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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).
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    , heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord. • When transporting the machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Lifting the machine by any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. • When
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    soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation. 2
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    first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use accessories recommended by
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    ...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
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    the race ...86 TROUBLESHOOTING ...89 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...89 Upper thread tightened up ...89 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...90 Incorrect thread tension ...93 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 94 List of symptoms ...98 ERROR MESSAGES ...103 Operation
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    accessories vary depending on the machine model. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 16. 17. 18. 19. 90/14 1 needle 14. 15. No. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-031 2 Buttonhole
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    to be purchased separately. Depending on the model you purchased, the following accessory may be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1 No. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code Americas Others SA140 F033N: XC2214-002 SA129 F005N
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    presser foot. r Thread guide (page 16 and 25) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. s Thread guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. t Handle Carry the sewing machine
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    can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin. a Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 26) b Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. c Presser foot holder The
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    The operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. Spool pin As shown, press down on the spool pin lever with your finger to raise the spool pin. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot
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    cover on the 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 the spool pin, and then the hole on the back of the machine, as fold up the spool pin, as shown in the illustration,
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    connector Set the main power switch to "I". b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is turned on. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary
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    be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). Hold down the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn on the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). X The needle stop position changes to
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    ) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on. The machine can be set so that the straight stitch (center needle position) is automatically selected when it is turned on. Turn off the sewing machine. a Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set
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    this sewing machine. Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. If you use bobbins from other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156
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    to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on 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 front. Hold the
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    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/ stop button) (for models equipped
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    MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. a Sewing speed controller Press the foot
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    to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the sewing machine. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop
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    the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you
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    needle position button), and the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41). 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
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    YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter (c). Replace the bobbin cover
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    models equipped with the needle position 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. or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine
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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the spool pin lever d with your finger. X The spool pin 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 to the front at the bottom
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    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. Be sure to press the needle position button to raise the needle before threading the thread take-up lever. a Thread guide cover 25
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    you may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) a Needle bar thread guide Turn off the sewing machine. m CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine without using the needle threader (for models equipped with the
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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. 27
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    YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either
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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
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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. Use the ball point needle for best results when sewing patterns using monogramming foot "N". The factory recommended needle is "HG-4BR" (Organ).
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    apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the disc-shaped screwdriver, otherwise
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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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    to thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from 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
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    points 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
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    disc-shaped screwdriver in your left hand. 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 presser
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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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    in the LCD. d Turn on the sewing machine. a a Presser foot type • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 34). 2 Memo ● The presser foot to be used is indicated by the letter (J, A, etc.) that appears above or (For models equipped with the character b stitch key) beside
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    SEWING BASICS Adjusting the stitch length and width Press the "+" or "-" side of (stitch 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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    fabric under the presser foot, pass c the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) 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
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    to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 79). 1 a Thread cutter 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
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    . 1 Memo ● When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the thread is shown as below. If the thread is not shown as below, the thread is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. Reinsert the thread correctly. For details, refer to
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    a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle was raised, lower the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or by pressing (needle position button) once (for models equipped with the needle position button). CAUTION ● When
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    foot is not level, as shown below. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of zigzag foot "J") so that the presser foot 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
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    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. 44
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    one operation. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials. Pattern Presser Foot 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Pattern No
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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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    model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left J 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing
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    UTILITY STITCHES BLIND HEM STITCHING Pattern Presser Foot 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches mod Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to
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    hem c Guide Adjust the stitch width until the needle k slightly needle drop point, raise the needle, and then change the stitch width. Stitch width Attach blind hem foot "R". f Select a stitch. g Remove the flat bed attachment and make h free-arm sewing possible. • For details on free-arm sewing
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    If the needle does not catch the hem fold If the needle does not catch the hem fold, adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches refer to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). Sew with the fold of the hem against the l presser foot guide. Remove the basting stitching and turn the m fabric
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    BUTTONHOLE SEWING Pattern Presser Foot 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on.
