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... making any adjustments in the needle area, such as described in . WARNING - Never operate this machine outdoors. 7. Keep the ventilation openings of the air openings blocked. Never drop or insert any object into water. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be...
... making any adjustments in the needle area, such as described in . WARNING - Never operate this machine outdoors. 7. Keep the ventilation openings of the air openings blocked. Never drop or insert any object into water. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be...
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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, ...corduroy, 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:...
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, ...corduroy, 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:...
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... 5 à 6 points. 3. d 31 Turn the pattern selection dial to Sew 1. Mettre le sélecteur de modèle sur a. 2. Abaisser le pied-de-biche et coudre 5 ou 6 points. 3. Mettre le sélecteur de modèle sur d. 2. Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of the stitch and raise...
... 5 à 6 points. 3. d 31 Turn the pattern selection dial to Sew 1. Mettre le sélecteur de modèle sur a. 2. Abaisser le pied-de-biche et coudre 5 ou 6 points. 3. Mettre le sélecteur de modèle sur d. 2. Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of the stitch and raise...
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... No Bobbin is too tight. Pages 20-21 No Thread tension is not threaded properly in the shuttle hook. Page 6 No The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is clinging to the bottom of thread is not correctly installed. Page 22 No Lint is incorrect. Page 16 No Upper... thread tension is tangled. Lower (bobbin) thread is too tight. Page 6 No Damaged or worn needle is used . Pages 43-45 No Threading is incorrect. Thread tension is not correct. Pages 20-21 No Threading is not correct. Page 21 No...
... No Bobbin is too tight. Pages 20-21 No Thread tension is not threaded properly in the shuttle hook. Page 6 No The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is clinging to the bottom of thread is not correctly installed. Page 22 No Lint is incorrect. Page 16 No Upper... thread tension is tangled. Lower (bobbin) thread is too tight. Page 6 No Damaged or worn needle is used . Pages 43-45 No Threading is incorrect. Thread tension is not correct. Pages 20-21 No Threading is not correct. Page 21 No...
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... size/fabric is used correctly. Let the feed dogs move the fabric. Pages 12-17 No Darning plate is not correctly inserted. No Needle is installed. Page 4 No Main power switch is tangled. Page 12 No CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER 47 Page 6 No Thread is... is incorrect. Page 5 No Foot controller is pulled excessively. 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 removed from outlet. Page 5 No The bobbin winding shaft is used. Page...
... size/fabric is used correctly. Let the feed dogs move the fabric. Pages 12-17 No Darning plate is not correctly inserted. No Needle is installed. Page 4 No Main power switch is tangled. Page 12 No CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER 47 Page 6 No Thread is... is incorrect. Page 5 No Foot controller is pulled excessively. 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 removed from outlet. Page 5 No The bobbin winding shaft is used. Page...
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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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... into any adjustments in the needle area, such as described in this sewing machine only for use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Always unplug the sewing machine from the accumulation of the air openings blocked. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be...
... into any adjustments in the needle area, such as described in this sewing machine only for use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Always unplug the sewing machine from the accumulation of the air openings blocked. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be...
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...use extension cords. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Remember to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Be sure to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when:... • Operation is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high...
...use extension cords. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Remember to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Be sure to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when:... • Operation is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high...
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... Button sewing ...38 4 CONTENTS 1. 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...
... Button sewing ...38 4 CONTENTS 1. 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...
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k Main power/sewing light switch (page 10) Use this machine. m Thread cutter (page 28) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. Part code; XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-321 (220/240V Area), XC7456-321 (U.K.), XE0629-001 (Australia, New Zealand), XD0852-021 (Korea), XC7438-321 ... 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. 1 g Built-in handle h Spool pin (page 12 and 16) The spool pin holds the spool of thread. l Foot controller jack/...
k Main power/sewing light switch (page 10) Use this machine. m Thread cutter (page 28) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. Part code; XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-321 (220/240V Area), XC7456-321 (U.K.), XE0629-001 (Australia, New Zealand), XD0852-021 (Korea), XC7438-321 ... 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. 1 g Built-in handle h Spool pin (page 12 and 16) The spool pin holds the spool of thread. l Foot controller jack/...
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...installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. 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. a Presser foot holder assembly The ...toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to hold the needle in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 8 h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. d Feed dogs The feed dogs ...
...installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. 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. a Presser foot holder assembly The ...toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to hold the needle in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 8 h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. d Feed dogs The feed dogs ...
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... machine models: LS-2220/2720/1520/2125/2125i. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● A replacement for the factory-installed presser foot is available through your authorized dealer. (Part number: 138135-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 7. 8. Part Name 5 Bobbin (3) 6 Needle...
... machine models: LS-2220/2720/1520/2125/2125i. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● A replacement for the factory-installed presser foot is available through your authorized dealer. (Part number: 138135-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 7. 8. Part Name 5 Bobbin (3) 6 Needle...
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this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. g CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right... completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the 1 handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause ...
this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. g CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right... completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the 1 handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause ...
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...needle. 14 CAUTION ● Make sure you could 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 be injured. 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 models CAUTION ● Make sure you (...
...needle. 14 CAUTION ● Make sure you could 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 be injured. 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 models CAUTION ● Make sure you (...
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... c then put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to the left so the thread picks up lever to turn the handwheel before threading the... sewing machine. 16 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever...
... c then put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to the left so the thread picks up lever to turn the handwheel before threading the... sewing machine. 16 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever...
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... (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. Put the 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 thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 17 a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to back and pull i out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread. While holding the thread in your left ...
... (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. Put the 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 thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 17 a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to back and pull i out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread. While holding the thread in your left ...
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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. 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.
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... 90/14 to the following precautions concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: 80... to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Use the same size thread for the fabric that should be used depends on...
... 90/14 to the following precautions concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: 80... to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Use the same size thread for the fabric that should be used depends on...
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... the flat surface is even. 1 2 Replacing the needle Replace the needle as denim) with a bent needle is being operated. 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 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 20 Raise the...
... the flat surface is even. 1 2 Replacing the needle Replace the needle as denim) with a bent needle is being operated. 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 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 20 Raise the...
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... your left hand, f use a screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much .) a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged. Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver...
... your left hand, f use a screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much .) a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged. Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver...