Brother 888-F70- User Manual

Brother 888-F70

Brother 888-F70– User Manual, read for free online in PDF format. We hope this helps you resolve any issues you may have. If you have further questions, please contact us through the contact form.

1 Page 1
2 Page 2
3 Page 3
4 Page 4
5 Page 5
6 Page 6
7 Page 7
8 Page 8
9 Page 9
10 Page 10
11 Page 11
12 Page 12
13 Page 13
14 Page 14
15 Page 15
16 Page 16
17 Page 17
18 Page 18
19 Page 19
20 Page 20
21 Page 21
22 Page 22
23 Page 23
24 Page 24
25 Page 25
26 Page 26
27 Page 27
28 Page 28
29 Page 29
30 Page 30
31 Page 31
32 Page 32
33 Page 33
34 Page 34
35 Page 35
36 Page 36
37 Page 37
38 Page 38
39 Page 39
40 Page 40
41 Page 41
42 Page 42
43 Page 43
44 Page 44
45 Page 45
46 Page 46
47 Page 47
48 Page 48
49 Page 49
50 Page 50
51 Page 51
52 Page 52
53 Page 53
54 Page 54
55 Page 55
56 Page 56
57 Page 57
58 Page 58
59 Page 59
60 Page 60
61 Page 61
62 Page 62
63 Page 63
64 Page 64
65 Page 65
66 Page 66
67 Page 67
68 Page 68
69 Page 69
70 Page 70
71 Page 71
72 Page 72
73 Page 73
74 Page 74
75 Page 75
76 Page 76
77 Page 77
78 Page 78
79 Page 79
80 Page 80
81 Page 81
82 Page 82
83 Page 83
84 Page 84
85 Page 85
86 Page 86
87 Page 87
88 Page 88
89 Page 89
90 Page 90
91 Page 91
92 Page 92
93 Page 93
94 Page 94
95 Page 95
96 Page 96
97 Page 97
98 Page 98
99 Page 99
100 Page 100
101 Page 101
102 Page 102
103 Page 103
104 Page 104
105 Page 105
106 Page 106
107 Page 107
108 Page 108
109 Page 109
110 Page 110
111 Page 111
112 Page 112
113 Page 113
114 Page 114
115 Page 115
116 Page 116
117 Page 117
118 Page 118
119 Page 119
120 Page 120
121 Page 121
122 Page 122
123 Page 123
124 Page 124
125 Page 125
126 Page 126
127 Page 127
128 Page 128
129 Page 129
130 Page 130
131 Page 131
132 Page 132
133 Page 133
134 Page 134
135 Page 135
136 Page 136
137 Page 137
138 Page 138
139 Page 139
140 Page 140
141 Page 141
142 Page 142
143 Page 143
144 Page 144
Page: / 144

Table of Contents:

