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.... Turn off the sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the d end ... firmly around the tab with your finger, and then pass the Raise the needle to its highest position by marks on the needle plate cover. case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41).
.... Turn off the sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the d end ... firmly around the tab with your finger, and then pass the Raise the needle to its highest position by marks on the needle plate cover. case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41).
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...(c). Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 Replace the bobbin cover. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). KNOWING YOUR SEWING... MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through ...
...(c). Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 Replace the bobbin cover. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). KNOWING YOUR SEWING... MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through ...
Operation Manual
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... was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to adjust it when you start to a higher number. 54 3 41 In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 20) 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... the upper tension-control dial to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. Memo ● We recommend that the thread is too loose Loops appear on wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the tension ...
... was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to adjust it when you start to a higher number. 54 3 41 In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 20) 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... the upper tension-control dial to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. Memo ● We recommend that the thread is too loose Loops appear on wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the tension ...
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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 cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is not level, as shown below. a Edge of stitching The fabric may ... not pass through the hookand-loop fastener by turning the handwheel and lower the needle into the hook-and-loop fastener before sewing. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of stitching, and then b position the fabric. X The presser foot remains level, allowing...
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 cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is not level, as shown below. a Edge of stitching The fabric may ... not pass through the hookand-loop fastener by turning the handwheel and lower the needle into the hook-and-loop fastener before sewing. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of stitching, and then b position the fabric. X The presser foot remains level, allowing...
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.... 81 a Cleaning brush b Race Note ● Do not put oil on the machine. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that the S mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the race. 4 • Align the S and z marks. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust from the race and...
.... 81 a Cleaning brush b Race Note ● Do not put oil on the machine. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that the S mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the race. 4 • Align the S and z marks. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust from the race and...
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... thread tension is visible from the upper side of fabric b Lower thread visible from the bobbin case. Then, with an incorrect thread tension. 83 If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact your ...right hand, place the bobbin in the bobbin case. Turn off the sewing machine. b Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that c the thread unwinds in the ...
... thread tension is visible from the upper side of fabric b Lower thread visible from the bobbin case. Then, with an incorrect thread tension. 83 If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact your ...right hand, place the bobbin in the bobbin case. Turn off the sewing machine. b Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that c the thread unwinds in the ...
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c Slit d Cutter Sewing with the correct thread tension is possible after the bobbin has been correctly installed in the bobbin case. ■ Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is tangled thread in the bobbin case. Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ■ Symptom • The thread ...page 20) 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. APPENDIX While holding the...
c Slit d Cutter Sewing with the correct thread tension is possible after the bobbin has been correctly installed in the bobbin case. ■ Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is tangled thread in the bobbin case. Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ■ Symptom • The thread ...page 20) 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. APPENDIX While holding the...
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...following steps to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 34) and "Removing the presser foot holder" (page 35). Remove the needle plate cover. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove the fabric from the machine. a Cleaning brush b Race If the fabric could be removed If...up the fabric and cut the threads below to i remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. h If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them. a Needle plate cover release b Needle plate cover (front part) 88 Continue with step p. Follow the procedure described below it ...
...following steps to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 34) and "Removing the presser foot holder" (page 35). Remove the needle plate cover. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove the fabric from the machine. a Cleaning brush b Race If the fabric could be removed If...up the fabric and cut the threads below to i remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. h If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them. a Needle plate cover release b Needle plate cover (front part) 88 Continue with step p. Follow the procedure described below it ...
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...plate cover according to "Checking the needle" (page 30) and "Replacing the needle" (page 30). CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. Note ● After completing... this procedure, continue with the following procedure in "Cleaning the race" (page 82). 90 a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may have been damaged when the fabric was caught in injuries. • Align the S and z marks...
...plate cover according to "Checking the needle" (page 30) and "Replacing the needle" (page 30). CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. Note ● After completing... this procedure, continue with the following procedure in "Cleaning the race" (page 82). 90 a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may have been damaged when the fabric was caught in injuries. • Align the S and z marks...
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... to you are using is not Attach the presser foot that has been designed for this machine. Replace the bobbin case. Turn on the main power switch. Incorrect bobbins will not work . page 18, 19 The sewing machine does not work properly. Press the foot controller or...upper thread was pressed, even though the foot controller is connected. page 29 The needle breaks. Loosen the upper thread tension. The bobbin case is too tight. The upper thread tension is scratched. page 23 The needle is turned off. page 73 page 41 You are ...
... to you are using is not Attach the presser foot that has been designed for this machine. Replace the bobbin case. Turn on the main power switch. Incorrect bobbins will not work . page 18, 19 The sewing machine does not work properly. Press the foot controller or...upper thread was pressed, even though the foot controller is connected. page 29 The needle breaks. Loosen the upper thread tension. The bobbin case is too tight. The upper thread tension is scratched. page 23 The needle is turned off. page 73 page 41 You are ...
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...for this machine. Replace the presser foot. Replace the bobbin case. You have not threaded the upper thread Thread the upper thread and wind properly or fitted the bobbin properly. the bobbin thread properly. You have not used a bobbin that best fits the size of fabric. Use the.... Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. Only use a bobbin that are knots or tangles in the race, clean the race. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. The needle is scratched, or has a burr ...
...for this machine. Replace the presser foot. Replace the bobbin case. You have not threaded the upper thread Thread the upper thread and wind properly or fitted the bobbin properly. the bobbin thread properly. You have not used a bobbin that best fits the size of fabric. Use the.... Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. Only use a bobbin that are knots or tangles in the race, clean the race. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. The needle is scratched, or has a burr ...
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...for the type of fabric. page 73 page 41, 87 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Replace the needle. The bobbin case is wrinkled. Replace the bobbin case. page 15 The feed dogs are skipped. Replace the needle. Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference The fabric is...used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Only use a bobbin that you want to sew. Correctly install the needle. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the race. Incorrect...
...for the type of fabric. page 73 page 41, 87 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Replace the needle. The bobbin case is wrinkled. Replace the bobbin case. page 15 The feed dogs are skipped. Replace the needle. Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference The fabric is...used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Only use a bobbin that you want to sew. Correctly install the needle. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the race. Incorrect...
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...tangled The sewing machine beeps for the cause of the error, and correct it before continuing the operation. After cleaning the race, insert the bobbin case properly. Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep) Each time a key is pressed you will hear two or four beeps ...continuing the operation. Clean the race to sew. 97 Be sure to check for four seconds and the machine automatically stops. Move the bobbin winder shaft to the right. If the needle is displayed, the message disappears. Contact your nearest authorized service center. Lower the presser ...
...tangled The sewing machine beeps for the cause of the error, and correct it before continuing the operation. After cleaning the race, insert the bobbin case properly. Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep) Each time a key is pressed you will hear two or four beeps ...continuing the operation. Clean the race to sew. 97 Be sure to check for four seconds and the machine automatically stops. Move the bobbin winder shaft to the right. If the needle is displayed, the message disappears. Contact your nearest authorized service center. Lower the presser ...
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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 20 bobbin case 21 bobbin , cover 9 20, 21 bobbin winder 8, 15, 18, 92, 93, 97 button sewing 55 , buttonhole foot 52 66 buttonhole , lever 9 53, 67 buttonhole sewing 51 C crazy quilt stitching 62...
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 20 bobbin case 21 bobbin , cover 9 20, 21 bobbin winder 8, 15, 18, 92, 93, 97 button sewing 55 , buttonhole foot 52 66 buttonhole , lever 9 53, 67 buttonhole sewing 51 C crazy quilt stitching 62...