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... this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Keep fingers away from the...
... this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Keep fingers away from the...
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Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For a longer service life 1. When storing this product are subject to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and ...machine unattended 3. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Be sure to assure correct ...
Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For a longer service life 1. When storing this product are subject to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and ...machine unattended 3. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Be sure to assure correct ...
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... 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 ...... the presser foot holder ...25 2. SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing...
... 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 ...... the presser foot holder ...25 2. SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing...
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... Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot ...sewing. 5 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 ...
... Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot ...sewing. 5 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 ...
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... button) Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle. For details, refer to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew in the opposite direction. For details, refer to "Starting to adjust the sewing speed.... 6 e Sewing speed controller (for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. i Needle plate The needle plate is depressed. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing ...
... button) Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle. For details, refer to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew in the opposite direction. For details, refer to "Starting to adjust the sewing speed.... 6 e Sewing speed controller (for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. i Needle plate The needle plate is depressed. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing ...
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... spool pin as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Pass the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the spool pin. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151... models, the machine will not work properly. e 11 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the...
... spool pin as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Pass the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the spool pin. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151... models, the machine will not work properly. e 11 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the...
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... (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel 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 Then stop button). Trim the excess... back to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start . g CAUTION ● Make sure you slide ...
... (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel 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 Then stop button). Trim the excess... back to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start . g CAUTION ● Make sure you slide ...
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...When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure in a "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the bobbin five or six times...-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. CAUTION ● Be sure to the right. Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in , the start /stop ...
...When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure in a "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the bobbin five or six times...-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. CAUTION ● Be sure to the right. Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in , the start /stop ...
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... lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. If bobbins from other models are used with your finger, and then pass the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound;... its highest position by the arrow. Hold the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If it may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position...
... lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. If bobbins from other models are used with your finger, and then pass the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound;... its highest position by the arrow. Hold the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If it may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position...
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...follow to its highest position by marks around the bobbin case. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower... arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Put the left side of the thread c through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. b 1 2 • Make sure that were ...
...follow to its highest position by marks around the bobbin case. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower... arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Put the left side of the thread c through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. b 1 2 • Make sure that were ...
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...a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the needle threader, see page 17.... KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the...
...a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the needle threader, see page 17.... KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the...
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...in the figure d on the spool pin and cause the needle to the needle bar thread guide. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread. Make sure you may tangle on the previous page. Make sure the main power switch...the needle by hand. Make sure you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you can easily be wrapped around the thread take -up 1 lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you guide the thread through 6 of the procedure in the wrong place, or is lowered...
...in the figure d on the spool pin and cause the needle to the needle bar thread guide. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread. Make sure you may tangle on the previous page. Make sure the main power switch...the needle by hand. Make sure you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you can easily be wrapped around the thread take -up 1 lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you guide the thread through 6 of the procedure in the wrong place, or is lowered...
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Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine.
Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine.
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... described in . When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in b steps 1 to draw up or by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with...counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread. c 19 a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models ...
... described in . When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in b steps 1 to draw up or by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with...counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread. c 19 a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models ...
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...Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Size Cotton thread Synthetic thread 60-80 Silk thread 50-80 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on ...sewing machine needles. Be sure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits 50-60 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 30 Size of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the...
...Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Size Cotton thread Synthetic thread 60-80 Silk thread 50-80 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on ...sewing machine needles. Be sure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits 50-60 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 30 Size of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the...
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...75/11), the needle may bend or break. Lower the presser foot lever. Do not use a bent needle. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you (counterclockwise) so that the ... needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is bent. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles (such as described below. c 1 a Flat ...
...75/11), the needle may bend or break. Lower the presser foot lever. Do not use a bent needle. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you (counterclockwise) so that the ... needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is bent. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles (such as described below. c 1 a Flat ...
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...holds the needle) may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is at the bottom. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to insert the needle until... machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with your left hand...
...holds the needle) may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is at the bottom. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to insert the needle until... machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with your left hand...
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...may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sure to thread the twin needle. Attach the extra spool pin. b Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the stitches that can be sure to...with a needle threader ● You cannot use the needle threader to raise the needle before turning the fabric. f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. b Right needle thread passes in the same way as a single needle (page 21). The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not...
...may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sure to thread the twin needle. Attach the extra spool pin. b Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the stitches that can be sure to...with a needle threader ● You cannot use the needle threader to raise the needle before turning the fabric. f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. b Right needle thread passes in the same way as a single needle (page 21). The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not...
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... screw. Use the screwdriver to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 24). Use the screwdriver to check that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that...
... screw. Use the screwdriver to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 24). Use the screwdriver to check that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that...
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..." (page 9). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. For details on turning on the machine, refer to be sewn. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . When...
..." (page 9). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. For details on turning on the machine, refer to be sewn. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . When...