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... electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any object into water. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is damaged, it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the needle area, such as described in this machine only for use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Close attention is...
... electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any object into water. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is damaged, it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the needle area, such as described in this machine only for use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Close attention is...
Operation Manual
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...; Replacing or removing the needle or any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other parts • A power failure occurs during use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. For a longer service life 1. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts to assure correct installation. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine...
...; Replacing or removing the needle or any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other parts • A power failure occurs during use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. For a longer service life 1. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts to assure correct installation. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine...
Operation Manual
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... 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation buttons ...6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle precautions ...20 Needle types and their uses ...20...
... 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation buttons ...6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle precautions ...20 Needle types and their uses ...20...
Operation Manual
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... can use as the lower thread. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to raise and lower the presser foot. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. n Foot controller jack...
... can use as the lower thread. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to raise and lower the presser foot. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. n Foot controller jack...
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... seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. i Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to sew reverse stitches. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to raise and lower the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. b Needle threader (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller...
... seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. i Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to sew reverse stitches. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to raise and lower the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. b Needle threader (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller...
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... XC4051-031 14 Extra spool pin X59375-121 X54243-001 15 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" 4 Zipper foot "I" 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be able to help you be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. No...
... XC4051-031 14 Extra spool pin X59375-121 X54243-001 15 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" 4 Zipper foot "I" 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be able to help you be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. No...
Operation Manual
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... the speed controller to the right to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. X The needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set using the sewing speed controller is not in order to sew at a low speed. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop position to change the needle stop . Memo • Perform the same operation to the lowered position. 10 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller...
... the speed controller to the right to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. X The needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set using the sewing speed controller is not in order to sew at a low speed. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop position to change the needle stop . Memo • Perform the same operation to the lowered position. 10 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller...
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... models equipped with the start/stop button) to start. 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 wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set...
... models equipped with the start/stop button) to start. 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 wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set...
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... foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button). When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your right hand to wind the free...
... foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button). When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your right hand to wind the free...
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... model Other models • Only use bobbins that the thread is not inserted, reinsert the thread. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see arrow a), and then press lightly on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you slide the bobbin winding...
... model Other models • Only use bobbins that the thread is not inserted, reinsert the thread. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see arrow a), and then press lightly on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you slide the bobbin winding...
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... b) until the cover clicks into place. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin thread should be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 b 1 2 • Make sure that the end of the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in...
... b) until the cover clicks into place. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin thread should be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 b 1 2 • Make sure that the end of the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in...
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.... a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to the needle bar thread guide. Make sure you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the needle by hand. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread. Make sure the main power switch is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up 1 lever before you feed the upper thread. ●...
.... a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to the needle bar thread guide. Make sure you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the needle by hand. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread. Make sure the main power switch is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up 1 lever before you feed the upper thread. ●...
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... 02 ing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and deco- 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.** rative stitching *Rev.: Reverse **Rfc.: Reinforcement ***Do not use reverse stitching. Pressing the "+" side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left J 00...
... 02 ing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and deco- 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.** rative stitching *Rev.: Reverse **Rfc.: Reinforcement ***Do not use reverse stitching. Pressing the "+" side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left J 00...
Operation Manual
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... fabric. 1 a Marks on fabric Pull out the button guide plate of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. A 2 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole (Diameter + thickness of button) c 5 mm (3/16 inch) Example: For a button with the red marks on the sides of buttonhole b foot "A", and then insert the button that will be set . 2 A 2 a Mark on fabric b Red marks on the scale. 1 2 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch) Attach buttonhole foot "A". Pass the upper thread...
... fabric. 1 a Marks on fabric Pull out the button guide plate of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. A 2 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole (Diameter + thickness of button) c 5 mm (3/16 inch) Example: For a button with the red marks on the sides of buttonhole b foot "A", and then insert the button that will be set . 2 A 2 a Mark on fabric b Red marks on the scale. 1 2 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch) Attach buttonhole foot "A". Pass the upper thread...