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    of 10 mm (3/8 inch), the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm (1 inch) on the scale. 1 2 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch) Attach buttonhole foot "A". c Select a stitch. d Pass the upper thread down through the hole e in the presser foot. A X The size of the buttonhole is set. 52
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    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 buttonhole lever to its original j position. a Do not reduce the
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    then use a seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole. 2 ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of a buttonhole foot "A" shown in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves, and
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    to you. Then, slide the button so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the same way. 3 a Feed dog position lever (as seen from the rear of the machine) Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with stitch , select stitch .) Adjust
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    the needle may bend or break. Start sewing. i • After sewing for about 10 seconds at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. Pull the upper thread at the end of the j stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Use
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    Pattern Presser Foot 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can
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    will not contact the presser foot, lower the presser foot and continue sewing. ● To sew with the zipper on the left side of the presser foot, attach the presser foot holder to the left side of the pin on zipper foot "I" in step e. I a Left side of the pin b Needle drop point When you have finished
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    SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Pattern Presser Foot 100 stitches mode 90 stitches mode 80 stitches mode 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stretch fabrics can be sewn and
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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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    stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Pattern No. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual
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    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 the needle does not hit a pin during sewing, as the needle can break. You may also be injured. Patchwork (crazy quilt)
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    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 foot with straight
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    stem of the quilting guide into the a hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder. † Walking foot † Presser foot holder Remove the presser foot and the presser foot a holder. • For details, refer to "Removing the presser foot holder" (page 35). Align the quilting foot with the lower
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    the base, to (to the right as seen from the front of the machine). a Feed dog position lever (as seen from the rear of the machine) X The feed dogs are lowered. Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a e stitch. Use both hands to hold the fabric taut, then f move the fabric to follow
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    model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch J Attaching sleeves, sew
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    the correct size. a Buttonhole lever b Bracket Gently hold 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
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    model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Pattern No. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto
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    stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual
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    monogramming foot "N". a Select stitch . b Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making c sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric. Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm c (3/8 inch). 1 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or cut the thread. Pull the bobbin
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    made of thin fabrics. Fold the fabric along the bias. a Attach zigzag foot "J". b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). Sew while making sure that the needle drops d slightly off the edge of the fabric. 1 Joining Decorative
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    on 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
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    SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with key) to enter the selected character. N Turn on the sewing machine. a Press the character stitch key and confirm that b the No. c The total number of entered characters Attach the presser foot indicated on the LCD. e Memo ● When you select a
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    stitches" (page 76). Memo ● The combination of characters will be stored in memory even if you turn off the machine. ■ Adding new characters after sewing After sewing a combination of characters, you can add characters to the combination using the following method. Press the "+" side of (stitch
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    ■ Making a new combination of characters after sewing Memo ● When you have finished sewing, the pattern No. of the first character in the current combination is shown on the LCD. N Checking characters You can check the characters in a combination
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    characters" (page 73) Attach monogramming foot "N". b • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 34). Start sewing. c X The stitch is sewn in the direction indicated by the arrow. Memo ● When sewing characters, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches for each character
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    as the real sewing, and adjust the stitch pattern as shown below. Memo Select No. 59 (for making adjustments). d ● The character stitches "034" (No. 31 + No. 34+ No. 35) are used for making adjustments. X The LCD goes into the stitch adjustment Attach monogramming foot "N". a mode. The total
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    characters "034" again. f Memo ● You can sew when you are in the stitch adjustment mode. If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly, adjust the stitch again. Adjust the stitch until the
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    model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Pattern No. Stitch Width Stitch Length 4 [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Left J 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing
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    model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual sewing
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    stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual
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    model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Hand-look quilting Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Appliqué stitch (for quilting) Quilting stippling Decorative stitch Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual
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    stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual
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    Foot 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual 7.0 (1/4) 0.4 (1/64) ** 0.0-7.0 0.1-1.0 Yes No Rfc. (0-1/4)
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    stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual
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    out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth. CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. 86 a Needle plate cover b Needle plate cover release
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    indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise the upper 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
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    with the top surface of the machine. 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 is not flush with the
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    not change even after the thread tension is adjusted. Turn off the sewing machine. a Remove the bobbin from the bobbin case. b Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that c the thread unwinds in the correct direction. • Hold the bobbin with your right hand with the thread unwinding to the left, and
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    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 the bobbin case. c Slit d Cutter Sewing with the correct thread tension is possible after the bobbin has been
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    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 guide cover mark on the wheel points up, or press (needle position button) (for models equipped
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    behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. 1 a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle according to steps m and k n in "Upper threading" (page 26) or steps b through i in "Using the needle threader (for models equipped
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    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 a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are not being used, the thread tension will not be adjusted correctly, causing wrinkles in the
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    foot holder" (page 35). Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it. e If the fabric can be removed, remove it. Continue with the following steps to clean the race. Remove the needle plate cover. f Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove g the bobbin. Remove the bobbin case. h If threads
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    the right side. Note ● Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the machine. Slightly lift up the needle plate, cut any k tangled threads, and then remove the needle plate. Remove the fabric and threads from the needle plate. Turn the handwheel to check that the feed dogs move smoothly and do
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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. Attach the needle plate cover according
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    bobbin and presser foot. • Refer to "Lower threading" (page 20) and "Replacing the presser foot" (page 34). Turn on the machine. a Select (middle needle position stitch). b Note ● Do not yet install the presser foot and thread. Correctly thread the machine. g • For details on threading the machine
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    service center. Turn on the machine. The thread is not passed through the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly. Correctly pass the thread through the bobbin-winding thread guide. Bobbin thread does not wind neatly on the bobbin. Bobbin spins slowly. (for models equipped with the sewing
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    main power switch. page 12 The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to the right. Move the bobbin winder shaft to the left. page 18, 19 The sewing machine does not work. You have not used the foot controller properly. The foot controller or the start/stop button was not pressed (for models equipped
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    the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly
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    or Remove the needle plate cover and in the race. clean the plate and the race. page 86 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Correct the upper threading. page 23 There is a high- pitched noise while sewing. The bobbin case is scratched. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your
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    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 upper thread. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is tangled in the race, clean
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    the race, 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 machine may be malfunctioning
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    23 Q quick-set bobbin 9, 21, 28 quilting 63 quilting foot 64 , quilting guide 63 64 R race 86 reinforcement stitching 40 , reverse/reinforcement stitch button 9 40 S scallop stitching 70 seam ripper 54 sewing machine needles 29 , sewing speed controller 9 13 sewing the character stitches
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    40 thread tension 41 trial sewing 42 triple stretch stitch 47 troubleshooting 89 , twin needle 31 32 U upper tension-control dial 8, 41, 93 upper threading 23 , utility stitch indicator 10 37 , utility stitch key 10 37 W walking foot 63 wing needle 72 4 Z zigzag , stitch 42 45, 61 zipper
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    English 885-V64/V65/V66/V67 XE8589-001 Printed in China
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APPENDIX
UTILITY STITCHES
SEWING BASICS
KNOWING YOUR
SEWING MACHINE
Operation Manual
Product Code: 885-V64/V65/V66/V67
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