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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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... 9 Bobbin (4) (One is on the left side of the foot when it is difficult for thick seams to be used on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14...-051 130012-024 XE1372-001 130013-124 XE2241-001 XD0501-021 (EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) Memo ● About zigzag foot "J"; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included.
... 9 Bobbin (4) (One is on the left side of the foot when it is difficult for thick seams to be used on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14...-051 130012-024 XE1372-001 130013-124 XE2241-001 XD0501-021 (EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) Memo ● About zigzag foot "J"; 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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... threads through the thread cutter to circulate. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 14) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use .... 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. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 44) g...
... threads through the thread cutter to circulate. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 14) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use .... 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. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 44) g...
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... start /stop button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. For details, refer to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Buttons provided on some models b Start/stop button (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass ... the needle bar thread guide. 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. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to raise or...
... start /stop button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. For details, refer to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Buttons provided on some models b Start/stop button (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass ... the needle bar thread guide. 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. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to raise or...
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... the "-" side to be used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to raise the spool pin. The display location (2) of the presser foot type differs depending on the...
... the "-" side to be used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to raise the spool pin. The display location (2) of the presser foot type differs depending on the...
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a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps 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. ■ 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 b place. 11
a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps 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. ■ 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 b place. 11
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...any way. 12 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. Pulling on . Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned on the cord may...is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to be used for the power source. If it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails ...
...any way. 12 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. Pulling on . Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned on the cord may...is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to be used for the power source. If it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails ...
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... is plugged in, the start /stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or 1 a right to sew at a low speed. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. X The needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to the raised position. Foot controller Insert the foot...nothing is stopped. Changing the needle stop position changes to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is placed on the rear side of (stitch selection b key) on the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation to the lowered position. 13 Turn off the foot ...
... is plugged in, the start /stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or 1 a right to sew at a low speed. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. X The needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to the raised position. Foot controller Insert the foot...nothing is stopped. Changing the needle stop position changes to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is placed on the rear side of (stitch selection b key) on the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation to the lowered position. 13 Turn off the foot ...
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If you use the bobbin that have been designed for this sewing machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with 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. 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...
If you use the bobbin that have been designed for this sewing machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with 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. 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...
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...otherwise the bobbin may not be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound, when the thread runs low it may occur when the... slide the bobbin winder shaft to be wound cleanly. a Spring on the sewing machine. b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in as far as possible. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. Then... - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is to the right.
...otherwise the bobbin may not be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound, when the thread runs low it may occur when the... slide the bobbin winder shaft to be wound cleanly. a Spring on the sewing machine. b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in as far as possible. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. Then... - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is to the right.
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...a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to its p original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). 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. Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l...
...a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to its p original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). 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. Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l...
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... /stop button) 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. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to...
... /stop button) 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. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to...
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...the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to sew, you accidentally step on the needle plate cover. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Be sure to its highest position by the arrow. If... in injury. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. equipped with thread. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Slide the button and open the cover. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16...
...the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to sew, you accidentally step on the needle plate cover. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Be sure to its highest position by the arrow. If... in injury. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. equipped with thread. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Slide the button and open the cover. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16...
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Turn off the sewing machine. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for...the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as shown by marks on the right side (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the needle plate ... f place (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Put the left side of the cover (as indicated. 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. c...
Turn off the sewing machine. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for...the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as shown by marks on the right side (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the needle plate ... f place (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Put the left side of the cover (as indicated. 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. c...
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...types and their uses" (page 28). Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the sewing machine. a Spool pin b Mark 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 handwheel CAUTION ...of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. 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 ...
...types and their uses" (page 28). Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the sewing machine. a Spool pin b Mark 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 handwheel CAUTION ...of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. 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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... spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. cb Feed the upper thread as shown in the illustration below . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your left as shown in the j illustration below .
... spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. cb Feed the upper thread as shown in the illustration below . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your left as shown in the j illustration below .
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...(2 inches) 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. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly...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. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Lower the presser...
...(2 inches) 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. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly...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. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Lower the presser...
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..., start from step c again. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a Presser foot lever Pass the end of the machine. The hook will pull the thread through the presser i foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the thread...needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the g eye of the needle toward you and the hook passes through the eye of the machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the rear of the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
..., start from step c again. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a Presser foot lever Pass the end of the machine. The hook will pull the thread through the presser i foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the thread...needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the g eye of the needle toward you and the hook passes through the eye of the machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the rear of the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
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...thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use bent needles. Be sure to the following precautions concerning the handling of weight 20 or lower.../16 Ball point needle 75/11-90/14 (gold colored) 65/9-90/14 100/16 75/11-90/14 Note ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may cause malfunctions. Refer to read and carefully follow the instructions below. and the larger the needle number,...
...thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use bent needles. Be sure to the following precautions concerning the handling of weight 20 or lower.../16 Ball point needle 75/11-90/14 (gold colored) 65/9-90/14 100/16 75/11-90/14 Note ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may cause malfunctions. Refer to read and carefully follow the instructions below. and the larger the needle number,...