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... this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is being used by or near children. 2. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. 14.
... this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is being used by or near children. 2. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. 14.
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...the cord when: • Operation is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. Always consult the operation manual when ...replacing or installing any other parts to clean the case. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Use only neutral soaps or detergents to assure correct installation. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Do not use or ...
...the cord when: • Operation is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. Always consult the operation manual when ...replacing or installing any other parts to clean the case. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Use only neutral soaps or detergents to assure correct installation. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Do not use or ...
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CONTENTS 1. 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 ...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 ...
CONTENTS 1. 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 ...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 ...
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... Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. 5 n Foot controller... use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use ...
... Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. 5 n Foot controller... use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use ...
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... opposite direction. e Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with guides for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. g Quick-set the bobbin. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew reverse...button (for models equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section ...
... opposite direction. e Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with guides for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. g Quick-set the bobbin. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew reverse...button (for models equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section ...
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...the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the thread through the hole on the sewing machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: ...XA5539-151) that comes with this machine. Only use bobbins from the inside of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of...
...the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the thread through the hole on the sewing machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: ...XA5539-151) that comes with this machine. Only use bobbins from the inside of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of...
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...cannot 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 Then stop button) to start. ...CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin a few times. When the bobbin seems full and begins j spinning slowly, take your foot off...
...cannot 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 Then stop button) to start. ...CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin a few times. When the bobbin seems full and begins j spinning slowly, take your foot off...
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... spinning slowly, take i your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure in bobbin winder seat (with the start/stop button). Pull the thread to cut to a suitable length. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button). a...on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Slide the sewing speed controller to the ...
... spinning slowly, take i your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure in bobbin winder seat (with the start/stop button). Pull the thread to cut to a suitable length. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button). a...on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Slide the sewing speed controller to the ...
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...be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that the thread is correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • Make sure that were designed to its highest position by the arrow. b 1 2 a Cover...), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. If you turn the power off while threading the machine. this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after...
...be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that the thread is correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • Make sure that were designed to its highest position by the arrow. b 1 2 a Cover...), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. If you turn the power off while threading the machine. this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after...
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... then press lightly on the right side (see 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 the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the...) (for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Slide the button and open the cover. the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Only use bobbins that were designed...
... then press lightly on the right side (see 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 the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the...) (for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Slide the button and open the cover. the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Only use bobbins that were designed...
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... 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 wheel points up , or... by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise...
... 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 wheel points up , or... by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise...
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... be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 If you may tangle on page 20 for models equipped with your left .... b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread. Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool...
... be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 If you may tangle on page 20 for models equipped with your left .... b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread. Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. 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 sewing machine.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. 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 sewing machine.
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... the needle either by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of both threads d and pull them toward you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin ... arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the lower thread as described in . Draw up the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin cover. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of the upper thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) ...
... the needle either by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of both threads d and pull them toward you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin ... arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the lower thread as described in . Draw up the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin cover. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of the upper thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) ...
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...sewing 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 the needle. Use of the fabric being sewn. ●...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 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 the needle. Use of the fabric being sewn. ●...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 ...
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...or there may be sure to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. 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 ...surface a Presser foot lever 21 CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous ...
...or there may be sure to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. 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 ...surface a Presser foot lever 21 CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous ...
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... clamp screw too much , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may be removed by turning it clockwise. 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 screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may result. ■ Installing... 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.
... clamp screw too much , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may be removed by turning it clockwise. 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 screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may result. ■ Installing... 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.
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... "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. 23 d Use the thread from front to raise the needle before turning the fabric. See page 17 for more details. Using the needle threader may be sure to back...or the machine may damage the machine. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to the thread take -up lever is lowered, the needle may be damaged. ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you . ●...
... "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. 23 d Use the thread from front to raise the needle before turning the fabric. See page 17 for more details. Using the needle threader may be sure to back...or the machine may damage the machine. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to the thread take -up lever is lowered, the needle may be damaged. ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you . ●...
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... foot pin snaps into the shank in your left side of the presser bar. 1 a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 25 Use the screwdriver to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 24). a Presser foot...
... foot pin snaps into the shank in your left side of the presser bar. 1 a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 25 Use the screwdriver to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 24). a Presser foot...
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... location. For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. For details on turning on selecting a stitch, refer to "Power supply" (page 9). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. For details on the machine, refer to "Selecting stitching...
... location. For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. For details on turning on selecting a stitch, refer to "Power supply" (page 9). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. For details on the machine, refer to "Selecting stitching...