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Operation Manual

Computerized Sewing Machine

Product Code: 885-V15

GETTING READY

SEWING BASICS

UTILITY STITCHES

APPENDIX

Be sure to read this document before using the machine.
We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

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Страница 1: ...uterized Sewing Machine Product Code 885 V15 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document before using the machine We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference ...

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Страница 3: ... the machine directly into the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord Always unplug your machine if the power is cut 3 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical...

Страница 4: ...und the machine needle Switch the sewing machine to the symbol O position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate as it could cause the needle 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...

Страница 5: ...at www brother com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervise...

Страница 6: ... 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 outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead ...

Страница 7: ...types and their uses 28 Checking the needle 29 Replacing the needle 29 Replacing the Presser Foot 31 Presser foot precautions 31 Replacing the presser foot 31 Removing the presser foot holder 32 Using the optional walking foot 33 Useful Functions 35 Changing the needle stop position 35 Changing the initial needle position 36 Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces 37 Stitching cylindrical pieces 37 Sew...

Страница 8: ...zipper 65 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 68 Stretch stitching 68 Elastic attaching 68 Appliqué Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 70 Appliqué stitching 71 Patchwork crazy quilt stitching 71 Piecing 72 Quilting 72 Free motion quilting 73 Reinforcement Stitching 75 Triple stretch stitching 75 Bar tack stitching 76 Decorative stitching 78 Fagoting 79 Scallop stitching 79 Smocking 80 Shell tuck st...

Страница 9: ...gled thread on wrong side of fabric 94 Incorrect thread tension 96 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 97 When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat 100 List of symptoms 102 Error messages 106 Operation beep 107 Canceling the operation beep 107 Index 108 ...

Страница 10: ... the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs h Operation buttons and sewing speed controller page 9 Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing machine i Operation panel page 10 Use to select stitches and various other stitch settings j Pattern selection dial page 40 Use to select the pattern to sew k Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you to sew one stit...

Страница 11: ...r the presser foot m Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations a Start stop button Press the start stop button to start or stop sewing The machine sews at a low speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is continuously pressed When sewing is stopped the...

Страница 12: ...tch key page 46 The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching e Needle mode selection key single twin page 24 Press this key to select the twin needle sewing setting Each time this key is pressed the setting switches between that for single needle sewing and for twin needle sewing Flat bed attachment The accessories a...

Страница 13: ...ipper foot I X59370 021 18 Spool cap small 130013 124 5 Zigzag foot J on machine XZ5134 001 19 Extra spool pin XE2241 001 6 Blind stitch foot R XE2650 001 20 Spool net XA5523 020 7 Button fitting foot M XE2643 001 21 Foot controller XD0501 121 EU area XC8816 071 other areas 8 Seam ripper XZ5082 001 9 Bobbin 4 SA156 SFB XA5539 151 22 Operation manual XF6232 001 10 Needle set X58358 021 23 Quick ref...

Страница 14: ...our machine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 No Part Name Part Code No Part Name Part Code Americas Others Americas Others 1 Side cutter SA177 F054 XC3879 152 7 Non stick foot SA114 F007N XC1949 052 2 Quilting guide SA132 F016N XC2215 052 8 Open toe foot SA186 F060 XE1094 101 3 Wide table SA552 WT8 XE2472 001 9 Stitch guide foot P SA160 F035N XC1969 052 4 Walking foot SA140 F033N XC2214 052 10 1 4 inch qui...

Страница 15: ... operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection During electrical storms CAUTION Use only the power cord included with this machine Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them Fire or electric shock may result Do not touch the plug with wet hands Electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn off the main power fi...

Страница 16: ...location be sure to turn it off a Make sure that the machine is not sewing b Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine set it to X The sewing light and the LCD go off when the machine is turned off c Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Grasp the plug when unplugging the power cord d Unplug the power cord from the power supply jack Note If a power ou...

Страница 17: ...pin Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom CAUTION Only use the bobbin part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 designed specifically for this sewing machine Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from other models are used ...

