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... any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this machine only for household use outdoors. 7. Close attention is necessary when the machine is used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Never operate this machine, basic safety precautions should always be used by authorized dealer...
... any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this machine only for household use outdoors. 7. Close attention is necessary when the machine is used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Never operate this machine, basic safety precautions should always be used by authorized dealer...
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...When storing this product are subject to assure correct installation. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Benzene, thinner, and ... Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. For a longer service life 1. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Remember to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. up lever, needle, or other parts • A power failure occurs during use • Maintaining the machine •...
...When storing this product are subject to assure correct installation. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Benzene, thinner, and ... Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. For a longer service life 1. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Remember to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. up lever, needle, or other parts • A power failure occurs during use • Maintaining the machine •...
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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 ... 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 the...
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 ... 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 the...
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... and specify the various settings. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. j Operation panel (page 7) This is ... the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of the upper thread. k Handwheel Used to start and stop sewing. 5 p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to lower the feed dogs. o Feed dog position ...
... and specify the various settings. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. j Operation panel (page 7) This is ... the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of the upper thread. k Handwheel Used to start and stop sewing. 5 p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to lower the feed dogs. o Feed dog position ...
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...details, refer to "Starting to hold the needle in place. b Needle threader (for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to sew" (page 28). f Feed dogs The ... with guides for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. When sewing is stopped, the needle is depressed. e...
...details, refer to "Starting to hold the needle in place. b Needle threader (for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to sew" (page 28). f Feed dogs The ... with guides for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. When sewing is stopped, the needle is depressed. e...
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...13. 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 machine or bobbins 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 spool pin. If you use... bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides ...
...13. 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 machine or bobbins 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 spool pin. If you use... bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides ...
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... f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to its l original position (for models ... to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. Then stop button). Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller back to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● ...
... f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to its l original position (for models ... to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. Then stop button). Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller back to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● ...
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... a Slit in bobbin winder seat (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 bobbin or the needle may break the needle. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your left and remove the... bobbin. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop ...
... a Slit in bobbin winder seat (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 bobbin or the needle may break the needle. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your left and remove the... bobbin. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop ...
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... slit, as shown. • Make sure that were designed to be incorrect or break the needle. If bobbins from other models are used with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for... this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the ...
... slit, as shown. • Make sure that were designed to be incorrect or break the needle. If bobbins from other models are used with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for... this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the ...
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... Raise the needle to be used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread. the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Only use bobbins that were designed to cut it. Put the left tab... 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 side of the cover (as indicated. Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position...
... Raise the needle to be used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread. the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Only use bobbins that were designed to cut it. Put the left tab... 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 side of the cover (as indicated. Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position...
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...presser foot using the presser foot a lever. 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 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (...needle threader, see page 17. Be sure to raise the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the ...
...presser foot using the presser foot a lever. 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 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (...needle threader, see page 17. Be sure to raise the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the ...
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... the table on the previous page. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 Feed the upper thread as the twin needle and wing needle. Make sure the main power switch is lowered, the ...upper thread cannot be wrapped around the thread take-up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by hand. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take -up lever from front to left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. ● The...
... the table on the previous page. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 Feed the upper thread as the twin needle and wing needle. Make sure the main power switch is lowered, the ...upper thread cannot be wrapped around the thread take-up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by hand. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take -up lever from front to left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. ● The...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. 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. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. 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. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle.
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... to draw up or by turning the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by pressing (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. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up the lower c thread. c 19 a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position...
... to draw up or by turning the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by pressing (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. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up the lower c thread. c 19 a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position...
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... 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 the... 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. Needle precautions Be sure to 100/16 needle ...
... 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 the... 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. Needle precautions Be sure to 100/16 needle ...
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...controller or the start/ stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Do not use a bent needle. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you (counterclockwise) so that the ...Replace the needle as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be ...
...controller or the start/ stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Do not use a bent needle. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you (counterclockwise) so that the ...Replace the needle as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be ...
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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 removed, follow the procedure below to attach it to the needle bar. 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 machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle ...
... 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 removed, follow the procedure below to attach it to the needle bar. 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 machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle ...
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... to raise the needle before turning the fabric. Other needles could break and injure you can be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of thread onto the extra spool pin. If the fabric is turned while the needle is the same as a single needle (page 21). For details on...handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that have designed your machine so you . ● You can not use the needle threader to the needle bar thread guide. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with a needle threader ● You cannot use the needle threader...
... to raise the needle before turning the fabric. Other needles could break and injure you can be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of thread onto the extra spool pin. If the fabric is turned while the needle is the same as a single needle (page 21). For details on...handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that have designed your machine so you . ● You can not use the needle threader to the needle bar thread guide. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with a needle threader ● You cannot use the needle threader...
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... holder Align the presser foot holder with b 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.
... holder Align the presser foot holder with b 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.
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..., refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. Turn on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine...
..., refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. Turn on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine...