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...use an extension cord. • Always unplug your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any other part may damage the machine or result in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use extension cords. 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...
...use an extension cord. • Always unplug your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any other part may damage the machine or result in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use extension cords. 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...
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...; In the event of the appliance by ASTA to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in this machine only for use as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. The contents of this manual. Never...it could cause the needle to BS 1362, i.e. Children should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is required, first follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that they have been given...
...; In the event of the appliance by ASTA to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in this machine only for use as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. The contents of this manual. Never...it could cause the needle to BS 1362, i.e. Children should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is required, first follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that they have been given...
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... stitching 33 Triple zigzag stretch stitching 33 Decorative stitching 33 4. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Optional accessories 4 THE MAIN PARTS 5 Flat bed attachment 5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting plugs 6 Main power and sewing light switch 7 Foot controller 7 Checking the needle 7 Replacing the needle ... 9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and stitch names 10 Stitch length dial 12 Stitch width dial 12 Reverse sewing lever 13 THREADING THE MACHINE 13 Winding the bobbin 13 Lower threading 15 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin...
... stitching 33 Triple zigzag stretch stitching 33 Decorative stitching 33 4. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Optional accessories 4 THE MAIN PARTS 5 Flat bed attachment 5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting plugs 6 Main power and sewing light switch 7 Foot controller 7 Checking the needle 7 Replacing the needle ... 9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and stitch names 10 Stitch length dial 12 Stitch width dial 12 Reverse sewing lever 13 THREADING THE MACHINE 13 Winding the bobbin 13 Lower threading 15 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin...
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...-001 XE5241-001 See page 5 Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Darning Plate 5 Button sewing foot "M" Part Code Americas Others XC4901-021 XD1792-031 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137-... the following accessory may be purchased separately. Depending on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. No. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 ...
...-001 XE5241-001 See page 5 Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Darning Plate 5 Button sewing foot "M" Part Code Americas Others XC4901-021 XD1792-031 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137-... the following accessory may be purchased separately. Depending on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. No. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 ...
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... controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to manually raise and lower the needle. H Foot controller jack / socket (Page 6) Plug in either direction to start and stop sewing. J Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic...Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 36) J F KG H I Presser foot lever (Page 18) Used to stitch in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 654 3 2 1 7 E 8 9 D 0 A C B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 13) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220/240V...
... controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to manually raise and lower the needle. H Foot controller jack / socket (Page 6) Plug in either direction to start and stop sewing. J Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic...Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 36) J F KG H I Presser foot lever (Page 18) Used to stitch in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 654 3 2 1 7 E 8 9 D 0 A C B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 13) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220/240V...
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... shock. ● Do not allow the power cord to a wall 2 outlet. 2 1 Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power first. Connecting plugs Connect the foot controller plug to heat. Using other appliances plugged in... fire, electric shock, or damage to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. These things may result. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on the cord. If the plug does not ...
... shock. ● Do not allow the power cord to a wall 2 outlet. 2 1 Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power first. Connecting plugs Connect the foot controller plug to heat. Using other appliances plugged in... fire, electric shock, or damage to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. These things may result. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to the machine. ● Make sure that the plugs on the cord. If the plug does not ...
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...counterclockwise) so that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is mentioned on the machine rating plate. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off (toward you change the needle. only) ...so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Other needles may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn off . Dispose of cloth and dust to build ...
...counterclockwise) so that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is mentioned on the machine rating plate. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off (toward you change the needle. only) ...so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Other needles may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn off . Dispose of cloth and dust to build ...
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...been designed to turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. Press the black button at the back of the 3 presser foot holder to change the presser foot. Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward the 5 back of the sewing machine may be damaged. ● ...Always turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to sew and how. screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may cause accident or injury. If you want to Changing the presser ...
...been designed to turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. Press the black button at the back of the 3 presser foot holder to change the presser foot. Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward the 5 back of the sewing machine may be damaged. ● ...Always turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to sew and how. screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may cause accident or injury. If you want to Changing the presser ...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank. To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank. To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser ...
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SCALLOP STITCH 17 - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 37 Stitches 27 Stitches 13 13 Stitch Name BEAD STITCH 14 14 ARROWHEAD STITCH 15 - DECORATIVE STITCH 20 15 TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH 21 16 ...
SCALLOP STITCH 17 - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 37 Stitches 27 Stitches 13 13 Stitch Name BEAD STITCH 14 14 ARROWHEAD STITCH 15 - DECORATIVE STITCH 20 15 TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH 21 16 ...
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...SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you lightly push the foot controller. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. The machine will not work properly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 13 Using other models, the machine will then sew forward. 1 1 Reverse sewing... lever THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. If the needle hits the ...
...SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you lightly push the foot controller. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. The machine will not work properly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 13 Using other models, the machine will then sew forward. 1 1 Reverse sewing... lever THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. If the needle hits the ...
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...turn off the foot controller. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. If you . 1 Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winder shaft to...quick-set bobbin, see page 16. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to wind the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, 6 gently press the foot controller to the left and remove the bobbin. 1 2 1 ...
