APPENDIX
UTI LITY S TIT C H E S
SEWING BASICS
KN OWI NG YOUR
SEWING MACHIN E
Oper a tion Manual
Product Code: 885-V60/V61/V62/V63/V64/V65
Sewing Machine
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support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the se safety instructi ons before attemp ting to use the machi ne.
DANGER - To reduce the risk of elect ric shock:
1Always unplug the machine from the e lectrical outlet immediatel y after using, when cleaning ,
when making any user ser vicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leavin g the
machine unattended.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fir e, electric shock, or injury to pers ons.
2Always unplug the machine from the e lectrical outlet when making any adjustments mentioned
in the instruction manu al:
• To unplug the machine, swi tch the machine to the symbol “O” po sition to turn it off, then grasp
the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord.
• Plug the machine directly in to the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
• Always unplug your m achine if the power is cut.
3 Neve r operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not worki ng properly, if it has
been dropped or dama ged, or water is spilled on the uni t. Return the machine to the neare st
authorized dealer or se rvice center for examination, repa ir, electrical or mechanical ad justment.
• While the machine is store d or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, he at,
discoloration or def ormation, stop using the machine and immediatel y unplug the power cord.
• When transporting the mac hine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Liftin g the machine by any other
part may damage the machin e or result in the machine falli ng, which could cause injuries.
• When lifting the machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise
you may injure yo ur back or knees.
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4 Always keep you r work area clear:
• Never operate t he machine with any air open ings blocked. Keep ven tilation openings of t he
machine and foot control fr ee from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Do not store objects on the foot controller.
• Do not use extension cord s. Plug the machine directly into th e electrical outlet.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not operate where aeros ol (spray) products are being used or wher e oxygen is being
administered.
• Do not use the machine ne ar a heat source, such a s a stove or iron; other wise, the machine,
power cord or garment be ing sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock.
• Do not place this machine on a n unstable surface, such as an unste ady or slanted tabl e, otherwise
the machine may fall, resul ting in injuries.
5 Special care is re quired when sewing:
• Always pay close atte ntion to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.
• Switch the machine to the symb ol “O” position to turn it off when making a ny adjustments in the
needle area.
• Do not use a damaged or inco rrect needle plate, as it could cause the nee dle to break.
• Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching
so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break.
6 This machine is not a toy:
• Your close att ention is necessary when the machine is used by or n ear children.
• The plastic bag that this ma chine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of child ren or
disposed of. Never allow c hildren to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation.
• Do not use outdoors.
7 For a longer service life :
• When storing this machine, avoid direct sun light and high humidity locations. Do not use or stor e
the machine near a space heater, iron , halogen lamp, or other hot objects.
• Use only neutral soaps o r detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, a nd scouring powders
can damage th e case and machine, an d should never be use d.
• Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing a ny assemblies, the pre sser feet,
needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.
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8 For repair or adjustme nt:
• If the Light unit (light-emittin g diode) is damaged, it must be re placed by authorized dealer.
• In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is require d, first follow the troubleshoot ing table
in the back of the operat ion manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the prob lem
persists, please cons ult your local authorized B rother dealer.
Use this machine only for its intended use as described i n this manual.
Use accessorie s recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this m anual.
The contents of this manual and spec ifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
For additional p roduct information, visit ou r web site at www.broth er.com
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This machine is intended for household use.
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND
CYPRUS ONLY
IMPORTANT
• In the event of replacing th e plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the
mark, rating as marked on plug.
• Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.
• If the available electrical o utlet is not suitable for the plug su pplied with this equipment, y ou
should contact your author ized dealer to obtain the correct le ad.
FOR USERS IN AC INPUT 220-240V
COUNTRIES AND MEXICO
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with redu ced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, o r lack of experience and know ledge, unless they have been give n
supervision or instr uction concerning use of the appliance by a person respons ible for their safety.
