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... any object into water. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use by or near children. 2. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: "... all instructions before using and before changing the light bulb. Do not use ." "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This sewing machine is not intended for household use a bent needle. 13. WARNING - Do not allow this manual. 3. Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. To...
... any object into water. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use by or near children. 2. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: "... all instructions before using and before changing the light bulb. Do not use ." "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This sewing machine is not intended for household use a bent needle. 13. WARNING - Do not allow this manual. 3. Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. To...
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..., coutil Tricot simple, double, jersey, tricot en général CALIBRES D'AIGUILLES #65/9 #75/11 #90/14 (Livrés avec la machine) #100/16 #90/14 (Pointe arrondie) TAILLES DE FILS Coton: 80 Synthétiques/ Polyester longues fibres Coton mercerisé fin Coton: 60...234;me taille de fil pour les fils inférieur (canette) et supérieur (bobine). 22 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 ...
..., coutil Tricot simple, double, jersey, tricot en général CALIBRES D'AIGUILLES #65/9 #75/11 #90/14 (Livrés avec la machine) #100/16 #90/14 (Pointe arrondie) TAILLES DE FILS Coton: 80 Synthétiques/ Polyester longues fibres Coton mercerisé fin Coton: 60...234;me taille de fil pour les fils inférieur (canette) et supérieur (bobine). 22 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 ...
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...;re) Sewn Portion a b c Pattern ac c a b ac c a Comment coudre 1. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to d. 2. Turn the pattern selection dial to Sew 1. Sew the predetermined length of the stitch and raise the needle from the fabric. 1. Stop the machine when the needle is at the right side of the tailor's chalk line. 3. MAKING A BUTTONHOLE Step Sewn...
...;re) Sewn Portion a b c Pattern ac c a b ac c a Comment coudre 1. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to d. 2. Turn the pattern selection dial to Sew 1. Sew the predetermined length of the stitch and raise the needle from the fabric. 1. Stop the machine when the needle is at the right side of the tailor's chalk line. 3. MAKING A BUTTONHOLE Step Sewn...
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...correct. Page 17 No Bobbin is tangled. Page 16 No Upper thread is not threaded properly in the shuttle hook. Page 20 No Spool of needle size/ thread size/fabric is incorrect. Page 14 No Lower thread tension is too tight. Pages 20-21 No Thread tension is too tight.... Page 6 No The combination of thread is used . Pages 43-45 No Threading is clinging to the bottom of the needle plate. Pages 12-17 No Wrong needle is not correctly installed. Page 22 No Lint is not correct. UPPER THREAD BREAKS PERFORMANCE CHECK LIST LOWER (BOBBIN) THREAD BREAKS SKIPPED...
...correct. Page 17 No Bobbin is tangled. Page 16 No Upper thread is not threaded properly in the shuttle hook. Page 20 No Spool of needle size/ thread size/fabric is incorrect. Page 14 No Lower thread tension is too tight. Pages 20-21 No Thread tension is too tight.... Page 6 No The combination of thread is used . Pages 43-45 No Threading is clinging to the bottom of the needle plate. Pages 12-17 No Wrong needle is not correctly installed. Page 22 No Lint is not correct. UPPER THREAD BREAKS PERFORMANCE CHECK LIST LOWER (BOBBIN) THREAD BREAKS SKIPPED...
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...CHECK LIST NEEDLE BREAKS MACHINE IS NOISY OR SLOW MACHINE DOES NOT START The combination of the needle plate. Pages 12-17 No Darning plate is tangled. Page 6 No Damaged or worn needle is incorrect. Page 6 No Thread is installed. Lint is clinging to the bottom of needle size/ thread...feed dogs move the fabric. No Power supply plug is pulled excessively. Page 5 No The bobbin winding shaft is not correctly inserted. No Needle is slid toward the bobbin presser. Page 4 No Main power switch is incorrect. Page 5 No Foot controller is used. Do not ...
...CHECK LIST NEEDLE BREAKS MACHINE IS NOISY OR SLOW MACHINE DOES NOT START The combination of the needle plate. Pages 12-17 No Darning plate is tangled. Page 6 No Damaged or worn needle is incorrect. Page 6 No Thread is installed. Lint is clinging to the bottom of needle size/ thread...feed dogs move the fabric. No Power supply plug is pulled excessively. Page 5 No The bobbin winding shaft is not correctly inserted. No Needle is slid toward the bobbin presser. Page 4 No Main power switch is incorrect. Page 5 No Foot controller is used. Do not ...
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... 3 Applique 9 B Blind Hem Stitching 27 Bobbin winding 12 Buttonhole 30-31, 33 Buttonhole Fine Adjustment 34 Button Sewing 35 Page S Satin Stitching 26 Sewing Light Light Bulb Replacement 42 Switch 5 Shell Tuck Stitching 29 Shuttle Hook Removal 43-44 Shuttle Race Cleaning 44 Straight...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...
