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... needle. 13. Do not use as described in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Switch the sewing machine to ensure that they do not play with this manual. Do not allow this...the sewing machine needle. 11. Never operate the sewing machine with same type rated 15 watts. To reduce the risk of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before changing the light bulb. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic ...
... needle. 13. Do not use as described in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Switch the sewing machine to ensure that they do not play with this manual. Do not allow this...the sewing machine needle. 11. Never operate the sewing machine with same type rated 15 watts. To reduce the risk of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before changing the light bulb. "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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... is not correct. Page 21 No Lower threading is not threaded properly in the shuttle hook. Pages 43-45 No Threading is too tight. Pages 20-21 No Thread tension is not correct. Page 22 No Page 6 No The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is not correct. Pages 20-... No Needle is tangled. Page 22 No Page 16 No CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER 46 Page 16 No Upper thread is incorrectly inserted. Page 6 No The combination of thread is not correctly installed. Page 12 No Needle is incorrect. Pages 12-17 No Wrong needle is used . UPPER...
... is not correct. Page 21 No Lower threading is not threaded properly in the shuttle hook. Pages 43-45 No Threading is too tight. Pages 20-21 No Thread tension is not correct. Page 22 No Page 6 No The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is not correct. Pages 20-... No Needle is tangled. Page 22 No Page 16 No CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER 46 Page 16 No Upper thread is incorrectly inserted. Page 6 No The combination of thread is not correctly installed. Page 12 No Needle is incorrect. Pages 12-17 No Wrong needle is used . UPPER...
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... pulled excessively. Page 6 No Damaged or worn needle is used correctly. Page 6 No The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is incorrect. Do not pull the fabric. No Power supply plug is turned off. Page 4 No Main power switch is removed from outlet. ...Page 12 No CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER 47 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 clinging to the bottom of the needle plate. Lint is not correctly...
... pulled excessively. Page 6 No Damaged or worn needle is used correctly. Page 6 No The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is incorrect. Do not pull the fabric. No Power supply plug is turned off. Page 4 No Main power switch is removed from outlet. ...Page 12 No CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER 47 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 clinging to the bottom of the needle plate. Lint is not correctly...
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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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...position which represents off , symbol "O" position when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as contained in . The sewing machine should be supervised to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for use ." 1 Replace bulb with any openings. 6. Do... the manufacturer as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Always unplug before cleaning. 2. Use only accessories recommended by pulling on the cord. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should ...
...position which represents off , symbol "O" position when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as contained in . The sewing machine should be supervised to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for use ." 1 Replace bulb with any openings. 6. Do... the manufacturer as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Always unplug before cleaning. 2. Use only accessories recommended by pulling on the cord. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should ...
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... installation. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. up lever, needle,...the problem persists, please consult your eye on the foot controller. 4. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts • A power failure occurs during ...
... installation. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. up lever, needle,...the problem persists, please consult your eye on the foot controller. 4. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts • A power failure occurs during ...
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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. UTILITY STITCHES 32 USEFUL STITCHES ...32 Zigzag stitches ...32 Basic stitching...
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. UTILITY STITCHES 32 USEFUL STITCHES ...32 Zigzag stitches ...32 Basic stitching...
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... 16) d Upper tension control dial (page 28) This controls the tension of the stitch that you want to select the number of the upper thread. 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...
... 16) d Upper tension control dial (page 28) This controls the tension of the stitch that you want to select the number of the upper thread. 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...
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... machine. n Presser foot lever (page 16) Use the presser foot lever to manually raise and lower the needle. j Handwheel Use the handwheel to raise and lower the presser foot. Part code; m Thread cutter (page 28) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to start and stop sewing....Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 12 and 16) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. i Bobbin winder (page 12) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread. 1 g Built-in...
... machine. n Presser foot lever (page 16) Use the presser foot lever to manually raise and lower the needle. j Handwheel Use the handwheel to raise and lower the presser foot. Part code; m Thread cutter (page 28) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to start and stop sewing....Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 12 and 16) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. i Bobbin winder (page 12) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread. 1 g Built-in...
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...hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to hold the presser foot holder assembly in place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to remove ...b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in a compartment inside the compartment. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in the sewing direction. If the accessories are stored in the bag, and then store the bag inside the ...
...hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to hold the presser foot holder assembly in place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to remove ...b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in a compartment inside the compartment. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in the sewing direction. If the accessories are stored in the bag, and then store the bag inside the ...
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...the inside of the bobbin. b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the bobbin Turn on this sewing machine. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on ... and slide the bobbin winder shaft 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 bobbin that comes with this machine. e 12 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the ...
...the inside of the bobbin. b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the bobbin Turn on this sewing machine. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on ... and slide the bobbin winder shaft 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 bobbin that comes with this machine. e 12 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the ...
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... after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Then stop the machine. 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. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin....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 not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to ...
... after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Then stop the machine. 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. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin....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 not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to ...
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...use bobbins that were designed to be used , the machine will not operate correctly. a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Remove the bobbin case by turning a the handwheel toward you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever.... If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a ...
...use bobbins that were designed to be used , the machine will not operate correctly. a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Remove the bobbin case by turning a the handwheel toward you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever.... If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a ...
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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. If it is properly placed back into the notch at the top of the shuttle race. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. 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 enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. Pull the trailing...
... 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. If it is properly placed back into the notch at the top of the shuttle race. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. 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 enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. Pull the trailing...
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... spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Pull up lever 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.
... spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Pull up lever 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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... lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 17 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 front to left. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to...
... lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 17 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 front to left. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to...
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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 upper thread, b raise the needle to draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread. a Upper thread While holding the end of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread b Lower thread 18 a Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward you (counterclockwise). 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 the upper thread. a Upper thread While holding the end of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread b Lower thread 18 a Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward you (counterclockwise). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower c thread.
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...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. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: ...Lightweight wool, Fine 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. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. and the larger the ...
...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. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: ...Lightweight wool, Fine 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. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. and the larger the ...
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... foot lever. Do not use a bent needle. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is being operated. Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is even. 1 2 Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9... Flat surface 20 In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may bend or break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table on a flat surface and check that has been determined to be straight according...
... foot lever. Do not use a bent needle. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is being operated. Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is even. 1 2 Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9... Flat surface 20 In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may bend or break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table on a flat surface and check that has been determined to be straight according...