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...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. USING ATTACHMENTS AND...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. Never use a fuse approved by ASTA to obtain the correct lead. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. SEWING...
...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. USING ATTACHMENTS AND...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. Never use a fuse approved by ASTA to obtain the correct lead. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. SEWING...
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... E G Foot controller (Page 7) You can use as the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (Page 11, 15) This holds the spool of thread. 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 Flat bed attachment with ...
... E G Foot controller (Page 7) You can use as the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (Page 11, 15) This holds the spool of thread. 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 Flat bed attachment with ...
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... winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of 1 thread on this pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from other bobbins may tangle on the thread guide. Then, pass the thread around the pre-tension disk and pull the thread in completely. 11 CAUTION ● If the spool of the same type... cause damage to the machine. Only use bobbins from the spool 2 with your right hand, pass the thread toward you use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread is in the groove on the spool pin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. KNOWING...
... winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of 1 thread on this pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from other bobbins may tangle on the thread guide. Then, pass the thread around the pre-tension disk and pull the thread in completely. 11 CAUTION ● If the spool of the same type... cause damage to the machine. Only use bobbins from the spool 2 with your right hand, pass the thread toward you use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread is in the groove on the spool pin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. KNOWING...
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...short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may start . 8 1 Projection 2 Notch 3 7-10 cm (3 - 4 inches) CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the thread straight up. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound around the bobbin a few times. Turn the...bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the projection slides into the notch of the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (3-4 inches) 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 left and remove...
...short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may start . 8 1 Projection 2 Notch 3 7-10 cm (3 - 4 inches) CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the thread straight up. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound around the bobbin a few times. Turn the...bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the projection slides into the notch of the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (3-4 inches) 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 left and remove...
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...details about bobbin winding. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel 2 toward the rear of the thread comes out from the cover toward you accidentally step on page 17 after threading the upper thread. Put the 6 projection into the race retainer groove and push closed. 1 Bobbin cover Put ...the bobbin in so the thread comes out 4 in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Remove the bobbin cover by the...
...details about bobbin winding. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel 2 toward the rear of the thread comes out from the cover toward you accidentally step on page 17 after threading the upper thread. Put the 6 projection into the race retainer groove and push closed. 1 Bobbin cover Put ...the bobbin in so the thread comes out 4 in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Remove the bobbin cover by the...
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... correctly inserted through the slit (1 and 2). When sewing gathers or darts, you to 4 from "Lower 1 threading" on certain models. Refer 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 Projection ...• Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. 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 the cutter (3). • ...
... correctly inserted through the slit (1 and 2). When sewing gathers or darts, you to 4 from "Lower 1 threading" on certain models. Refer 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 Projection ...• Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. 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 the cutter (3). • ...
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... 15 CAUTION ● If the spool of needles and threads, refer to break. 1 1 Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. For details on page 18. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up . • If the needle is set incorrectly...
... 15 CAUTION ● If the spool of needles and threads, refer to break. 1 1 Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. For details on page 18. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up . • If the needle is set incorrectly...
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.... 1 4 2 1 1 Needle bar thread guide 53 Make sure you guide the thread through 7 the thread take-up lever from front to back 9 leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inches). 1 1 Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread can not be passed behind the guide... points up. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 16 Make sure you raise the needle by holding the...
.... 1 4 2 1 1 Needle bar thread guide 53 Make sure you guide the thread through 7 the thread take-up lever from front to back 9 leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inches). 1 1 Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread can not be passed behind the guide... points up. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 16 Make sure you raise the needle by holding the...
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...by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. Replace the bobbin ...cover. 4 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both 3 threads and put the bobbin back in the 2 direction of the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 17 Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it.
...by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. Replace the bobbin ...cover. 4 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both 3 threads and put the bobbin back in the 2 direction of the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 17 Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it.
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... Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size 60-90 50 60-90 50 30 50 50-60 Size of the fabric or thread. The factory recommended needle is "HG-4BR" (Organ). It may bend or...
... Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size 60-90 50 60-90 50 30 50 50-60 Size of the fabric or thread. The factory recommended needle is "HG-4BR" (Organ). It may bend or...
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... you may be damaged. The machine may start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) 19 SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS Please read before sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being... personal injury or damage to select a 3 stitch (see page 8). 4 1 Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, 6 pass the thread under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may be injured. ● Do not use the correct presser foot. If you use the wrong presser...
... you may be damaged. The machine may start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) 19 SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS Please read before sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being... personal injury or damage to select a 3 stitch (see page 8). 4 1 Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, 6 pass the thread under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may be injured. ● Do not use the correct presser foot. If you use the wrong presser...
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... more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may bend or break. 1 Thread cutter 20 Lower the presser foot lever. 8 Changing the sewing direction 2 Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric at the point where you... the starting point of the stitching. Raise the presser foot lever. Trial sewing A trial piece of fabric should be sewn. Use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as a pivot, turn the handwheel toward you want to change the sewing direction, and then raise the presser foot lever. Refer...
... more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may bend or break. 1 Thread cutter 20 Lower the presser foot lever. 8 Changing the sewing direction 2 Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric at the point where you... the starting point of the stitching. Raise the presser foot lever. Trial sewing A trial piece of fabric should be sewn. Use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as a pivot, turn the handwheel toward you want to change the sewing direction, and then raise the presser foot lever. Refer...
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...1 1 Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of your fabric. 2 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 1 1 Flat bed attachment X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-arm sewing is important as cuffs and pant legs, or hardto-reach areas.... Thread tension The tension of the thread will weaken your seams or cause puckers on scrap of a fabric before you are finished with the fabric. When you change...
...1 1 Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of your fabric. 2 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 1 1 Flat bed attachment X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-arm sewing is important as cuffs and pant legs, or hardto-reach areas.... Thread tension The tension of the thread will weaken your seams or cause puckers on scrap of a fabric before you are finished with the fabric. When you change...
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... appear on the back of the fabric. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" 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 higher number. 22 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on...
... appear on the back of the fabric. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" 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 higher number. 22 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on...
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... Stitch 10 (Center Needle Position) 4 (3/16) Straight Stitch 11 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) ■ Top stitching and stretch materials You can use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to the right position of Zigzag (Satin) Stitch (number 5). 4 Zigzag Stitch 2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) Zigzag (Satin) 5 Stitch 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) 23 BUILT-IN STITCHES 3 BUILT-IN...
... Stitch 10 (Center Needle Position) 4 (3/16) Straight Stitch 11 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) ■ Top stitching and stretch materials You can use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to the right position of Zigzag (Satin) Stitch (number 5). 4 Zigzag Stitch 2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) Zigzag (Satin) 5 Stitch 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) 23 BUILT-IN STITCHES 3 BUILT-IN...
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... the Elastic Stitch. 2 Make sure you are only available on certain models. Following the line of 1 the fabric. * Stitch nos. 16-17 are using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. If you keep the two fabric edges close together. • Use the basting pins to join two pieces of...
... the Elastic Stitch. 2 Make sure you are only available on certain models. Following the line of 1 the fabric. * Stitch nos. 16-17 are using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. If you keep the two fabric edges close together. • Use the basting pins to join two pieces of...
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...) 3 (1/8) Zigzag (Satin) 5 Stitch 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) Straight Stitch 11 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) Loosen the tension of the upper thread so 1 that the lower thread lies on the underside of fabric into a shape and applying it as a decoration. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the... sewing, remove 5 the basting stitching. When you may be injured. Carefully sew around the edge of 2 straight stitches. 5 Pull the lower threads to the fabric. 1 Sew a single row (or many rows) of the 2 design with a zigzag stitch. 30 Baste the cut design to ...
...) 3 (1/8) Zigzag (Satin) 5 Stitch 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) Straight Stitch 11 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) Loosen the tension of the upper thread so 1 that the lower thread lies on the underside of fabric into a shape and applying it as a decoration. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the... sewing, remove 5 the basting stitching. When you may be injured. Carefully sew around the edge of 2 straight stitches. 5 Pull the lower threads to the fabric. 1 Sew a single row (or many rows) of the 2 design with a zigzag stitch. 30 Baste the cut design to ...
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...enters the holes without hitting the button. Put a button between the 1 buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. Place the darning plate on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn on ... scissors to the machine. 31 The needle may break and you may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the button sewing foot 3 "M". If it with the desired width. The machine may be ...
...enters the holes without hitting the button. Put a button between the 1 buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. Place the darning plate on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn on ... scissors to the machine. 31 The needle may break and you may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the button sewing foot 3 "M". If it with the desired width. The machine may be ...
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otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break, or sewing performance may break. 3 1 ▲ mark 2 ● mark 3 Bobbin case • Make sure that you install the ...
otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break, or sewing performance may break. 3 1 ▲ mark 2 ● mark 3 Bobbin case • Make sure that you install the ...
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...brother.com ". If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Symptom Possible cause How to put it , and clean the race. 34 removed. cannot be Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below the needle plate. Replace the needle. 7 The upper thread was not threaded...to firmly tighten the screw. 8 The needle is tangled below it right Page The main power switch is turned off. Loosen the upper thread tension. 22 36 Turn on the main power switch. 7 The sewing The bobbin-winder shaft is correct appropriate for the type of fabric...
...brother.com ". If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Symptom Possible cause How to put it , and clean the race. 34 removed. cannot be Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below the needle plate. Replace the needle. 7 The upper thread was not threaded...to firmly tighten the screw. 8 The needle is tangled below it right Page The main power switch is turned off. Loosen the upper thread tension. 22 36 Turn on the main power switch. 7 The sewing The bobbin-winder shaft is correct appropriate for the type of fabric...
