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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. Part Name U.S.A. / Canada Others 1 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691...
...) 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. Part Name U.S.A. / Canada Others 1 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691...
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...this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 14) ... depending on and off. i Spool pin (pages 10, 14 and 22) This holds the spool of the upper thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed ...
...this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 14) ... depending on and off. i Spool pin (pages 10, 14 and 22) This holds the spool of the upper thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed ...
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...You can start or stop button to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Buttons provided on the sewing machine model. For details, refer to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is marked with guides... is lowered in place. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew in the sewing direction. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Be sure to raise and lower the presser foot. j Bobbin...
...You can start or stop button to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Buttons provided on the sewing machine model. For details, refer to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is marked with guides... is lowered in place. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew in the sewing direction. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Be sure to raise and lower the presser foot. j Bobbin...
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... (1), the presser foot type to be stored by attaching it with your finger to raise the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this...
... (1), the presser foot type to be stored by attaching it with your finger to raise the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this...
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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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...the power cord are away from the outlet. b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is turned on the cord. 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: ... cause fire or electric shock. a To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to "I". Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is damaged, take the machine to them. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent,...
...the power cord are away from the outlet. b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is turned on the cord. 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: ... cause fire or electric shock. a To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to "I". Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is damaged, take the machine to them. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent,...
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...; When connecting the foot controller, be used to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Hold down lightly, the machine will run at a faster speed. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket... the foot controller. Note ● When the foot controller is stopped. Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle raised when sewing is plugged in use. X The needle stop position to build up on the left and turn off the...
...; When connecting the foot controller, be used to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Hold down lightly, the machine will run at a faster speed. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket... the foot controller. Note ● When the foot controller is stopped. Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle raised when sewing is plugged in use. X The needle stop position to build up on the left and turn off the...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this machine. Remove the spool cap. The thread may cause damage to raise the spool... pin when winding the bobbin. Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this machine. Remove the spool cap. The thread may cause damage to raise the spool... pin when winding the bobbin. Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a...
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... button) (for models equipped with the start /stop button cannot be wound cleanly. 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 pulled as far as possible into the notch in , the start...the excess thread above the bobbin. If you follow the instructions carefully. If the thread is wound around the bobbin a few times. a Spring on the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk.
... button) (for models equipped with the start /stop button cannot be wound cleanly. 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 pulled as far as possible into the notch in , the start...the excess thread above the bobbin. If you follow the instructions carefully. If the thread is wound around the bobbin a few times. a Spring on the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk.
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...bobbin winder shaft o to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). 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... the bobbin winder shaft to its p original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right. When the bobbin seems full and begins n ...
...bobbin winder shaft o to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). 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... the bobbin winder shaft to its p original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right. When the bobbin seems full and begins n ...
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... the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to run out. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start sewing (only for models equipped with the start...with the start/stop button) to start / h stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is cut the thread as described. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to a suitable length. g Press the foot controller or press (start .
... the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to run out. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start sewing (only for models equipped with the start...with the start/stop button) to start / h stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is cut the thread as described. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to a suitable length. g Press the foot controller or press (start .
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... direction, it may cause the thread tension to be injured. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. If you turn the power off the sewing machine. Slide the button and open the cover. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models ...CAUTION ● Make sure you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to thread the machine as indicated. Use only the enclosed...
... direction, it may cause the thread tension to be injured. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. If you turn the power off the sewing machine. Slide the button and open the cover. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models ...CAUTION ● Make sure you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to thread the machine as indicated. Use only the enclosed...
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..., and then pass the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Turn off the sewing machine. Put the left side of the cover (as shown by marks on the needle plate cover. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise)... 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 the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. b Slide the button ...
..., and then pass the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Turn off the sewing machine. Put the left side of the cover (as shown by marks on the needle plate cover. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise)... 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 the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. b Slide the button ...
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... a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. a Spool pin b Mark on the sewing machine. 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... weight of needles and threads, refer to raise the needle. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up before ...
... a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. a Spool pin b Mark on the sewing machine. 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... weight of needles and threads, refer to raise the needle. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up before ...
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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 Memo ●...
..., 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 Memo ●...
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... a thickness of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader. ● The needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. Follow steps a through m of the procedure a in your left hand, then feeding the thread with CAUTION your right hand. ● The...behind the needle bar thread l guide above the needle. ■ Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a 75/11 1 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take...
... a thickness of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader. ● The needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. Follow steps a through m of the procedure a in your left hand, then feeding the thread with CAUTION your right hand. ● The...behind the needle bar thread l guide above the needle. ■ Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a 75/11 1 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take...
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... foot lever. X The end of the needle. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 e a Loop of the needle, start from step c again. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the...
... foot lever. X The end of the needle. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 e a Loop of the needle, start from step c again. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the...
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..., possibly resulting in injury. Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased. 28 Use of weight 20 or lower. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the ... thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to sew. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ●...
..., possibly resulting in injury. Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased. 28 Use of weight 20 or lower. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the ... thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to sew. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ●...