Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns and stitch names 9 Reverse sewing lever 10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin 11 Lower threading 13 Lower threading (for the plug supplied with a quick-set bobbin 14 Upper threading 15 Drawing up the lower thread 17 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 18 2. BUILT-IN STITCHES... Trial sewing 20 Changing the sewing direction 20 Sewing thick fabrics 20 Sewing thin fabrics 21 Sewing stretch fabrics 21 Stitching cylindrical pieces 21 Thread tension 21 3.
... CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns and stitch names 9 Reverse sewing lever 10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin 11 Lower threading 13 Lower threading (for the plug supplied with a quick-set bobbin 14 Upper threading 15 Drawing up the lower thread 17 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 18 2. BUILT-IN STITCHES... Trial sewing 20 Changing the sewing direction 20 Sewing thick fabrics 20 Sewing thin fabrics 21 Sewing stretch fabrics 21 Stitching cylindrical pieces 21 Thread tension 21 3.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... 3 Thread guide (Page 11, 15) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 4 Thread take-up lever (Page 16) 5 Upper tension-control dial (Page 22) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 6 Thread cutter (Page 20) Pass the threads through the thread ...cutter to cut them. 7 Quick-set bobbin (Page 14, 17) (This is only available on certain models.) 8...
... 3 Thread guide (Page 11, 15) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 4 Thread take-up lever (Page 16) 5 Upper tension-control dial (Page 22) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 6 Thread cutter (Page 20) Pass the threads through the thread ...cutter to cut them. 7 Quick-set bobbin (Page 14, 17) (This is only available on certain models.) 8...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If you , in completely. 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of...
... the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If you , in completely. 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. While holding the end of thread from the hole on the bobbin. 1 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder 4 shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Pass the end of the thread through the hole Trim the excess thread above the... the end of thread from the hole on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to break. Press the foot controller to start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the left and remove the...
...CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. While holding the end of thread from the hole on the bobbin. 1 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder 4 shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Pass the end of the thread through the hole Trim the excess thread above the... the end of thread from the hole on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to break. Press the foot controller to start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the left and remove the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... the thread comes out 4 in the right direction. If you . 1 Hold the end of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Prepare the bobbin wound properly 1 before starting sewing. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel 2 toward the rear of the... shown. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down with thread. • For more details on using the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by the arrow. If the...
... the thread comes out 4 in the right direction. If you . 1 Hold the end of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Prepare the bobbin wound properly 1 before starting sewing. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel 2 toward the rear of the... shown. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down with thread. • For more details on using the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by the arrow. If the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... slit (1 and 2). While lightly holding down the bobbin 2 with a quick-set bobbin) Replace the bobbin cover. Lower threading (for models equipped with your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with thread. Follow steps 1 to the... steps in "Drawing up the lower thread by hand so that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. 2 1 2 3 1 12 1 Groove 2 ...
... slit (1 and 2). While lightly holding down the bobbin 2 with a quick-set bobbin) Replace the bobbin cover. Lower threading (for models equipped with your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with thread. Follow steps 1 to the... steps in "Drawing up the lower thread by hand so that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. 2 1 2 3 1 12 1 Groove 2 ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... on page 13 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 2 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a lower number. ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops will appear on...the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the back of the fabric. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer...
... on page 13 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 2 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a lower number. ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops will appear on...the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the back of the fabric. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... not appropriate for you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. The needle is bent or blunt. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". Loosen the upper thread tension. 22 You are using is not Attach the presser... foot that is correct appropriate for the type of stitch. 18 ▼ The upper thread tension is pushed to the Move the bobbin-winder shaft to put ...
... not appropriate for you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. The needle is bent or blunt. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". Loosen the upper thread tension. 22 You are using is not Attach the presser... foot that is correct appropriate for the type of stitch. 18 ▼ The upper thread tension is pushed to the Move the bobbin-winder shaft to put ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... 15 11 18 - 21 11 13 11-17 15 18 7 21 29 21 37 The bobbin case is scratched or does not turn smoothly. The thread tension is incorrect. The thread tension is incorrect. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. The needle... retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. The thread is incorrect. Fit the spool properly. Use a bobbin that are appropriate for the type of fabric. APPENDIX Symptom ▲ The upper ...
... 15 11 18 - 21 11 13 11-17 15 18 7 21 29 21 37 The bobbin case is scratched or does not turn smoothly. The thread tension is incorrect. The thread tension is incorrect. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. The needle... retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. The thread is incorrect. Fit the spool properly. Use a bobbin that are appropriate for the type of fabric. APPENDIX Symptom ▲ The upper ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... thread is tangled in the race. Choose a thread and needle that you want to sew. If the thread is tangled, for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. If the thread is not sewn correctly. Page 15 18 7 7 34 - 21 34 - 18 34 29 6 38 The stitch is tangled in... the bobbin case. The thread tension is incorrectly installed. The fabric does not feed. Remove the needle plate and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Adjust the tension of stitch that are skipped. Possible cause You have not used the right...
... thread is tangled in the race. Choose a thread and needle that you want to sew. If the thread is tangled, for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. If the thread is not sewn correctly. Page 15 18 7 7 34 - 21 34 - 18 34 29 6 38 The stitch is tangled in... the bobbin case. The thread tension is incorrectly installed. The fabric does not feed. Remove the needle plate and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Adjust the tension of stitch that are skipped. Possible cause You have not used the right...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...31 Appliqués 30 B Blind hem stitching 24 Blind stitch foot 33 Bobbin winding 11 Button sewing 31 Buttonhole adjusting 28 making 27 Buttonhole fine-adjustment...7 Free-arm style 21 G Gathering 30 H Handwheel 15 L Light switch 7 , Lower threading 13 quick-set bobbin 14 17 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 34 N Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread ... O Overedge stitching 25 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 9 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 14 17 39 R Race cleaning 34 Reverse sewing lever 10 , S Spool pin 11 15 Stitches built-in...
...31 Appliqués 30 B Blind hem stitching 24 Blind stitch foot 33 Bobbin winding 11 Button sewing 31 Buttonhole adjusting 28 making 27 Buttonhole fine-adjustment...7 Free-arm style 21 G Gathering 30 H Handwheel 15 L Light switch 7 , Lower threading 13 quick-set bobbin 14 17 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 34 N Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread ... O Overedge stitching 25 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 9 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 14 17 39 R Race cleaning 34 Reverse sewing lever 10 , S Spool pin 11 15 Stitches built-in...