  • Page 3 – DANGER; - To reduce the risk of electrical shock; WARNING; it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord.; INTRODUCTION; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
  • Page 4 – ii
  • Page 5 – iii; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; This machine is intended for household use.; FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES EXCEPT EUROPEAN COUNTRIES; AND CYPRUS ONLY; rating as marked on plug.
  • Page 6 – iv; ABOUT THIS MANUAL; Basic operations
  • Page 7 – Chapter 1 GETTING READY; Sewing; Chapter 1 SEWING ATTRACTIVE; CONTENTS
  • Page 8 – Decorative sewing; Chapter 1 CHARACTER / DECORATIVE; Appendix; Chapter 1 MAINTENANCE AND
  • Page 9 – Page number starts with “B” in this section.
  • Page 10 – Machine; Front view; Chapter; GETTING READY; Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
  • Page 11 – Needle and presser foot section; CAUTION; • Do not press; d e f
  • Page 12 – Operation panel and operation keys; The keys with * are lit while they are ON.; Note; • The operation keys of this machine are
  • Page 13 – Using the flat bed attachment
  • Page 14 – Included accessories
  • Page 15 – Optional accessories; Memo; • Always use accessories recommended for this machine.
  • Page 16 – Functions available with each model
  • Page 17 – Turning the Machine On/Off; electric shock, or damage to the machine.; electric shock may result.
  • Page 18 – Turning on the machine; Turning off the machine; Make sure that the machine is not sewing.; Select machine setting for the first time; • When the machine is turned on, the needle and
  • Page 19 – Viewing the LCD; The screen is changed using the keys below the LCD.; LCD
  • Page 20 – Settings screen
  • Page 21 – • Press
  • Page 22 – Choosing the display language; Adjusting input sensitivity for operation keys; Select; • The lower the setting, the less sensitive the keys will
  • Page 23 – Winding the bobbin; This section describes how to wind thread onto a bobbin.; Press down on the bobbin until it snaps into place.; • The “Start/Stop” button lights up in orange.; Winding/Installing the Bobbin; • The included bobbin was designed specifically; Actual size; • When the foot controller is connected, bobbin
  • Page 24 – • If the spool or the spool cap is not installed; • When using thread that winds off quickly, such as
  • Page 25 – Slide the sewing speed controller to the right.; • Be sure to cut the thread as described. If the
  • Page 26 – Installing the bobbin; Press; • If; Raise the presser foot lever.; • When the bobbin winding becomes slow, stop; • If the bobbin winder shaft is set to the right side,; • When the machine is started or the handwheel is; • For details on sewing after pulling up the bobbin; • Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound
  • Page 27 – • The thread enters the tension spring of the bobbin; • Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your; • The order that the bobbin thread should be; • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the
  • Page 28 – The bobbin threading is finished.; • You can begin sewing without pulling up the
  • Page 29 – Threading the upper thread; Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot.; Upper Threading; • Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing; • If the presser foot is not raised, the machine
  • Page 30 – Lower the presser foot.; • If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned; • If the presser foot has been lowered and the
  • Page 31 – Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide.; Threading the needle; , and then firmly pull the thread from; • Make sure that the thread passes through the notch of; Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot.
  • Page 32 – Pulling up the bobbin thread; Do not cut the thread with the cutter.; • If the needle is not raised to its highest position,; • When pulling out the thread, do not pull it
  • Page 33 – (Needle position button) twice to raise; Using the twin needle; Install the twin needle.; • For details on installing a needle, refer to “Replacing; Thread the upper thread for the left needle eye.; • For details, refer to steps; Manually thread the left needle with the upper thread.; • Traditionally a twin needle is also used for creating; • Never use bent needles. Bent needles can
  • Page 34 – Attach zigzag foot “J”.; • When using the twin needle, be sure to attach; • When using the twin needle, be sure to select
  • Page 35 – • For details on starting to sew, refer to “STARTING TO; • When changing the sewing direction, press; • Do not try turning the fabric while the twin
  • Page 36 – Thread and needle number; Replacing the Needle; • Never use thread of 20 weight or lower. It may; • The appropriate fabric, thread and needle
  • Page 37 – Checking the needle; • If the distance between the needle and the flat; • Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in the
  • Page 38 – • Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the
  • Page 39 – Replacing the presser foot; Replacing the Presser Foot; • Use the presser foot appropriate for the type
  • Page 40 – • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” on; Attaching the presser foot holder; • When a stitch is selected, the icon for the presser; • Be sure to securely tighten the presser foot; • If the presser foot holder is not correctly
  • Page 41 – ST; Stitch selection methods; Direct selection; STARTING TO SEW; • While the machine is in operation, pay special
  • Page 42 – Selecting a stitch pattern; When selecting a utility stitch; Check that; When selecting a character/decorative stitch
  • Page 43 – Sewing a stitch; • For details on adjusting the stitch width and length,; Guide the fabric lightly by hand.; • When a stitch is selected, the icon for the; • Always use the correct presser foot. If the; • The black button on the left side of presser foot; • When the foot controller is being used, you
  • Page 44 – Using the foot controller; Turn off the machine.; Slowly depress the foot controller to start sewing.; • When cutting thread such as nylon monofilament; • Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collect; • The speed that is set using the sewing speed
  • Page 45 – Sewing reinforcement stitches; Automatic reinforcement stitching; Select a stitch pattern.; • While pressing; • Some stitches, such as buttonholes and bar; • When selecting the stitches below, the machine
  • Page 46 – If; • To turn off the automatic reinforcement stitching
