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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).
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    dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord. • When transporting
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    , the machine, power cord or garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always
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    contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT
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    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 THREADING THE MACHINE 14 Winding the bobbin ...14 Lower threading ...19
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    Cleaning the bobbin case ...78 TROUBLESHOOTING ...81 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...81 Upper thread tightened up ...81 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...82 Incorrect thread tension ...85 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 86 List of symptoms ...90 ERROR MESSAGES ...95
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    XE6305-001 3 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-031 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 9 Bobbin (4) (One is on machine.) SA156 SFB 10 Needle set XC8834-021
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    Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA140 F033N SA129 F005N SA125 F001N No. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA132 F016N XZ5051-001 Accessory compartment The accessories are stored in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. Slide
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    holds the spool of thread. j Handwheel This is used to manually raise and lower the needle. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can turn the main
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    the needle bar thread guide. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot. n Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine
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    The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you to select a stitch and specify how location (2) of the presser foot type differs depending on the model. This manual shows, as an example, the LCD (illustration above) of models where the presser foot type appears above the
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    sewing machine before storing or if the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin to its storage position. If the spool pin has been removed from the a machine from the spool pin, and then the hole on the back of the machine, as fold up the spool pin, as shown in the illustration, shown.
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    use. ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise a fire may result. Power supply Insert the plug into a wall outlet. a To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to "{". X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned off. 12
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    Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of the sewing machine. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or 1 a right to select the desired sewing speed. Slide the sewing
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    to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 17. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Using other bobbins may cause damage to the
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    bobbin c onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. Memo ● When sewing the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged. a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide cover f from the back to the
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    is wound around the bobbin. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk. b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in as far as possible. Turn on the sewing machine. i While holding the end of the thread, gently j press the foot controller or press (start
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    the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the
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    a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. 18
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    foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off the sewing machine. b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. Slide the button and open the cover. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically
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    position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Turn off the sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in f place (see arrow a), and then press
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    case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you start to sew, follow to the procedure in "Drawing up the lower thread" (page 27). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring
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    button) once or twice to raise the needle. 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 correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Be sure to
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    swings up. Fully insert the spool for the upper thread f onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not
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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand. a Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the needle is not raised, the thread takeup lever cannot be threaded.
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    " to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine without using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader). If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be
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    hook will pull the thread through the needle. a Presser foot lever Pass the end of the thread through the presser i foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 26
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    out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up
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    follow the instructions below. CAUTION ● Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that should
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    is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop
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    SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever. c With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, place fabric or paper under the presser foot to prevent the needle
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    have been made for this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other needles could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and injure you. ● You can not use the needle threader to thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from front to
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    front to back. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. Turn on the sewing machine. i Note ● When using the twin needle, the stitches may become bunched
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    up. (With models equipped with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) or a Mark b Needle position button If the sewing machine has been turned on, b turn it off. a Black button b Presser foot holder Place a different presser foot below the holder e so that the
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    pin snaps into the shank in the presser foot holder. Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to remove the
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    holder screw Note ● If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. CAUTION ● Be sure to securely tighten the presser foot holder screw, otherwise the presser foot holder may fall off and the needle may strike it, causing the needle to bend or break. 35
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    does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or bend. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to "Power supply" (page 12). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. Select