Children should be sup ervised to ensure that they do no t play with the appliance.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCT IONS .................................. ............................................. 1
1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ................... ..................................... ..6
ACCESSORIES ............. .................................................... .................................................... 6
Included accessories ...................................................................................................................... ............... ... 6
Optional accessories ..................................................................................... ................................. ............... ... 7
Accessory compartment ....... ................. ............... ................ ............... ................. ................. ............. .............. 7
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ............................................. ....... 8
The main parts ................. ............... ................ ............... ................. ................. .............. ................. ............... .. 8
Needle and presser foot section ....................................................................................................... ............... 9
Operation buttons ....... .............. ................. ................. ............... ................ ............... ................. ............... ........ 9
Operation panel ........................................................ .................................................. ....................... ............. 10
Spool pin ................. ....................................................... ................................................ ............... ................. 10
USING YOUR SEWING MACHIN E ........................................ ........................................... 12
Power supply precautions ........................................................................................................ ............... ....... 12
Power supply ..................................................................................................................................... ............. 12
Foot controller .................... ............... ................ ............... ................. ................. ............ ............... ................. 13
Sewing speed controller (for models equipped w ith the start/stop button) ..................................................... 13
Changing the needle stop position ...................................................... ................................................... ........ 13
Changing the initial needle position .................................................... ............................................ ............... 14
Cancelling the operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep) ............................................. 14
THREADING THE MACHINE ............................. .................................................... ........... 15
Winding the bobbin ...................... ..................................................... ............................................... .............. 15
Lower threading ................................................................................................. ............................. ............... 20
Upper threading ................................................................................................. ........................... ............... .. 23
Drawing up the lower thread ............................................ ............................................................. ............... .. 2 8
REPLACING THE NEEDLE ............................................... .................................................. 29
Needle precautions .................................................. .............................................................................. ........ 29
Needle types and their uses ...................................................................... ................................... ............... ... 29
Checking the needle ................................... ..................................................................... ..................... ......... 30
Replacing the needle ................................................... .................................................... ..................... ......... 30
Sewing with the twin needle ................................................... ................................................................... ..... 32
REPLACING THE PRESSER FOO T ....................... .................................................... ........... 34
Replacing the presser foot ......... ............... ................. ................. .............. ................. ............. ................. ...... 34
Removing the press er foot holder ............. ............... ................. .............. ................. ............... ............. .......... 35
2. SEWING BASICS ........................................ ..................................... ..............36
SEWING ...................... .................................................... ............................................. ..... 36
General sewing procedure ........................................................................................................ ............... ...... 36
Selecting a stitc h .................... ............... ................. ................ ............... ................. ............... ................ ......... 37
Adjusting the stitch length and width ........................................................................................... ............... .... 38
Starting to sew ..................... ................. ................. .............. ................. ............... ................. .............. ........... 39
Thread tension ..................... ............... ................. .............. ................. ................. ............ ................. ............. 41
USEFUL SEWING TIPS .............................................. ................................................... ..... 42
Trial sewing ................ ................ ............... ................. ............... ................ ................. ............... ............... ...... 42
Changing the sewing direction ... ....................................................... ...................................................... ....... 42
Sewing curves ...................... ............... ................. ................ ............... ................. ............ ................. ............. 42
Sewing thick fabrics ....... .............. ................. ................. ............... ................. .............. ............. ............... ...... 42
Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ........................................................................................................... .......... 43
Sewing thin fabrics ........... ................. .............. ................. ................. ............... ............................... ............... 44
Sewing stretch fabrics ........ ................. .............. ................. ................. ............... .......................... ............... ... 44
Stitching cylindrical pi eces ..... ................. ................. .............. ................. ............... ................. .............. ......... 44
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3. UTILITY STITCHES ......................................... ...................................... .........45
OVERCASTING STITCHES .............. ............................................. ..................................... 45
Using zigzag foot ............ ................. .............. ................. ............... ................. ................ ............. ................. .. 45
Using overcasting foot .......... ............... ................. .............. ................. ............... .......................... ............... ... 46
BASIC STITCHING ....................................... ................................................... .................. 47
Basic stitching .............. ................ ............... ................. ................. .............. ................. ............... ................. .. 47
BLIND HEM STITCHING ...................... ............................................. ............................... 48
BUTTONHOLE SEWING .... .................................................... ........................................... 51
Button sewing ........ ................. ................. ............... ................ ............... ................. ............... ................ ......... 55
ZIPPER INSERTION ............ .................................................... ........................................... 57
SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE .................................... ........................ 59
Stretch stitching .......... .............. ................. ............... ................. .............. ................. ................. ............... ...... 59
Elastic attaching ......................... ............... ................. ............... ................ ............... ............... ................. ...... 59
APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK A ND QUILT STITCHING ................................................... ..... 61
Appliqués ........................................................ ................................................................. ................. ............. 62
Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching .......... .............. ................. ............... ................. ................. ................. .......... 62
Piecing ........ ................. ................ ............... ................. ............... ................ .............................. ................. .... 62
Quilting ........ ................. .............. ................. ............... ................. ................ ............................ ................. ...... 63
Free-motion quilting ..... ................ ............... ................. ............... ................ ............... ................. ............. ...... 64
REINFORCEMENT STITCHING ....................................................................... .................. 66
Triple stretch stit ching ......................... .............. ................. ............... ................. ............................... ............. 66
Bar tack stitchin g ............ ................. .............. ................. ............... ................. ................ ............... ............... .. 66
DECORATIVE STITCHING ........................................ ............................................. ........... 68
Fagoting ............................................ .................................................... .................................. ................. ...... 69
Scallop stitching ................... ............... ................. .............. ................. ................. ........................... ............... 70
Smocking ........ ............... ................. ................ ............... ................. ............... ............................... ................. 70
Shell tuck stitching .. ................. ............... ................. .............. ................. ................. ............. .............. ........... 71
Joining ........... ............... ................ ................. ............... ................. .............. ....................................... ............ 71
Heirloom stitching ........... .............. ................. ............... ................. ................. .............. ............... ................. .. 72
4. APPENDIX ................. ..................................... ................................. ..............73
STITCH SETTINGS ........................................ ................................................... .................. 73
Utility stitches ............. ................ ................. ............... ................. .............. ................. ............... ............... ...... 73
MAINTENANCE ................. ............................................. .................................................. 80
Restrictions on oi ling .................. ................. ............... ................. .............. ................. ............... ............... ...... 80
Precautions on storing the machine ................ ................. ................. ............... ................ ................. ............. 80
Cleaning the machine surface ............................................................. .................................................... ....... 80
Cleaning the race ........................................................................ .............................................. ................. .... 80
TROUBLESHOOTING ........ ............................................. .................................................. 83
Frequent troubleshooting topics ................................. ................................................................................. ... 83
Upper thread tightened up ............................................................................................................... ............. . 83
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ............................................. .......................................................... ... 84
Incorrect thread tension .......................................................................................................... .............. ......... 87
Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed ............................................................................. .. 88
List of symptoms .............. ................. .............. ................. ............... ................. ................ ............... ............... 92
ERROR MESSAGES .......................................................... .................................................. 97
Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep) .................................................................... 97
INDEX ................................ .................................................... ........................................... 98
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1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
ACCESSORIES
Included accessories
After opening the box , check that the followin g accessories are include d. If any item is missing or damaged,
contact your dea ler.
