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...cords. Do not use or store the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used or where oxygen is required around the machine needle. • Switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn...use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Never allow children to clean the case. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert any object into any air openings blocked.
...cords. Do not use or store the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used or where oxygen is required around the machine needle. • Switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn...use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Never allow children to clean the case. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert any object into any air openings blocked.
Users Manual - English
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...-adjusting spring of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Be sure to thread the machine as shown. case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41). Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly...
...-adjusting spring of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Be sure to thread the machine as shown. case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41). Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly...
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... 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 the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin...
... 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 the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin...
Users Manual - English
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... appear on wrong side of the fabric. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to page 20, 21. 2 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops ...will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" (page 23) and rethread the upper thread. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear...
... appear on wrong side of the fabric. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to page 20, 21. 2 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops ...will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" (page 23) and rethread the upper thread. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear...
Users Manual - English
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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, ...
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, ...
Users Manual - English
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...the race and its surrounding area. 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. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ●... may break. 81 Insert the bobbin case so that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. Remove...
...the race and its surrounding area. 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. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ●... may break. 81 Insert the bobbin case so that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. Remove...
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...install the lower thread. ■ Symptom • The upper thread appears as a single continuous line. • The lower thread is visible from the bobbin case. Be sure to refer to the left hand. Visit us . ■ Upper thread tightened up page 83 ■ Tangled thread on wrong side of ... an incorrect thread tension. 83 TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://solutions.brother.com " . Then, with your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. If you need additional help, the...
...install the lower thread. ■ Symptom • The upper thread appears as a single continuous line. • The lower thread is visible from the bobbin case. Be sure to refer to the left hand. Visit us . ■ Upper thread tightened up page 83 ■ Tangled thread on wrong side of ... an incorrect thread tension. 83 TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://solutions.brother.com " . Then, with your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. If you need additional help, the...
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... the tab with your left hand. If it 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 needle plate, then cut it cannot be firmly pulled up "... with scissors. • For details, refer to correctly install the bobbin. 84 Remove the upper thread from the bobbin case, refer to pass it through the slit in the bobbin case. Tangled thread on wrong side of the fabric. APPENDIX While holding the bobbin in place with your d finger, pass ...
... the tab with your left hand. If it 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 needle plate, then cut it cannot be firmly pulled up "... with scissors. • For details, refer to correctly install the bobbin. 84 Remove the upper thread from the bobbin case, refer to pass it through the slit in the bobbin case. Tangled thread on wrong side of the fabric. APPENDIX While holding the bobbin in place with your d finger, pass ...
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Remove the presser foot and presser foot d holder. • Refer to remove the fabric from the race and its surrounding area. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to i remove any dust from the machine. a Cleaning brush b Race If the fabric could be...then remove g the bobbin. Continue with the following steps to clean the race. Remove the bobbin case. Follow the procedure described below it . Continue with step j. c If the needle is caught in the bobbin case, remove them. a Turn off the sewing machine. b Remove the needle. Lift up the fabric...
Remove the presser foot and presser foot d holder. • Refer to remove the fabric from the race and its surrounding area. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to i remove any dust from the machine. a Cleaning brush b Race If the fabric could be...then remove g the bobbin. Continue with the following steps to clean the race. Remove the bobbin case. Follow the procedure described below it . Continue with step j. c If the needle is caught in the bobbin case, remove them. a Turn off the sewing machine. b Remove the needle. Lift up the fabric...
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.... • Refer to q steps h and i in the machine, we recommend replacing it . CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that the S mark on p the bobbin case aligns with a new one. Memo ● Since the needle may have been damaged when the fabric was caught in "Cleaning the race... needle" (page 30). Check the condition of the needle, and then r install it with the z mark on the machine. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that the machine is operating correctly. Note ● After completing ...
.... • Refer to q steps h and i in the machine, we recommend replacing it . CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that the S mark on p the bobbin case aligns with a new one. Memo ● Since the needle may have been damaged when the fabric was caught in "Cleaning the race... needle" (page 30). Check the condition of the needle, and then r install it with the z mark on the machine. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that the machine is operating correctly. Note ● After completing ...
Users Manual - English
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...The upper thread tension is scratched. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Replace the presser foot. The bobbin case is raised. You have not used the foot controller properly. Move the bobbin winder shaft to firmly tighten the screw. page 13...is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool installed. The spool or spool cap is scratched. authorized service center. Replace the bobbin case. Lower the presser foot lever. page 39 Fabric being sewn with the start /stop button was not threaded correctly. Choose a ...
