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GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Operation Manual Computerized Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-V14 Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference. We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine.
GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Operation Manual Computerized Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-V14 Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference. We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine.
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...mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. When transporting the sewing machine, be careful not to carry it by any sudden or ... off, then grasp the plug and pull it has been dropped or damaged, or water is stored or in - Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use an extension cord. • Always unplug ...
...mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. When transporting the sewing machine, be careful not to carry it by any sudden or ... off, then grasp the plug and pull it has been dropped or damaged, or water is stored or in - Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use an extension cord. • Always unplug ...
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..., halogen lamp, or other parts to clean the case. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any air openings blocked. ...plate, as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this sewing machine was supplied in should never be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of lint, dust, ...
..., halogen lamp, or other parts to clean the case. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any air openings blocked. ...plate, as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this sewing machine was supplied in should never be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of lint, dust, ...
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...Sewing Machine Features ...8 Accessories ...9 Included accessories ...9 Optional accessories ...10 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 11 Machine...11 Needle and presser foot section ...12 Operation buttons ...12 Operation panel ...13 GETTING READY 15 Turning the Machine On/Off 16 Power supply precautions ...16 Turning on the machine... ...17 Turning off the machine ...17 Understanding the LCD Screens 18 Changing the Machine Settings 19 Changing the settings ...19 Adjusting...
...Sewing Machine Features ...8 Accessories ...9 Included accessories ...9 Optional accessories ...10 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 11 Machine...11 Needle and presser foot section ...12 Operation buttons ...12 Operation panel ...13 GETTING READY 15 Turning the Machine On/Off 16 Power supply precautions ...16 Turning on the machine... ...17 Turning off the machine ...17 Understanding the LCD Screens 18 Changing the Machine Settings 19 Changing the settings ...19 Adjusting...
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...front of the various functions. d Built-in stitches You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread (page 26). Introduction Thank you have finished reading this sewing machine. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read the "Important Safety Instructions" (page 1), and then... study this manual for the correct operation of the sewing machine, the upper thread can easily be accessed for ...
...front of the various functions. d Built-in stitches You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread (page 26). Introduction Thank you have finished reading this sewing machine. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read the "Important Safety Instructions" (page 1), and then... study this manual for the correct operation of the sewing machine, the upper thread can easily be accessed for ...
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... printing. Part Name 7 Non stick foot 8 Open toe foot 9 Stitch guide foot "P" 10 1/4 inch quilting foot 11 1/4 inch quilting foot with machine model NS85e. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. The part codes are subject to be used appears below . Part Code No. Part Name...in the illustration below the stitch number. z Visit your Brother dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine. 10 Optional accessories The following are correct at the time of the sewing machine as optional accessories to change without notice. ■ Attaching...
... printing. Part Name 7 Non stick foot 8 Open toe foot 9 Stitch guide foot "P" 10 1/4 inch quilting foot 11 1/4 inch quilting foot with machine model NS85e. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. The part codes are subject to be used appears below . Part Code No. Part Name...in the illustration below the stitch number. z Visit your Brother dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine. 10 Optional accessories The following are correct at the time of the sewing machine as optional accessories to change without notice. ■ Attaching...
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...on and off. n Feed dog position switch (page 85) Use this switch to raise and lower the presser foot. s Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. e Thread take-up lever (page 30) Slide the thread into the power supply jack. k Main power switch (page 17) Use this... 46) Store presser feet and bobbins in the flatbed attachment. q Thread guide cover (page 24) Pass the thread under this lever to turn the sewing machine on the power cord into the thread take-up lever from the right side of slot to circulate. i Operation panel (page 13) Use to raise...
...on and off. n Feed dog position switch (page 85) Use this switch to raise and lower the presser foot. s Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. e Thread take-up lever (page 30) Slide the thread into the power supply jack. k Main power switch (page 17) Use this... 46) Store presser feet and bobbins in the flatbed attachment. q Thread guide cover (page 24) Pass the thread under this lever to turn the sewing machine on the power cord into the thread take-up lever from the right side of slot to circulate. i Operation panel (page 13) Use to raise...
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... the presser foot in the opposite direction. b Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to sew in place. The machine sews at a low speed at the beginning of each other. Reverse stitches are sewn by.... f Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to help you to start or stop button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. i Bobbin cover/race Remove the bobbin cover to insert the bobbin into the fabric. j Needle plate The needle plate is lowered...
... the presser foot in the opposite direction. b Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to sew in place. The machine sews at a low speed at the beginning of each other. Reverse stitches are sewn by.... f Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to help you to start or stop button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. i Bobbin cover/race Remove the bobbin cover to insert the bobbin into the fabric. j Needle plate The needle plate is lowered...
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... stitch mode. n Numeric keys Use these keys to type in the sewing machine's memory. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 13 m Cancel/clear key Press this key to select sewing settings, such as for incorrect operations appear in the number of the desired... adjust the stitch width setting. Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, consists of the LCD (liquid crystal display) and keys for specifying various sewing settings. 1 2 3 5 4 8 9 @ A C a LCD (liquid crystal display) Settings for the selected...
... stitch mode. n Numeric keys Use these keys to type in the sewing machine's memory. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 13 m Cancel/clear key Press this key to select sewing settings, such as for incorrect operations appear in the number of the desired... adjust the stitch width setting. Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, consists of the LCD (liquid crystal display) and keys for specifying various sewing settings. 1 2 3 5 4 8 9 @ A C a LCD (liquid crystal display) Settings for the selected...
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Do not subject the cord to them. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. Fire or electric shock may result. ● Do not touch the plug with... Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on the cord may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the cord.