● Foot controller: Mode l T
This foot controller can be used on the machine with pro duct code 885-V60/V61/V 62/V63/V64/V65. The
product code is menti oned on the machine rati ng plate.
● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your auth orized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122)
● The included accessories vary depending on the machine model.
● About zigzag fo ot “J”;
Press the black button on the left side o f the foot when it is diffic ult for thick seams
to be fed, for example , at the beginning of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43)
aBlack button
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8 .
9. 10.
75/11 1 needle
90/14 1 needle
100/16 1 needle
11. 12.
90/14 1 needle
13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19.
No. Part Name
Part Code
Americas
Others
1 Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) XC3021-031
2 Buttonhole foot “A” XC2691-033
3 Overcasting foot “G” XE6305-101
4 Monogramming foot “N” XD0810-031
5 Zipper foot “I” X59370-021
6 Blind stitch foot “R” XC4051-031
7 Button fitting foot “M” XE2137-001
8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001
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Bobbin (4)
(One is on machi ne.)
SA156
SFB:
XA5539-151
10 Needle set XC8834-021
11 Twin needle 131096-121
12
Ball point needle
(gold colored)
XD0360-021
13 Cleaning brush X59476-021
14 Disc-shaped screwdriver XC1074-051
15 Spool cap (large) 130012-024
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Spool cap (medium)
(on machine)
XE1372-001
17 Spool cap (small) 13 0013-124
18 Extra spool pin XE2241-001
Foot controller
XD0501-021 (EU area)
XC8816-021 (O ther areas)
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No. Part Name
Part Code
Americas
Others
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Optional accessor ies
The following are av ailable as optional accessories to be purchased separately. Depend ing on the model you
purchased, the follow ing accessory may be includ ed with your machine.
Accessory compartme nt
The accessories are stor ed in a compartment insi de the flat bed attachment. S lide the flat bed attachm ent to the
left to open it.
a Flat bed attachment
b Storage compartment
● Put the accessories in the bag, and then
store the bag inside the compart ment. If the
accessories are not in a bag, they may fall
out, and be lost or damaged.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
No. Part Name
Part Code
Americas
Others
1 Walking Foot SA140
F033N:
XC2214-002
2 Quilting Foot SA129
F005N:
XC1948-002
3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot SA125
F001N:
XC1944-052
4 Quilting guid e SA132
F016N:
XC2215-002
5 Eyelet punch XZ5051-001
No. Part Name
Part Code
Americas
Others
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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
The illustrations in this o peration manual may diffe r from the actual machine.
The main parts
a Bobbin winder (page 15)
This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the
lower thread.
b Upper tension-control dial (page 41)
This controls the tension of the upper thread.
c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc
(page 15)
Pass the thread under this threa d guide and around the
pretension disc when winding the b obbin thread.
d Thread take-up lever (page 25)
e Thread cutter (page 40)
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
f Flat bed at tachment wit h accessory compartment
(page 7 and 44)
g Operation buttons (page 9)
The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing
machine mod el.
h Operation panel (page 10)
This is used to select the stitch and specify the various
settings. Design and position of the operation panel
differs depending on the sewing machi ne model.
i Spool pin (page 10, 15 and 23)
This 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 wh ile the sewing
machine is being u sed.
l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12)
You can turn the m ain power and sewing light switch
on and off.
m Jack/socket connector (page 12)
Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/
socket connector.
n Foot controller (page 13)
You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to
start and stop sewing.
o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13)
Plug in the foot controller plug.
p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65)
Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs.
q Presser foot lever (page 23)
This is u sed to raise and lower th e presser fo ot.
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 a nd 23)
Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding
the bobbin thread and t hreading the machine.
t Handle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when
transporting the machine.
