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...is being used by pulling on the cord. The sewing machine should never be used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Use this sewing machine only for use the proper needle plate. To ...disconnect, turn the main switch to break. 12. Do not unplug by or near children. 2. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic...
...is being used by pulling on the cord. The sewing machine should never be used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Use this sewing machine only for use the proper needle plate. To ...disconnect, turn the main switch to break. 12. Do not unplug by or near children. 2. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic...
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RELATIVE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREADS COMBINATIONS VERY THIN SEWING FABRICS Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, Organza, Chiffon LIGHTWEIGHT Voile, Taffeta, Synthetics, Silk, Batiste MEDIUM WEIGHT Cotton, Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique,..., Suitings, Linen, Muslin HEAVYWEIGHT Denim, Gabardine, Tweed, Corduroy, Canvas, Duck KNITS Single knit, Double knit, Jersey, Tricot NEEDLE SIZES THREAD SIZES #65/9 #75/11 #90/14 (Supplied with your machine.) #100/16 #90/14 (Ball point) Cotton: 80 Synthetic/ Polyester Long Fiber Fine Mercerized Cotton Cotton: 60-80 Silk: "A" ...
RELATIVE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREADS COMBINATIONS VERY THIN SEWING FABRICS Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, Organza, Chiffon LIGHTWEIGHT Voile, Taffeta, Synthetics, Silk, Batiste MEDIUM WEIGHT Cotton, Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique,..., Suitings, Linen, Muslin HEAVYWEIGHT Denim, Gabardine, Tweed, Corduroy, Canvas, Duck KNITS Single knit, Double knit, Jersey, Tricot NEEDLE SIZES THREAD SIZES #65/9 #75/11 #90/14 (Supplied with your machine.) #100/16 #90/14 (Ball point) Cotton: 80 Synthetic/ Polyester Long Fiber Fine Mercerized Cotton Cotton: 60-80 Silk: "A" ...
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... Damaged or worn needle is not correct. Pages 43-45 No Threading is used . Page 6 No The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is tangled. Lower (bobbin) thread is incorrect. Page 21 No Lower threading is not correctly installed. Page 22 No Page 16 No CONTACT ...No Spool of needle size/ thread size/fabric is not correct. Page 14 No Lower thread tension is not correctly installed. Page 12 No Needle is incorrect. Thread tension is bent or not sharp. Page 16 No Upper thread tension is not threaded properly in the shuttle hook...
... Damaged or worn needle is not correct. Pages 43-45 No Threading is used . Page 6 No The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is tangled. Lower (bobbin) thread is incorrect. Page 21 No Lower threading is not correctly installed. Page 22 No Page 16 No CONTACT ...No Spool of needle size/ thread size/fabric is not correct. Page 14 No Lower thread tension is not correctly installed. Page 12 No Needle is incorrect. Thread tension is bent or not sharp. Page 16 No Upper thread tension is not threaded properly in the shuttle hook...
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... Page 4 No Main power switch is slid toward the bobbin presser. Page 5 No The bobbin winding shaft is turned off. Page 6 No Thread is pulled excessively. Page 43 No Page 22 No Fabric is tangled. Page 5 No Foot controller is clinging to the bottom of the needle .... Let the feed dogs move the fabric. FABRIC DOES NOT FEED PROPERLY PERFORMANCE CHECK LIST NEEDLE BREAKS MACHINE IS NOISY OR SLOW MACHINE DOES NOT START The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is incorrect. No Needle is removed from outlet. Do not pull the fabric. Page 12...
... Page 4 No Main power switch is slid toward the bobbin presser. Page 5 No The bobbin winding shaft is turned off. Page 6 No Thread is pulled excessively. Page 43 No Page 22 No Fabric is tangled. Page 5 No Foot controller is clinging to the bottom of the needle .... Let the feed dogs move the fabric. FABRIC DOES NOT FEED PROPERLY PERFORMANCE CHECK LIST NEEDLE BREAKS MACHINE IS NOISY OR SLOW MACHINE DOES NOT START The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is incorrect. No Needle is removed from outlet. Do not pull the fabric. Page 12...
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... Stretch Blind Stitch 27 C Cleaning 43-45 Connecting Plugs 4 D Darning 38 Drawing Up Lower Thread 17 E Elastic Stitching 27 Embroidering 40-41 T Thread Tension 20-21 Troubleshooting 46, 47 Twin-Needle Sewing 18 U Upper Tension Control Dial 20 Upper Threading 15-16 W Winding the Bobbin 12 F Feed Dog Cleaning 45 Foot Controller 5 Free-Arm...
... Stretch Blind Stitch 27 C Cleaning 43-45 Connecting Plugs 4 D Darning 38 Drawing Up Lower Thread 17 E Elastic Stitching 27 Embroidering 40-41 T Thread Tension 20-21 Troubleshooting 46, 47 Twin-Needle Sewing 18 U Upper Tension Control Dial 20 Upper Threading 15-16 W Winding the Bobbin 12 F Feed Dog Cleaning 45 Foot Controller 5 Free-Arm...
