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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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... 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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... XC2691-033 2 Overcasting foot "G" XE6305-001 3 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on the machine with product code 885-V60/V61/V62. Press the black button on the left side of the foot when it is difficult for thick seams...15 Spool cap (large) 16 Spool cap (medium) (on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Part Code No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories...
... XC2691-033 2 Overcasting foot "G" XE6305-001 3 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on the machine with product code 885-V60/V61/V62. Press the black button on the left side of the foot when it is difficult for thick seams...15 Spool cap (large) 16 Spool cap (medium) (on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Part Code No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories...
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.... q Presser foot lever (page 22) This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of thread. h Operation panel (page 10) This is ... and off. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to start and stop sewing. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. j Handwheel This is used when winding the thread onto the...
.... q Presser foot lever (page 22) This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of thread. h Operation panel (page 10) This is ... and off. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to start and stop sewing. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. j Handwheel This is used when winding the thread onto the...
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...Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise the needle before threading the needle. Be sure to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. c Presser foot holder The presser foot is lowered in the opposite direction. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to... hold the presser foot holder in the sewing direction. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is marked with guides for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate ...
...Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise the needle before threading the needle. Be sure to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. c Presser foot holder The presser foot is lowered in the opposite direction. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to... hold the presser foot holder in the sewing direction. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is marked with guides for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate ...
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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. The display location (2) of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to the spool...
... 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. The display location (2) of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to the spool...
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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. 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.
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...or a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Use only the power cord included with this plug is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. These things may result. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Using other ...procedure to "{". To reduce the risk of time. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 12 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. Always grasp ...
...or a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Use only the power cord included with this plug is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. These things may result. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Using other ...procedure to "{". To reduce the risk of time. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 12 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. Always grasp ...
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...the right to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. When you press harder, the machine's speed will run at a faster speed. Instead, the machine can be set to sew at a low speed. Turn off the sewing machine in order to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start ... needle stop button). When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of the sewing machine. X The needle stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to build up on the foot controller. a ...
...the right to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. When you press harder, the machine's speed will run at a faster speed. Instead, the machine can be set to sew at a low speed. Turn off the sewing machine in order to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start ... needle stop button). When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of the sewing machine. X The needle stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to build up on the foot controller. a ...
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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 with your finger. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. X The spool pin swings up. Remove the spool ...bobbin that have been designed for this machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 17. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● Do not grab...
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 with your finger. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. X The spool pin swings up. Remove the spool ...bobbin that have been designed for this machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 17. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● Do not grab...
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... around the bobbin a few times. If you follow the instructions carefully. If the thread is plugged in as far as possible. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be wound cleanly. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the bobbin. Turn on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15... the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to 3-15/16 inches) of the thread straight up. a Spring on the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to break. 16
... around the bobbin a few times. If you follow the instructions carefully. If the thread is plugged in as far as possible. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be wound cleanly. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the bobbin. Turn on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15... the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to 3-15/16 inches) of the thread straight up. a Spring on the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to break. 16
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Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to pass the thread around the bobbin five or six times. 17 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. b... bobbin. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. While holding the thread that wraps around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models CAUTION equipped with the...
Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to pass the thread around the bobbin five or six times. 17 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. b... bobbin. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. While holding the thread that wraps around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models CAUTION equipped with the...
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...to its k original position (for models equipped with the 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 the ...tangled in cutter) X The thread is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the right. 18 CAUTION ●...
...to its k original position (for models equipped with the 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 the ...tangled in cutter) X The thread is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the right. 18 CAUTION ●...
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...for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by the arrow. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be injured. Be sure to ...; Make sure you set bobbin, see page 20. If you accidentally step on the needle plate cover. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in d the direction shown by marks on the foot controller and the...
...for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by the arrow. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be injured. Be sure to ...; Make sure you set bobbin, see page 20. If you accidentally step on the needle plate cover. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in d the direction shown by marks on the foot controller and the...
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Turn off the sewing machine. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction...see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. b Slide the button and open the cover. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. a Cover b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that the end of the thread comes...of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the...
Turn off the sewing machine. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction...see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. b Slide the button and open the cover. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. a Cover b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that the end of the thread comes...of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the...
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...lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the sewing machine. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the ...When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. 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 ...
...lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the sewing machine. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the ...When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. 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 ...
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... right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is not raised, the thread takeup lever cannot be threaded. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your left as shown in the j illustration below . a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide. a Thread guide cover 24 a a Spool...
... right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is not raised, the thread takeup lever cannot be threaded. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your left as shown in the j illustration below . a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide. a Thread guide cover 24 a a Spool...
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...Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be injured. Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. If you may cause sewing problems. a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 25 b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto ...● The needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of thread. 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 the needle...
...Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be injured. Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. If you may cause sewing problems. a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 25 b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto ...● The needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of thread. 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 the needle...
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... then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the rear of the machine. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 Raise the presser foot lever. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you...; Be careful not to pull on the hook as shown below. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
... then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the rear of the machine. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 Raise the presser foot lever. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you...; Be careful not to pull on the hook as shown below. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
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... 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. Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Failure to observe these precautions is purchased.... wish to the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Refer to sew. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness....
... 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. Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Failure to observe these precautions is purchased.... wish to the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Refer to sew. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness....