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Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual Product Code:885-V60/V61/V62/V63/V64/V65 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/V63/V64/V65 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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...-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. Part Code No. Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball...
...-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. Part Code No. Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball...
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.... p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to circulate. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 44) g Operation buttons (page 9) The operation buttons differ depending on and off. ...) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to cut them. i Spool pin (pages 10, 14 and 22) This holds the spool of the...
.... p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to circulate. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 44) g Operation buttons (page 9) The operation buttons differ depending on and off. ...) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to cut them. i Spool pin (pages 10, 14 and 22) This holds the spool of the...
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...reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to change the sewing direction or for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use ...section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. For details, refer to "Starting to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. For details, refer to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Buttons provided on some ...
...reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to change the sewing direction or for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use ...section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. For details, refer to "Starting to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. For details, refer to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Buttons provided on some ...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the selected stitch. This manual shows, as shown in the illustration. press the "+" side to ... bar to the spool pin as an example, the LCD (illustration above) of models where the presser foot type appears above the number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to reduce the stitch length; a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the presser foot type differs depending on the spool pin...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the selected stitch. This manual shows, as shown in the illustration. press the "+" side to ... bar to the spool pin as an example, the LCD (illustration above) of models where the presser foot type appears above the number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to reduce the stitch length; a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the presser foot type differs depending on the spool pin...
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■ 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 snaps into place to its storage position. a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it locks 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. If the spool pin has been removed from the a machine, insert the tab on the spool pin 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 snaps into place to its storage position. a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it locks 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. If the spool pin has been removed from the a machine, insert the tab on the spool pin into b place. 11
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...than the other power sources may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. Always grasp the plug to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified...heat. Using other ). Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Fire or electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off . 12 a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set...
...than the other power sources may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. Always grasp the plug to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified...heat. Using other ). Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Fire or electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off . 12 a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set...
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...the needle in order to turn on the sewing machine. X The needle stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a faster speed. When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. Changing the needle stop . Note...the foot controller is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Instead, the machine can be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop position to build up on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation ...
...the needle in order to turn on the sewing machine. X The needle stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a faster speed. When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. Changing the needle stop . Note...the foot controller is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Instead, the machine can be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop position to build up on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation ...
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...bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin. 14 The thread may bend or break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details...cause damage to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. If you use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). X The spool pin swings up. Actual size... 17. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine.
...bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin. 14 The thread may bend or break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details...cause damage to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. If you use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). X The spool pin swings up. Actual size... 17. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine.
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...bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise between the discs, pulling it in as far as possible. a Spring on the sewing machine. If you follow the instructions carefully. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is plugged in, the start/stop button). ... Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. i While holding the end...
...bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise between the discs, pulling it in as far as possible. a Spring on the sewing machine. If you follow the instructions carefully. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is plugged in, the start/stop button). ... Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. i While holding the end...
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...pre-tension disk (page 14). While holding the thread that the spring on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to the left hand, use your foot off the foot ...) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop button). Slide the sewing speed controller back 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 ...
...pre-tension disk (page 14). While holding the thread that the spring on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to the left hand, use your foot off the foot ...) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop button). Slide the sewing speed controller back 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 ...
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... make a clicking sound; this is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. If the bobbin is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to cut to a suitable length....may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in cutter) X The thread...
... make a clicking sound; this is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. If the bobbin is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to cut to a suitable length....may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in cutter) X The thread...
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... is indicated by the arrow. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. Slide the button and open the cover. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the wrong direction..., it may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the right direction. If you turn the power off the sewing machine.
... is indicated by the arrow. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. Slide the button and open the cover. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the wrong direction..., it may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the right direction. If you turn the power off the sewing machine.
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...direction for models equipped with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Turn off the sewing machine. Raise the needle to its highest position by the line in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to guide it through ...the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). 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. Put the left ...
...direction for models equipped with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Turn off the sewing machine. Raise the needle to its highest position by the line in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to guide it through ...the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). 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. Put the left ...
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... to "Needle types and their uses" (page 28). 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 tangled... the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the...
... to "Needle types and their uses" (page 28). 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 tangled... the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover i from right to left hand. cb Feed the upper thread as ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover i from right to left hand. cb Feed the upper thread as ...
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...threader). Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. When using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) The thread can be injured. Follow steps ...a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. However, the needle threader cannot be passed behind the needle bar thread l guide above the needle. ■ Using the needle...
...threader). Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. When using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) The thread can be injured. Follow steps ...a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. However, the needle threader cannot be passed behind the needle bar thread l guide above the needle. ■ Using the needle...
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...a Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the hook as shown below. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Raise the presser foot lever. d Pull the loop of the thread passed... the thread through the eye of the needle, start from step c again. X The end of the machine. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may ... 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the needle threader rotates toward the rear of the machine.
...a Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the hook as shown below. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Raise the presser foot lever. d Pull the loop of the thread passed... the thread through the eye of the needle, start from step c again. X The end of the machine. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may ... 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the needle threader rotates toward the rear of the machine.
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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. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. 28 It may bend the needle or damage the...14 (gold colored) 65/9-90/14 100/16 75/11-90/14 Note ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Be sure to observe these ...
... 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. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. 28 It may bend the needle or damage the...14 (gold colored) 65/9-90/14 100/16 75/11-90/14 Note ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Be sure to observe these ...