... 3 Applique 9 B Blind Hem Stitching 27 Bobbin winding 12 Buttonhole 30-31, 33 Buttonhole Fine Adjustment 34 Button Sewing 35 Page S Satin Stitching 26 Sewing Light Light Bulb Replacement 42 Switch 5 Shell Tuck Stitching 29 Shuttle Hook Removal 43-44 Shuttle Race Cleaning 44 Straight...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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... and loose cloth. 5. Close attention is necessary when the sewing machine is not intended for its intended use by or near children. 2. Use this sewing machine only for use as described in the needle area, such as contained in . "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: "Read...
... and loose cloth. 5. Close attention is necessary when the sewing machine is not intended for its intended use by or near children. 2. Use this sewing machine only for use as described in the needle area, such as contained in . "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: "Read...
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...required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation ... the needle while sewing. Do not use extension cords. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is completed • Replacing or removing the needle or any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. 2. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE To fully...
...required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation ... the needle while sewing. Do not use extension cords. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is completed • Replacing or removing the needle or any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. 2. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE To fully...
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... needle ...20 Replacing the needle ...20 Sewing with a twin needle (Option) ...22 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 23 Replacing the presser foot ...23 Removing the presser foot holder ...24 2. 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...
... needle ...20 Replacing the needle ...20 Sewing with a twin needle (Option) ...22 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 23 Replacing the presser foot ...23 Removing the presser foot holder ...24 2. 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...
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...(page 16) Use the presser foot lever to start and stop sewing. p Foot controller (page 11) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to raise and lower the presser foot. XC7359-021 .../bobbin winding pre-tension disc is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. Part code; i Bobbin winder (page 12) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for...to this switch to turn on and off the main power and sewing light. k Main power/sewing light switch (page 10) Use this machine. m Thread cutter (page 28) Pass the threads through the thread...
...(page 16) Use the presser foot lever to start and stop sewing. p Foot controller (page 11) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to raise and lower the presser foot. XC7359-021 .../bobbin winding pre-tension disc is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. Part code; i Bobbin winder (page 12) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for...to this switch to turn on and off the main power and sewing light. k Main power/sewing light switch (page 10) Use this machine. m Thread cutter (page 28) Pass the threads through the thread...
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... compartment inside the compartment. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in place. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. If the accessories are ...out, and be lost or damaged. 8 e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in the sewing direction. d Feed dogs The feed dogs feed ...
... compartment inside the compartment. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in place. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. If the accessories are ...out, and be lost or damaged. 8 e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in the sewing direction. d Feed dogs The feed dogs feed ...
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... XA3442-121 No. Part Name 5 Bobbin (3) 6 Needle set 7 Screwdriver 8 Extra spool pin Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA156 XA5539-151 129583-021 X55467-021 130920-021 9 We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. 1 Note (For U.S.A. ACCESSORIES The following machine models: LS-2220/2720/1520/2125/2125i. ● The screw of the presser...
... XA3442-121 No. Part Name 5 Bobbin (3) 6 Needle set 7 Screwdriver 8 Extra spool pin Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA156 XA5539-151 129583-021 X55467-021 130920-021 9 We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. 1 Note (For U.S.A. ACCESSORIES The following machine models: LS-2220/2720/1520/2125/2125i. ● The screw of the presser...
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... resulting in injury. g CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to start. If you follow the instructions carefully. Press the foot controller to break. CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread ...h 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly When the bobbin seems full and begins i spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller. 13 Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the 1 handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to the right. While holding the end...
... resulting in injury. g CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to start. If you follow the instructions carefully. Press the foot controller to break. CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread ...h 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly When the bobbin seems full and begins i spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller. 13 Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the 1 handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to the right. While holding the end...
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...were designed to its latch c toward you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to sew, you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin...XA5539-151). Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other ...
...were designed to its latch c toward you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to sew, you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin...XA5539-151). Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other ...
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... is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Pull up lever to break. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Pull the thread down and around the upper e tension control... dial from the right to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 16 a Upper tension control dial b Thread ...
... is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Pull up lever to break. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Pull the thread down and around the upper e tension control... dial from the right to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 16 a Upper tension control dial b Thread ...
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... easily be wrapped around the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 17 a Thread take-up lever a 5 cm (2 inches) 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. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up g lever from front to left hand, then feeding the thread...
... easily be wrapped around the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 17 a Thread take-up lever a 5 cm (2 inches) 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. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up g lever from front to left hand, then feeding the thread...
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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 both d threads and pull them toward you (counterclockwise). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower c thread. a Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of the machine under the presser foot. 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 upper thread. 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 both d threads and pull them toward you (counterclockwise). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower c thread. a Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of the machine under the presser foot. 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 upper thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread 18
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... (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the needle. and 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 the following precautions concerning the handling...fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Refer to sew. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased....
... (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the needle. and 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 the following precautions concerning the handling...fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Refer to sew. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased....
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. 1 2 Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. 1 2 Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to...
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..., and then d use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening the needle clamp screw about one turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to the needle bar. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may fall off. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 21 CAUTION ● Be sure...
..., and then d use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening the needle clamp screw about one turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to the needle bar. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may fall off. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 21 CAUTION ● Be sure...