Users Manual - English
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... the fabric. p CAUTION • Before sewing, make sure the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement/reverse stitching have been turned off . If sewing is equipped with automatic thread cutting turned on, the thread may become tangled or the needle may not be difficult to pull the bobbin thread up to the wrong side of the machine, turn the handwheel to change the stitch length and stitch width settings. Raise the needle and presser foot...
... the fabric. p CAUTION • Before sewing, make sure the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement/reverse stitching have been turned off . If sewing is equipped with automatic thread cutting turned on, the thread may become tangled or the needle may not be difficult to pull the bobbin thread up to the wrong side of the machine, turn the handwheel to change the stitch length and stitch width settings. Raise the needle and presser foot...
Users Manual - English
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... the foot controller. 4. For a longer service life 1. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to assure correct installation. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take-up lever, needle...
... the foot controller. 4. For a longer service life 1. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to assure correct installation. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take-up lever, needle...
Users Manual - English
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... Button Sewing 86 Eyelets 87 Chapter 1 Getting Ready 15 TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF 16 LCD SCREEN 17 Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch 88 Zipper Insertion 89 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key 20 Chapter 4 Character/Decorative Stitches 93 Using the Machine Operation Mode Key 22 Using the Pattern Explanation Key 23 LOWER/UPPER THREADING 24 Winding the Bobbin 24 Setting the Bobbin 27 Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread 28 Upper Threading 29 Using the Twin Needle 32 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 34 Removing the Presser Foot...
... Button Sewing 86 Eyelets 87 Chapter 1 Getting Ready 15 TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF 16 LCD SCREEN 17 Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch 88 Zipper Insertion 89 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key 20 Chapter 4 Character/Decorative Stitches 93 Using the Machine Operation Mode Key 22 Using the Pattern Explanation Key 23 LOWER/UPPER THREADING 24 Winding the Bobbin 24 Setting the Bobbin 27 Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread 28 Upper Threading 29 Using the Twin Needle 32 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 34 Removing the Presser Foot...
Users Manual - English
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...the presser foot holder. NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Needle and Presser Foot Section Embroidery Unit a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to hold the needle in place. j Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to clean the bobbin case and race. b Release button (located under the embroidery unit) Press the release button to help sew straight seams. i Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. h Needle plate The needle plate...
...the presser foot holder. NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Needle and Presser Foot Section Embroidery Unit a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to hold the needle in place. j Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to clean the bobbin case and race. b Release button (located under the embroidery unit) Press the release button to help sew straight seams. i Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. h Needle plate The needle plate...
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... machine. c "Needle Position" button Use this button to change the sewing direction or for detailed sewing in the opposite direction) at a lower speed until they become tangled, or damage to 5 stitches in the embroidery unit carrying case. Press this button to lower the presser foot and apply pressure to automatically trim the excess thread. d "Thread Cutter" button Press this button is pressed, the machine sews a few stitches at a low speed, then begins sewing at higher speeds. CAUTION • Do not press the "Thread Cutter" button after sewing...
... machine. c "Needle Position" button Use this button to change the sewing direction or for detailed sewing in the opposite direction) at a lower speed until they become tangled, or damage to 5 stitches in the embroidery unit carrying case. Press this button to lower the presser foot and apply pressure to automatically trim the excess thread. d "Thread Cutter" button Press this button is pressed, the machine sews a few stitches at a low speed, then begins sewing at higher speeds. CAUTION • Do not press the "Thread Cutter" button after sewing...
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Part Name U.S.A./ Canada Others 1 Embroidery foot "U" XD0313-051 2 Buttonhole foot "A" X57789-151 3 Overcasting foot "G" XC3098-051 4 Monogramming foot "N" X53840-351 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-051 6 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-051 7 Blind stitch foot "R" X56409-051 8 Button fitting foot "M" 130489-001 9 Walking foot SA140 F033N:XC2214-102 10 Side cutter foot SA177 F054:XC3879-002 11 Free-motion quilting foot SA129 F005N:XC1948-002 12 Straight stitch foot XD0826-051 13 Straight stitch needle plate XC8362-051 14 Seam ripper 15 Bobbin × 10 X54243-051 ...
