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ZIPPER INSERTION ...40 APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING 41 Appliqués ...41 Monogramming and embroidering ...41 DECORATIVE STITCHING 43 Gathering ...43 Shell tuck stitching ...43 Elastic stitching ...44 4. APPENDIX ...45 MAINTENANCE ...45 Oiling ...45 Changing the bulb ...45 Cleaning the machine surface ...46 Cleaning the shuttle race ...46 Cleaning the feed dogs ...47 Repacking the machine ...48 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...48 TROUBLESHOOTING ...50 INDEX ...53 5
ZIPPER INSERTION ...40 APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING 41 Appliqués ...41 Monogramming and embroidering ...41 DECORATIVE STITCHING 43 Gathering ...43 Shell tuck stitching ...43 Elastic stitching ...44 4. APPENDIX ...45 MAINTENANCE ...45 Oiling ...45 Changing the bulb ...45 Cleaning the machine surface ...46 Cleaning the shuttle race ...46 Cleaning the feed dogs ...47 Repacking the machine ...48 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...48 TROUBLESHOOTING ...50 INDEX ...53 5
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in a... inside the compartment. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment a toward you, and then pull the flat bed...foot holder assembly in place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to hold the needle in place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in a... inside the compartment. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment a toward you, and then pull the flat bed...foot holder assembly in place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to hold the needle in place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use...
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... this machine. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread d from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that were designed to its highest position by pulling its latch c toward you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. If bobbins...
... this machine. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread d from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that were designed to its highest position by pulling its latch c toward you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. If bobbins...
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... 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 enters the delivery... eye under the tension spring. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to the left, as shown below, until it will fall out from the shuttle when the machine starts to sew. 1 15
... 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 enters the delivery... eye under the tension spring. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to the left, as shown below, until it will fall out from the shuttle when the machine starts to sew. 1 15
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...the surface of the fabric. In this case, refer to sew. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing b lever. Thread tension The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly inserted, the upper thread...bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you do a test sample on a scrap of fabric before you change fabric or thread. Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever a while sewing. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is needed. SEWING BASICS Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine...
...the surface of the fabric. In this case, refer to sew. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing b lever. Thread tension The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly inserted, the upper thread...bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you do a test sample on a scrap of fabric before you change fabric or thread. Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever a while sewing. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is needed. SEWING BASICS Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine...
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Be sure not to a lower number. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" (page 16) and rethread. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c ... In addition, be sure to return the screw to its original position before the next time that the machine is too loose Loops may be too loose. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded...may appear on the surface of the fabric when sewing thin fabric with a small screwdriver. Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is too loose Loops appear...
Be sure not to a lower number. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" (page 16) and rethread. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c ... In addition, be sure to return the screw to its original position before the next time that the machine is too loose Loops may be too loose. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded...may appear on the surface of the fabric when sewing thin fabric with a small screwdriver. Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is too loose Loops appear...
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... Cleaning the shuttle race a bulb b Loosen c Tighten Attach the face plate and fasten the screw e again. Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the free arm. a Bobbin case latch Slide the latch levers out from the shuttle race. a Retaining ring b Latch lever 46 After cleaning it once with ... shock may occur. Remove the flat bed attachment and open the c shuttle cover at the front of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it . APPENDIX Replace the sewing light bulb. CAUTION ● Be sure to remove it again with a dry cloth.
... Cleaning the shuttle race a bulb b Loosen c Tighten Attach the face plate and fasten the screw e again. Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the free arm. a Bobbin case latch Slide the latch levers out from the shuttle race. a Retaining ring b Latch lever 46 After cleaning it once with ... shock may occur. Remove the flat bed attachment and open the c shuttle cover at the front of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it . APPENDIX Replace the sewing light bulb. CAUTION ● Be sure to remove it again with a dry cloth.
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... the c shuttle cover at the front of the feed dogs and shuttle race body. a Retaining ring b Driver c Race body Use a cloth dampened with machine oil to clean the lint from the retaining ring, hook, driver and race body. Use a brush to h wipe the shuttle race in step h. Clean... and the presser foot, and b then remove the presser foot and the needle. Turn off the machine and unplug it . CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before using the machine. Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured....
