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Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-M50/M60/M62/M63 Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference. We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine.
Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-M50/M60/M62/M63 Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference. We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine.
Operation Manual
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..., or water is spilled on the unit. Before using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the machine, be connected to the nearest authorized Brother dealer for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to break. • Do not...
..., or water is spilled on the unit. Before using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the machine, be connected to the nearest authorized Brother dealer for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to break. • Do not...
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... Presser Foot 21 Replacing the presser foot 21 Removing and attaching the presser foot holder 22 Chapter 2 SEWING BASICS 23 Sewing 23 Basic sewing 23 Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches 25 Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching 25 Reinforcement priority 27 Setting the stitch width/stitch length...Button sewing 43 Zipper Insertion 44 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 45 Other Stitching Applications 49 Making adjustments (For 80/60/50 stitches models 54 Chapter 4 APPENDIX 55 Care and Maintenance 55 Restrictions on oiling 55 Precautions on storing the machine 55...
... Presser Foot 21 Replacing the presser foot 21 Removing and attaching the presser foot holder 22 Chapter 2 SEWING BASICS 23 Sewing 23 Basic sewing 23 Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches 25 Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching 25 Reinforcement priority 27 Setting the stitch width/stitch length...Button sewing 43 Zipper Insertion 44 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 45 Other Stitching Applications 49 Making adjustments (For 80/60/50 stitches models 54 Chapter 4 APPENDIX 55 Care and Maintenance 55 Restrictions on oiling 55 Precautions on storing the machine 55...
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I Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to sew one stitch. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used. ■ Needle and presser foot section i a h b GETTING READY 1 t y x u v w 1 Bobbin winding thread guide and pretension disk (page 13) 2 ... surrounding the motor to circulate. G Thread guide cover (page 13) H Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting. Names of Machine Parts 1 Chapter GETTING READY Names of Machine Parts ■ Main parts The appearance of the machine differs depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place.
I Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to sew one stitch. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used. ■ Needle and presser foot section i a h b GETTING READY 1 t y x u v w 1 Bobbin winding thread guide and pretension disk (page 13) 2 ... surrounding the motor to circulate. G Thread guide cover (page 13) H Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting. Names of Machine Parts 1 Chapter GETTING READY Names of Machine Parts ■ Main parts The appearance of the machine differs depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place.
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... stitch button Press the reverse button to sew reverse or reinforcement stitches depending on the model. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. 5 Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed. ■ Operation panel and operation keys The appearance of the machine differs depending on the selected stitch pattern. 3 Reinforcement stitch...
... stitch button Press the reverse button to sew reverse or reinforcement stitches depending on the model. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. 5 Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed. ■ Operation panel and operation keys The appearance of the machine differs depending on the selected stitch pattern. 3 Reinforcement stitch...
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...the stitch pattern plate to the stitch pattern plate holder, and then attach the stitch pattern plate holder to the handle of the sewing machine as optional accessories to enable different types of stitching and finishes. Open toe foot SA186 9. 1/4" piecing foot SA125 10. 1/4" ...The stitch pattern plate shows the stitches and the stitch numbers. Visit your nearest authorized Brother dealer or our site http://s.brother/cpjah/ for a complete listing of optional accessories available for this machine. Walking foot SA129 SA140 F005N: XC1948-052 F033N: XG6623-001 F005N F033N F033CN 3....
...the stitch pattern plate to the stitch pattern plate holder, and then attach the stitch pattern plate holder to the handle of the sewing machine as optional accessories to enable different types of stitching and finishes. Open toe foot SA186 9. 1/4" piecing foot SA125 10. 1/4" ...The stitch pattern plate shows the stitches and the stitch numbers. Visit your nearest authorized Brother dealer or our site http://s.brother/cpjah/ for a complete listing of optional accessories available for this machine. Walking foot SA129 SA140 F005N: XC1948-052 F033N: XG6623-001 F005N F033N F033CN 3....
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... foot "I" and the quilting foot, may not appear in the stitch pattern display window. 1 Stitch number a 2 Presser foot b 10 Before sewing, attach one of the currently selected stitch pattern. Shows the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching is selected. (The twin needle mode indicator appears only on ... keys and stitch pattern selection dial. Shows the stitch width of the currently selected stitch pattern. LCD Operation LCD Operation When the machine is turned on, the LCD will light up position Shows the stitch length of the currently selected stitch pattern. Page 21 33 ...
... foot "I" and the quilting foot, may not appear in the stitch pattern display window. 1 Stitch number a 2 Presser foot b 10 Before sewing, attach one of the currently selected stitch pattern. Shows the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching is selected. (The twin needle mode indicator appears only on ... keys and stitch pattern selection dial. Shows the stitch width of the currently selected stitch pattern. LCD Operation LCD Operation When the machine is turned on, the LCD will light up position Shows the stitch length of the currently selected stitch pattern. Page 21 33 ...
