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... free from outlet. 9. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as described in the instruction manual. 16. DANGER - The machine should never be used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Always unplug the machine from all instructions...
... free from outlet. 9. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as described in the instruction manual. 16. DANGER - The machine should never be used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Always unplug the machine from all instructions...
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Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Plug the machine directly into the wall. For a longer service life 1. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders...persists, please consult your eye on the foot controller. 4. 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. Do not use or... THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. up lever, needle, or other parts to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Remember to clean the case.
Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Plug the machine directly into the wall. For a longer service life 1. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders...persists, please consult your eye on the foot controller. 4. 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. Do not use or... THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. up lever, needle, or other parts to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Remember to clean the case.
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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 thin... 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 Checking the...
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 thin... 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 Checking the...
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... machine. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. 5 d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on and off. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn ... light switch on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as ...
... machine. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. 5 d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on and off. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn ... light switch on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as ...
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... Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew" (page 28).... When sewing is stopped, the needle is marked with the quickset bobbin) You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is installed onto the presser foot holder. h ...
... Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew" (page 28).... When sewing is stopped, the needle is marked with the quickset bobbin) You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is installed onto the presser foot holder. h ...
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... on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. 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. e 11 Only use bobbins from the inside of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB...: XA5539-151). Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring...
... on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. 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. e 11 Only use bobbins from the inside of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB...: XA5539-151). Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring...
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...speed to its l original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to wind the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the... the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the start . g CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start /stop the machine. If you follow the instructions carefully.
...speed to its l original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to wind the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the... the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the start . g CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start /stop the machine. If you follow the instructions carefully.
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...free end of the procedure in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to the right. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to loosen, and may bend or... pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. Follow steps 1 through e the slit in cutter) X The thread is cut the thread as described. ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the ...
...free end of the procedure in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to the right. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to loosen, and may bend or... pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. Follow steps 1 through e the slit in cutter) X The thread is cut the thread as described. ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the ...
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... to be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see arrow a), and then press lightly on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; this machine...break the needle. Raise the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the wrong direction, it is not inserted, reinsert the thread. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin...
... to be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see arrow a), and then press lightly on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; this machine...break the needle. Raise the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the wrong direction, it is not inserted, reinsert the thread. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin...
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...shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in "Drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Only...-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to sew, follow to draw up the bobbin thread. If you want to the procedure in the wrong direction, it is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle ...
...shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in "Drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Only...-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to sew, follow to draw up the bobbin thread. If you want to the procedure in the wrong direction, it is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle ...
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... machine properly. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. 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 needle...a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the needle ...
... machine properly. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. 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 needle...a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the needle ...
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.... Pull up lever from front to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread. Make sure you guide the thread through 6 of thread is in your left . a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to the needle bar thread guide. a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 Note ... pin and cause the needle to break. If you may tangle on this pin. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. CAUTION ● If the spool of the procedure in the figure d on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing ...
.... Pull up lever from front to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread. Make sure you guide the thread through 6 of thread is in your left . a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to the needle bar thread guide. a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 Note ... pin and cause the needle to break. If you may tangle on this pin. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. CAUTION ● If the spool of the procedure in the figure d on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing ...
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e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. 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 eye of the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through the needle.
e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. 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 eye of the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through the needle.
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...cutting it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Drawing up the lower thread as described in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in the direction a... of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward the back of ...
...cutting it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Drawing up the lower thread as described in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in the direction a... of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward the back of ...
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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 ...The sewing machine needle that you wish 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 the needle. and the larger the needle number, 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 ...The sewing machine needle that you wish 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 the needle. and the larger the needle number, the ...
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... needle as described below. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 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 a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may be ...the table on the previous page. In addition, the stitching may be sure to turn off the sewing machine. 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 ...
... needle as described below. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 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 a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may be ...the table on the previous page. In addition, the stitching may be sure to turn off the sewing machine. 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 ...
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... needle bar. As seen from the front of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. 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 the end of the 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 at the bottom. Note ● The needle can be damaged. While holding the needle with your left hand, f use a screwdriver to turn . (If...
... needle bar. As seen from the front of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. 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 the end of the 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 at the bottom. Note ● The needle can be damaged. While holding the needle with your left hand, f use a screwdriver to turn . (If...
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...needle, refer to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of thread for making decorative stitches. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to "Stitch settings"... ● Use only twin needles that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Thread the left needle from the second spool to thread e the machine to the thread take -up lever. d Use the thread from front to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may...
...needle, refer to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of thread for making decorative stitches. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to "Stitch settings"... ● Use only twin needles that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Thread the left needle from the second spool to thread e the machine to the thread take -up lever. d Use the thread from front to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may...
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... in place with the lower- a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Note ● If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect.
... in place with the lower- a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Note ● If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect.
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... for the stitch. For details on the sewing machine. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are...
... for the stitch. For details on the sewing machine. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are...