Part Name U.S.A./ Canada Others 1 Embroidery foot "U" XD0313-051 2 Buttonhole foot "A" X57789-151 3 Overcasting foot "G" XC3098-051 4 Monogramming foot "N" X53840-351 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-051 6 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-051 7 Blind stitch foot "R" X56409-051 8 Button fitting foot "M" 130489-001 9 Walking foot SA140 F033N:XC2214-102 10 Side cutter foot SA177 F054:XC3879-002 11 Free-motion quilting foot SA129 F005N:XC1948-002 12 Straight stitch foot XD0826-051 13 Straight stitch needle plate XC8362-051 14 Seam ripper 15 Bobbin × 10 X54243-051 ...
Users Manual - English
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... select a straight stitch, zigzag stitch, buttonhole, blind hem stitch, or other operations for the presser foot/needle replacement mode is displayed. When operations are displayed, the screen for using the machine. Press this key when changing the needle or presser foot. Press this key to unlock the keys and buttons. By editing embroidery patterns, 167 g you can safely be changed. Presser foot/Needle exchange key Utility stitch key Press this key again to combine embroidery patterns. a b c e f d g h i j k ) to change the needle stop position, turn...
... select a straight stitch, zigzag stitch, buttonhole, blind hem stitch, or other operations for the presser foot/needle replacement mode is displayed. When operations are displayed, the screen for using the machine. Press this key when changing the needle or presser foot. Press this key to unlock the keys and buttons. By editing embroidery patterns, 167 g you can safely be changed. Presser foot/Needle exchange key Utility stitch key Press this key again to combine embroidery patterns. a b c e f d g h i j k ) to change the needle stop position, turn...
Users Manual - English
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... is automatically displayed when utility stitch is installed. * Press 20 to display the next page. b Select whether the thread color name, thread color number or sewing time appears for the thread color display in the raised or lowered position when the machine is raised) (see page 43). a b c d e a Adjust the maximum embroidering speed (see page 134). b Adjust the thread tension for displaying distances and the sizes of the b presser foot when the presser foot...
... is automatically displayed when utility stitch is installed. * Press 20 to display the next page. b Select whether the thread color name, thread color number or sewing time appears for the thread color display in the raised or lowered position when the machine is raised) (see page 43). a b c d e a Adjust the maximum embroidering speed (see page 134). b Adjust the thread tension for displaying distances and the sizes of the b presser foot when the presser foot...
Users Manual - English
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g Pass the thread through the groove. 27 a Pin b Pretension disk i Follow steps g through j on the bobbin winding pretension disk and guide, and then pass it through the thread guide. You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread, for example, when sewing gathers, follow the procedure described in the direction of the thread with your left hand. a LOWER/UPPER THREADING a Press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to hold down the...
g Pass the thread through the groove. 27 a Pin b Pretension disk i Follow steps g through j on the bobbin winding pretension disk and guide, and then pass it through the thread guide. You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread, for example, when sewing gathers, follow the procedure described in the direction of the thread with your left hand. a LOWER/UPPER THREADING a Press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to hold down the...
Users Manual - English
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... supplemental spool pin to use the presser foot "N". a b a Bobbin winding pretension disk and guide b Thread guide 32 a a Needle bar thread guide Note The needle threader cannot be used , damage to the procedure for threading a single needle (see "CHANGING THE NEEDLE" on page 29). a b Thread the machine for patterns that the thread unwinds from the spool in damage. • Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using the twin needle, be sure to secure the thread spool. In case bunched stitches may result. Both upper threads should...
... supplemental spool pin to use the presser foot "N". a b a Bobbin winding pretension disk and guide b Thread guide 32 a a Needle bar thread guide Note The needle threader cannot be used , damage to the procedure for threading a single needle (see "CHANGING THE NEEDLE" on page 29). a b Thread the machine for patterns that the thread unwinds from the spool in damage. • Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using the twin needle, be sure to secure the thread spool. In case bunched stitches may result. Both upper threads should...
Users Manual - English
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... the setting for twin needle sewing. l Press the "Start/Stop" button after a stitch is used . i Press screen. , or press in the illustration. 1 Getting Ready a a Single needle/twin needle setting → appears. Memo To change the sewing direction with the twin needle, raise the needle from the front. a Needle bar thread guide Note The needle threader cannot be used with the selected stitch. Note If appears as after lowering the presser foot lever. with your left hand, and then guide the thread a through...