Страница 18: ...spool pin If the spool net is too long fold it to fit the size of the spool When the spool net is used the tension of the upper thread will slightly increase Be sure to check the thread tension For details refer to Adjusting the thread tension page 47 a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin g While holding the spool with your right hand and then pass the thread under the thread guide a Thread ...

Страница 19: ...slide to left to decrease a Sewing speed controller m Press start stop button once When the foot controller is plugged in press down on the foot controller X The bobbin starts spinning and the thread is wound around the bobbin a Start stop button n When the bobbin winding becomes slow press start stop button once to stop the machine When the foot controller is plugged in remove your foot from the ...

Страница 20: ... Insert the bobbin with 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 CAUTION Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect The bobbin was designed specifically for this sew...

Страница 21: ...ead is indicated by marks around the needle plate cover Be sure to thread the machine as indicated f Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover A and then press down on the right side B Memo You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew finish threading the machine and then pull u...

Страница 22: ... needle before continuing the procedure a b a Spool pin b Mark on handwheel CAUTION When threading the machine carefully follow the instructions If the upper threading is not performed correctly the thread may become tangled and the needle may bend or break The needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75 11 through 100 16 Use appropriate thread and needle combinations For details on...

Страница 23: ...off quickly such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin If the spool net is too long fold it to fit the size of the spool When the spool net is used the tension of the upper thread will slightly increase Be sure to check the thread tension For details refer to Adjusting the thread tension page 47 a Spo...

Страница 24: ...ong the path indicated by the number on the machine l Slide the thread into the thread take up lever from the right to the left a Thread take up lever Memo If the needle is not raised the thread take up lever cannot be threaded Be sure to press the needle position button to raise the needle before threading the thread take up lever m Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide The thread ca...

Страница 25: ... specialty thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread a wing needle or a twin needle which cannot be used with the needle threader thread the needle as described below a Thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide as described in steps a through m of Threading the upper thread and then lower the presser foot lever b Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from ...

Страница 26: ...9 b Thread the upper thread for the left needle For details refer to steps a through m of Threading the upper thread page 20 c Manually thread the left needle with the upper thread Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back d Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the bobbin winder shaft e Install the thread spool and thread the upper thread Memo When setting the ...

Страница 27: ...stitch page 40 For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch settings page 86 k Press Needle mode selection key X The twin needle can now be used To return to single needle sewing press Needle mode selection key Even after the sewing machine is turned off the twin needle setting is not cancelled CAUTION When using the twin needle be sure to attach zigzag foot J ...

Страница 28: ...occurs increase the stitch length For details on adjusting the stitch length refer to Adjusting the stitch length and width page 40 CAUTION When changing the sewing direction press needle position button to raise the needle from the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Do not try turning the fabric with the tw...

Страница 29: ...needle Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous for example if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed Be sure to read and carefully 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 injuries ...

Страница 30: ...tton thread 60 90 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel Gabardine Silk thread 50 Thin fabrics Lawn Cotton thread 60 90 65 9 75 11 Georgette Synthetic thread Challis Satin Silk thread 50 Thick fabrics Denim Cotton thread 30 100 16 50 90 14 100 16 Corduroy Synthetic thread 50 60 Tweed Silk thread Stretch fabrics Jersey Thread for knits 50 60 Ball point needle 75 11 90 14 golden colored Tricot...

Страница 31: ...surface Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below Use the screwdriver and a correct needle as described in Checking the needle a Press needle position button once or twice to raise the needle a Needle position button b Turn off the sewing machine c Lower the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever a b a a CAUTION Before replacing the needle be sure to turn off the sewing machine o...

Страница 32: ...to the machine may result e With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper a Needle stopper f While holding the needle with your left hand tighten the needle clamp screw Turn the screwdriver clockwise Install the twin needle in the same way b a a CAUTION Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and secur...

Страница 33: ...resser foot holder CAUTION Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot causing the needle to bend or break Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing machine Use of any other presser foot may result in injuries or damage to the machine CAUTION Before replacing the presser foot be sure to turn off the se...

Страница 34: ...e presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the presser foot holder X The presser foot is attached g Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing the optional walking foot a Remove the presser foot For details refer to...