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Needle and presser foot s ection
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 presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.
d Presser foot holder screw
Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser
foot holder in place.
e Presser foot
The presser foot applies pressure co nsistently on the
fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate
presser foot for the selected stitching.
f Needle plate cover release
Use when removing the needle plate cover .
g Needle plate cover
Remove the needle plate cover to clean the race.
h Feed dogs
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the se wing direction.
i Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the quick-
set bobbin)
You can start sewing witho ut pulling up the bobbin thread.
j Bobbin cover
Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin.
k Needle plate
The needle plate is mar ked with guides for sewing
straight seams.
l Needle ba r thread guide
Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.
m Presser foot lever
Raise and lower the pre sser foot lever to raise a nd lower
the presser foot.
n Needle clamp screw
Use the n eedle clamp s crew to hold the needle in place.
Operation buttons
The operation butt ons help you to easily perform various basi c sewing machine opera tions.
The operation butt ons differ depending on the sew ing machine model.
a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button
Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew
reverse stitches. Reverse stitche s are sewn by keeping
the button pressed down to sew in the opposite
direction. For details, refer to “Se wing reinfor cement
stitches ” (page 40) .
■ Buttons provided on some models
b Start/stop button (for models equipped with the
start/stop button)
Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The
machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of
sewing while the button is depressed. W hen sewing is
stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details,
refer to “Sta rting to sew” (page 39).
c Needle position button (for models equipped with
the needle position button)
Press the needle position button to raise or lower the
needle. Be sure to raise the needle befo re threading the
needle. Use this button to cha nge the sewing direction
or for detailed sewing in small areas. Pressing the button
twice sews one stit ch.
d Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the
sewing speed controller)
Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing
speed.
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Operation panel
The operation pan el, located on the front of the
sewing machine, al lows you to select a stitch and
specify how the stitch wi ll be sewn.
The operation panel differs depen ding on the sewing
machine model .
a LCD (liquid crystal display)
The number of the selected stitch (
1), the presser foot
type to be used (
2), the stitch length (mm) ( 3), and the
stitch width (mm) (
4) are displayed here.
The display 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 number of the selected stitch.
b Stitch selection keys
Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the
number for the stitch that you w ish to use. For details,
refer to “Selec ting a stitch” (page 37 ).
c Stitch length adjustment key
Press this ke y to adjust the sti tch length. (P ress the “–”
side to reduc e the stitch length ; press the “+” sid e to
increase the stitch length.)
d Stitch width ad justment key
Press this ke y to adjust the sti tch width. (Pr ess the “–”
side to reduc e the stitch width ; press the “+” side to
increase the stitch width.)
Spool pin
As shown, press down on the spool p in lever with
your finger to raise the spo ol pin.
■ Storing the spool cap
The enclosed spool cap (la rge, medium, small)
can be stored by attac hing it to the spool pin as
shown in the illustratio n. When attaching the
spool cap, position it with the rounded side
toward the spool pin.
● Do not grab the b ar to raise the spool pin,
otherwise, the spoo l pin may bend or break.
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■ Storing the spool pin
When placing the co ver on the sewing mach ine
before storing or if the spool pin will no t be used,
return the spool pin to i ts storage position.
Remove the spool fro m the spool pin, and then
fold up the spoo l pin, as shown in the illu stration,
until it snaps into place to secure it.
■ Installing the spool pin
a
If the spool pi n has been remov ed from the
machine, insert the tab on the spool pin into
the hole on the b ack of the machine, as
shown.
a Hole
b Tab
b
Push the spool pin down until it locks into
place.
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USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Power supply precautions
Be sure to observe the f ollowing precautions concerning the power supply.
Power supply
a
Insert the plug into a wall outlet.
a Main power switch
b Jack/socket connector
b
Set the main power switch to “I” .
X The sewing lamp come s on when the
machine is turned on.
c
To turn off the machine, set the main p ower
switch to “
{”.
X T he sewing lamp goes off when the
machine is turned o ff.
● If a power outage oc curs while the sewing
machine is being ope rated, turn off the
sewing machine and unplug the power
supply cord. When restar ting the sewing
machine, follow the nece ssary procedure to
correctly ope rate the machine.
(For U.S.A. only)
● This appliance h as a polarized plug (on e
blade wider than the other). To reduce the
risk of electric shock, this plu g is intended
to fit in a polarized out let only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the pl ug.
If it still does not fit, co ntact a qualified
electrician to install th e proper outlet. Do
not modify the plug in any way.
● Use only regular hous ehold electricity f or the power source. Usi ng other power sources may result in
fire, electric s hock, or damage to the machine.
● Make sure that the pl ugs on the power cord are f irmly inserted into the ele ctrical outlet and th e power
supply jack on t he machine.
● Do not insert the plug on th e power cord into an electrical outle t that is in poor condition.