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    keys, select the desired stitch. When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch ( left needle position) is selected. Attach the presser foot indicated in the LCD. c The display location of the presser foot type differs depending on the model. This manual shows, as an example, the LCD
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    SEWING BASICS Adjusting the stitch length and width ■ [Example] Selecting stitch . Press the turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ● If the stitches are bunched
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    ) of thread toward the rear of the machine. Lower the presser foot lever. e a Presser foot lever On models equipped with a sewing speed f controller, slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to adjust the sewing speed. Refer to "Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the
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    Memo ● When the foot controller is plugged in, start/ stop button cannot be used to start sewing (for models equipped with the start/stop button). ● When sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped. For
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    that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will or cause puckers on your fabric. 1 Memo ● When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the thread is shown as below
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    sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Trial sewing Lower the presser foot lever and continue c sewing. After you select a stitch, the machine a sewing machine. Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle was raised, lower the needle either
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    pin (black button on the left side) pressed in, and lower the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener which is for sewing. If the glue is attached to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is sewn with
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    bed attachment removed, free-arm sewing is possible. • When sewing cylindrical pieces, follow the next step. Note ● When you are finished with free-arm sewing, install the flat bed attachment back in its original position. Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the b arm, and then sew from the top
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    or less. ** Rfc. CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Using zigzag foot Sew with the edge of the fabric. c Attach zigzag
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    the fabric with the edge of the fabric c against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. a Guide Slowly turn the handwheel toward you d (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Sew with the edge of the fabric against the e presser
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    reverse stitching. CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Basic stitching Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. a When
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    .: Reinforcement CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Memo ● When selecting stitch or . Stitch numbers "0", "-1", "-2" or
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    on free-arm sewing, refer to "Stitching cylindrical pieces" (page 44). Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the i arm, make sure that the fabric feeds correctly, and then start sewing. a Arm Position the fabric with the edge of the folded j hem against the guide of the presser foot, and
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    needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the "-" side of the stitch width adjustment key. a Needle drop point When you change the needle drop point, raise the needle stitching" (page 37). Sew with the fold of the hem against the l presser foot guide. Remove the basting stitching
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    Appliqué quilting, free- motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) *Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement **Rfc.: Reinforcement 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) No Yes ** Rfc. CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise
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    of a the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 a Marks on fabric b Buttonhole sewing Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole b foot "A", and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole. 2 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole (Diameter + thickness of button) c 5 mm (3/16
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    ● If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed, sew with the coarser (longer) stitch. X Once sewing is completed, the 3 machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. Raise the needle and the presser foot lever, i remove the fabric, and cut the thread. Raise the
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    presser foot lever and the e buttonhole lever, and then start sewing. When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp f thread to remove any slack. Memo ● Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric. Use a handsewing needle to
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    the presser foot lever, and then slide the b feed dog position lever, located at the rear of the machine on the base, to (to the right as seen from the front of the machine). • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you. Then, slide the button so that the needle goes
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    thread. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching. When you are finished attaching the button, k slide the feed dog position lever to (to the left as seen from the front of the machine) and turn the handwheel to raise the dogs. • Normally, the
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    . 3 CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Attach zigzag foot "J". a Place the two pieces of fabric with their right
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    point Select stitch . f CAUTION ● Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the needle does not hit the presser foot before you start sewing. If you choose a different stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle. You may also be injured. With the right side of the fabric facing
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    less. 3 CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following
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    same length as the fabric. While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand. CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch any pins, otherwise the needle may bend or break. 60
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    model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing
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    , do not apply glue to areas that will be sewn with the machine. If glue is attached to the needle or race, the machine may be damaged. Attach zigzag foot "J". b Select stitch . c Sew along the edge of the fabric with the d needle dropping off the edge at the right. Remove the basting, if necessary
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    toward the front of the machine to check that the needle does not strike the presser foot. If the needle strikes the presser foot, injury may result. Select stitch , or . d Place one hand on each side of the presser e foot, and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing. Note ● Only use the walking
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    quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. Free-motion quilting With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the feed dog position lever) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction. The optional quilting foot is needed for free-motion quilting
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    to follow the pattern. Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of sewing. a Pattern After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog g position lever to (to the left as seen from the front of the machine) and turn the handwheel to raise the dogs. • Normally, the feed dog position
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    Reinforcement CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce
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    the end of the upper thread in f your left hand, and then start sewing. a Do not reduce the gap. X Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. Raise the needle and the presser foot lever, g remove the fabric, and cut the thread. Raise the buttonhole