Страница 35: ...s that are hard to feed such as vinyl and leather and when sewing fabrics that easily slip such as velvets or when quilting Use the screwdriver to attach the walking foot Note Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader Attaching the walking foot a Remove the presser foot holder For details refer to Rem...

Страница 36: ... and then remove the walking foot a Presser foot holder screw e Attach the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 32 Memo Only the straight stitch with reinforcement stitching and the zigzag stitch can be used with the walking foot For details on the stitches refer to Stitch settings page 86 The optional walking foot is available through your Brother dealer ...

Страница 37: ...twice release the automatic reverse reinforcement stitch key a Automatic reverse reinforcement stitch key X The needle stop position changes to the raised position Memo Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position to the lowered position When the needle stops in the raised position The needle stops in the raised position when sewing ends Memo After sewing is finished the fabric ca...

Страница 38: ...is turned on a Turn off the sewing machine b While pressing needle mode selection key turn on the sewing machine When the machine beeps twice release the needle mode selection key a Needle mode selection key single twin X The initial needle position is changed to the center needle position Memo The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is turned off Perform the sam...

Страница 39: ...ft X With the flat bed attachment removed free arm sewing is possible b Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm and then sew from the top c When you are finished with free arm sewing install the flat bed attachment back in its original position Sewing large pieces of fabric The optional wide table makes sewing large pieces of fabric easier a Open up the legs at the bottom of the wide tabl...

Страница 40: ...able is available through your Brother dealer d Turn the screw at the bottom of each leg to adjust their height so the wide table will be level with the sewing machine bed e When you are finished using the wide table remove it While slightly lifting up the wide table pull it off to the left f Install the flat bed attachment back in its original position CAUTION Do not move the sewing machine while...

Страница 41: ...esser foot causing the needle to bend or break When sewing make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins otherwise the needle may break or bend Before replacing the presser foot be sure to turn off the sewing machine otherwise injuries may occur if the start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing 1 Turn on the machine Turn on the sewing machine For details refer...

Страница 42: ...e LCD a Presser foot type For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 31 Memo The presser foot to be used is indicated by the letter J A etc that appears above the stitch number d If necessary adjust the stitch width and stitch length For details on making adjustments refer to the next section Adjusting the stitch length and width Adjusting the stitch length and width Example To select st...

Страница 43: ...he fabric are aligned correctly a Turn on the sewing machine The straight stitch left needle position is automatically selected b Press needle position button once or twice to raise the needle a Needle position button c Place the fabric under the presser foot If the seam allowance is positioned on the right side sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way CAUTI...

Страница 44: ... sewing machine The sewing speed can be adjusted using either the sewing speed controller or the foot controller Note Important When the foot controller is plugged in start stop button cannot be used to start sewing Using the operation buttons Sewing can be started and stopped using the operation button start stop button a Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the desire...

Страница 45: ...arted and stopped using the foot controller a Turn off the sewing machine When connecting the foot controller be sure to turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started b Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the side of the sewing machine a Foot controller jack c Turn on the sewing machine d Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or ri...

Страница 46: ...ng is stopped For details on setting the machine so that the needle stays up when sewing is stopped refer to Changing the needle stop position page 35 Securing the stitching When sewing with the straight stitch for example at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread a Lower the needle into the fabric at the...

Страница 47: ...d down reverse stitches are sewn g After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn release reverse reinforcement stitch button X The machine stops sewing h Press start stop button or press down on the foot controller At this time if start stop button is held down the machine sews at a slow speed X The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction i After sewing to the end of the stitching stop...

Страница 48: ...t stitches and zigzag stitches reverse stitches not reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn a Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting a stitch page 40 b Press automatic reverse reinforcement stitch key a Automatic reverse reinforcement stitch key X appears in the LCD This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforceme...

Страница 49: ...ion of the upper thread Note If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is not installed correctly it may not be possible to set the correct thread tension If the correct thread tension cannot be achieved rethread the upper thread and insert the bobbin correctly Correct thread tension The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric Only the upper ...

Страница 50: ...r project Changing the sewing direction a When stitching reaches a corner stop the sewing machine Leave the needle lowered in the fabric If the needle remained up when the machine stopped sewing press needle position button b Raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fabric Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot c Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing a Presser foot lever Sewi...

Страница 51: ...ding pin black button d Release the presser foot locking pin black button X The presser foot remains level allowing the fabric to be fed After the seam is sewn the presser foot will return to its normal operation Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly If this occurs place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabr...

Страница 52: ...g And then sew the edge of the hook and loop fastener at a slow speed If the needle does not pass through the hook and loop fastener replace the needle with the needle for thick fabrics page 28 a Edge of the hook and loop fastener CAUTION Use only the ungummed hook and loop fastener which is for sewing If the glue is attached to the needle or the bobbin hook race it may cause malfunction If the ho...

Страница 53: ...chine d Lightly hold the end of the upper thread a Upper thread e With the needle raised press needle position button twice a Needle position button f Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the end of the bobbin thread a Upper thread b Bobbin thread g Pull out about 10 cm 4 inches of the bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine a Upper thread b Bobbin thread ...

Страница 54: ... stitch J Overcasting on medium weight or stretch fabrics attaching elastic darning etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J No Reinforcement Overcasting stitch G Overcasting on thin or medium weight fabrics 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 2 0 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No No Reinforcement G Overcasting on thick fabrics 5 0 3 16 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No No Reinfo...

Страница 55: ... c Attach overcasting foot G For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 31 d Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Presser foot guide e Slowly turn the handwheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot f Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide a Need...

Страница 56: ...be adjusted with the straight stitch left needle position and the triple stretch stitch by adjusting the stitch width Press the side of the stitch width key for a left needle position or press the side for a right needle position a Stitch width b Stitch width key c Moves the needle position to the left d Moves the needle position to the right Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Application Stitch Wid...

Страница 57: ... fold back the fabric along the basting and then position the fabric with the wrong side facing up a Wrong side of fabric b Basting stitching c Desired edge of hem d 5 mm 3 16 inch e Edge of hem b Turn on the machine c With the pattern selection dial select or d Attach blind hem foot R For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 31 Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Application Stitch Width...

Страница 58: ...old The needle is positioned too far to the left Press the side of the stitch width key to adjust the needle position so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric If the needle does not catch the hem fold The needle is positioned too far to the right Press the side of the stitch width key to adjust the needle position so that the needle slig...

Страница 59: ...button holes on thin and medium weight fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 5 1 32 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 No No Automatic Reinforcement A Secured button holes for fabrics that have backings 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 5 1 32 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 No No Automatic Reinforcement A Buttonholes for stretch or knit fab rics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 0 1 16 0 5 2 0 1 32 1 16 No No Automatic Reinforcement A But...

Страница 60: ...g The names of parts of buttonhole foot A which is used for sewing buttonholes are indicated below CAUTION Before replacing the presser foot be sure to turn off the sewing machine otherwise injuries may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing a a a A a b c e d a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin d Marks on buttonhole foot e 5 mm 3 16 inch ...

Страница 61: ...inch and a thickness of 10 mm 3 8 inch the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm 1 inch on the scale a 10 mm 3 8 inch b 15 mm 9 16 inch X The size of the buttonhole is set c Turn on the machine d With the pattern selection dial select a stitch e Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 31 f Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot and...

Страница 62: ...seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole a Seam ripper For keyhole buttonholes use the enclosed eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole a Eyelet punch When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric Changing the stit...

Страница 63: ...and then loosely tie it b Turn on the sewing machine c Select stitch or d Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 31 e Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp thread f Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever and then start sewing g When sewing is finished gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack h Use a handsewing needle to pu...

Страница 64: ...t the stitch width so that it is the same as the distance between the holes in the button g Place the button into button fitting foot M a Button X The button is held in place When attaching four hole buttons first sew the two holes closest 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 h Turn the handw...

Страница 65: ... dogs a Drop feed lever as seen from the rear of the machine Memo The feed dog position switch is normally set to the right side as seen from the rear of machine The feed dogs come up when you start sewing again Attaching a shank to a button To sew the button with a shank attach the button with space between it and the fabric and then wind the thread by hand This attaches the button securely a Pla...

