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...The wrong plate can cause the needle to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use this machine outdoors. 7. Switch the sewing machine to the off , then remove plug from all instructions before changing the light bulb. Young children should be ...: "Read all moving parts. "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. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any...
...The wrong plate can cause the needle to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use this machine outdoors. 7. Switch the sewing machine to the off , then remove plug from all instructions before changing the light bulb. Young children should be ...: "Read all moving parts. "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. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any...
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...WITH THE LETTER 'E', BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLORED GREEN OR YELLOW. The wire which is coloured brown must be fitted in your sewing machine is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be connected to the terminal which is ...in these main leads are colored in accordance with the following . Connect the electrical supply plug into the machine. 2. When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the machine or the electrical set must be cut off - If your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which...
...WITH THE LETTER 'E', BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLORED GREEN OR YELLOW. The wire which is coloured brown must be fitted in your sewing machine is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be connected to the terminal which is ...in these main leads are colored in accordance with the following . Connect the electrical supply plug into the machine. 2. When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the machine or the electrical set must be cut off - If your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Basic Sewing and Mending Machine Operation Manual Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Basic Sewing and Mending Machine Operation Manual Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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... plug and pull, not the cord. 10. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the off , then remove plug from outlet. 9. Switch the sewing machine to break. 12. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: "Read all moving parts. Do not allow this...
... plug and pull, not the cord. 10. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the off , then remove plug from outlet. 9. Switch the sewing machine to break. 12. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: "Read all moving parts. Do not allow this...
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... Button sewing ...38 4 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 stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND...
... Button sewing ...38 4 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 stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND...
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... accessory storage (page 8 and 31) f Reverse sewing lever (page 28) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to adjust buttonhole stitching when it is not uniform. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Buttonhole... fine-adjusting screw (page 38) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw to sew in the opposite direction. 6 b Pattern selection...
... accessory storage (page 8 and 31) f Reverse sewing lever (page 28) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to adjust buttonhole stitching when it is not uniform. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Buttonhole... fine-adjusting screw (page 38) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw to sew in the opposite direction. 6 b Pattern selection...
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... the bobbin. a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in the sewing direction. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to remove it. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in a bag...
... the bobbin. a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in the sewing direction. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to remove it. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in a bag...
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... Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is turned on when the machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. These things may result. X The sewing lamp comes on . WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity... source. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. a Foot controller plug 10 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. Pulling on ...
... Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is turned on when the machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. These things may result. X The sewing lamp comes on . WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity... source. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. a Foot controller plug 10 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. Pulling on ...
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...period of the base plate to install the proper outlet. You should be oiled as described on the foot controller. sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. When you press the foot controller ... on page 45. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one that nothing is placed on an uneven surface, turn off the sewing machine in the right-front corner of time should make sure that has not been in the outlet, reverse the plug. CAUTION ● Do not ...
...period of the base plate to install the proper outlet. You should be oiled as described on the foot controller. sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. When you press the foot controller ... on page 45. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one that nothing is placed on an uneven surface, turn off the sewing machine in the right-front corner of time should make sure that has not been in the outlet, reverse the plug. CAUTION ● Do not ...
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... not work properly. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the sewing machine. a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin Turn on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. e 12 a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin .... b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of thread on 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...
... not work properly. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the sewing machine. a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin Turn on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. e 12 a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin .... b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of thread on 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...
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..., when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the 1 handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to ...break. Press the foot controller to the left and remove the bobbin. Then stop the machine. g CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin a few times. If you follow the instructions carefully. around the bobbin...
..., when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the 1 handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to ...break. Press the foot controller to the left and remove the bobbin. Then stop the machine. g CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin a few times. If you follow the instructions carefully. around the bobbin...
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... threading Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. If bobbins from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that were designed to be used , the machine will not operate correctly. If you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in injury. 1 2...may cause the thread tension to its latch c toward you turn the power off while threading the machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you and pulling it out from the shuttle race. Raise the needle to loosen, breaking the needle...
... threading Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. If bobbins from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that were designed to be used , the machine will not operate correctly. If you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in injury. 1 2...may cause the thread tension to its latch c toward you turn the power off while threading the machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you and pulling it out from the shuttle race. Raise the needle to loosen, breaking the needle...
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a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Feed the upper thread through both thread d guides: the rear one first, then the front one.... put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. CAUTION ● If the spool of... tension control dial from the right to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 16 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring
a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Feed the upper thread through both thread d guides: the rear one first, then the front one.... put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. CAUTION ● If the spool of... tension control dial from the right to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 16 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring
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a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull on the upper thread to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread b Lower thread 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower c thread. a Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of the upper thread. 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 both d threads and pull them toward you (counterclockwise).
a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull on the upper thread to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread b Lower thread 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower c thread. a Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of the upper thread. 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 both d threads and pull them toward you (counterclockwise).
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... 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. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Refer to the... following precautions concerning the handling of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when...
... 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. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Refer to the... following precautions concerning the handling of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when...
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... needle and the flat surface is even. 1 2 Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. Lower the presser foot lever. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct...needle may be skipped stitches. Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may break while the machine is being operated. 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 and the flat surface is even. 1 2 Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. Lower the presser foot lever. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct...needle may be skipped stitches. Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may break while the machine is being operated. 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...
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... much , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it clockwise. Note 1 ● The needle can be damaged. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until... Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or...
... much , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it clockwise. Note 1 ● The needle can be damaged. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until... Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or...
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... thread e the machine to back. See page 16 for more details. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ■ Twin needle threading Attach the twin needle. f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing with a twin needle... (Option) We have designed your machine so you (counterclockwise) and check that have been made for twin-needle...
... thread e the machine to back. See page 16 for more details. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ■ Twin needle threading Attach the twin needle. f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing with a twin needle... (Option) We have designed your machine so you (counterclockwise) and check that have been made for twin-needle...
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Raise the needle to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you have been designed to be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may cause an accident or injury. REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION 1 ● Always turn off . If you use the wrong ... you may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you (counterclockwise). If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start and you change the presser foot. Replacing the presser foot Press the black button at the back of the ...
Raise the needle to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you have been designed to be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may cause an accident or injury. REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION 1 ● Always turn off . If you use the wrong ... you may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you (counterclockwise). If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start and you change the presser foot. Replacing the presser foot Press the black button at the back of the ...
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...screw. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 24 Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. a left hand. Use... the screwdriver to check that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot lever to remove the presser foot holder. ■ Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot.
...screw. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 24 Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. a left hand. Use... the screwdriver to check that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot lever to remove the presser foot holder. ■ Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot.