Brother 885-V67 operation manual Needle and presser foot section, Operation buttons

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Needle and presser foot section

aNeedle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 26)

bButtonhole lever

Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks.

cPresser foot holder

The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.

dPresser foot holder screw

Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot holder in place.

ePresser foot

The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the

fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate

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presser foot for the selected stitching.

fNeedle plate cover release

Use when removing the needle plate cover.

gNeedle plate cover

Remove the needle plate cover to clean the race.

hFeed dogs

The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.

iQuick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the quick- set bobbin)

You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.

jBobbin cover

Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin.

kNeedle plate

The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams.

lNeedle bar thread guide

Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.

mPresser foot lever

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot.

nNeedle 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. The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model.

aReverse/reinforcement stitch button

Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction. For details, refer to “Sewing reinforcement 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. When sewing is stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details, refer to “Starting 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 before threading the needle. Use this button to change the sewing direction or for detailed sewing in small areas. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.

dSewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller)

Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed.

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Contents Product Code Sewing MachinePage Electrical Hazards Important Safety InstructionsFor a longer service life This machine is intended for household use For repair or adjustmentContents 107 106About zigzag foot J AccessoriesIncluded accessories Accessory compartment Optional accessoriesMain parts Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsButtons provided on some models Needle and presser foot sectionOperation buttons Storing the spool cap Keys and indicators provided on some modelsOperation panel Spool pinBPushplace.the spool pin down until it locks into Installing the spool pinStoring the spool pin Hole on the back of the machine, as Shown.1Sewing light comes on when the machine is turned on Using Your Sewing MachinePower supply precautions Power supplyAright to select the desired sewing speed Foot controllerChanging the needle stop position Needle stop position changes to the raised positionMachine is now set so that it will not beep Cancelling the operation beepChanging the initial needle position BRemove the spool cap Threading the MachineWinding the bobbin Spool pin swings upDSlide the spool cap onto the spool pin Pull 1 cm 3/8 inch of thread from the hole on the bobbin Make sure that the thread passes under the pre-tension diskKTrim the excess thread above the bobbin For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Thread is cut to a suitable length Actual size 11.5 mm 7/16 inch This model Lower threadingFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter c Upper threading GSlide the spool cap onto the spool pin Remove the spool capThread take-up lever Needle bar thread guide Catch the thread on the hook as shown below DFully lower the needle threader leverBobbin cover should still be removed Drawing up the lower threadFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Lightly hold the end of the upper threadDenim Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their usesTransparent nylon thread Checking the needleReplacing the needle Ball point needleCLower the presser foot lever Install the twin needle in the same wayFor details, refer to steps a through l of Upper threading Installthread.the thread spool and thread the upperSewing with the twin needle Thread the upper thread for the left needleTurn on the sewing machine Select a stitch Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each otherHAttach zigzag foot J Models equipped with a needle threaderMark on the wheel points up. With models Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Replace the presser foot as described belowRemove the presser foot Removing the presser foot holderPresser foot is attached Attaching the presser foot holderSewing General sewing procedureFollow the basic procedures below to sew DAttach the presser foot indicated in the LCD Ifwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch lengthSelecting a stitch Stitch is selectedAdjusting the stitch length and width BRaise the presser foot lever Starting to sewMachine starts sewing On the wheel points up. With models equippedEach other Machine stops sewingRaise the presser foot lever Sewing reinforcement stitchesUpper tension is too loose Thread tensionCorrect tension Upper tension is too tightSewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionPresser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fed Sewing hook-and-loop FastenerSlide the flat bed attachment to the left to release it Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Stitching cylindrical piecesCSew with the edge of the fabric Using zigzag footOvercasting Stitches Attach zigzag foot J Select a stitchAttach overcasting foot G Select stitch or Using overcasting footChanging the needle position When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Basic stitchingReverse the skirt or pants Blind HEM StitchingStitch width Fold back the fabric inside along the bastingIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Thick fabric Normal fabricAuto Rfc. Automatic Reinforcement Buttonhole SewingButtonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Size of the buttonhole is set Raiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original Once sewing is completed,Trim off any excess of the gimp thread Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabricsFeed dogs are lowered Button sewingNormally, the feed dog position lever is Positioned at After sewing for about 10 seconds at lowRefer to Basic stitching on Zipper InsertionSew the stitching in order, from a to c FSelect stitchBAttach zigzag foot J CSelect a stitch Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Elastic attachingUtility Stitches 7/32 1/16 APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingRemove the basting, if necessary AppliquésPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingSewing QuiltingFor a seam allowance on the left side DSelect stitchARemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser foot Using the optional quilting guideFree-motion quilting † Walking foot † Presser foot holderPattern Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewing Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitchingPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Once sewing is completed,Decorative Stitching Fagoting CSew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm 3/8 inch Scallop stitchingSmocking DTrim along the stitchesUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side Shell tuck stitchingJoining Fold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot JHeirloom stitching Attach the presser foot indicated on the LCD Characters can be sewn by following the procedure belowSelecting characters Following display is shown onAdding new characters after sewing Combining charactersRepeat steps band c to add M No and E No Aftersewing.checking the entered characters, startMaking a new combination of characters after sewing Checking charactersDeleting characters Last character will be deletedAttach monogramming foot N Sewing the character stitchesStitch is sewn in the direction indicated by the arrow Select a character stitchCombine the character stitches 034 No + No + No Select No for making adjustmentsCharacters 1 changes to Sew the characters 034 again Display returns to the normal character stitching modeUtility stitches Stitch SettingsSatin scallop Auto Rfc.Automatic Reinforcement 1/4 3/32 1/4 1/64 Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm 3/16 inch or less Stitch Width Mirror image stitchesHemming, heirloom Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Rfc. Stitching Stitch Type Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the race Precautions on storing the machineAlign the S and z marks Remove the bobbin caseGrasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out Do not put oil on the raceNeedle plate cover Upper thread tightened up TroubleshootingFrequent troubleshooting topics Cause Incorrect upper threading SymptomFor details, refer to Cleaning the race on Tangled thread on wrong side of fabricHFeed the upper thread as shown in the illustration below Thread take-up lever Cause/remedy/check details Symptoms† Symptom Incorrect thread tensionIf threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removedDRemoveholder. the presser foot and presser foot Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the machine Memo Correctly thread the machine 100Checking machine operations Turn on the machine Select middle needle position stitch101 List of symptoms102 Wrinkled 103Is tangled or Fabric is104 105 106 Error MessagesOperation beep 107 IndexNumerics 108 Page English 885-V67 XF3961-1011
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