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Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual 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).
Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual 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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...SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Part Code No. The product code is available through your dealer. Press the black button on the left side of the foot when it is difficult for thick seams to be used on the machine...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 If any item is on machine) 17 Spool cap (small) 18 Extra spool pin 19 Foot controller Part...
...SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Part Code No. The product code is available through your dealer. Press the black button on the left side of the foot when it is difficult for thick seams to be used on the machine...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 If any item is on machine) 17 Spool cap (small) 18 Extra spool pin 19 Foot controller Part...
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... You can use as the lower thread. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 14) ...dial (page 41) This controls the tension of the operation panel differs depending on and off. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. d Thread take-up lever (page 24) e Thread cutter (page 40)...
... You can use as the lower thread. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 14) ...dial (page 41) This controls the tension of the operation panel differs depending on and off. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. d Thread take-up lever (page 24) e Thread cutter (page 40)...
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... stitch button to set bobbin) You can start /stop button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Buttons provided on the sewing machine model. c Needle position button (for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use when...
... stitch button to set bobbin) You can start /stop button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Buttons provided on the sewing machine model. c Needle position button (for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use when...
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... bend or break. ■ Storing the spool cap The enclosed spool cap (large, medium, small) can be sewn. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the selected stitch. b Stitch selection keys Press...
... bend or break. ■ Storing the spool cap The enclosed spool cap (large, medium, small) can be sewn. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the selected stitch. b Stitch selection keys Press...
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If the spool pin has been removed from the spool pin, and then the hole on the spool pin 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 sewing machine before storing or if the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin to secure it locks into Remove the spool from the a machine, insert the tab 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 spool pin 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 sewing machine before storing or if the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin to secure it locks into Remove the spool from the a machine, insert the tab 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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...to "{". Always grasp the plug to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to heat. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. WARNING ● Use only regular ... and remove the plug in to them. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. 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 ...
...to "{". Always grasp the plug to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to heat. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. WARNING ● Use only regular ... and remove the plug in to them. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. 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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... be used to the raised position. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left to sew at a low speed. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop button). a Foot controller ...to leave the needle in use. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of cloth and dust to the lowered position. 13...
... be used to the raised position. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left to sew at a low speed. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop button). a Foot controller ...to leave the needle in use. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of cloth and dust to the lowered position. 13...
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... work properly. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to raise the spool pin... a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB).
... work properly. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to raise the spool pin... a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB).
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...the foot controller is pulled as far as possible into the notch in as far as possible. a Spring on the sewing machine. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. ...KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. i While holding the end of the ...
...the foot controller is pulled as far as possible into the notch in as far as possible. a Spring on the sewing machine. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. ...KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. i While holding the end of the ...
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...shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). Slide the sewing speed controller back to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. While holding the thread that the spring on the bobbin ... 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; 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 ...
...shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). Slide the sewing speed controller back to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. While holding the thread that the spring on the bobbin ... 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; 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 ...
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... slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 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 its k original... bobbin properly may break the needle. If the bobbin is plugged in, the start /stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to run out. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left, and then remove the...
... slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 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 its k original... bobbin properly may break the needle. If the bobbin is plugged in, the start /stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to run out. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left, and then remove the...
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...size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Be sure to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle. 19 Slide the button and open the cover. Use only the enclosed... bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate...
...size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Be sure to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle. 19 Slide the button and open the cover. Use only the enclosed... bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate...
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... cover. Put the left side of the cover (as shown by the line in the right direction. Raise the needle to thread the machine as indicated. Turn off the sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly 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. • Replace the cover...
... cover. Put the left side of the cover (as shown by the line in the right direction. Raise the needle to thread the machine as indicated. Turn off the sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly 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. • Replace the cover...
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...a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the sewing machine. Turn on the needle threader, see page 25. a Spool pin b Mark on... presser foot b lever. Be sure to "Needle types and their uses" (page 28). 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, the thread may become ...
...a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the sewing machine. Turn on the needle threader, see page 25. a Spool pin b Mark on... presser foot b lever. Be sure to "Needle types and their uses" (page 28). 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, the thread may become ...
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... thread under the thread guide cover i from right to left hand. Be sure to press the needle position button to the front. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide. a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space While holding...
... thread under the thread guide cover i from right to left hand. Be sure to press the needle position button to the front. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide. a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space While holding...
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...behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. When using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) The thread can ...injured. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. If you could be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. Lower the presser foot lever. Follow steps a through m of thread. ...
...behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. When using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) The thread can ...injured. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. If you could be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. Lower the presser foot lever. Follow steps a through m of thread. ...
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... thread through the g eye of the needle toward you may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass 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 eye of the needle, start from step c ...again. e a Loop of the machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the rear of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the hook as shown below. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. d Pull the loop of the thread...
... thread through the g eye of the needle toward you may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass 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 eye of the needle, start from step c ...again. e a Loop of the machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the rear of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the hook as shown below. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. d Pull the loop of the thread...
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... thread number, the thicker the thread; Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to the following precautions concerning the handling of any other needle may cause malfunctions. Use of the needle. Refer ...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. 28 CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. It may bend...
... thread number, the thicker the thread; Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to the following precautions concerning the handling of any other needle may cause malfunctions. Use of the needle. Refer ...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. 28 CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. It may bend...