Do not subject the cord to them. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. Fire or electric shock may result. ● Do not touch the plug with... Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on the cord may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the cord.
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...off. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. When you are finished using the sewing machine, Make sure that the machine is turned off when the machine is not sewing. a Main power switch b Power cord Press the right side of the main power switch c on the...into a b household electrical outlet. Press the left side of the main power switch on the machine Turning off the sewing machine and unplug the power cord. Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not a malfunction. Unplug the power cord from the power supply d jack. If the plug...
...off. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. When you are finished using the sewing machine, Make sure that the machine is turned off when the machine is not sewing. a Main power switch b Power cord Press the right side of the main power switch c on the...into a b household electrical outlet. Press the left side of the main power switch on the machine Turning off the sewing machine and unplug the power cord. Note z If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not a malfunction. Unplug the power cord from the power supply d jack. If the plug...
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... stop position d Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitches e Selected stitch f Stitch length (mm) g Stitch width (mm) Memo z For details on the front at the right of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the selected stitch and error messages if operations are performed incorrectly.
... stop position d Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitches e Selected stitch f Stitch length (mm) g Stitch width (mm) Memo z For details on the front at the right of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the selected stitch and error messages if operations are performed incorrectly.
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... (Cancel/clear X The initial stitch screen appears again. Press b panel. (Settings key) in the operation X The settings screen appears. Changing the Machine Settings 19 a 1 X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. is changed . Changing the settings Press or (Stitch length keys) until the d desired setting is described below. X The setting is displayed. Changing...
... (Cancel/clear X The initial stitch screen appears again. Press b panel. (Settings key) in the operation X The settings screen appears. Changing the Machine Settings 19 a 1 X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. is changed . Changing the settings Press or (Stitch length keys) until the d desired setting is described below. X The setting is displayed. Changing...
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... CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)). 1 4... thread. If bobbins from other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on the sewing machine. a a Hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide b Pretension disk c Bobbin ...
... CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)). 1 4... thread. If bobbins from other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on the sewing machine. a a Hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide b Pretension disk c Bobbin ...
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... bobbin. f Slide the spool cap as far as shown, with the rounded side on the shaft fits into the notch in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. If the spool cap is inserted onto the d spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that... the bobbin winder shaft so b that is too small for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Press down on the sewing machine. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. a Place the spool of spool being used .
... bobbin. f Slide the spool cap as far as shown, with the rounded side on the shaft fits into the notch in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin. If the spool cap is inserted onto the d spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that... the bobbin winder shaft so b that is too small for the bobbin onto e the spool pin. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Press down on the sewing machine. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. a Place the spool of spool being used .
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... controller Press m (start/stop button Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is plugged in the bobbin or the needle may not be damaged. this is wound around the bobbin.... is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in cutter) X The thread is set to stop the machine, otherwise the sewing machine may be wound correctly. In addition, the thread may become tangled in , press down on the foot controller. When the bobbin ...
... controller Press m (start/stop button Winding/Installing the Bobbin 25 Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is plugged in the bobbin or the needle may not be damaged. this is wound around the bobbin.... is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in cutter) X The thread is set to stop the machine, otherwise the sewing machine may be wound correctly. In addition, the thread may become tangled in , press down on the foot controller. When the bobbin ...
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...X The bobbin cover opens. Press (needle position button) once or a twice to turn off the sewing machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the thread is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. CAUTION ● Use a bobbin that the bobbin thread should be passed through the slit. a ...Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may break or the thread tension will not operate correctly. GETTING READY Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin ...
...X The bobbin cover opens. Press (needle position button) once or a twice to turn off the sewing machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the thread is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. CAUTION ● Use a bobbin that the bobbin thread should be passed through the slit. a ...Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may break or the thread tension will not operate correctly. GETTING READY Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin ...
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...twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be used , refer to "Needle types and their uses" (page 38). ● Thread with sewing machine needles 75/11 through 100/16. ● Use appropriate thread and needle combinations. a Raise the presser foot lever. For details on appropriate needle ... (without using the needle threader)" (page 33). b a a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded is not correct, the thread may become tangled and the needle may bend or break. ● The needle threader can be used...
...twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be used , refer to "Needle types and their uses" (page 38). ● Thread with sewing machine needles 75/11 through 100/16. ● Use appropriate thread and needle combinations. a Raise the presser foot lever. For details on appropriate needle ... (without using the needle threader)" (page 33). b a a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded is not correct, the thread may become tangled and the needle may bend or break. ● The needle threader can be used...
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... and, if this position, press (needle position button) until it is inserted onto the f spool pin. Upper Threading 29 a a Mark on handwheel Turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin and the needle...
... and, if this position, press (needle position button) until it is inserted onto the f spool pin. Upper Threading 29 a a Mark on handwheel Turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin and the needle...
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... through the needle bar thread guide, to the left (A), and then firmly pull it from the front (B) through 100/16. Pull the end of the machine. a 1 a Thread cutter Note z When using the needle threader)" (page 33). Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter, pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of..., it through the thread guide disks (marked "7"). 1 a 80 mm (3 inches) or more a b B A a Thread guide disk b Notch of 130/20 or thicker cannot be used with sewing machine needles 75/11 through the slit in the thread guide disk.
... through the needle bar thread guide, to the left (A), and then firmly pull it from the front (B) through 100/16. Pull the end of the machine. a 1 a Thread cutter Note z When using the needle threader)" (page 33). Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter, pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of..., it through the thread guide disks (marked "7"). 1 a 80 mm (3 inches) or more a b B A a Thread guide disk b Notch of 130/20 or thicker cannot be used with sewing machine needles 75/11 through the slit in the thread guide disk.