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- Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 1
how to use and enjoy your ELECTRONIC Sewing Machine I - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 2
.IJITIMNAVIIIM Ili ili 4 CAUTION Z 4 4 k4i WHEN CHANGING NEEDLE, BOBBIN OR LIGHT BULB, OR WHEN SEWING §4 MACHINE IS NOT IN USE, IT IS RECOMMENDED, THAT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY PLUG IS DISCONNECTED TO AVOID ELECTRICAL HAZARDS. Iff ,a ,rarmArs,mrarrmwm-,mirr.ararm,armararrrirArardir.ararsmIrma-mms - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 3
Darning 34 Cloth guide 34 8. Various Other Stitches 35 Gathering 35 Attaching lace 35 Applique 36 Cording 36 Monogramming and embroidering , . 37 9. Maintenance and Care of Your Machine 38 Cleaning 38 How to oil sewing machine 39 Check list for better sewing 41 Repacking the - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 4
Adjuster 6. Sew-light Switch 7. Buttonhole Lever 8. Extension Table 9. Upper Thread Tension Dial 10. Pattern Dial 11. Reverse Sewing Button - 2 - 12. Electronic Display 13. Thread Cutter 14. Presser Foot Screw 15. Presser Foot (Zigzag) 16. Needle Plate (Zigzag) 17. Shuttle Hook 18. Bobbin Case 19 - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 5
g a 23 26 22. Thread Guide and Bobbin Winder Disc 23. Spool Pin 24. Bobbin Winder Device 25. Balance Wheel Machine Cover 26. Clutch Release 27. 3-prong Socket 28. Presser Foot Lifter II To keep the sewing machine from getting dusty it is recommended that you use the machine cover stored in the - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 6
machine. These accessories have been designed for easy and perfect sewing. For more details, see each page listed. 10 1. Straight Stitch Foot 2. Buttonhole Foot 3. Button Sewing Foot 4. Zipper Foot 5. Cloth Guide with Screw 6. Needle Pack (Regular Single Needle No. 14 (Twin Needle 7. Bobbins - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 7
bobbin or light bulb, or when sewing machine is not in use, it is recommended that electrical supply plug is disconnected to avoid electrical hazards. Remark: The illustration on this page depicting the use of two pin plug is not applicable to use in U.K. CONTROLLING SEWING SPEED Place foot on foot - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 8
, warning messages appear on the display and instruct you to correct. 1. When you set bobbin winder pin to right for bobbin winding, machine only accept bobbin winding and message of "BOBBIN WINDING" appears. 2. When you set machine at buttonhole and buttonhole lever is not pulled down, a message of - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 9
- Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 10
you can obtain better feeding of the material. For almost all stitches, this selector should be set at M (middle) except for following application. 1. Button sewing (page 32) 2. Decorative stitches (page 22) NOTE: 1. Do not move the selector while the needle is in the material. 2. Set the selector - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 11
to your sewing needs, it is required to change the presser foot. Push Screw V Removed i; SNAP-ON TYPE TO REMOVE THE FOOT 1. Raise needle to its highest position. 2. Raise presser foot. 3. Push the button, and presser foot is released easily. TO FIX PRESSER FOOT 1. Place the presser foot on the - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 12
face toward back and long groove should face you. THREADING TWIN NEEDLE Follow instructions for single needle threading (see page 13), but thread each needle separately. The groove should face you. NOTE FOR TWIN NEEDLE SEWING 1. Use ZIGZAG PRESSER FOOT. 2. Use stitch width knob at under "3". 3. Set - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 13
pressure, push inner pin down with your finger. N Pressure Adjuster Sewing Purpose Pressure on Foot UP - ::.:; MIDDLE Darning Embroidering Monogramming Mending Normal use and lighter material such as silk and nylon Free Medium - ....ROI DOWN Thick and heavier materials Heavy - 11 - - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 14
unit. 2) Use correct light bulb unit. Recordering # : X50227001 Maximum Rated input of lamp : 8 V, 2.4W Free-Arm Sewing For sewing tubular and hard to reach garment areas, free-arm sewing is convenient. To convert your machine into a free-arm model, simply slide out the extension table. al -12- - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 15
Upper (Needle) Thread LIJ U 0_11 I 1. Thread guide (rear) Spool pin Thread guide (front) 2. Thread tension dial Thread check spring 3. 4. 5. Thread $ take-up lever Before threading, raise presser foot and turn the balance wheel toward you and raise thread take-up lever to its - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 16
release knob by turning it 2. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin toward you. winder pin. 3. Bobbin winder tension disc 4. Wind the thread a few times around the bobbin clockwise and push the bobbin toward bobbin presser. Start the machine gently. 5. Bobbin stops winding when full. 6. Push the - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 17
