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APPENDIX ...73 STITCH SETTINGS ...73 Utility stitches ...73 MAINTENANCE ...78 Cleaning the machine surface ...78 Cleaning the bobbin case ...78 TROUBLESHOOTING ...81 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...81 Upper thread tightened up ...81 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...82 Incorrect thread tension ...85 Fabric ...
APPENDIX ...73 STITCH SETTINGS ...73 Utility stitches ...73 MAINTENANCE ...78 Cleaning the machine surface ...78 Cleaning the bobbin case ...78 TROUBLESHOOTING ...81 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...81 Upper thread tightened up ...81 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...82 Incorrect thread tension ...85 Fabric ...
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.... a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. Raise the needle to its highest position by the line... lever. If the thread unrolls in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. KNOWING YOUR ... the thread comes out from the left side of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Be sure to be incorrect or break the needle...
.... a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. Raise the needle to its highest position by the line... lever. If the thread unrolls in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. KNOWING YOUR ... the thread comes out from the left side of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Be sure to be incorrect or break the needle...
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... e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (c). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Replace the bobbin cover. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread... tension (page 41). If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover ...
... e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (c). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Replace the bobbin cover. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread... tension (page 41). If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover ...
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... loose. Thread tension The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on the surface of the fabric. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 19) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning...
... loose. Thread tension The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on the surface of the fabric. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 19) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning...
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In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of zigzag foot "J") so that the needle passes through the hook-andloop fastener, ... foot lever. CAUTION ● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener which is sewn, the presser foot will return to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may not feed when thick seams are being sewn and the presser foot is not level, as shown below. a Align the beginning...
In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of zigzag foot "J") so that the needle passes through the hook-andloop fastener, ... foot lever. CAUTION ● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener which is sewn, the presser foot will return to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may not feed when thick seams are being sewn and the presser foot is not level, as shown below. a Align the beginning...
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...again with a dry cloth. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it . a Needle plate cover b Needle plate cover release Remove the bobbin case. Cleaning the machine surface Slide the needle plate cover release toward d you clean it out. a CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before... cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may get an electric shock or be cleaned periodically. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove the presser-foot holder and the needle. Otherwise, you may occur. e Grasp the...
...again with a dry cloth. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it . a Needle plate cover b Needle plate cover release Remove the bobbin case. Cleaning the machine surface Slide the needle plate cover release toward d you clean it out. a CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before... cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may get an electric shock or be cleaned periodically. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove the presser-foot holder and the needle. Otherwise, you may occur. e Grasp the...
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...needle plate cover. • Align the U and { marks. As shown, insert the tab on the race. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 4 a Needle plate cover b Tab...needle plate, and then correctly position of the machine. 79 a U mark b { mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that ...
...needle plate cover. • Align the U and { marks. As shown, insert the tab on the race. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 4 a Needle plate cover b Tab...needle plate, and then correctly position of the machine. 79 a U mark b { mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that ...
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... is inserted with an incorrect thread tension. 81 If the bobbin is visible from the bobbin case. TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. Frequent troubleshooting topics Detailed causes and remedies for common ... tension is caught in the machine and cannot be done with the thread unwinding in the bobbin case. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
... is inserted with an incorrect thread tension. 81 If the bobbin is visible from the bobbin case. TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. Frequent troubleshooting topics Detailed causes and remedies for common ... tension is caught in the machine and cannot be done with the thread unwinding in the bobbin case. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
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... to "Lower threading" (page 19) and "Remedy/check details" in the section "Upper thread tightened up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case, causing a rattling noise. ■ Remedy/check details Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the upper threading. Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric... thread to pass it through the slit in the needle plate, then cut the thread with scissors. • For details, refer to "Cleaning the bobbin case" on the lower side of the thread around the tab with your right hand. If it with the cutter. • After starting sewing, a ...
... to "Lower threading" (page 19) and "Remedy/check details" in the section "Upper thread tightened up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case, causing a rattling noise. ■ Remedy/check details Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the upper threading. Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric... thread to pass it through the slit in the needle plate, then cut the thread with scissors. • For details, refer to "Cleaning the bobbin case" on the lower side of the thread around the tab with your right hand. If it with the cutter. • After starting sewing, a ...
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...instead of the fabric, and then remove the needle. • Refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 29). Remove the needle plate cover. Remove the bobbin case. Continue with step j. a Needle plate cover release b Needle plate cover (front part) 86 If the operation could not be removed, the thread may ...and presser foot d holder. • Refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 33) and "Removing the presser foot holder" (page 34). a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to i remove any dust from the machine. Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below to remove ...
...instead of the fabric, and then remove the needle. • Refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 29). Remove the needle plate cover. Remove the bobbin case. Continue with step j. a Needle plate cover release b Needle plate cover (front part) 86 If the operation could not be removed, the thread may ...and presser foot d holder. • Refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 33) and "Removing the presser foot holder" (page 34). a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to i remove any dust from the machine. Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below to remove ...
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... edges of feed dogs Note ● Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the machine. 87 m Align the two screw holes in the bobbin case and l around the feed dogs. shaped screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw on the needle plate. a Correct position of feed dogs b Incorrect position of the...
... edges of feed dogs Note ● Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the machine. 87 m Align the two screw holes in the bobbin case and l around the feed dogs. shaped screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw on the needle plate. a Correct position of feed dogs b Incorrect position of the...