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...the cord. 10. Always use a bent needle. 13. The sewing machine should never be used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Never operate this sewing machine from all instructions before using." Do not use as contained in ... not unplug by or near children. 2. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this sewing machine. Young children should be followed, including the following: "Read all moving parts. Close...
...the cord. 10. Always use a bent needle. 13. The sewing machine should never be used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Never operate this sewing machine from all instructions before using." Do not use as contained in ... not unplug by or near children. 2. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this sewing machine. Young children should be followed, including the following: "Read all moving parts. Close...
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...the operation manual to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use ... or other hot objects. 2. Be sure to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Remember to change without notice. 3 Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. When storing this product are subject to turn off the power switch ...
...the operation manual to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use ... or other hot objects. 2. Be sure to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Remember to change without notice. 3 Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. When storing this product are subject to turn off the power switch ...
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... ...9 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 10 Power supply precautions ...10 Power supply ...10 Foot controller ...11 Steadying the machine ...11 THREADING THE MACHINE 12 Winding the bobbin ...12 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...18 REPLACING THE... SEWING BASICS 25 SEWING ...25 General sewing procedure ...25 Selecting stitching ...26 Starting to sew ...27 Sewing in reverse ...28 Thread tension ...28 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing ...
... ...9 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 10 Power supply precautions ...10 Power supply ...10 Foot controller ...11 Steadying the machine ...11 THREADING THE MACHINE 12 Winding the bobbin ...12 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...18 REPLACING THE... SEWING BASICS 25 SEWING ...25 General sewing procedure ...25 Selecting stitching ...26 Starting to sew ...27 Sewing in reverse ...28 Thread tension ...28 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing ...
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...thread. c Thread take-up lever (page 16) d Upper tension control dial (page 28) This controls the tension of the stitch that you want to sew in the opposite direction. 6 e Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 8 and 31) f Reverse sewing lever (page 28) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to use. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE... 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Buttonhole...
...thread. c Thread take-up lever (page 16) d Upper tension control dial (page 28) This controls the tension of the stitch that you want to sew in the opposite direction. 6 e Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 8 and 31) f Reverse sewing lever (page 28) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to use. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE... 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Buttonhole...
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...), XD0852-021 (Korea), XC7438-321 (Russia) 7 k Main power/sewing light switch (page 10) Use this machine. i Bobbin winder (page 12) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 12 and 16) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is used when...
...), XD0852-021 (Korea), XC7438-321 (Russia) 7 k Main power/sewing light switch (page 10) Use this machine. i Bobbin winder (page 12) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 12 and 16) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is used when...
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...the presser foot holder assembly in the sewing direction. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. e Needle plate The ...needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. d Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread...and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to remove it. a...
...the presser foot holder assembly in the sewing direction. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. e Needle plate The ...needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. d Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread...and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to remove it. a...
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...: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. If you use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the right. Turn the...
...: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. If you use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the right. Turn the...
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...this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to wind the thread Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. Then stop the machine. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. If you do... not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to break. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the 1 handwheel is not...
...this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to wind the thread Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. Then stop the machine. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. If you do... not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to break. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the 1 handwheel is not...
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... cover behind the flat bed b attachment at the front of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. If bobbins from the shuttle race. a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Remove the bobbin case by pulling its highest position by turning...
... cover behind the flat bed b attachment at the front of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. If bobbins from the shuttle race. a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Remove the bobbin case by pulling its highest position by turning...
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... latch, fully insert f the bobbin case into the shuttle race, and then release the latch. • Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the machine. g CAUTION ● Make sure that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close... the shuttle cover. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to the left, as shown below, until it will fall out from the shuttle when the...
... latch, fully insert f the bobbin case into the shuttle race, and then release the latch. • Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the machine. g CAUTION ● Make sure that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close... the shuttle cover. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to the left, as shown below, until it will fall out from the shuttle when the...
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... front one. Be sure to break. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 16 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle.
... front one. Be sure to break. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 16 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle.
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... Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be passed behind the needle bar thread h guide above the needle. While holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. 1 Guide the thread through the thread take-up g lever from ...thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread as shown below, f pull it between the tension discs. 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...
... Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be passed behind the needle bar thread h guide above the needle. While holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. 1 Guide the thread through the thread take-up g lever from ...thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread as shown below, f pull it between the tension discs. 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...
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a Upper thread b Lower thread 18 a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull on the upper thread to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward the back of the upper thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower c thread. a Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward you (counterclockwise). a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle to draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the machine under the presser foot.
a Upper thread b Lower thread 18 a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull on the upper thread to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward the back of the upper thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower c thread. a Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward you (counterclockwise). a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle to draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the machine under the presser foot.
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..., Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. 1 Needle precautions Be sure to observe the ... larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle that you wish to sew. Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased. 19 Use of the needle. Selecting the needle...
..., Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. 1 Needle precautions Be sure to observe the ... larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle that you wish to sew. Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased. 19 Use of the needle. Selecting the needle...
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... surface is not even, the needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Do not use a bent needle. Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table on a flat...
... surface is not even, the needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Do not use a bent needle. Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table on a flat...