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.... X The feed dogs are lowered. c Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the buttonhole. When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp f thread to remove any excess of the fabric, and then tie it . With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the h gimp thread remaining at the rear of the machine on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Button sewing Buttons can be attached. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b feed dog position lever, located...
.... X The feed dogs are lowered. c Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the buttonhole. When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp f thread to remove any excess of the fabric, and then tie it . With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the h gimp thread remaining at the rear of the machine on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Button sewing Buttons can be attached. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b feed dog position lever, located...
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.... Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the presser foot and d the fabric. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the same way. 3 Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with stitch , select stitch .) Adjust the stitch width so that the needle correctly goes into the two holes toward you are finished attaching the button, k slide the feed dog position lever...
.... Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the presser foot and d the fabric. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the same way. 3 Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with stitch , select stitch .) Adjust the stitch width so that the needle correctly goes into the two holes toward you are finished attaching the button, k slide the feed dog position lever...
Operation Manual
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... hole in the presser foot is bent or blunt. You have not inserted the needle properly. The thread tension is incorrect. You have not attached the presserfoot holder properly. How to put it . Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Replace the bobbin case. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Only use a bobbin that are sewing thin fabric, the stitch is set incorrectly. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Thread the upper thread and wind...
... hole in the presser foot is bent or blunt. You have not inserted the needle properly. The thread tension is incorrect. You have not attached the presserfoot holder properly. How to put it . Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Replace the bobbin case. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Only use a bobbin that are sewing thin fabric, the stitch is set incorrectly. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Thread the upper thread and wind...
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.... Remove the tangle thread. page 16 - You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Raise the needle either by pressing (needle position button) once or twice. page 21 The presser foot that has been designed for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Lengthen the stitch length. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Adjust the tension of stitch. You have not used . come on the wheel points up in the feed dogs or...
.... Remove the tangle thread. page 16 - You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Raise the needle either by pressing (needle position button) once or twice. page 21 The presser foot that has been designed for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Lengthen the stitch length. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Adjust the tension of stitch. You have not used . come on the wheel points up in the feed dogs or...
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... and the machine automatically stops. Solution Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the operation. Raise the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation. Otherwise, operate the machine by using the foot controller. The start /stop button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) and the reverse/reinforcement stitch button was connected. Note ● If error message "F1" through "F8" appears in the table. Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep) Each time a key is...
... and the machine automatically stops. Solution Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the operation. Raise the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation. Otherwise, operate the machine by using the foot controller. The start /stop button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) and the reverse/reinforcement stitch button was connected. Note ● If error message "F1" through "F8" appears in the table. Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep) Each time a key is...
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...point zigzag stitch 32 main parts 5 main power switch 9 A , monogramming 49 51 accessories 8 appliqués 42 N needle 20 B bar tack 46 basic stitching 33 blind hem stitching 34 bobbin 14 , bobbin case 14 57 , bobbin cover 6 14 bobbin , winder 11 59, 62 button sewing 38 needle bar thread guide 6 , needle clamp screw 6 22 needle plate 6 needle plate cover 57 needle position 33 needle position button 6 needle threader 17 O buttonhole foot 36 openings 46 buttonhole , lever 6 37, 47 buttonhole sewing 35 operation beep 62 operation buttons 6 4 operation...
...point zigzag stitch 32 main parts 5 main power switch 9 A , monogramming 49 51 accessories 8 appliqués 42 N needle 20 B bar tack 46 basic stitching 33 blind hem stitching 34 bobbin 14 , bobbin case 14 57 , bobbin cover 6 14 bobbin , winder 11 59, 62 button sewing 38 needle bar thread guide 6 , needle clamp screw 6 22 needle plate 6 needle plate cover 57 needle position 33 needle position button 6 needle threader 17 O buttonhole foot 36 openings 46 buttonhole , lever 6 37, 47 buttonhole sewing 35 operation beep 62 operation buttons 6 4 operation...