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... needle plate. Young children should be supervised to the symbol "{" position when making any object into water. The machine should never be used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. WARNING - Use this machine only for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. DANGER - Use...
... needle plate. Young children should be supervised to the symbol "{" position when making any object into water. The machine should never be used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. WARNING - Use this machine only for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. DANGER - Use...
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.... For a longer service life 1. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of this product are subject to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. up lever, needle, or ...other hot objects. 2. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not store anything ...
.... For a longer service life 1. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of this product are subject to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. up lever, needle, or ...other hot objects. 2. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not store anything ...
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... 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 ...... the presser foot holder ...25 2. 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...
... 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 ...... the presser foot holder ...25 2. 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...
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... cut them. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the power supply ...sewing. 5 k Handwheel Used to raise and lower the presser foot. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used ...
... cut them. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the power supply ...sewing. 5 k Handwheel Used to raise and lower the presser foot. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used ...
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... lower the needle. g Quick-set the bobbin. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to adjust the sewing speed....The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. d Needle position button (for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise and lower the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ...
... lower the needle. g Quick-set the bobbin. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to adjust the sewing speed....The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. d Needle position button (for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise and lower the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ...
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... of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Pass the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. Using other models, the... fast bobbin winding, see page 13. e 11 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 this sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into ...
... of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Pass the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. Using other models, the... fast bobbin winding, see page 13. e 11 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 this sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into ...
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...remove the bobbin. Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. When the bobbin seems full and begins j spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press (...cause the needle to its l original position (for models equipped with the start . CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Then stop the machine. Slide the sewing speed controller...
...remove the bobbin. Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. When the bobbin seems full and begins j spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press (...cause the needle to its l original position (for models equipped with the start . CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Then stop the machine. Slide the sewing speed controller...
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... to fast) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Turn on the shaft fits into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in , the start/stop button cannot be used to run out. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 13 CAUTION ...the slit in a "Winding the bobbin" to a suitable length. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your left and remove the bobbin. Pull the thread to start /stop button). g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start or stop button). c While...
... to fast) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Turn on the shaft fits into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in , the start/stop button cannot be used to run out. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 13 CAUTION ...the slit in a "Winding the bobbin" to a suitable length. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your left and remove the bobbin. Pull the thread to start /stop button). g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start or stop button). c While...
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...or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. 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 cover. ...Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that the thread is not inserted, reinsert the thread. Raise the needle to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the button and open the cover. Use only...
...or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. 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 cover. ...Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that the thread is not inserted, reinsert the thread. Raise the needle to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the button and open the cover. Use only...
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...with this machine. Put the left side of the bobbin case. Slide the button and open the cover. b 1 2 • Make sure that the thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so ...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 needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever....
...with this machine. Put the left side of the bobbin case. Slide the button and open the cover. b 1 2 • Make sure that the thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so ...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 needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever....
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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. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Be sure to raise the needle. Raise the needle 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 , or press (needle position button) ...
... foot lever or 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. Be sure to raise the needle. Raise the needle 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 , or press (needle position button) ...
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.../16. ● You cannot use the needle threader if you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of thread is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and...16. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is off when threading the needle by holding the thread in the wrong place, or is in your left . Feed the upper thread as possible, and c then put a spool of thread. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand...
.../16. ● You cannot use the needle threader if you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of thread is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and...16. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is off when threading the needle by holding the thread in the wrong place, or is in your left . Feed the upper thread as possible, and c then put a spool of thread. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand...
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Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine.
Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine.
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...needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Before you can begin ... Replace the bobbin cover. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread as described in . Draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up or...
...needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Before you can begin ... Replace the bobbin cover. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread as described in . Draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up or...
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... 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 ... occur. ● Use a 90/14 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. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in...
... 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 ... occur. ● Use a 90/14 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. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in...
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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 thin needles (such as 65/9 to ... may break while the machine is being operated. 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 bent. Do not use a bent needle. If the combination of the or needle on a flat surface and check that has been determined...
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 thin needles (such as 65/9 to ... may break while the machine is being operated. 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 bent. Do not use a bent needle. If the combination of the or needle on a flat surface and check that has been determined...
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... 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. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 22 CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until it clockwise...needle clamp If the needle clamp is loosened too much .) Install the twin needle in the same way. 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 sewing machine may be removed by turning it touches...
... 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. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 22 CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until it clockwise...needle clamp If the needle clamp is loosened too much .) Install the twin needle in the same way. 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 sewing machine may be removed by turning it touches...
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... the hole on the stitches that can not use the needle threader to back. Using the needle threader may bend or break. ■ Twin needle threading Attach the twin needle. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, be damaged. ● After adjusting...twin needles that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Sewing with a twin needle We have been made for this needle and two top threads. You can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other needles could break and injure you can use the needle threader to back...
... the hole on the stitches that can not use the needle threader to back. Using the needle threader may bend or break. ■ Twin needle threading Attach the twin needle. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, be damaged. ● After adjusting...twin needles that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Sewing with a twin needle We have been made for this needle and two top threads. You can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other needles could break and injure you can use the needle threader to back...
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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. Use the screwdriver to check that the g presser foot is attached. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 25 Slowly...
... 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. Use the screwdriver to check that the g presser foot is attached. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 25 Slowly...
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... machine. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. 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...
... machine. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. 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...