placed back in machine properly it will come out from the shuttle immediately . after starting to sew. HOW TO THREAD BOBBIN CASE ..... Tension spring , (3 (2, , .. 1. Unwind about 4 incheS (10 cm) of thread from the bobbin. Insert wound bobbin into bobbin case. 2. Pul l trailing thread into the - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 18
will come up in a large loop from the presser foot. 3. Pull both threads under the toes of presser foot and place them to the rear leaving about 4 inches (10 cm). Relative Chart of Sewing Material, Needle and Thread SEWING MATERIALS VERY THIN Fine•tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, Tulle - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 19
to avoid puckering of material or other problems. It is recommended that a test sample be made before sewing. TENSION UPPER THREAD TENSION To regulate upper thread tension, merely turn thread tension dial with your fingers after lowering the presser foot. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE TIGHTER THE - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 20
on the upper thread or tight tension on the lower thread. To correct this, turn the upper thread tension dial to a higher number. If perfect stitching cannot be obtained by changing upper thread tension, adjust the bobbin tension. NOTE: It is recommended that test samples be made before sewing. -18 - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 21
Single : According to the Material NOTE: Use straight stitch foot when sewing light or elastic type materials with straight stitch. HOW TO START SEWING 1. Raise needle to its highest position and lift presser foot. 2. Pull up lower thread by turning the balance wheel toward you and place both upper - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 22
for 3/8 inch (10 mm) from material edge. HOW TO REMOVE FINAL SEWING FROM MACHINE 1. Stop the machine. 2. Raise needle to its highest position and make sure that the thread take-up lever is also in the highest position. 3. Lift presser foot and pull out the material gently to the left side diagonally - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 23
stitches again before removing work from machine. NOTE: Zigzag stitching requires less upper thread tension than straight stitching. SATIN STITCH When Stitch Length Knob is set at "F" it produces the "SATIN STITCH" vv[vich is used for making fine buttonholes or decorative stitches. NOTE: It is - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 24
STITCH LENGTH STITCH WIDTH NEEDLE POSITION SELECTOR PRESSURE ADJUSTER PRESSER FOOT NEEDLE 2 For SATIN STITCH set knob at F See Instruction Below L.M.R. According to the Material Zigzag Single or to 0. Repeat the movement. NOTE: The number in the bracket represents the twin needle sewing. - 22 - - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 25
is three times the strength of a regular stitch and gives elasticity to seams which prevents thread breakage. NOTE: 1) When sewing extremely light or elastic material use straight stitch presser foot. 2) As adjusting stitch width knob, you can get zigzag stitch. : 13 (Elastic Overlock Stitch), 14 - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 26
under tear in material to be repaired. 3. Following the line of tear, sew elastic stitch so that both sides of tear are joined. SEWING ELASTIC 1. Place the elastic on the material. 2. As you sew, stretch elastic both in front and in back of presser foot as shown in illustration. JOINING STITCH - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 27
Blind Stitch PATTERN SELECTOR STITCH LENGTH STITCH WIDTH NEEDLE POSITION SELECTOR PRESSER FOOT NEEDLE PRESSURE ADJUSTER 5 (Blind Stitch), 6 (German Blind Stitch) 1 - 2 3 - 5 M Zigzag Single According to the Material 1 . Thread used should be the same color as material used. 2. Fold material to size - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 28
upper thread tension than normal. 3. Sew at slow speed. 4. Edge of material will be picoted. Scallop Stitch PATTERN SELECTOR STITCH LENGTH STITCH WIDTH PRESSER FOOT NEEDLE PRESSURE ADJUSTER : 9 (Scallop Stitch) F'1 3 - 5 Zigzag : Single or Twin Needle : According to the Materials This' machine - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 29
to create decorative designs on fabrics that stretch. NOTE: If twin needle sewing is used, set zigzag width dial at under "3". 2. Decorative Stitching PATTERN SELECTOR STITCH LENGTH STITCH WIDTH PRESSER FOOT NEEDLE PRESSURE ADJUSTER 15 (Comb Stitch), 16 (Arrowhead Stitch) 4 3 - 5 Zigzag Single or - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 30
fancy stitches. Fagoting PATTERN SELECTOR STITCH LENGTH STITCH WIDTH PRESSER FOOT NEEDLE PRESSURE ADJUSTER First needle II drop r 0.15 cm 19 along the edge Pull both threads slightly when starting. *Set zigzag width at maximum. " Use thicker threads. 3. After sewing 1) Remove the basting and - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 31
Patch Work PATTERN SELECTOR STITCH LENGTH STITCH WIDTH PRESSER FOOT NEEDLE PRESSURE ADJUSTER 4 (Double Action Stitch), 18 (Leaf Stitch) 1 2 (4), 4 (18) 3- 5 Zigzag Single According to the Material PATCH WORK 1. Join two pieces as per illustration. 2. Stitch the folded trims. -29- - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 32
