Understanding the LCD Screens | Brother 885-S61 specs

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Understanding the LCD Screens

The LCD screen, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the selected stitch and error messages if operations are performed incorrectly.

When the sewing machine is turned on, the LCD comes on and the following screen appears.

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1Presser foot that should be used

2 Single or twin needle

3 Selected stitch

4 Stitch length (mm)

5 Stitch width (mm)

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●For details on the error messages that appear when an operation is performed incorrectly, refer to “Error messages” (page 141).

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Brother 885-S61 operation manual Understanding the LCD Screens

Contents

Read before use Enclosed Accessories Accessories Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front view Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view Operation buttons Start/stop button Operation panel LCD liquid crystal display Optional Accessories Sewing Machine Features Introduction Contents Sewing Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Useful Functions 127 Important Safety Instructions For a longer service life For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Getting Ready Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machine Turning off the machineTurning the Machine On/Off Understanding the LCD Screens Checking machine operating procedures Understanding the LCD Screens 2Presspanel. settings key in the operation Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings 6Press OK key Changing the Machine Settings List of stitch or machine attribute Arrow keys until is selected 2Press OK key Adjusting the brightness of the LCDChanging the needle stop position 3Press To select To return to Changing the screen language Winding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin Winding/Installing the Bobbin 4Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the rightPlace the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin Pass the thread under the thread guide plate from the right DPress start/stop button once EPress start/stop button once Installing the bobbin Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter 8Reattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading Threading the upper thread1Turn on the sewing machine 2Raise the presser foot lever Upper Threading 4Lift open the upper coverPlace the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin Shutter Threading the needle 3Lower the presser foot lever4Lower the needle threader lever until it clicks 2Lower the presser foot lever Using the twin needle1Threadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Attach zigzag foot J 3Manually thread the left needle with the upper thread4Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft 0Turn on the sewing machine Press to select APress settings key in the operation panelPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected Press OK key EPress OK key Using thread that winds off quickly Pulling up the bobbin thread Getting Ready Needle types and their uses Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Replacing the Needle Checking the needle Correct needleIncorrect needle Replacing the needle Getting Ready Replacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot holder releases the presser foot Removing the presser foot holder Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot3When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard Lower the presser foot lever Remove the presser foot holder Using the walking footAttaching the walking foot 2Turn off the sewing machine For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Stitching cylindrical piecesSewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Getting Ready Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure Sewing Positioning the fabric 3Place the fabric under the presser foot Starting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Securing the stitching Sewing reinforcement stitches Using the manual thread cutter Cutting the thread Correct thread tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Upper thread is too tight Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch width2Select a stitch Adjusting the stitch length Useful Functions Useful Functions Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Automatically cutting the thread 7Press OK key Saving stitch settings Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected 4Press OK key5Check the is selected, and then press OK key Settings, press so that , and then press OK key Changing the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curves Sewing thick fabrics Useful Sewing Tips4Releasebutton.the presser foot locking pin black Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing an even seam allowance Useful Sewing Tips Sewing Basics Utility Stitches Selecting Stitching Stitch typesSelecting stitching Selecting Stitching Understanding the screen9Press OK key Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Overcasting StitchesAttach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Remove the presser foot Position the fabric in the side cutter Lower the presser foot lever, and then start Asewing Basic Stitching BastingBasic stitching When sewing is finished, cut the thread Basic StitchingChanging the needle position 3Attach blind hem foot R Blind Hem StitchingStitch 4Select a stitch Blind Hem Stitching If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing Buttonhole Stitching If the button does not fit in the button guide plate 3Attach buttonhole foot aPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewing 2Attach buttonhole foot aAttach button-sewing foot M 3Place the button into button-sewing foot M 4Select stitch6Start sewing Attaching a shank to a button 3Cut off any excess thread Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperZipper Insertion Inserting a side zipper 7Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch BTopstitch around the zipper Zipper/piping Insertion Zipper/piping InsertionRefer to -4of Inserting a centered zipper Inserting a piping 8Topstitch around the zipper Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 3Select a stitch Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué stitching Quilting 4Attach the optional open toe foot 3Select stitch 57 or Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing For a seam allowance on the left side Using the optional quilting guide QuiltingBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot Free-motion quilting Turnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a Satin stitching Connect the foot controller 8Select stitch Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching 2Select stitch Reinforcement Stitching 3Select stitch5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Darning 3Select stitch 52 or Memo Eyelet Stitching Attach monogramming foot N Decorative Stitching Eyelet Stitching/Decorative Stitching 4Select stitch 26 or Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Scallop stitching SmockingDecorative Stitching Fold the fabric along the bias 2Attach zigzag foot J Shell tuck stitchingSelect stitch 25 , 26 or Select stitch 20 , and then increase the thread tension Joining Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side3Select stitch 22 , 23 or 2Attach monogramming foot N 1Install the wing needleHeirloom stitching 4Start sewing ASet .the mirror image pattern setting back to 6Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 7Press OK key8Press To select To return to , press 4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Sewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 1SelectOK keythe. first pattern, and then press Combining patterns4Sew reinforcement stitches 2Press the + key in the operation panel Press settings key in the operation panel Repeat sewing patternsSelect the pattern 1Press settings key in the operation panel Checking the selected patternPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected 3Press OK key 2Press settings key in the operation panel Changing the pattern sizePressselected. and until the desired size is 5Pressselected. and until the desired density is Changing the stitch densityChanging the pattern length Pressselected. and until the desired ratio is Select a stitch Press settings key in the operation panel Mirror imaging the patternPress To select 5To return to 2Press stitch selection key Operation panel 7Checkkey. the contents, and then press OKStoring a pattern 3Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 4Press OK key 6Checkkey. the contents, and then press OK Realigning the patternPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected, and then select Check the sewn pattern Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected 8Press OK keyPress or + Designing a Pattern Designing a PatternDrawing a sketch of the pattern 1Drawset. a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet Entering the pattern data 8Select , and then press OK key9Repeatpoint. steps 6 through 8 to specify each Embroidery screen appears Design exampled Point Appendix Stitch Settings Utility stitches Stitch Settings Stitch 130 Buttonhole 132 Other stitches Stitch Type Pattern PresserFoot NeedleTwin PatternSize 134 Cleaning the shuttle race MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Maintenance Surrounding area Align the S and z marks Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 138 Tension is Be used LCD Error messages Error Message Probable Cause Nothing appears in the LCD Operation beep4Turnagain.off the sewing machine, then turn it on 5Press To select To return to Cancelling the operation beepRemoving the upper cover Hold the upper cover level Index Numerics Index 146 Page Page Page English 885-S61 XF4637-001