Страница 66: ...fter reaching the zipper opening For details on basic stitching refer to Basic Stitching page 54 c Baste the two pieces up to the edge of the fabric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitching c Wrong side of fabric d End of zipper opening d Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Le...

Страница 67: ...itching Inserting a side zipper Stitching is sewn on only one piece of fabric Use this type of zipper for side openings and back openings a Stitching b Right side of fabric c End of zipper opening The following procedure will describe how to stitch on the left side as shown in the illustration CAUTION When using zipper foot I be sure to use a center needle position and slowly turn the handwheel to...

Страница 68: ... 3 mm 1 8 inch f Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of the fabric having the extra 3 mm 1 8 inch and then baste or pin the zipper in place a Zipper teeth b Basting stitching g With the pattern selection dial select stitch h Attach the presser foot holder to the right side of the pin of zipper foot I If the stitching will be sewn on the right side opposite side of this example attach the ...

Страница 69: ...he pin in step h change it to the left side of the pin a Left side of the pin b Needle drop point For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 31 m Topstitch along the zipper Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper opening and align the zipper teeth with the side of the presser foot a Right side of fabric b End of zipper opening c Reverse stitching d Beginning of stitching e Basting ...

Страница 70: ...ength of the elastic tape be used a Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric a Elastic tape b Pin b Turn on the machine Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Twin Needle Walk ing Foot Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Auto M...

Страница 71: ...tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the 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 make sure that the needle does not touch any pins otherwise the needle may bend or break ...

Страница 72: ...5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 No No Reinforcement Joining stitch J Patchwork stitch ing and decorative stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 2 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J No Reinforcement J Patchwork stitch ing decorative stitching and sew ing overcasting on both pieces of fab rics such as with tricot 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J No Reinforcement J Pat...

Страница 73: ... stitch or f Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 31 g Turn the handwheel toward you and then begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqué When sewing around corners stop the machine with the needle in the fabric just outside of the appliqué raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fabric as n...

Страница 74: ... To change the width of the seam allowance the needle position adjust the stitch width Quilting Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called quilting Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide a Baste the fabric to be quilted b Attach the walking foot For details refer to Using the optional walking foot page 33 c Select a ...

Страница 75: ...ion switch so that the fabric is not fed The optional quilting foot is needed for free motion quilting Note Thread the needle manually when using the quilting foot or only attach the quilting foot after threading the needle using the needle threader a Turn off the sewing machine b Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 32 c At...

Страница 76: ... select stitch or h Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut and then move the fabric to follow the pattern Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of stitching a Pattern Reverse stitches cannot be sewn when the feed dogs are lowered i After sewing is finished slide the feed dog position switch to its original position and turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs The feed dogs a...

Страница 77: ...e stitch width key for a left needle position or press the side for a right needle position a Stitch width b Stitch width key c Moves the needle position to the left d Moves the needle position to the right Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Twin Needle Walk ing Foot Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch J...

Страница 78: ...r foot scale b Length of bar tack c 5 mm 3 16 inch b Turn on the machine c With the pattern selection dial select stitch d Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 31 e Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot and then pull it under the presser foot as shown f With the opening of the pocket toward you position the fabric so that the needl...

Страница 79: ...read in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops i Raise the presser foot lever cut the threads and then remove the fabric j Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position Memo If the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick increase the stitch length For details refer to Adjusting the stit...

Страница 80: ...0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J No Reinforcement J Patchwork stitching and decorativestitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 2 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J No Reinforcement Shell tuck stitch J Shell tuck stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J No Reinforcement Satin scallop stitch N Scallop stitching 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J No Rei...

Страница 81: ...at looks like shells is called scalloping It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs a Turn on the machine b Select stitch Hemstitching N Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and plain weave fabrics heirloom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 0 1 16 1 5 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Reinforcement Ladder stitch J Decorative stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 3 0 ...