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...transparent nylon thread, it may not be possible to run out. CAUTION • When the bobbin winding becomes slow, stop the machine, otherwise the machine may be wound neatly, or sewing performance may break. 1 Guide slit in cutter) Note • Be sure to the left k until it . Slide the controller... to the right to start winding the i bobbin. Note • When winding transparent nylon thread on the machine. CAUTION • Be sure to ...
...transparent nylon thread, it may not be possible to run out. CAUTION • When the bobbin winding becomes slow, stop the machine, otherwise the machine may be wound neatly, or sewing performance may break. 1 Guide slit in cutter) Note • Be sure to the left k until it . Slide the controller... to the right to start winding the i bobbin. Note • When winding transparent nylon thread on the machine. CAUTION • Be sure to ...
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... (Needle position button) once or twice to the right and remove e the bobbin cover. Memo • For the correct winding direction of sewing will be incorrect. 14 Turn off the machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the "Start/Stop" button or any other button is pressed and the...tension will be finished, for the bobbin thread from the spool m pin. Winding/Installing the Bobbin Slide the sewing speed controller to hold down the bobbin with this machine can begin sewing immediately without pulling up the bobbin thread" on page 18. Remove the spool for example, when free motion...
... (Needle position button) once or twice to the right and remove e the bobbin cover. Memo • For the correct winding direction of sewing will be incorrect. 14 Turn off the machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the "Start/Stop" button or any other button is pressed and the...tension will be finished, for the bobbin thread from the spool m pin. Winding/Installing the Bobbin Slide the sewing speed controller to hold down the bobbin with this machine can begin sewing immediately without pulling up the bobbin thread" on page 18. Remove the spool for example, when free motion...
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... the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the thread is not raised, the machine cannot be correctly threaded, resulting in poor sewing performance or incorrect thread tension. a Raise the presser foot lever to the bobbin thread during sewing. Reattach the bobbin cover. Then, cut the thread with your left hand (2). Turn on...
... the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the thread is not raised, the machine cannot be correctly threaded, resulting in poor sewing performance or incorrect thread tension. a Raise the presser foot lever to the bobbin thread during sewing. Reattach the bobbin cover. Then, cut the thread with your left hand (2). Turn on...
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... be pulled up the bobbin thread, pass it under the presser foot, and then pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) toward the rear of the machine. Upper Threading Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the thread r through the slot. h Pulling up the bobbin thread If the threads will... be pulled to create gathers or the thread at the beginning of sewing will be difficult to pull out the f end of the machine, making it will be finished, for installing the bobbin and to insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. Pass the...
... be pulled up the bobbin thread, pass it under the presser foot, and then pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) toward the rear of the machine. Upper Threading Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the thread r through the slot. h Pulling up the bobbin thread If the threads will... be pulled to create gathers or the thread at the beginning of sewing will be difficult to pull out the f end of the machine, making it will be finished, for installing the bobbin and to insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. Pass the...
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...decrease, the needles get finer. • Thread that can be used with this machine: Home sewing machine needles (size 65/9 - 100/16) * The larger the number, the larger the needle. The machine needles are shown in the table provide a general guideline. GETTING READY 1 Fabric ...heavyweight fabrics. • Select a stitch appropriate for the fabric thickness ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a home sewing machine topstitching needle, regardless of the fabric. Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations • Needles that can be used with ...
...decrease, the needles get finer. • Thread that can be used with this machine: Home sewing machine needles (size 65/9 - 100/16) * The larger the number, the larger the needle. The machine needles are shown in the table provide a general guideline. GETTING READY 1 Fabric ...heavyweight fabrics. • Select a stitch appropriate for the fabric thickness ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a home sewing machine topstitching needle, regardless of the fabric. Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations • Needles that can be used with ...
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...result. Hold the needle with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may bend the needle or damage the machine. • Never use recommended home sewing machine needles. Replace the needle in the needle plate to a raise the needle. If an unusual sound is pressed and ...the machine starts operating. With the flat side of the needle toward you (counterclockwise) to turn off the machine. CAUTION • Be sure to...
...result. Hold the needle with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may bend the needle or damage the machine. • Never use recommended home sewing machine needles. Replace the needle in the needle plate to a raise the needle. If an unusual sound is pressed and ...the machine starts operating. With the flat side of the needle toward you (counterclockwise) to turn off the machine. CAUTION • Be sure to...
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.... Raise the presser foot lever to check that the appropriate presser foot is attached before starting to turn off the machine. CAUTION • Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to sew. For details on page 33. • Only use presser feet designed specifically for certain presser feet, such as ...aligned with the selected stitch, refer to bend or break. h 21 Use of any other presser foot may result in injuries or damage to sew, otherwise the needle may not appear in the screen. The position where the symbol for the presser foot is shown differs depending on the...