... the setting for twin needle sewing. l Press the "Start/Stop" button after a stitch is used . i Press screen. , or press in the illustration. 1 Getting Ready a a Single needle/twin needle setting → appears. Memo To change the sewing direction with the twin needle, raise the needle from the front. a Needle bar thread guide Note The needle threader cannot be used with the selected stitch. Note If appears as after lowering the presser foot lever. with your left hand, and then guide the thread a through...
Users Manual - English
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... use the thread cutter on the side of thread. CAUTION • Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to stop sewing, press the "Start/Stop" button again. j When the needle has stopped moving, raise the presser foot and remove the fabric. SEWING ■ Using the Foot Controller You can be used , the "Start/ Stop" button has no fabric set using the sewing speed controller is being used when embroidering. → The needle automatically stops in the machine or during machine operation. Note This machine...
... use the thread cutter on the side of thread. CAUTION • Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to stop sewing, press the "Start/Stop" button again. j When the needle has stopped moving, raise the presser foot and remove the fabric. SEWING ■ Using the Foot Controller You can be used , the "Start/ Stop" button has no fabric set using the sewing speed controller is being used when embroidering. → The needle automatically stops in the machine or during machine operation. Note This machine...
Users Manual - English
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... the Thread Breaks During Sewing 146 Restarting from the Beginning 147 Automatically Resuming Embroidery When the Power Goes Off 147 Manually Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power 148 Adjusting the Thread Tension 149 ■ Correct Thread Tension 149 ■ If the Upper Thread Is Too Tight 150 ■ If the Upper Thread Is Too Loose 150 Automatic Thread Cutting (End Color Trim 150 Changing the Embroidering Speed 151 Changing the Thread Color Display 151 USING THE...
... the Thread Breaks During Sewing 146 Restarting from the Beginning 147 Automatically Resuming Embroidery When the Power Goes Off 147 Manually Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power 148 Adjusting the Thread Tension 149 ■ Correct Thread Tension 149 ■ If the Upper Thread Is Too Tight 150 ■ If the Upper Thread Is Too Loose 150 Automatic Thread Cutting (End Color Trim 150 Changing the Embroidering Speed 151 Changing the Thread Color Display 151 USING THE...
Users Manual - English
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... presser foot was used in case minor problems occur during sewing. The needle is installed incorrectly. There are scratches on the race (bobbin case). Replace the presser foot, or consult your authorized dealer. There are displayed. The spool is bent or blunt. Reset the bobbin correctly. Check the procedure for the causes that can be used . Adjust the thread tension. The thread is equipped with a new one. Use scissors, etc., to display a list of fabric, thread...
... presser foot was used in case minor problems occur during sewing. The needle is installed incorrectly. There are scratches on the race (bobbin case). Replace the presser foot, or consult your authorized dealer. There are displayed. The spool is bent or blunt. Reset the bobbin correctly. Check the procedure for the causes that can be used . Adjust the thread tension. The thread is equipped with a new one. Use scissors, etc., to display a list of fabric, thread...
Users Manual - English
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... (bobbin case). 194 case). Press the "Needle Position" button to cut the tangled thread and − remove it level. Reinstall the needle correctly. 35 Thread tension is incorrect The upper threading is set Use the embroidery needle plate cover. Check the procedure for the type Check the table of fabric, thread and needle 37 of fabric being used on something during sewing. Bobbin is incorrect. combinations, and select the appropriate combination. Adjust the thread tension. 45 Character pattern does not The wrong presser foot...
... (bobbin case). 194 case). Press the "Needle Position" button to cut the tangled thread and − remove it level. Reinstall the needle correctly. 35 Thread tension is incorrect The upper threading is set Use the embroidery needle plate cover. Check the procedure for the type Check the table of fabric, thread and needle 37 of fabric being used on something during sewing. Bobbin is incorrect. combinations, and select the appropriate combination. Adjust the thread tension. 45 Character pattern does not The wrong presser foot...
Users Manual - English
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... needle plate. The stitches are lowered. The "Start/Stop" button was used . The foot controller was used . to on . Tighten the needle clamp screw. Check the table of fabric, thread and needle combinations, and select the appropriate combination. Select a pattern. Also, depending on . The fabric is equipped with a new one . Adjust the thread tension. Replace the presser foot, or consult your authorized dealer. Use the feed dog position switch to on the pattern selected, the machine may feed the fabric even if the needle is installed...
