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Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-V64/V65/V66/V67 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).
Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-V64/V65/V66/V67 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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...Needle and presser foot section ...9 Operation buttons ...9 Operation panel ...10 Spool pin ...10 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 12 Power supply precautions ...12 Power supply ...12 Foot controller ...13 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 13 Changing the needle stop position ......13 Changing the initial needle position ...14 Cancelling the operation beep ...14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin ...15 Lower...
...Needle and presser foot section ...9 Operation buttons ...9 Operation panel ...10 Spool pin ...10 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 12 Power supply precautions ...12 Power supply ...12 Foot controller ...13 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 13 Changing the needle stop position ......13 Changing the initial needle position ...14 Cancelling the operation beep ...14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin ...15 Lower...
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...authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● The included accessories vary depending on the left side of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 If any item is on machine) 17 Spool cap (small) 18 Extra spool pin 19 Foot controller Part Code Americas Others 131096-121 XD0360-021...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.
...authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● The included accessories vary depending on the left side of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 If any item is on machine) 17 Spool cap (small) 18 Extra spool pin 19 Foot controller Part Code Americas Others 131096-121 XD0360-021...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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... and off. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to cut them. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 d Thread take-up lever (page 25) e Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to lower the feed ...(page 16 and 25) This is being used to manually raise and lower the needle. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. s Thread guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the...
... and off. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to cut them. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 d Thread take-up lever (page 25) e Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to lower the feed ...(page 16 and 25) This is being used to manually raise and lower the needle. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. s Thread guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the...
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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 the opposite direction. a Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle ...holder The presser foot is marked with guides for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Be sure to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the start/...
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 the opposite direction. a Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle ...holder The presser foot is marked with guides for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Be sure to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the start/...
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...to raise the spool pin. h Character stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the utility stitch key is pressed. 10 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to the spool pin as ... pin As shown, press down on the spool pin lever with character stitches)" (page 73). a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). f Utility stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the character stitch key is pressed. ...
...to raise the spool pin. h Character stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the utility stitch key is pressed. 10 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to the spool pin as ... pin As shown, press down on the spool pin lever with character stitches)" (page 73). a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). f Utility stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the character stitch key is pressed. ...
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a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until 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 Remove the spool from the a machine, insert the tab on the spool pin into b place. 11 If the spool pin has been removed 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 snaps into place to its storage position.
a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until 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 Remove the spool from the a machine, insert the tab on the spool pin into b place. 11 If the spool pin has been removed 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 snaps into place to its storage position.
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... does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. X The sewing lamp goes off the main power and remove the plug in poor condition. ● Turn...or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly ...
... does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. X The sewing lamp goes off the main power and remove the plug in poor condition. ● Turn...or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly ...
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... placed on the foot controller when the machine is stopped. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Turn off the sewing machine in order to leave the needle...
... placed on the foot controller when the machine is stopped. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Turn off the sewing machine in order to leave the needle...
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... it will not beep. This setting can be changed so that it is turned on the sewing machine. Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is turned off. ● Perform the same operation to change the setting so that the ...change the initial needle position to beep each time a key is turned on the sewing machine. a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn on . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically...
... it will not beep. This setting can be changed so that it is turned on the sewing machine. Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is turned off. ● Perform the same operation to change the setting so that the ...change the initial needle position to beep each time a key is turned on the sewing machine. a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn on . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically...
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...-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this sewing machine. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with... the spool pin may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin. 15 Remove the spool cap. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. The thread may bend or break. b CAUTION ...
...-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this sewing machine. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with... the spool pin may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin. 15 Remove the spool cap. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. The thread may bend or break. b CAUTION ...
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... thread under the thread guide. Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the thread that... is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are...
... thread under the thread guide. Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the thread that... is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are...
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...bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. a Spring on the sewing machine. Then stop button cannot be wound cleanly. Note ● Make sure that the thread passes under the g hook of thread from the hole ..., pulling it in as far as possible into the notch in , the start /stop button) to break. 17 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin...
...bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right, pass it under the pretension disk. a Spring on the sewing machine. Then stop button cannot be wound cleanly. Note ● Make sure that the thread passes under the g hook of thread from the hole ..., pulling it in as far as possible into the notch in , the start /stop button) to break. 17 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin...
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this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller). b Follow steps a through g of the procedure c in the bobbin.... controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to the right. 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...
this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller). b Follow steps a through g of the procedure c in the bobbin.... controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to the right. 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...
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... controller). If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start. Cut the thread...or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Pull the thread to the right and pass it through e the slit in , the start/stop...
... controller). If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start. Cut the thread...or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Pull the thread to the right and pass it through e the slit in , the start/stop...
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Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off the sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin ...-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be injured. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16...
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off the sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin ...-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be injured. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16...
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Turn off the sewing machine. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or thread through the slit, as shown. case, it may cause ... feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. b Slide the button and open the cover. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.
Turn off the sewing machine. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or thread through the slit, as shown. case, it may cause ... feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. b Slide the button and open the cover. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately... arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Replace the bobbin cover.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately... arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Replace the bobbin cover.
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...correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. If the upper threading is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may ... threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 26. 1 a Spool pin b Mark on the sewing machine. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before...
...correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. If the upper threading is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may ... threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 26. 1 a Spool pin b Mark on the sewing machine. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the spool pin and cause the needle to break. Fully insert the spool for the spool being used , the thread ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the spool pin and cause the needle to break. Fully insert the spool for the spool being used , the thread ...