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Operation Manual
885-V12
PANTONE 285 Black US_low_coverEN
GETTING READY
SEWING BASICS
UTILITY STITCHES
APPENDIX
Operation Manual
English
Computerized Sewing Machine
885-V12
2
XE2426-101
Printed in China
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical out
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4 Always keep your work area clear: Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth. Do not store objects on the foot controller. Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administere
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8 For repair or adjustment: • If the Light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized dealer. � In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use accessories recommended by the manufa
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FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of replacing the 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 outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead. FOR USERS IN AC INPUT 220-240V COUNTRIES AND MEXICO This appl
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—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Contents Important Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................1 Contents ..............................................................................................................................6 Introduction ........................................................................................................................8 Names of Machine Parts and Their
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Useful Sewing Tips ............................................................................................................48 Trial sewing .................................................................................................................................................... 48 Changing the sewing direction ....................................................................................................................... 48 Sewing curves ......................................
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Introduction Thank you for choosing this product. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read “Important Safety Instructions”, and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Machine a Bobbin winder (page 15) k Handwheel Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. Turn the handwheel toward you t
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Needle and presser foot section c Presser foot holder The presser foot is attached to 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 to the fabric during sewing. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitch. f Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and race. g Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric. h Quick-set b
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Operation panel Flat bed attachment The operation panel, located on the front of the The accessories are stored in the storage space in the sewing machine, allows you to select a stitch and flat bed attachment. specify how the stitch will be sewn. Swing the lid of the flat bed attachment a toward you to open the storage space. a LCD (liquid crystal display) a The number of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot to be used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the b stitch width (mm) (4) a
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Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Included accessories The following items should also be included in the box. Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on this machine model NS40. ● The screw for the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: XA4813-051) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.* 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 1
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Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Part Code Part Code No. Part Name No. Part Name U.S.A./ U.S.A./ Others Others Canada Canada F054 F007N 1 Side cutter SA177 7 Non stick foot SA114 (XC3879-002) (XC1949-002) F016N F027N 2 Quilting guide SA132 8 Open toe foot SA147 (XC2215-002) (XC1964-002) WT8 F035N 3 Wide table SA552 9 Stitch guide foot “P” SA160 (XE2472-001) (XC1969-002) F033N F001N 4 Walking foot SA140 10 1/4 inch quilti
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1 GETTING READY 1 Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machi
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GETTING READY— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Turning on the machine Turning off the machine Prepare the included power cord. When you are finished using the sewing machine, turn it off. In addition, before transporting the sewing Make sure that the sewing machine is turned machine to another location, be sure to turn it of
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Preparing for Upper and Lower Threading Winding the bobbin 1 Wind the thread onto the bobbin. a Hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide b Pretention disk c Bobbin winder shaft d Bobbin 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, the machine
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GETTING READY— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. While holding the spool with your right hand, f g With the slightly rounded side of the spool cap and then pass the thread under the thread positioned toward the left, slide the spool cap guide. onto the spool pin as far as possible to the
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While using your left hand to hold the thread Press (start/stop button) once. j m that was passed through the bobbin-winding The bobbin starts spinning and the thread guide, use your right hand to wind the end of the thread clockwise around the thread is wound around the bobbin. bobbin five or six times. 1 Pass the end of the thread through the slit in a Start/stop button k the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread to the right to cut it. When the bobbin winding becomes slow, n pr
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GETTING READY— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Turn off the sewing machine (set it to “ ”). b Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread. CAUTION ● Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. Slide the latch on the right side of the bobbi
