of the thread passed through the eye of the machine. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. Catch...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a Presser foot lever Pass the end of ... rear of the needle, start from step c again. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the machine. d Pull the loop of the thread passed through the eye of the machine. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. Catch...
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.../14 100/16 75/11-90/14 Note ● Never use bent needles. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to sew. Refer to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk ...Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION ● Only use home sewing machine needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. and the larger the...
.../14 100/16 75/11-90/14 Note ● Never use bent needles. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to sew. Refer to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk ...Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION ● Only use home sewing machine needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. and the larger the...