thread. 6. Lower presser foot in accordance with the marked line as per illustration OA 7. Draw button plate out and insert the button as per illustration 8. Pull out buttonhole lever and push this lever back slightly as per illustration © • 9. Holding the upper thread slightly, start the machine - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 33
fr HOW TO SECURE STITCHING AND CUT MATERIAL FOR BUTTONHOLE. 1. To secure stitching, turn the material 90 degrees counter-clockwise and sew 5-6 straight stitches. 2. Remove from machine. Cut opening in buttonhole with seam ripper tool, taking care not to cut through any stitching. 3. It is - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 34
between the holes in the button. Lower presser foot and check to see that needle enters holes in button properly. 4. At slow speed sew approximately 10 stitches. 5. Remove from machine. Cut upper and lower threads and with normal sewing needle sew threads through to back of button and tie. BUTTON - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 35
Tighten thumb screw to lock presser foot into position. 3. Fold edge of material 3/4 inch (2 cm.) and place zipper under folded portion. 4. By guiding zipper foot along the zipper teeth you will stitch close to edge of zipper in correct position. 5. To sew opposite side of zipper loosen thumb screw - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 36
with parallel lines of stitching. Cloth Guide Using cloth guide will help to sew parallel and straight at edge of material. Attach cloth guide by placing it over the two holes on the right side of needle plate in sewing machine bed. Put thumb screw through guide slot, adjust to desired distance - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 37
LENGTH STITCH WIDTH NEEDLE POSITION SELECTOR PRESSER FOOT NEEDLE PRESSURE ADJUSTER : 2 : 4 : 0 : M : Straight : Single : According to the Material 1. Loosen upper thread tension (set dial at about '2') so that lower thread lies on the under side of material. 2. Sew a single row or multiple rows of - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 38
ADJUSTER : 2 : F- 2 In accordance with thickness of cord being used, set stitch width. : M Zigzag : Single : Middle 1. Set Stitch Width Knob. 2 Place cord on fabric to be sewn. 3 Lower presser foot making sure cord is centered and sew using zigzag stitch. Guide cord by hand to where you desire it - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 39
POSITION SELECTOR PRESSER FOOT NEEDLE OTHERS PRESSURE ADJUSTER : 2 Set at any position. 0^'5 : M : Removed Single : Darning plate Up (Free) PREPARATION FOR MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING 1 Place darning plate on needle plate. 2. Set your sewing machine as per side instructions. 3. Draw lettering - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 40
Care of Your Machine Cleaning The sliding parts of the shuttle race should be cleaned regularly so that l int does not accumulate. Retaining ring a Latch lever Hook 0 HOW TO REMOVE THE SHUTTLE HOOK 1 . Raise needle to its highest position. 2. Open shuttle cover. 3. Take out bobbin case. 4. Push - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 41
w to Oil Sewing Machine For smooth and silent operation the moving parts of the machine should be oiled periodically. (See diagram below.) OIL 1 to 2 DROPS TO THE POINTS MARKED OIL 3 to 4 DROPS TO THE POINTS MARKED *WO OIL ONCE A WEEK IF MACHINE IS USED MORE THAN ONE HOUR PER DAY. IF MACHINE IS USED - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 42
oiling points as illustrated. II 1 • • F NOTE: If machine has not been used for a long period of time, oi l tends to coagulate and operation of machine will not be smooth. Apply a few drops of oi l to oiling points, and with presser foot up run machine for a few minutes. Then wipe up any excess - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 43
for Better Sewing Check this list if you are having the following problems:. IF MATERIAL DOES NOT FEED 1. Darning plate is on needle plate. 2. Needle plate is out of position. 3. Clutch release knob is loose. 4. Stitch length regulator is at 0. IF UPPER THREAD BREAKS 1. Upper threading is not - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 44
ir Repacking the Machine Keep the carton and packing material for future use in the event it becomes necessary to reship the sewing machine. (Improper packing or improper packing material could result in damage during shipping.) Instructions for repacking the machine are illustrated below. C.) 03 0 - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 45
Applique Attaching lace Blind stitch Buttonholes Button sewing Check list for better sewing Cleaning Cloth guide Cording ' Darning Decorative stitches Elastic stitch Electronic display Fagoting stitch Gathering How to oil sewing machine LCD adjuster Lower (bobbin) thread Message key Monogramming and - Brother International VX-940 | Users Manual - English - Page 46
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