.... Raise the presser foot lever to check that the appropriate presser foot is attached before starting to turn off the machine. CAUTION • Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to sew. For details on page 33. • Only use presser feet designed specifically for certain presser feet, such as ...aligned with the selected stitch, refer to bend or break. h 21 Use of any other presser foot may result in injuries or damage to sew, otherwise the needle may not appear in the screen. The position where the symbol for the presser foot is shown differs depending on the...
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...operation, pay special attention to the needle location. Basic sewing Note • First, perform a trial sewing, using a piece of fabric. (page 19) If necessary, replace the needle. (page 20) Wind thread onto a bobbin, and then install it into the b machine. (page 12) Thread the upper thread. (page ... injuries may occur or the needle may break or bend. Prepare the appropriate needle and thread for your project. Sewing 2 Chapter SEWING BASICS Sewing CAUTION • While the machine is shown differs depending on the model. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as...
...operation, pay special attention to the needle location. Basic sewing Note • First, perform a trial sewing, using a piece of fabric. (page 19) If necessary, replace the needle. (page 20) Wind thread onto a bobbin, and then install it into the b machine. (page 12) Thread the upper thread. (page ... injuries may occur or the needle may break or bend. Prepare the appropriate needle and thread for your project. Sewing 2 Chapter SEWING BASICS Sewing CAUTION • While the machine is shown differs depending on the model. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as...
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... press (Needle position button) to the left side of the machine, and then m cut the threads by hand. • For details on the machine when purchased.) Press the "Start/Stop" button to start and stop sewing. Lower the presser foot lever. Turn off the machine. Memo • When the foot controller is used , you...
... press (Needle position button) to the left side of the machine, and then m cut the threads by hand. • For details on the machine when purchased.) Press the "Start/Stop" button to start and stop sewing. Lower the presser foot lever. Turn off the machine. Memo • When the foot controller is used , you...
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...any stitch pattern is turned off, automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching will be turned off when sewing of sewing. For details, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 23. If the machine is selected. a • For details on the stitch pattern) at the beginning...plug into the foot controller b jack on the machine. 1 Foot controller jack Sewing 1 Turn on the automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and then continue sewing. 25 With reverse stitches, the stitching is ...
...any stitch pattern is turned off, automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching will be turned off when sewing of sewing. For details, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 23. If the machine is selected. a • For details on the stitch pattern) at the beginning...plug into the foot controller b jack on the machine. 1 Foot controller jack Sewing 1 Turn on the automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and then continue sewing. 25 With reverse stitches, the stitching is ...
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.../ reverse stitches reinforcement while holding the button. When the automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching function is not active with a reinforcement stitch pattern selected: Machine sews reverse stitches while holding the button.* Machine sews 3 - 5 reinforcement stitches while holding the button. When the automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching function is not active with a decorative stitch pattern selected. Refer...
.../ reverse stitches reinforcement while holding the button. When the automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching function is not active with a reinforcement stitch pattern selected: Machine sews reverse stitches while holding the button.* Machine sews 3 - 5 reinforcement stitches while holding the button. When the automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching function is not active with a decorative stitch pattern selected. Refer...
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...side of the fabric, and only the bobbin thread should cross near the center of sewing a reinforcement stitch pattern, even if (Reverse stitch button) is pressed. Setting the stitch width/stitch length This machine is preset with the stitches bunched together may bend or break. • If the...thread and the bobbin thread should be adjusted to sew with the default settings for the stitch width and stitch length for each stitch. Turn off the machine. For details, refer to the left. (page 27) CAUTION • After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn it on the sewing machine.
...side of the fabric, and only the bobbin thread should cross near the center of sewing a reinforcement stitch pattern, even if (Reverse stitch button) is pressed. Setting the stitch width/stitch length This machine is preset with the stitches bunched together may bend or break. • If the...thread and the bobbin thread should be adjusted to sew with the default settings for the stitch width and stitch length for each stitch. Turn off the machine. For details, refer to the left. (page 27) CAUTION • After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn it on the sewing machine.
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... and attaching the presser foot holder" on page 33. *1 For the 16 stitches model, select stitch "02", and use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. • The walking foot can easily be used in project. b • For details, refer to be used with the screwdriver, otherwise... presser foot. Adjust the stem of the presser foot, and f then evenly guide the fabric while sewing. 3 VARIOUS STITCHES Using the quilting guide (sold separately, please contact your authorized Brother dealer. a Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder. CAUTION • Be sure to ...
... and attaching the presser foot holder" on page 33. *1 For the 16 stitches model, select stitch "02", and use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. • The walking foot can easily be used in project. b • For details, refer to be used with the screwdriver, otherwise... presser foot. Adjust the stem of the presser foot, and f then evenly guide the fabric while sewing. 3 VARIOUS STITCHES Using the quilting guide (sold separately, please contact your authorized Brother dealer. a Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder. CAUTION • Be sure to ...