Страница 82: ... blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric a Turn on the machine b Select the straight stitch and then adjust the stitch length to 4 0 mm 3 16 inch and loosen the thread tension For details refer to Selecting a stitch page 40 and Adjusting the thread tension page 47 c Attach zigzag foot J d Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3 8 inch a 1 cm 3 8 inch Do not...

Страница 83: ...abric a Needle drop point f Unfold the fabric and then iron the tucks down to one side Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics This is used when making a crazy quilt a Turn on the machine b Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and then open up the seam allowances a Wrong side of fabric b 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance c Straigh...

Страница 84: ... several threads from the fabric b Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 31 c Select stitch For details refer to Selecting a stitch page 40 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 Manuall...

Страница 85: ...o that it looks like the previous stitching Drawnwork Example 2 a Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm 3 16 inch a 4 mm 3 16 inch b Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 31 c Select stitch For details refer to Selecting a stitch page 40 d Sew along the center of the unfrayed section N N 1 N...

Страница 86: ...he presser foot lever e Raise the presser foot lever even higher and then hook the connecting fork of the side cutter onto the needle clamp screw a Connecting fork b Needle clamp screw Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting stitch S Basic stitching sewing gathers or pintucks etc 0 0...

Страница 87: ... guide plate and the left side of the cut is underneath the presser foot a Guide plate Note If the fabric is not positioned correctly the fabric will not be cut k Lower the presser foot lever and then start sewing X A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn If stitch is sewn the seam allowance will be about 5 mm 3 16 inch a 5 mm 3 16 inch Note The side cutter can cut as much as one layer...

Страница 88: ...ng and sewing gathers or pin tucks etc 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J Yes Reverse Triple stretch stitch J Attaching sleeves sew ing inseams sewing stretch fabrics and dec orative stitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J No Reinforcement Stretch stitch J Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitch ing 1 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 1...

Страница 89: ...lting J Straight stitch quilting that looks hand sewn 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No No Reinforcement Quilting stitch for stippling J Quilting background stitching stippling 7 0 1 4 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No No Reinforcement Satin scallop stitch N Scallop stitching 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J No Reinforcement Joining stitch J P...

Страница 90: ...fabrics heir loom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 No No Reinforcement N Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and plain weave fabrics heir loom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 No No Reinforcement N Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and plain weave fabrics heir loom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 0 1 16 1 5 4...

Страница 91: ...4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Reinforcement Satin stitches N For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J No Reinforcement N For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J No Reinforcement N For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J No Reinforcement N For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 2 5 7...

Страница 92: ...er if lint and dust collect in the race therefore it should be cleaned periodically a Turn off the sewing machine and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet b Raise the needle and presser foot lever c Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left d Loosen the presser foot holder screw and remove the presser foot holder and then loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle e Gr...

Страница 93: ... plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back into position Removing the needle plate When the thread is tangled and cannot be removed by cleaning the race remove the needle plate a Follow steps a through f on page 90 b Remove the needle plate by removing the screws with the disc shaped screwdriver c Remove the tangled thread from the needle plate a b CAUTION Never use a bobbin ...

Страница 94: ...he needle plate to its original position and then tighten the screws with the disc shaped screwdriver Note Align the two screw holes on the needle plate with the two holes on the machine e Follow steps g through i on page 91 ...

Страница 95: ... side of fabric b Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric c Upper thread d Upper side of fabric e Lower thread Cause Incorrect lower threading If the lower thread is incorrectly threaded instead of the appropriate tension being applied to the lower thread it is pulled through the fabric when the upper thread is pulled up For this reason the thread is visible from the upper side of the fabri...

Страница 96: ...e is made and sewing cannot continue Looking under the fabric there is tangled thread in the bobbin case Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded the upper thread passed through the fabric cannot be firmly pulled up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case causing a rattling noise Remedy check details Remove the tangled thread and then correct the ...

Страница 97: ...d with your left hand and then pass the thread under the thread guide a Thread guide g 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 slack in the thread that is pulled out and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand a Thread guide cover h Thread the machine by guiding the thread along t...