● Turn off the main pow er and remove the plug in the following circum stances:
• Wh en you are away from th e machine
• After using the machine
• When the power fails during use
• When the machine does n ot operate corre ctly due to a bad con nection or a disconn ection
• Dur ing electrical storm s
● Use only the power cord included with this machine.
● Do not use exten sion cords or multi-plug ada pters with many other ap pliances plugged in to the m. Fire
or electric sh ock may result.
● Do not touch the plu g with wet hands. Electr ic shock may result.
●
When unplugging the machine, al ways turn off the main power first . Always grasp the plug to re move it from
the outlet. Pullin g on the cord may da mage the cord, or lea d to fire or electric shock.
● Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled.
Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. The se things may damage th e
cord and cause fire or electric sh ock. If the cord or pl ug is damaged, take t he machine to your
authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use.
●
Unplug the po wer cord if th e machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwi se a fire may r esult.
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Foot controller
Insert the foot controlle r plug into its jack/socket on
the rear side of the sewing machine.
a Foot controller jack/socket
When you press the foot control ler down lightly, the
machine will run at a low speed. When you press
harder, the machine’ s speed will increase. When y ou
take your foot off the foot controller, the mach ine
will stop.
You should make sure th at nothing is placed on the
foot controller when t he machine is not in use.
● When the foot con troller is plugged in, the
start/stop button cannot be used to start
sewing (only for mod els equipped with the
start/stop button).
Sewing speed controller
(for models equipped with
the start/stop button)
a
Slide the sewin g speed controller to the left or
right to select the desired sewing speed.
Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to
sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed
controller to the right to se w at a faster speed.
a Sewing speed controller
• The speed set using the sewing spee d
controller is the foot co ntroller’s maximum
sewing speed.
Changing the needle stop p osition
Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in
the fabric when sewing is stopped. Instead, the machine can
be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped.
a
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
Hold down the “–” side of (stitch selection
key) on the left and turn on the sewing machine.
After turning on the sew ing machine, release
the “–” side of (stitch selection ke y).
X The needle stop position changes to the
raised position.
• Perform the same operation to change the
needle stop position to the lowered position.
● When connecting the foot controller, be sure
to turn off the sewing ma chine in order to
prevent the m achine from acci dentally being
started.
● Do not allow pieces of cl oth and dust to build
up on the foot co ntroller. Doing so could
cause a fire o r an electric sh ock.
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Changing the initial needle
position
Normally, the straight stitc h (left needle position) is
automatically selected when the sewing machine is
turned on. The mach ine can be set so that the
straight stitch (center needle position) is
automatically selec ted when it is turned on.
a
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
Hold down the “+” side of (stitch selection
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 initial needle positio n changes to
the center needle positio n.
● The specified initial needle position is
maintained even after the machine is turn ed
off.
● Perform the same op eration to change the
initial needle position to the left needle
position.
Cancelling the operation be ep
(for mode ls equipped wi th the
operation beep)
When the sewing machi ne is purchased, it is set to
beep each time a key is pressed. This setti ng can be
changed so th at the machine doe s not beep.
a
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
Hold down the “–” s ide of (stitch width
adjustment key) an d turn on the sewing
machine.
After turning on the sew ing machine, release
the “-” side of (stitch width adjustment
key).
X T he machine is now set so that it wil l
not beep.
● Perform the same op eration to change the
setting so that mach ine beeps.
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THREADING THE MACHINE
Winding the bobbin
This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin.
• For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 18.
a
As shown, press down on the spool pin lever
with your fing er.
X The spool pin swings up.
b
Remove the spo ol cap.
a Spool pin
b Spool cap
● Only use bobbi ns (part code: SA 156, SFB: XA5539 -151) that have been designed fo r this sewing
machine. Using ot her bobbins may cause dama ge to the machine.
● We designed the bobbin t hat comes with this machine. If y ou use bobbins from other models, the
machine will not work prop erly. Only use the bobbin that come s with this machine or bobbins of the
same type (part code : SA156, SFB: XA5539-151).
a Bobbin-winding
thread guide
b Bobbin winder shaft
c Bobbin
Actual si ze
This model Ot her models
11.5 mm
(7/16 inch)
● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin,
otherwise, the sp ool pin may bend or bre ak.
● Be sure to raise th e spool pin when windi ng
the bobbin. The thread ma y become tangled if
the bobbin winder is u sed without raising the
spool pin.
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c
Fully insert the spool of thread for the bobbin
onto the spool pin.
Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is
horizontal and the thr ead unwinds to the front
at the bottom.
d
Slide the spool cap on to the spool pin.
With the slightly rounded s ide of the spool cap
positioned toward th e left, slide the spool cap
onto the spool pin as far as possible to th e right
so that the spool is mo ved to the right end of
the spool pin.
● When sewin g with fine, cr oss-wound
thread, use the small spool cap , and leave a
small space between the cap and the spool.
a Spool cap (small)
b Spool (cross-wound thread)
c Space
e
While holdin g the spool with y our right hand,
and then pass the thread unde r the thread
guide.
a Thread guide
f
Pass the thread under the thre ad guide cover
from the back to the front.