  • Page 47 – Setting the stitch width; Each press of “-” makes the zigzag stitch narrower.; Setting the stitch length; Each press of; Setting the Stitch; • After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn
  • Page 48 – Setting the thread tension; Correct thread tension; • If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the; • If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the; • If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or
  • Page 49 – Saving stitch settings; If you wish to save specific settings for a stitch so that they can; Select a straight stitch.; • To reset the selected stitch pattern back to its default
  • Page 50 – Automatically cutting the thread; Once you have reached the end of the stitching, press; Mirroring stitches; Useful Functions; • Programmed thread-cutting will not be performed
  • Page 51 – Adjusting the presser foot pressure; Pivoting; • Depending on the selected stitch, mirroring may; • When the pivot key is selected, the machine; • When the pivot key is selected, the height of the
  • Page 52 – Sewing with free motion mode; Setting the machine to free motion mode
  • Page 53 – Adjusting free motion presser foot height; Installing the knee lifter; Using the knee lifter; • Do not use the knee lifter while the machine is; With your knee, press the knee lifter to the right.; Keep the knee lifter pressed to the right.; Release the knee lifter.; The presser foot is lowered.; • With free motion quilting, control the feeding; • In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be; • If the knee lifter is not fully inserted into the; • While sewing, keep your knee away from the
  • Page 54 – When; Stitch Setting Chart
  • Page 60 – P reset utility stitches
  • Page 61 – • Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to press
  • Page 62 – Trial sewing; When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the machine.; Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.; Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing.; Sewing curves; Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.; Sewing Tips
  • Page 63 – IN; Sewing an even seam allowance; Aligning the fabric with the presser foot
  • Page 64 – Sewing thick fabrics; If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot; Sewing thin fabrics; Sewing Various Fabrics; • You may find adjusting the “Presser Foot
  • Page 65 – Sewing stretch fabrics; * Stitch patterns can be selected directly by pressing the; Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics; • The walking foot can only be used with straight; • If the hook-and-loop fastener tape is sewn with; • Before sewing, baste together the fabric and the
  • Page 66 – Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams.; Basic stitching; Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.; UTILITY STITCHES; Basic Stitching
  • Page 67 – IL; Changing the needle position; • For details, refer to “Setting the stitch width” in the
  • Page 68 – Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem.; Turn the skirt or pants wrong side out.; Blind Hem Stitching; • When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to
  • Page 69 – If the needle catches too much of the hem fold; If the needle does not catch the hem fold; Thick fabric; • Blind hem stitches cannot be sewn if the left
  • Page 70 – • Be sure to pull the fabric backward after finished
  • Page 71 – • Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility; Attach overcasting foot “G”.; Overcasting Stitches; • After the stitch width is adjusted, rotate the; The needle should not touch the center bar; • If the presser foot is raised to its highest level,
  • Page 72 – • Thread the needle manually when using the side
  • Page 73 – Position the fabric in the side cutter.; • If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the fabric will; Lower the presser foot lever, and then start sewing.; A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn.; • When it is hard to set under the presser foot; • The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of
  • Page 74 – Buttonhole sewing; Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
  • Page 75 – The size of the buttonhole is set.; Attach buttonhole foot “A”.; • When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the; Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible.
  • Page 76 – Changing the density of the stitching; • If the automatic thread cutting setting was; • When opening the buttonhole with the seam; • Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch
  • Page 77 – Button sewing; • Since the end of the thread will be tied off later, do; • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two
  • Page 78 – (to the right as seen; Attaching a shank to a button; Cut off any excess thread.; • When sewing, be sure that the needle does not; • The feed dogs come up when you start sewing
  • Page 79 – Inserting a centered zipper; Zipper Insertion
  • Page 80 – Inserting a side zipper; • When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to select
  • Page 81 – If the presser foot holder was attached to the right pin in
  • Page 83 – Refer to step; Zipper/piping Insertion; • Make sure that the thread between the spool and; • After adjusting the needle position, slowly turn
  • Page 84 – Inserting a piping; Sew along the piping.
  • Page 85 – Stretch stitching; Elastic attaching; Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric.; Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
  • Page 86 – Appliqué stitching; Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching; • Patterns showing a “Q” in the table above are for
  • Page 87 – Piecing; For a seam allowance on the right side; Align the right side of the presser foot with the edge of the; For a seam allowance on the left side; Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the; • To change the width of the seam allowance
  • Page 88 – Sew keeping the edge of the fabrics against the guide.; Creating an accurate seam allowance; • For details, refer to “Pivoting” in the “Basic
  • Page 89 – Quilting; Baste the fabric to be quilted.; • For details, refer to “Removing and attaching the; • Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the
  • Page 90 – Walking foot; Free motion quilting; (to the left as seen; The feed dogs are lowered.; Remove the presser foot holder.; • On models equipped with the free motion sewing; • Make sure that the quilting foot is not slanted.
  • Page 91 – (to the right as seen from the rear; Free motion quilting foot “C”; • Do not be discouraged with your initial results.; • When using free motion quilting foot “C”, be; • Notice this needle plate has a round hole for the
