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... while stitching. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should never be left unattended when plugged in. Keep fingers away from the electrical outlet immediately after using ." Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position which represents off , symbol...outlet. 9. Special care is being used by the manufacturer as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Always use a bent needle. 13. This sewing machine is intended for its intended use ." DANGER - To reduce the...
... while stitching. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should never be left unattended when plugged in. Keep fingers away from the electrical outlet immediately after using ." Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position which represents off , symbol...outlet. 9. Special care is being used by the manufacturer as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Always use a bent needle. 13. This sewing machine is intended for its intended use ." DANGER - To reduce the...
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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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... No Needle is incorrect. Pages 43-45 No Threading is not correctly installed. UPPER THREAD BREAKS PERFORMANCE CHECK LIST LOWER (BOBBIN) THREAD BREAKS SKIPPED STITCHES LOOP IN SEAM FABRIC PUCKERS Upper thread is not correct. Pages 20-21 No Threading is too tight. Page 16 No Upper thread tension is not correct. Page 6 No The combination...
... No Needle is incorrect. Pages 43-45 No Threading is not correctly installed. UPPER THREAD BREAKS PERFORMANCE CHECK LIST LOWER (BOBBIN) THREAD BREAKS SKIPPED STITCHES LOOP IN SEAM FABRIC PUCKERS Upper thread is not correct. Pages 20-21 No Threading is too tight. Page 16 No Upper thread tension is not correct. Page 6 No The combination...
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.... Page 6 No Damaged or worn needle is slid toward the bobbin presser. Lint is incorrect. 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 clinging to the bottom of needle size...
.... Page 6 No Damaged or worn needle is slid toward the bobbin presser. Lint is incorrect. 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 clinging to the bottom of needle size...
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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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.... Always unplug this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it to break. 12. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Do not use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or ... attention is necessary when the sewing machine is used or where oxygen is required around the sewing machine needle. 11. Return the sewing machine to ensure that they do not play with this instruction manual. 16. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be ...
.... Always unplug this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it to break. 12. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Do not use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or ... attention is necessary when the sewing machine is used or where oxygen is required around the sewing machine needle. 11. Return the sewing machine to ensure that they do not play with this instruction manual. 16. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be ...
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...up lever, needle, or other parts to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. For a longer service life 1. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Be sure to assure correct installation. When storing this product... on the needle while sewing. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Use only neutral...
...up lever, needle, or other parts to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. For a longer service life 1. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Be sure to assure correct installation. When storing this product... on the needle while sewing. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Use only neutral...
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... ...38 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...
... ...38 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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... the pattern selection dial to select the number of the upper thread. 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 fine-adjusting screw...
... the pattern selection dial to select the number of the upper thread. 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 fine-adjusting screw...
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... 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 use as the lower thread. m Thread cutter (page 28) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to start and stop sewing. XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-321...
... 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 use as the lower thread. m Thread cutter (page 28) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to start and stop sewing. XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-321...
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...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 hold the needle in the sewing direction. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to remove..., and be lost or damaged. 8 c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in a compartment inside the compartment.
...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 hold the needle in the sewing direction. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to remove..., and be lost or damaged. 8 c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in a compartment inside the compartment.
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..., SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of thread on the sewing machine. Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this sewing machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft ...pin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. 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 machine. ● We designed the ...
..., SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of thread on the sewing machine. Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this sewing machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft ...pin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. 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 machine. ● We designed the ...
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... make a clicking sound; 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 loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. h 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound ...you follow the instructions carefully. Then stop the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to break. 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....
... make a clicking sound; 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 loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. h 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound ...you follow the instructions carefully. Then stop the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to break. 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....
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... not operate correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the machine. Raise the needle to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Remove the bobbin case by...
... not operate correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the machine. Raise the needle to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Remove the bobbin case by...
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... eye under the tension spring. g CAUTION ● Make sure that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it will fall out from the shuttle when the machine starts to the left, as shown below, until it is properly placed back into the notch at the top of the shuttle race. Pull the... trailing thread through the slot, down e and to sew. 1 15 a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by the latch, fully insert f the bobbin case into the shuttle race, and then release...
... eye under the tension spring. g CAUTION ● Make sure that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it will fall out from the shuttle when the machine starts to the left, as shown below, until it is properly placed back into the notch at the top of the shuttle race. Pull the... trailing thread through the slot, down e and to sew. 1 15 a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by the latch, fully insert f the bobbin case into the shuttle race, and then release...
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..., the thread may tangle on this pin. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. 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 check spring KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle...
..., the thread may tangle on this pin. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. 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 check spring KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle...
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... foot lever and the thread take -up lever. While holding the thread in your right hand. 1 Guide the thread through the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 17 Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread as shown below...
... foot lever and the thread take -up lever. While holding the thread in your right hand. 1 Guide the thread through the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 17 Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread as shown below...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower c thread. 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, 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 18 a Upper thread While holding the end of the machine under the presser foot. a Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of the upper thread.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower c thread. 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, 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 18 a Upper thread While holding the end of the machine under the presser foot. a Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of the upper thread.
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...Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. 1 Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following table when choosing the...corduroy, Suitings, 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. Be sure to sew. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Failure to the following...
...Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. 1 Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following table when choosing the...corduroy, Suitings, 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. Be sure to sew. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Failure to the following...
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... replacing the needle, be straight according to 75/11), the needle may break while the machine is bent. 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. Before using the needle, place the flat...
... replacing the needle, be straight according to 75/11), the needle may break while the machine is bent. 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. Before using the needle, place the flat...