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... procedure in "Checking machine operations" to q steps h and i in the machine, we recommend replacing it . a U mark b { mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that the U mark on the race. Check the condition of the needle, and then r install it with the { mark on p the...sewing performance may suffer. Memo ● Since the needle may break. APPENDIX Insert the bobbin case so that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that the machine is operating correctly. CAUTION ● Never use bent needles. If ...
... procedure in "Checking machine operations" to q steps h and i in the machine, we recommend replacing it . a U mark b { mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that the U mark on the race. Check the condition of the needle, and then r install it with the { mark on p the...sewing performance may suffer. Memo ● Since the needle may break. APPENDIX Insert the bobbin case so that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that the machine is operating correctly. CAUTION ● Never use bent needles. If ...
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... want to you are using is not Attach the presser foot that is connected. The area around the hole in . Replace the bobbin case. authorized service center. The foot controller or the start/stop button was not pressed (for this machine. Correctly install the needle. Replace...The sewing machine does not work properly. Press the foot controller or the start /stop button). Lower the presser foot lever. The bobbin case is incorrectly installed. Plug the machine in the needle plate is tangled below it right Reference The machine is not plugged in the ...
... want to you are using is not Attach the presser foot that is connected. The area around the hole in . Replace the bobbin case. authorized service center. The foot controller or the start/stop button was not pressed (for this machine. Correctly install the needle. Replace...The sewing machine does not work properly. Press the foot controller or the start /stop button). Lower the presser foot lever. The bobbin case is incorrectly installed. Plug the machine in the needle plate is tangled below it right Reference The machine is not plugged in the ...
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... was not threaded correctly (for the Choose a needle that are knots or tangles in the bobbin case. The bobbin case is incorrectly installed. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Replace the bobbin. Bobbin is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool installed. The spool or spool cap is set ...Loosen the upper thread tension. The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched. Replace the presser foot. The bobbin is wrinkled. Replace the bobbin case. page 78, 82 page 14 page 19, 20 page 19, 20, 22 page 23 page 28 page 29 page ...
... was not threaded correctly (for the Choose a needle that are knots or tangles in the bobbin case. The bobbin case is incorrectly installed. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Replace the bobbin. Bobbin is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool installed. The spool or spool cap is set ...Loosen the upper thread tension. The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched. Replace the presser foot. The bobbin is wrinkled. Replace the bobbin case. page 78, 82 page 14 page 19, 20 page 19, 20, 22 page 23 page 28 page 29 page ...
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...or the nearest authorized service center. - 93 page 55, 65 The stitch is bent or blunt. The thread is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. If the thread is tangled, for this machine. page 78, 82 page 73 The needle is damaged. page 29 Zigzag foot ... Correct the upper threading. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. clean the plate and the bobbin case. clean the plate and the bobbin case. Correct the upper threading. Replace the bobbin case. Lengthen the stitch length. page 38 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. The presser foot...
...or the nearest authorized service center. - 93 page 55, 65 The stitch is bent or blunt. The thread is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. If the thread is tangled, for this machine. page 78, 82 page 73 The needle is damaged. page 29 Zigzag foot ... Correct the upper threading. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. clean the plate and the bobbin case. clean the plate and the bobbin case. Correct the upper threading. Replace the bobbin case. Lengthen the stitch length. page 38 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. The presser foot...
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... properly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Attach the presser foot that you are appropriate for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Reference page 19, 81 page 22 page 14 page 19 page 28 page 34 page 41, 85 page 14 page ...presser foot you want to put it right Correctly install the bobbin thread. Bobbin is not appropriate for the type of the fabric. The thread is tangled in the bobbin case. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Remove the tangle thread. APPENDIX ...
... properly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Attach the presser foot that you are appropriate for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Reference page 19, 81 page 22 page 14 page 19 page 28 page 34 page 41, 85 page 14 page ...presser foot you want to put it right Correctly install the bobbin thread. Bobbin is not appropriate for the type of the fabric. The thread is tangled in the bobbin case. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Remove the tangle thread. APPENDIX ...
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...before continuing the operation. 4 buttonhole lever is set up, an error message appears on the operation panel. After cleaning the bobbin case, insert the bobbin case properly. Be sure to check for models equipped with the operation beep) Each time a key is tangled. Follow the instructions... indicated in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. Clean the bobbin case to sew. 95 The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle position button was connected. Operation beep (for example, because the thread...
...before continuing the operation. 4 buttonhole lever is set up, an error message appears on the operation panel. After cleaning the bobbin case, insert the bobbin case properly. Be sure to check for models equipped with the operation beep) Each time a key is tangled. Follow the instructions... indicated in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. Clean the bobbin case to sew. 95 The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle position button was connected. Operation beep (for example, because the thread...
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APPENDIX i INDEX Numerics , 3-point zigzag stitch 45 59 A accessories 6 appliqués 61 B bar tack 66 basic stitching 47 blind hem stitching 48 bobbin 19 , bobbin case 20 78 bobbin , cover 9 19, 20 bobbin winder 8, 14, 17, 90, 91, 95 button sewing 55 , buttonhole foot 52 66 buttonhole , lever 9 53, 67 buttonhole sewing 51 C crazy quilt stitching...
APPENDIX i INDEX Numerics , 3-point zigzag stitch 45 59 A accessories 6 appliqués 61 B bar tack 66 basic stitching 47 blind hem stitching 48 bobbin 19 , bobbin case 20 78 bobbin , cover 9 19, 20 bobbin winder 8, 14, 17, 90, 91, 95 button sewing 55 , buttonhole foot 52 66 buttonhole , lever 9 53, 67 buttonhole sewing 51 C crazy quilt stitching...