  • Page 92 – Free motion echo quilting foot “E” measurement
  • Page 93 – Tighten the screw with the included screwdriver.
  • Page 94 – Finished project; • Although the stitching result differs depending on
  • Page 95 – Triple stretch stitching; Bar tack stitching; Determine the desired length of the bar tack.; • A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm; Reinforcement Stitching
  • Page 96 – Darning; • If the fabric does not feed, for example, because it
  • Page 97 – Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position.
  • Page 98 – Attach monogramming foot “N”.; • For details, refer to “Setting the stitch width” and; Eyelet Stitching; • If thin thread is used, the stitching may be too
  • Page 99 – Remove the flat bed attachment.; Lower the needle at the upper-right corner.; After you have sewn to the corner, stop the machine,; The fabric is fed forward.; Attaching Patches or Emblems to Shirt Sleeves
  • Page 100 – • The feeding direction of the fabric differs
  • Page 101 – Fagoting; Decorative Stitching
  • Page 102 – Scallop stitching; The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric.
  • Page 103 – Shell tuck stitching; Fold the fabric along the bias.; Joining
  • Page 104 – Heirloom stitching; Install the wing needle.; • When sewing with the wing needle, select a
  • Page 108 – Selecting stitch patterns; Decorative stitch patterns; Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns; • The stitch numbers vary depending on your; • For stitches 01 through 09, the stitch can also be
  • Page 109 – CHA; Character stitch patterns; Deleting a pattern; To remove a selected pattern, press; Sewing attractive finishes
  • Page 110 – Basic sewing; • When sewing 7 mm satin stitch patterns and; • If the fabric is pulled or pushed during sewing, the; • When sewing character stitches, the machine; • When sewing some patterns, the needle will
  • Page 111 – Combining patterns; Select the first category and pattern.; Repeating combined patterns; After the patterns have been combined, press
  • Page 112 – Checking the selected pattern; • The combined pattern can be stored for later use.; • If the stitching density is too fine, depending
  • Page 113 – Changing character spacing
  • Page 114 – • For details, refer to “Repeating combined patterns”; Examples of step stitch patterns; Mirroring a pattern image; After a single pattern has been selected, press; appears on the screen and the selected stitch is
  • Page 115 – Returning to the beginning of the pattern; Press the “Start/Stop” button to continue sewing.; Saving a pattern; Create the combined pattern that you wish to store.; • For details, refer to “Combining patterns” on; • Do not turn off the sewing machine while the pattern
  • Page 116 – Retrieving a pattern; For models equipped with vertical and horizontal fine; • Use
  • Page 117 – Press “+” to increase the vertical space in the design.; Press “+” to increase the horizontal space in the design.; Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly.
  • Page 118 – Drawing a sketch of the pattern; Prepare a grid sheet set.; Draw a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet set.; Entering the pattern data; MY CUSTOM STITCH; Designing a Stitch
  • Page 119 – MY C; The MY CUSTOM STITCH screen is displayed.
  • Page 120 – Examples of designs
  • Page 122 – Restrictions on oiling; Care and Maintenance; • In order to extend the life of this machine,; • Do not wipe the LCD screen with a damp cloth.; • Occasionally, condensation may form on the LCD; • Unplug the power cord before cleaning the
  • Page 123 – MA; If there is a screw in the needle plate cover; Remove the bobbin case.; Insert the bobbin case so that the; • Never use a bobbin case that is scratched,
  • Page 124 – Frequent troubleshooting topics; Symptom; Troubleshooting
  • Page 125 – Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric
  • Page 126 – Incorrect thread tension; Symptoms; Symptom 1
  • Page 127 – • If the upper threading and bobbin threading are
  • Page 128 – Removing the fabric from the machine; • Refer to “Replacing the needle” in the “Basic; • Refer to “Cleaning the race” on page A-2.; Remove the fabric and threads from the needle plate.; • Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the
  • Page 129 – • After completing this procedure, continue with; • Since the needle may have been damaged when
  • Page 130 – Checking machine operations; Select stitch . At this time, increase the stitch length; • Do not yet install the presser foot and thread.; • The thread may have become tangled as a result; • Incorrect sewing may be the result of incorrect; • Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if
  • Page 131 – Wind the bobbin again.; • Make sure that the thread passes under the
  • Page 132 – List of symptoms; Getting ready
  • Page 133 – While sewing
  • Page 137 – After sewing; Error messages; or
  • Page 140 – Operation beep; If an incorrect operation is performed; Two or four beeps sound.; Canceling the operation beep; Nothing appears in the LCD; Specifications
  • Page 141 – Numerics; Index
  • Page 144 – Please visit us at
Loading the manual

Operation Manual

Sewing Machine

Product Code: 888-F50/F52/F60/F62/F70/F72

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

"Loading the manual" means you need to wait until the file loads and becomes available for online reading. Some manuals are very large, and the time they take to appear depends on your internet speed.

Summary

Page 3 - DANGER; - To reduce the risk of electrical shock; WARNING; it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord.; INTRODUCTION; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION i Thank you for purchasing this machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the “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 b...

Page 4 - ii

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ii 5 Always keep your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the 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...

Page 5 - iii; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; This machine is intended for household use.; FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES EXCEPT EUROPEAN COUNTRIES; AND CYPRUS ONLY; rating as marked on plug.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS iii SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use. FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES EXCEPT EUROPEAN COUNTRIES This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience a...

Other Brother Models

All Brother Other