Brother 885-V60 appendix Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk

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gPull the thread to the right, pass it under the hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise between the discs, pulling it in as far as possible.

aBobbin-winding thread guide

Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk.

bHook

cPretension disk

dPull it in as far as possible.

Note

●Make sure that the thread is pulled as far as possible into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may not be wound cleanly.

hPut the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Turn the bobbin clockwise, 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 thread from the hole on the bobbin.

aSpring on the shaft

bNotch

c7-10 cm (2-3/4 – 3-15/16 inches)

CAUTION

●Pull the thread taut 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 the thread is wound around the bobbin.

iTurn on the sewing machine.

jWhile holding the end of the thread, gently press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the machine.

Note

●If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine.

●When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button).

kTrim the excess thread above the bobbin.

CAUTION

●Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break.

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Contents

Sewing Basics Utility Stitches Appendix Page Important Safety Instructions For a longer service life For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Contents Utility Stitches Accessories Included accessoriesAbout zigzag foot J Optional accessories Accessory compartmentNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Main partsNeedle and presser foot section Operation buttonsButtons provided on some models Operation panel Spool pinShown.1 BPushplace.the spool pin down until it locks intoUsing Your Sewing Machine Power supply precautionsPower supply Aright to select the desired sewing speed Foot controller Changing the needle stop position Side of stitch selection keyThreading the Machine Winding the bobbinBRemove the spool cap DSlide the spool cap onto the spool pin Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk KTrim the excess thread above the bobbinFor models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Thread is cut to a suitable length Lower threading Actual size 11.5mm 7/16 inch This modelFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Slit Cutter Cut the thread with the cutter Upper threading Remove the spool cap GSlide the spool cap onto the spool pinThread take-up lever Needle bar thread guide DFully lower the needle threader lever Catch the thread on the hook as shown belowDrawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper threadBobbin cover should still be removed Needle precautions Replacing the NeedleNeedle types and their uses Checking the needle Replacing the needleInstall the twin needle in the same way CLower the presser foot leverThread the upper thread for the left needle Installthread.the thread spool and thread the upperSewing with the twin needle For details, refer to steps a through l of Upper threadingModels equipped with a needle threader For details, refer to step a through l of Upper threadingHAttach zigzag foot J Turn on the sewing machine Select a stitchReplace the presser foot as described below Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Mark on the wheel points up. With modelsRemoving the presser foot holder Remove the presser footFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Page General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sewSewing Press the + or side of to increase or DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch lengthSelecting stitching On the left changes the digit on the leftAdjusting the stitch length and width Right of in the LCDStarting to sew On the wheel points up. With models equippedBRaise the presser foot lever Raise the presser foot lever Sewing reinforcement stitchesEach other Upper tension is too tight Thread tensionCorrect tension Upper tension is too looseChanging the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curvesSewing hook-and-loop Fastener Presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fedStitching cylindrical pieces Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release itAttach zigzag foot J Select stitch , or Using zigzag footOvercasting Stitches CSew with the edge of the fabricUsing overcasting foot Attach overcasting foot G Select stitch orBasic stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching For details, refer to Starting to sewBlind HEM Stitching Reverse the skirt or pantsFold back the fabric inside along the basting Stitch width Thick fabric Normal fabricIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Buttonhole Sewing Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn onAuto Rfc. Automatic Reinforcement **Rfc. Reinforcement Size of the buttonhole is set Once sewing is completed, Raiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its originalSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Trim off any excess of the gimp threadESelect a stitch Button sewingDPlacethe fabric.a button between the presser foot With stitch Select stitchAfter sewing for about 10 seconds at low Normally, the feed dog position lever is Positioned atZipper Insertion Rev. Reverse Do not use reverse stitchingRefer to Basic stitching on FSelect stitch Sew the stitching in order, from a to cElastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching BAttach zigzag foot J CSelect stitchUtility Stitches APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching PiecingPiecing AppliquésPatchwork crazy quilt stitching Remove the basting, if necessaryDSelect stitch QuiltingFor a seam allowance on the left side Sewing† Walking foot † Presser foot holder Using the optional quilting guideFree-motion quilting ARemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser footSlide the feed dog position lever, located at Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewingOnce sewing is completed, Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asDecorative Stitching Fagoting DTrim along the stitches Scallop stitchingSmocking CSew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm 3/8 inchFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot J Shell tuck stitchingJoining Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one sideHeirloom stitching Stitch Settings Utility stitchesPattern No Decorative Stitch Buttonhole Bar tack For decoration, etc For decoration, etc Yes Cleaning the bobbin case MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Remove the bobbin caseAlign the U and marks Needle plate cover Troubleshooting Frequent troubleshooting topicsUpper thread tightened up Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric SymptomFor details, refer to Cleaning the bobbin case on Cause Incorrect upper threadingHFeed the upper thread as shown in the illustration below Thread take-up lever Incorrect thread tension Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed DRemoveholder. the presser foot and presser footIf threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the machine Memo Turn on the machine Select middle needle position stitch Do not yet install the presser foot and threadChecking machine operations Correctly thread the machineList of symptoms Not work While sewingMachine does Fabric being Sewn withLower UpperThread breaks Or breaksThere is a high Stitches areSkipped Pitched noise While sewingTightened up After sewingThread has ThreadError Messages Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beepIndex Numerics42 , 45 English 885-V60/ V61 XE6528-1011