Страница 98: ...are not being used the thread tension will not be adjusted correctly causing wrinkles in the fabric or skipped stitches Refer to Needle types and their uses on page 28 to check that a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are being used Cause 3 An appropriate setting on the thread tension dial is not selected Turn the thread tension dial to select an appropriate thread tension The appropria...

Страница 99: ...dle out of the fabric and then remove the needle Refer to Replacing the needle on page 29 d Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder Refer to Replacing the presser foot on page 31 and Removing the presser foot holder on page 32 e Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it If the fabric can be removed remove it Continue with the following steps to clean the race f Remove the needle plat...

Страница 100: ...es at the needle plate mounting base and then fit the needle plate onto the machine o Lightly finger tighten the screw on the right side of the needle plate Then use the disc shaped screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw on the left side Finally firmly tighten the screw on the right side Turn the handwheel to check that the feed dogs move smoothly and do not contact the edges of the slots in the ...

Страница 101: ...ontacts the needle plate remove the needle plate and then install it again starting with step m in Removing the fabric from the machine on page 97 a Hole in the needle plate b Handwheel d Select zigzag stitch At this time increase the stitch length and width to their maximum settings For details on changing the settings refer to Adjusting the stitch length and width on page 40 e Slowly turn the ha...

Страница 102: ... of the bobbin winding thread guide correctly the thread may become tangled under the bobbin winder seat In such a case wind off the thread according to the following procedure a Thread b Bobbin winder seat a If the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat press start stop button once to stop the bobbin winding When the foot controller is plugged in remove your foot from the foot control...

Страница 103: ...om the shaft d Hold the thread end with your left hand and wind off the thread clockwise near the bobbin with your right hand as shown below e Wind the bobbin again Note Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the bobbin winding thread guide correctly page 17 ...

Страница 104: ...stalled Correctly install the needle page 29 The needle clamp screw is loose Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw page 30 The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle with a new one page 29 The combination of fabric thread and needle is incorrect Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn page 28 The appropriate presser foot for the type of stitc...

Страница 105: ... the nearest authorized service center The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched Replace the presser foot Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center The bobbin case is scratched Replace the bobbin case Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used Bobbins from older models which have a diff...

Страница 106: ... bent or blunt Replace the needle with a new one page 29 If thin fabrics are being sewn the stitch is too long or the fabric is not being fed correctly Sew with stabilizer material under the fabric page 49 The thread tension is incorrectly set Adjust the thread tension page 47 Stitches are skipped The upper thread is incorrectly installed Correct the upper threading page 20 The combination of fabr...

Страница 107: ...e page 90 While winding the bobbin the bobbin thread was wound below the bobbin winder seat You have not wound the bobbin thread properly After removing the thread wound below the bobbin winder seat wind the bobbin correctly page 100 Bobbin thread does not wind neatly on the bobbin The thread is not passed through the bobbin winding thread guide correctly Correctly pass the thread through the bobb...

Страница 108: ...e continuing the operation The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the start stop button was pressed The foot controller was depressed if it is connected while the button hole lever is raised Lower the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation The reverse reinforcement stitch button or needle position button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right Move the...

Страница 109: ...for the cause of the error and correct it before continuing to sew Canceling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased it is set to beep each time an operation panel key is pressed This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep a Turn off the sewing machine b While holding the side of stitch width key pressed turn on the sewing machine When a beep is heard release the ...

Страница 110: ...titching 82 I included accessories 11 J joining 81 M main power switch 14 maintenance 90 monogramming foot 11 N needle 27 needle plate cover 90 needle position 54 needle position button 18 needle set 11 needle stop position 35 non stick foot 12 O open toe foot 12 operation beep 107 operation buttons 9 operation manual 11 operation panel 10 40 106 optional accessories 12 overcasting foot 11 53 P pa...

Страница 111: ...titch settings 86 stitch width 40 straight stitch 54 stretch stitching 68 T thread guide 20 thread tension 47 thread tension dial 47 triple stretch stitching 75 twin needle 11 24 U upper thread 20 W walking foot 12 33 72 wide table 12 37 Z zigzag foot 11 49 zipper foot 11 65 zipper insertion 64 ...

Страница 112: ...English 885 V15 Printed in China XF6232 001 ...

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