Hold the thread with y our right hand so that
there is no slack in the thread th at is pulled out,
and then pass the thread u nder the thread
guide cover wi th your left hand.
a Thread guide cover
● If the spool or the spool cap is no t positioned
correctly, the thread may b ecome tangled
around the spoo l pin or the machine may be
damaged.
● Three spool ca p sizes are availabl e, allowing
you to choose a spool cap that best fits the
size of spool being used . If the spool cap is too
small for the spool bein g used, the thread may
catch on the slit in t he spool or the machine
may be damaged.
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g
Pull the thread to the right, pass it under th e
hook of the bobbin-w inding thread guide, and
then wind the thre ad counterclockw ise
between the discs, pulling it in as far as
possible.
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 f ar as possible.
● Make sure that the thre ad is pulled as far as
possible into the pretension disk, otherwi se
the bobbin may not be wound cleanly.
h
Put the bobbin onto t he bobbin winder shaft
and slide the bob bin winder shaft to the right.
Turn the bobbin clock wise, by hand, until the
spring on the shaft slides into the notch in the
bobbin.
• Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to
3-15/16 inches) of th read from the hole on
the bobbin.
a Spring on the shaft
b Notch
c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 – 3-15/16 inches)
i
Turn on the sewing machine.
j
While holding the end of the thread, gently
press the foot controller or press (start/
stop button) (for models equipp ed with the
start/stop button) to wind the thread aro und
the bobbin a few times. Then stop the
machine.
● If the sewing machine is to be operated
using the foot con troller, connect the fo ot
controller before turn ing on the machine.
● When the foot contro ller is plugged in, the
start/stop button ca nnot be used to start
sewing (only for model s equipped with the
start/stop button).
k
Trim the excess thre ad above the bobbin.
• Leave 1 cm (3/8 inch) of thread fro m the
hole on the bobbin.
a 1 cm (3/8 inch)
● Pull the thread tau t and hold the end of the
thread straight up. If the thread is too short,
not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries
may occur when t he thread is wound aroun d
the bobbin.
● Make sure you follow the instructions
carefully. If you do not cut the threa d
completely, and the bob bin is wound, when
the thread runs low it may ta ngle around the
bobbin and cause th e needle to break.
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l
Slide the sewing speed controller to the right
(to set the speed to fast). (For models
equipped with th e sewing speed controller .)
a Sewing speed controller
m
Press the foot controlle r or press (start/
stop button) (for mod els equipped with the
start/stop button) to start.
n
When the bobbin see ms full and begins
spinning s lowly, take yo ur foot off the fo ot
controller or press (start/stop button) (for
models equipped with the start/stop button).
o
Cut the thread, slide the bobbin win der shaft
to the left and remove the bobb in.
p
Slide the sewing speed controller back to its
original position (for m odels equipped with
the sewing speed controller).
● When the sewing machine is started or the
handwheel is turned af ter winding the
thread around the bobbin , the machine will
make a clicking sound; this is not a
malfunction.
● The needle bar doe s not move when you
slide the bobbin wind ing shaft to the right.
■ For models e quipped with the fast bob bin
winding system
a
Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder s haft
so that the spring on the shaft fits in to the
notch in the bobbin .
a Notch
b Bobbin winder shaft spring
b
Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right.
c
Follow steps a through g of the proced ure
in “Winding the bob bin” to pass the thread
around the pr e-tension dis k (page 15).
d
While holding the thread that wraps around the
pre-tension disk with your left hand, use your
right hand to wind the free end of the thread
clockwise around the bobbin five or six times.
● Not winding the bo bbin properly may cau se
the thread tensi on to loosen, and may b reak
the needle.
a Wound evenly
b Wound poorly
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e
Pull the thread to the right and pass it through
the slit in the bobbin win der seat.
a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with bu ilt-in cutter)
X The thread is cut to a suit able length.
f
Slide the sewing speed controller to the right
(to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped
with the sew ing speed control ler).
a Sewing speed controller
g
Turn on the sewing ma chine.
h
Press the foot controlle r or press (start/
stop button) (for mod els equipped with the
start/stop button) to start.
● If the sewing mach ine is to be operated
using the foot cont roller, connect the foot
controller before turn ing on the machine.
● When the foot con troller is plugged in, the
start/stop button cannot be used to start
sewing (only for mod els equipped with the
start/stop button).
i
When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take
your foot off the fo ot controller or press
(start/stop button) (for models equipped with
the start/stop button).
j
Cut the thread, slide the b obbin winder shaft
to the left, and then remo ve the bobbin from
the shaft.
k
Slide the sewing speed c ontroller back to its
original position (for models equ ipped with
the sewing speed controller).
● When the sewing mac hine is started or the
handwheel is turned a fter winding the
thread around the bobbin , the machine will
make a clicking sou nd; this is not a
malfunction.
● The needle bar do es not move when yo u
slide the bobbin win ding shaft to the right.