...The upper thread tension is scratched. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Replace the presser foot. The bobbin case is raised. You have not used the foot controller properly. Move the bobbin winder shaft to firmly tighten the screw. page 13...is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool installed. The spool or spool cap is scratched. authorized service center. Replace the bobbin case. Lower the presser foot lever. page 39 Fabric being sewn with the start /stop button was not threaded correctly. Choose a ...
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...come out of fabric, thread and needle. Wind the bobbin thread properly. The thread is too tight. cap. Correctly install the needle. The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr on it right The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for this machine. Replace the bobbin... case. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. APPENDIX Symptom The upper thread breaks. Remove any knots or tangles. Contact your retailer or the nearest ...
...come out of fabric, thread and needle. Wind the bobbin thread properly. The thread is too tight. cap. Correctly install the needle. The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr on it right The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for this machine. Replace the bobbin... case. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. APPENDIX Symptom The upper thread breaks. Remove any knots or tangles. Contact your retailer or the nearest ...
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...for the type of stitch that is correct for the type of fabric. page 80 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. The bobbin case is too fine. Lengthen the stitch length. Attach the presser foot that you want to sew. Replace the needle. Use the presser foot locking... Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. page 23 Stitches are appropriate for the type of stitching. Correct the upper threading. Replace the bobbin case. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for the type of stitch that are skipped. Slide the feed dog position lever to put it right...
...for the type of stitch that is correct for the type of fabric. page 80 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. The bobbin case is too fine. Lengthen the stitch length. Attach the presser foot that you want to sew. Replace the needle. Use the presser foot locking... Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. page 23 Stitches are appropriate for the type of stitching. Correct the upper threading. Replace the bobbin case. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for the type of stitch that are skipped. Slide the feed dog position lever to put it right...
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... button was pressed while the presser foot is raised. Otherwise, operate the machine by using the foot controller. After cleaning the race, insert the bobbin case properly. If you press the stitch selection key or do the operation correctly while the error message is tangled. Raise the buttonhole lever before continuing...
... button was pressed while the presser foot is raised. Otherwise, operate the machine by using the foot controller. After cleaning the race, insert the bobbin case properly. If you press the stitch selection key or do the operation correctly while the error message is tangled. Raise the buttonhole lever before continuing...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...) (XE8298-001) Bobbin cover with this kit was purchased. Bobbin work is sewn using the special bobbin case (gray) and bobbin cover with tabs included with tabs (*See Note.) Screwdriver (small) (X55468-051) CD-ROM (Contains the Operation Manual and the Templates for ...
...) (XE8298-001) Bobbin cover with this kit was purchased. Bobbin work is sewn using the special bobbin case (gray) and bobbin cover with tabs included with tabs (*See Note.) Screwdriver (small) (X55468-051) CD-ROM (Contains the Operation Manual and the Templates for ...
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h If the bobbin case is correctly installed. Using any other bobbin case may result in the thread becoming tangled or damage to use the bobbin case (gray) when creating bobbin work. CAUTION • Be sure to the machine. • Make sure that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, the thread may become tangled or the machine may be damaged.
h If the bobbin case is correctly installed. Using any other bobbin case may result in the thread becoming tangled or damage to use the bobbin case (gray) when creating bobbin work. CAUTION • Be sure to the machine. • Make sure that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, the thread may become tangled or the machine may be damaged.
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Then, clean the race and bobbin case as your project in order to check the sewing results. • The bobbin thread may cause the needle to break, immediately stop sewing if this ...
Then, clean the race and bobbin case as your project in order to check the sewing results. • The bobbin thread may cause the needle to break, immediately stop sewing if this ...
Users Manual - English
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.... Refer to 45° counterclockwise. 13 a Spring plate CAUTION a Do not turn the slotted-head (-) screw 30° to the bobbin case. After adjusting the tensions, be achieved after adjusting the upper thread tension, adjust the tension of the Bobbin Thread If the desired stitching cannot be.... Note • If the bobbin thread tension is tight, the thread cannot be adjusted by turning the slotted-head (-) screw on the bobbin case (gray) may result in either (rotational) direction may not maintain proper tension. If this may push up the spring plate, as this occurs,...
.... Refer to 45° counterclockwise. 13 a Spring plate CAUTION a Do not turn the slotted-head (-) screw 30° to the bobbin case. After adjusting the tensions, be achieved after adjusting the upper thread tension, adjust the tension of the Bobbin Thread If the desired stitching cannot be.... Note • If the bobbin thread tension is tight, the thread cannot be adjusted by turning the slotted-head (-) screw on the bobbin case (gray) may result in either (rotational) direction may not maintain proper tension. If this may push up the spring plate, as this occurs,...