... the c shuttle cover at the front of the feed dogs and shuttle race body. a Retaining ring b Driver c Race body Use a cloth dampened with machine oil to clean the lint from the retaining ring, hook, driver and race body. Use a brush to h wipe the shuttle race in step h. Clean... and the presser foot, and b then remove the presser foot and the needle. Turn off the machine and unplug it . CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before using the machine. Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured....
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...the upper tensioncontrol dial to prevent damage in transit. ● Save this packing material in case it properly as described below . In this sewing machine. APPENDIX Repacking the machine Keep the carton and packing materials for general use . Note ● Remember to return ...properly, damage may not be adjusted according to increase bobbin tension. When sewing with the upper tension control dial. After you adjust the upper tension, the bobbin thread may be too loose. Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory...
...the upper tensioncontrol dial to prevent damage in transit. ● Save this packing material in case it properly as described below . In this sewing machine. APPENDIX Repacking the machine Keep the carton and packing materials for general use . Note ● Remember to return ...properly, damage may not be adjusted according to increase bobbin tension. When sewing with the upper tension control dial. After you adjust the upper tension, the bobbin thread may be too loose. Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory...
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... the bobbin thread. a Screw 49 ■ Bobbin tension is too tight Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension- In this case, turn... the screw counterclockwise being careful not to over-loosen the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension.
... the bobbin thread. a Screw 49 ■ Bobbin tension is too tight Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension- In this case, turn... the screw counterclockwise being careful not to over-loosen the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension.
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... that you want to sew. Plug the machine in the shuttle race, clean the shuttle race. Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins will not work . The upper thread tension is turned off. Loosen the upper thread tension. left. Use the screwdriver to you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the...
... that you want to sew. Plug the machine in the shuttle race, clean the shuttle race. Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins will not work . The upper thread tension is turned off. Loosen the upper thread tension. left. Use the screwdriver to you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the...
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... The thread is too tight. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. You have not inserted the needle properly. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. page 14 The upper thread is tangled. Replace the needle. The bobbin case is tangled on it right Reference The needle is...
... The thread is too tight. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. You have not inserted the needle properly. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. page 14 The upper thread is tangled. Replace the needle. The bobbin case is tangled on it right Reference The needle is...
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...authorized service center. There is bent or blunt. You have not used bobbin that are sewing thin fabric, the stitch is not sewn correctly. The thread tension is damaged. Correct the upper threading. Replace the bobbin case. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. Insufficient oiling. ...in the shuttle race. You have not used the right combination of the upper thread. The sewing lamp is incorrect. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for this machine. The stitch is too thick. If you are appropriate for the type of fabric, thread...
...authorized service center. There is bent or blunt. You have not used bobbin that are sewing thin fabric, the stitch is not sewn correctly. The thread tension is damaged. Correct the upper threading. Replace the bobbin case. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. Insufficient oiling. ...in the shuttle race. You have not used the right combination of the upper thread. The sewing lamp is incorrect. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for this machine. The stitch is too thick. If you are appropriate for the type of fabric, thread...
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INDEX A accessories 9 appliqués 41 B basic stitching 33 blind hem stitching 33 bobbin 14 bobbin case 14 bobbin winder 12 button sewing 38 buttonhole foot 36 buttonhole sewing 36 C cleaning 46 D darning 35 E embroidering 41 extra spool pin 22 F , feed dogs 8 47 , flat bed ... 24 , presser foot lever 7 16 pre-tension disk 12 R relative chart of sewing fabrics, needles and threads ..... 19 repacking 48 reverse sewing lever 28 S satin stitching 32 seam ripper 37 sewing machine needles 19 shell tuck stitching 43 shuttle hook removal 47 shuttle race cleaning 47 ,...
INDEX A accessories 9 appliqués 41 B basic stitching 33 blind hem stitching 33 bobbin 14 bobbin case 14 bobbin winder 12 button sewing 38 buttonhole foot 36 buttonhole sewing 36 C cleaning 46 D darning 35 E embroidering 41 extra spool pin 22 F , feed dogs 8 47 , flat bed ... 24 , presser foot lever 7 16 pre-tension disk 12 R relative chart of sewing fabrics, needles and threads ..... 19 repacking 48 reverse sewing lever 28 S satin stitching 32 seam ripper 37 sewing machine needles 19 shell tuck stitching 43 shuttle hook removal 47 shuttle race cleaning 47 ,...