... needle plate. The stitches are lowered. The "Start/Stop" button was used . The foot controller was used . to on . Tighten the needle clamp screw. Check the table of fabric, thread and needle combinations, and select the appropriate combination. Select a pattern. Also, depending on . The fabric is equipped with a new one . Adjust the thread tension. Replace the presser foot, or consult your authorized dealer. Use the feed dog position switch to on the pattern selected, the machine may feed the fabric even if the needle is installed...
Users Manual - English
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... 135 171, 181, 187 , attaching elastic tape 62 76 automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching 46 automatic thread cutting key 46 B bar tacks 84 basting 57 blind hem stitch 71 block move key 189 bobbin 24 27, 28 , bobbin cover 10 27 bobbin holder 25 bobbin thread pulling up 28 replacing 145 setting 27 winding 24 bobbin winder 9 bobbin winding pretension disk and guide 9, 25, 27 button sewing 86 buttonhole lever 10, 81, 84 buttonhole stitches 79 C carriage 10 character/decorative stitches adjusting 98 combining 104 editing...
... 135 171, 181, 187 , attaching elastic tape 62 76 automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching 46 automatic thread cutting key 46 B bar tacks 84 basting 57 blind hem stitch 71 block move key 189 bobbin 24 27, 28 , bobbin cover 10 27 bobbin holder 25 bobbin thread pulling up 28 replacing 145 setting 27 winding 24 bobbin winder 9 bobbin winding pretension disk and guide 9, 25, 27 button sewing 86 buttonhole lever 10, 81, 84 buttonhole stitches 79 C carriage 10 character/decorative stitches adjusting 98 combining 104 editing...
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... fabric/thread/needle combinations 37 replacing 35 settings 17 twin needle 32 needle bar thread guide 10 30, 32 needle clamp screw 10 , needle mode selection key (single/twin 32 33 needle plate 10 , needle plate cover 10 194 needle position 55 needle position button 11 , needle threader lever 9 31 O , operation buttons 9 11 options 14 overcasting 61 62, 63 P patchwork 62 pattern explanation key 23 pattern selection key 173 , pattern selection screen 124 167 piecing 67 218 pin tucks 60 point delete key 187 power cord 16 presser foot...
... fabric/thread/needle combinations 37 replacing 35 settings 17 twin needle 32 needle bar thread guide 10 30, 32 needle clamp screw 10 , needle mode selection key (single/twin 32 33 needle plate 10 , needle plate cover 10 194 needle position 55 needle position button 11 , needle threader lever 9 31 O , operation buttons 9 11 options 14 overcasting 61 62, 63 P patchwork 62 pattern explanation key 23 pattern selection key 173 , pattern selection screen 124 167 piecing 67 218 pin tucks 60 point delete key 187 power cord 16 presser foot...
Additional Operation Manual
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... adjust the upper thread tension. Memo • When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the thickness of the fabric, and the quilting foot is moved to any position other than the sewing speed, the needle may break or other damage may be sure to select the height that it may result. • When using the straight stitch needle plate. Press or to use free-motion quilting foot "C" or free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" depending on the machine. ■ Using Free-motion Quilting Foot "C" The free-motion quilting foot...
... adjust the upper thread tension. Memo • When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the thickness of the fabric, and the quilting foot is moved to any position other than the sewing speed, the needle may break or other damage may be sure to select the height that it may result. • When using the straight stitch needle plate. Press or to use free-motion quilting foot "C" or free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" depending on the machine. ■ Using Free-motion Quilting Foot "C" The free-motion quilting foot...
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... tighten the presser foot holder screw using free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" can be necessary to a Free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" Note Free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" with stitches listed in order to lower the feed dogs. to adjust the upper thread tension. f Hold the quilting foot in length. a Feed dog position switch (as seen from the rear of uneven thicknesses. d Remove the presser foot holder. Otherwise, the needle may touch the quilting foot, causing it may be sewn with a sample piece of quilting fabric. We recommend using the...
... tighten the presser foot holder screw using free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" can be necessary to a Free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" Note Free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" with stitches listed in order to lower the feed dogs. to adjust the upper thread tension. f Hold the quilting foot in length. a Feed dog position switch (as seen from the rear of uneven thicknesses. d Remove the presser foot holder. Otherwise, the needle may touch the quilting foot, causing it may be sewn with a sample piece of quilting fabric. We recommend using the...