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    with this sewing machine. Pattern No. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching
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    16 inch) or less. CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called "fagoting". It is
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    a 10 mm (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or cut the thread. Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers. d Smooth the gathers cuffs. The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric. Attach zigzag foot "J". a Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the b stitch
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    c Straight stitch Select stitch , or . c Turn the fabric over so that the right side d faces up, and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam. a Needle drop point Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks e down to one side. a Right side of fabric 71
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    thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics. CAUTION ● The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. For details, refer to "Upper threading
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    , be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. Utility stitches Pattern No. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] 4 Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches
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    Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) **** Yes ( J ) No Lace sewing, decorative N 23 23 23 22 hemming, heirloom stitching, etc. 3.5
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    Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual J 40 40 - Appliqué quilting, free- motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16)
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    model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Quilting stippling J 43 43 - - Quilting background stitching (stippling
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    60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - For decoration, etc. N 58 - - - For
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    CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. a Needle plate cover b Needle plate cover release Remove the bobbin case. e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. Cleaning the bobbin case Sewing performance will suffer if
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    thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may break. 4 a Needle plate cover b Tab c Hole
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    the front, slide the needle plate cover i back into position. a Needle plate cover CAUTION ● If the needle plate cover is not flush with the surface of the machine as shown below, remove the needle plate cover (step d), and then install it again (steps h and i). Sewing while the needle plate cover
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    If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com
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    with your right hand. On models equipped with the quick-set bobbin, pull the thread to pass it through the slit in the needle plate, then cut it with the cutter. • After starting sewing, a rattling noise is made and sewing cannot continue. • Looking under the fabric, there is tangled thread in
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    that is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand. a Presser foot lever • If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel e toward you (counterclockwise) so that the a Thread
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    in the illustration below. Sewing is possible only if the thread is securely hooked on the thread take-up lever. a Thread take-up lever • Make sure that the thread is securely hooked on the thread take-up lever. Put the thread behind the needle bar thread j guide above the needle. The thread can
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    and then refer to "Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric" (page 82) to correct the upper threading. † Cause 2 A needle and thread appropriate for the 4 fabric are not being used. The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the type of fabric sewn and the thread thickness. If
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    of attempting to complete it forcefully, contact your nearest authorized service center. ■ Removing the fabric from the machine Immediately stop the sewing machine. a Turn off the sewing machine. b Remove the needle. c If the needle is lowered into the fabric, turn the handwheel away from you
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    authorized service center. Remove any threads in the bobbin case and l around the feed dogs. Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs. m Align the two screw holes in the needle plate n with the two holes at the needle plate mounting base, and then fit the needle plate onto the machine. a Correct
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    may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may break. Attach the needle plate cover according to
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    that installation has been completed correctly. Turn off the machine, and then install the f bobbin and presser foot. • Refer to "Lower threading" (page 19) and "Replacing the presser foot" (page 33). Turn on the machine. a Select (middle needle position stitch). b Note ● Do not yet install the
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    . Correctly install the needle. The sewing light does not come on. The sewing lamp is damaged. The machine is not turned on. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Turn on the machine. The thread is not passed through the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly. Correctly
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    is turned off. Turn on the main power switch. page 12 The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to the right. Move the bobbin winder shaft to the left. page 17, 18 The sewing machine does not work. You have not used the foot controller properly. The foot controller or the start/stop button was not
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    come out of the needle bar thread guide.) Correct the upper needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched. Replace the presser foot. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. The bobbin
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    page 22 There is a high- pitched noise while sewing. The bobbin case is scratched. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - 4 You have not used bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use
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    of the upper thread. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Correct the upper threading. Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of stitch that you want to sew. Adjust the tension of the
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    (p.82). After cleaning the bobbin case, insert the bobbin case properly. If the needle is bent or broken, replace the needle. Then, thread the upper thread properly, and continue the operation. Note ● If error message "F1" through "F9" appears in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used, the
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    7 8, 44 foot controller 6 13, 39 free-motion quilting 64 H , handwheel 8 39 heirloom stitching 72 hook-and-loop fastener 43 J joining 71 , joining stitch 61 68 M main parts 8 main power switch 12 , monogramming 70 72 96 N needle 28 , needle bar thread guide 9 25 , needle clamp screw
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    thread tension 41 trial sewing 42 triple stretch stitch 47 troubleshooting 81 twin needle 30, 31 U upper tension-control dial 8, 41, 85 upper threading 22 W walking foot 63 wing needle 72 Z zigzag stitch 42, 45, 61 zipper foot 57 zipper insertion 57 4 97
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    English 885-V60/ V61/ V62 XE6528-1011 Printed in China
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APPENDIX
UTILITY STITCHES
SEWING BASICS
KNOWING YOUR
SEWING MACHINE
Operation
Manual
Computerized Sewing Machine
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Product Code:885-V60/V61/V62