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... the nearest authorized dealer or service center for household use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This sewing machine is required around the sewing machine needle. 11. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should never be left unattended when plugged in...
... the nearest authorized dealer or service center for household use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This sewing machine is required around the sewing machine needle. 11. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should never be left unattended when plugged in...
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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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...16 No CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER 46 Lower (bobbin) thread is not correct. UPPER THREAD BREAKS PERFORMANCE CHECK LIST LOWER (BOBBIN) THREAD BREAKS SKIPPED STITCHES LOOP IN SEAM FABRIC PUCKERS Upper thread is tangled. Page 16 No Upper thread is not correctly installed. Page 22 No Page 6 No ... 6 No The combination of the needle plate. Page 12 No Needle is incorrect. Page 14 No Lower thread tension is clinging to the bottom of needle size/ thread size/fabric is bent or not sharp. Page 22 No Lint is too tight. Pages 12-17 No Wrong...
...16 No CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER 46 Lower (bobbin) thread is not correct. UPPER THREAD BREAKS PERFORMANCE CHECK LIST LOWER (BOBBIN) THREAD BREAKS SKIPPED STITCHES LOOP IN SEAM FABRIC PUCKERS Upper thread is tangled. Page 16 No Upper thread is not correctly installed. Page 22 No Page 6 No ... 6 No The combination of the needle plate. Page 12 No Needle is incorrect. Page 14 No Lower thread tension is clinging to the bottom of needle size/ thread size/fabric is bent or not sharp. Page 22 No Lint is too tight. Pages 12-17 No Wrong...
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... or worn needle is not correctly inserted. Pages 12-17 No Darning plate is incorrect. Page 6 No The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is installed. Page 43 No Page 22 No Fabric is turned off. Page 4 No Main power switch is pulled excessively. Pages...is not used . 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 tangled. Page 6 No Thread is incorrect. No Power supply plug is clinging to the bottom of the needle...
... or worn needle is not correctly inserted. Pages 12-17 No Darning plate is incorrect. Page 6 No The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is installed. Page 43 No Page 22 No Fabric is turned off. Page 4 No Main power switch is pulled excessively. Pages...is not used . 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 tangled. Page 6 No Thread is incorrect. No Power supply plug is clinging to the bottom of the needle...
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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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...sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: "Read all moving parts. DANGER - The sewing machine should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with same type rated 15 watts. Always unplug before cleaning. 2. Keep the ventilation openings of the sewing machine...any adjustments in . Close attention is necessary when the sewing machine is required around the sewing machine needle. 11. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Always...
...sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: "Read all moving parts. DANGER - The sewing machine should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with same type rated 15 watts. Always unplug before cleaning. 2. Keep the ventilation openings of the sewing machine...any adjustments in . Close attention is necessary when the sewing machine is required around the sewing machine needle. 11. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Always...
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...not store anything on the needle while sewing. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Be sure to assure correct installation. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Plug the machine directly into the wall. If the problem... or other parts • A power failure occurs during use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to clean the...
...not store anything on the needle while sewing. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Be sure to assure correct installation. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Plug the machine directly into the wall. If the problem... or other parts • A power failure occurs during use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to clean the...
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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. CONTENTS 1. 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. CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND...
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... 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. b Pattern selection dial (page 26) Turn the pattern selection dial to use. c Thread take-up lever (page 16) d Upper tension...(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...
... 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. b Pattern selection dial (page 26) Turn the pattern selection dial to use. c Thread take-up lever (page 16) d Upper tension...(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...
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... lower the needle. j Handwheel Use the handwheel to start and stop sewing. Part code; o 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. l Foot controller jack/jack Insert the foot controller plug into...
... lower the needle. j Handwheel Use the handwheel to start and stop sewing. Part code; o 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. l Foot controller jack/jack Insert the foot controller plug into...
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... onto the presser foot holder assembly. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to set the bobbin. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to remove it. a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in the...bed attachment a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to hold the presser foot holder assembly in place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 8...
... onto the presser foot holder assembly. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to set the bobbin. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to remove it. a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in the...bed attachment a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to hold the presser foot holder assembly in place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 8...
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If you use the bobbin that have been designed for this sewing machine. Pass the end of thread on this pin. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. Turn the ...bobbins may cause damage to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may tangle on the sewing machine. e 12 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the bobbin. Put ...
If you use the bobbin that have been designed for this sewing machine. Pass the end of thread on this pin. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. Turn the ...bobbins may cause damage to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may tangle on the sewing machine. e 12 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the bobbin. Put ...
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... you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the left and remove the bobbin. 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 start. Press the foot controller to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. CAUTION ●...
... you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the left and remove the bobbin. 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 start. Press the foot controller to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. CAUTION ●...
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... bobbins from the shuttle race. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING...
... bobbins from the shuttle race. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING...
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... it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to sew. 1 15 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... 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.
... it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to sew. 1 15 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... 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.
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... highest position. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Pull 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle.
... highest position. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Pull 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle.
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... be passed behind the needle bar thread h guide above the needle. 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 a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to back and...
... be passed behind the needle bar thread h guide above the needle. 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 a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to back and...
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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 Upper thread b Lower thread 18 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 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 Upper thread b Lower thread 18 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.
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...bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. 1 Needle precautions Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Use the same size thread for the fabric that should be... used depends on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe these precautions is purchased. 19 CAUTION ● Only ...
...bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. 1 Needle precautions Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Use the same size thread for the fabric that should be... used depends on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe these precautions is purchased. 19 CAUTION ● Only ...
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... previous page. Raise the needle to turn off the sewing machine. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 20 Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle...needle and the flat surface is bent. Lower the presser foot lever. Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . Use the screwdriver and a...
... previous page. Raise the needle to turn off the sewing machine. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 20 Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle...needle and the flat surface is bent. Lower the presser foot lever. Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . Use the screwdriver and a...