...turn off the foot controller. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. If you . 1 Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winder shaft to...quick-set bobbin, see page 16. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to wind the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, 6 gently press the foot controller to the left and remove the bobbin. 1 2 1 ...
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...thread through the slit, as shown in the wrong direction, it with the cutter (3). • At this time, check that the end of the machine (as shown. • If the thread is only available on page 21 after threading the upper thread. If the thread unrolls in the illustration). ... 6 projection into the race retainer groove and push closed. 1 12 CAUTION ● Make sure you to "Drawing up the lower thread before starting sewing. Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by the arrow. Replace the bobbin cover...
...thread through the slit, as shown in the wrong direction, it with the cutter (3). • At this time, check that the end of the machine (as shown. • If the thread is only available on page 21 after threading the upper thread. If the thread unrolls in the illustration). ... 6 projection into the race retainer groove and push closed. 1 12 CAUTION ● Make sure you to "Drawing up the lower thread before starting sewing. Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by the arrow. Replace the bobbin cover...
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... the correct combination. Replace the bobbin cover. For details on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up lever 5 Mark on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread ...2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be left over. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Note ● If the thread is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may cause incorrect thread tension.
... the correct combination. Replace the bobbin cover. For details on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up lever 5 Mark on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread ...2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be left over. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Note ● If the thread is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may cause incorrect thread tension.
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..., the thread may tangle on the wheel points up. 18 Make sure you guide the thread through 7 the thread take -up lever. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 While holding the thread from right to break. 1 1 Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the thread take-up lever.... 1 1 Mark on the wheel Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. 1 Spring Feed the upper thread as shown in the following illustration. 1 CAUTION ● If the spool of 4 thread on this pin...
..., the thread may tangle on the wheel points up. 18 Make sure you guide the thread through 7 the thread take -up lever. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 While holding the thread from right to break. 1 1 Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the thread take-up lever.... 1 1 Mark on the wheel Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. 1 Spring Feed the upper thread as shown in the following illustration. 1 CAUTION ● If the spool of 4 thread on this pin...
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... nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of about 5 cm (2 inch). • If your sewing machine is only available on page 17. Follow steps 1 to 8 from front to back 9 leaving a thread tail of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used ... on page 17 before using special thread such as shown in your left hand, then feeding the thread with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. However, the needle threader cannot be used with your right hand. 1 1 Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from "Upper 1 threading"...
... nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of about 5 cm (2 inch). • If your sewing machine is only available on page 17. Follow steps 1 to 8 from front to back 9 leaving a thread tail of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used ... on page 17 before using special thread such as shown in your left hand, then feeding the thread with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. However, the needle threader cannot be used with your right hand. 1 1 Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from "Upper 1 threading"...
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Before you draw up the lower thread, put them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread, .... 1 2 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread • The bobbin cover should still be left over. When sewing gathers or darts, you (counterclockwise) by hand so that some thread will be removed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 10 cm...
Before you draw up the lower thread, put them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread, .... 1 2 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread • The bobbin cover should still be left over. When sewing gathers or darts, you (counterclockwise) by hand so that some thread will be removed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 10 cm...
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and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. Using the wrong combination, such as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/.../705H SUK 90/14 may also cause the seam to be used as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may cause machine malfunction. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 1 Fabric ...
and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. Using the wrong combination, such as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/.../705H SUK 90/14 may also cause the seam to be used as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may cause machine malfunction. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 1 Fabric ...
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...9679; Always use bent or broken needles, otherwise you may be injured. ● Do not start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) 23 Turn the pattern selection dial to tangle and damage the needle... foot may be damaged. Change the presser foot (see page 9 - 12). Starting sewing Raise the presser foot lever. 5 Turn on the machine. 1 1 Raise the needle by hand, always turn it the other objects during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and you may be injured. ● Do not...
...9679; Always use bent or broken needles, otherwise you may be injured. ● Do not start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) 23 Turn the pattern selection dial to tangle and damage the needle... foot may be damaged. Change the presser foot (see page 9 - 12). Starting sewing Raise the presser foot lever. 5 Turn on the machine. 1 1 Raise the needle by hand, always turn it the other objects during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and you may be injured. ● Do not...
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...or tangles in the needle plate or the presser foot is not appropriate for the thread you are pulling the fabric too much. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. The needle is too tight. You have not fitted the spool properly. The upper thread tension is incorrectly installed. You are...8 7 17 22 - 27 - 18, 25 - - 13 17 - 22 27 47 The needle breaks. The upper thread breaks. The presser foot you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. The area around the hole in the thread. You have not used a bobbin that has been...
...or tangles in the needle plate or the presser foot is not appropriate for the thread you are pulling the fabric too much. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. The needle is too tight. You have not fitted the spool properly. The upper thread tension is incorrectly installed. You are...8 7 17 22 - 27 - 18, 25 - - 13 17 - 22 27 47 The needle breaks. The upper thread breaks. The presser foot you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. The area around the hole in the thread. You have not used a bobbin that has been...