● Be sure to cut the thread as described. If the
bobbin is wound without cutting the thread
using the cutter built in to the slit in the
bobbin winder seat, the thread may become
tangled in the bobbi n or the needle may ben d
or break when the bobbi n thread starts to run
out.
● Not winding the bobbin properly may caus e the
thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle.
a Wound evenly
b Wound poorly
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Lower threading
Install the bobbin woun d with thread.
• For more details on quick-set bo bbin, see page 21.
● The direction for fee ding the bobbin thread
is indicated by marks on the needle plate
cover. Be sure to thread the machine as
indicated.
a
Raise the needle to its highest position by turni ng
the handwheel toward you (counterclo ckwise) or
press (n eedle position button) ( for models
equipped with the needle po sition button), and
raise the pr esser foot lever .
b
Turn off the sewing machine.
c
Slide the butto n and open the cover.
a Cover
b Slide button
d
Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in
the directio n shown by the arrow .
● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause
the thread tension to loosen, breaking the
needle and resulting in i njury.
a Wound evenly
b Wound poorly
● The bobbin was desi gned specifically fo r this
sewing machine. If bobbins from other
models are used, the machin e will not operate
correctly. Use only the enclosed bobb in or
bobbins of the sam e type (part code: SA156,
SFB: XA5539-151).
● Make sure you turn the power off while
threading the machi ne. If you accidentall y
step on the foot c ontroller and the ma chine
starts to sew, you could be i njured.
Actual size
This model Other models
11.5 mm
(7/16 inch)
● Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread
unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls
in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread
tension to be i ncorrect or break the need le.
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e
Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin
down with your fin ger, and then pass the
thread through the slit, as shown.
• If the thread is not correctly inserted through
the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin
case, it may caus e incorrect thread ten sion
(page 41).
a Tension-adjusting spring
f
Replace the bob bin cover. Put the le ft tab in
place (see arrow a ), and then press lightly on
the right side (see arrow b ) until the cover
clicks into plac e.
• Replace the cover so that the end o f the
thread comes out from the left side of the
cover (as shown by the line in the diagram).
■ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin
● The direction for fee ding the bobbin thread
is indicated by marks on the needle plate
cover. Be sure to thread the machine as
indicated.
a
Raise the needle to its highest position by turni ng
the handwheel toward you (counterclo ckwise) or
press (n eedle position button) ( for models
equipped with the needle po sition button), and
raise the pr esser foot lever .
b
Turn off the sewing machine.
c
Slide the butto n and open the cover.
a Cover
b Slide button
d
Insert the bobbin wi th your right hand so that the
end of the thread is on the left, and then, after
pulling the thread firmly around the tab with your
left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to
guide it through the slit.
a Tab
● Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread
unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls
in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread
tension to be i ncorrect or break the need le.
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e
While lightly holding down the bobbin with
your right hand as sh own, guide the thread
through the slit (
a and b).
• At this time, check that the bobbin ea sily
rotates counterclockwise.
Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with
the cutter (c ).
a Slit
b Cutter (Cut the thread wi th the cutter. )
● If the thread is not correctly inserted
through the tension-adjusti ng spring of the
bobbin case, it ma y cause incorrect t hread
tension (p age 41).
a Tension-adjusting spring
f
Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in
place (see a rrow a ), and then press lightly on
the right side (see a rrow b ) until the cover
clicks into place.
● You can begin sewin g immediately wit hout
drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want
to draw up the bobb in thread before you
start to sew, follow to the procedure in
“Drawing up the lower thre ad” (page 28).
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Upper threading
Set the upper t hread and thread the needle.
• For details on the needle threader, see page 2 6.
a Spool pin
b Mark on the handwheel
a
Turn on the sewing ma chine.
b
Raise the presser foot using the presser foot
lever.
a Presser foot lever
c
Raise the needle by turning the ha ndwheel
toward you (counter clockwise) so that the
mark on the wheel points up, or p ress
(needle position button) (for models equipp ed
with the needle positi on button) once or twice
to raise the needle.
• If the needle is not correctly raised, the
sewing machine can not be threaded. Be
sure to turn the handwhe el so that the mark
on the wheel points u p before threading the
sewing machine.
● When threading the uppe r thread, carefully follow the instr uctions. If the upper threading is not correct,
the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break.
● Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower.
● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. For details on the correct combination of
needles and threads, refer to “Needle types and their uses” (page 29).
● If the presser foot is not ra ised, the sewin g
machine cannot be t hreaded correctly.
a Mark b Needle position button
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d
As shown, press down on the spool pin lever
with your fing er.
X The spool pin swings up.
e
Remove the spoo l cap.
a Spool pin
b Spool cap
f
Fully insert the spool for the upper thread
onto the spool pin.
Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spoo l is
horizontal and the threa d unwinds to the front
at the bottom.
g
Slide the spool cap o nto the spool pin.
With the slightly rounded side o f the spool cap
positioned toward the left, slide the spool cap
onto the spool pin as far as possible to th e right
so that the spool is mo ved to the right end o f
the spool pin.
● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin,
otherwise, the sp ool pin may bend or bre ak.
● Be sure to raise the spool pin before use. If the
spool of threa d is in the wrong place, or is set
incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the
spool pin and cau se the needle to break.
● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned
correctly, the thread may become tangled
around the spool pi n or the needle may break.
● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you
to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of
spool being used. If the spool cap is too small fo r
the spool being used, the thread may catch on
the slit in the spool or the needle may break.
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● When sewing with fine, cross-wound
thread, use the small spo ol cap, and leave a
small space betwe en the cap and the spoo l.
a Spool cap (small)
b Spool (cross-wound thread)
c Space
h
While holding the spool with your right hand,
and then pass t he thread under the thread
guide.
a Thread guide
i
Pass the thread under the thread guide cover
from the back to the front.
Hold the thread with your right hand so that
there is no sl ack in the thread t hat is pulled
out, and then pass the thread under the thread
guide cover with your left hand.
a Thread guide cover
j
Feed the upper thre ad as shown in the
illustration below.
k
Make sure you gu ide the thread throug h the
thread take-up lever from right to lef t as
shown in the illustration belo w.
a Thread take-up lever
● If the needle is not raise d, the thread take-
up lever cannot be threa ded. Be sure to
press the needle position but ton to raise the
needle before threading the thread take-up
lever.
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l
Put the thread behind the needle ba r thread
guide above the needle.
The thread can eas ily be passed behind t he
needle bar thread g uide by holding the thread
in your left hand, then feeding the thread with
your right hand.
a Needle ba r thread guide
m
Turn off the sewing machine.
n
Thread the ne edle from front to back and pull
out about 5 cm (2 inches) o f thread.
a 5 cm (2 inches)
● If the thread take- up lever is lowered, the
upper thread cannot be wra pped around the
thread take-up lever. Make sure you raise
the presser foot lever and t he thread take-up
lever before you feed th e upper thread.
● If you incorrectly fe ed the thread you may
cause sewing problems.
■ Using the ne edle threader (for models
equipped with the needl e threader)
a
Follow steps a through m of the procedure
in “Upper threa ding” to thread the machine
to the needle bar thre ad guide.
b
Lower the presser foot lever.
c
While lowering the need le threader lever,
hook the thread onto the guid e.
a Needle holder
b Needle threader lever
c Guide
● Make sure you turn the power off while
threading the machine without using the
needle threader (for models equ ipped with
the needle thread er). If you accidental ly step
on the foot cont roller and the machi ne starts
to sew, you could be injured.
● The needle threader ca n be used with a 75/11
through 100/16 home sewing machin e
needle. H owever, the need le threader can not
be used with a 65/9 hom e sewing machine
needle. When using sp ecial thread such as
transparent nylon thread or metallic thread,
the needle thre ader cannot be used.
● Thread with a thi ckness of 130/120 or thi cker
cannot be used with the needle threader.
● The needle threade r cannot be used with the
wing needle or the twin n eedle.
● If the needle threader canno t be used, refer to
“Upper thread ing” (page 23).
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d
Fully lower the needle threader lever.
X The end of the needle threa der rotates
toward you and the hook passes
through the eye of the needle.
e
Catch the thread on the hook as shown below.
a Hook
b Thread
f
While lightly holding the thread, rele ase the
needle threader leve r. The hook will pull the
thread through the needle.
g
Pull the loop of th e thread pas sed throug h the
eye of the needle to ward the rear of the
machine.
a Loop of thread
h
Raise the presser foot lever.
a Presser foot lever
i
Pass the end of the thread through the presser
foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches)
of thread toward the rear of the machine.
a 5 cm (2 inches)
● If you incorrectly fe ed the thread you may
cause sewing problems.
● Be careful not to pull on the thread with force
or it may bend the needle.
● If the thread does not p ass through the eye of
the needle, st art from step
c again.
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Drawing up the lower thread
a
Lightly hold the e nd of the upper thread.
a Upper threa d
b
While holding the end of the upper thread,
raise the needl e either by turning th e
handwheel towa rd you (counterclockwis e) so
that the mark on the w heel points up or by
pressing (needle position button) (for
models equipped with the needle position
button) once or twice.
c
Pull on the upper thread to dr aw up the lower
thread.
a Upper threa d
b Lower thread
d
Pull out about 10 cm (4 inc hes) of both
threads and pull them toward the back of the
machine under the presser foot.
a Upper thread
b Lower thread
■ For models e quipped with the quick-s et
bobbin
You can begin sew ing immediately withou t
drawing up the bobbin thread. When sewing
gathers or darts, you c an draw up the lower
thread by hand so that some thread will be left
over. Before you draw up the lower thread, put
the bobbin back in.
a
Pass the thread along the slit in the direction
of the arrow, and le ave it there without
cutting it.
• The bobbin cover should still be remov ed.
b
Draw up the lower thread as described in
steps 1 to 4.
c
Replace the bo bbin cover.
a Mark b Needle position button