Quick Setup Guide - English
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...;pida antes de devolver su producto al lugar de adquisición. Brother International Corporation is also available at our Brother Solutions Center site at www.brothermall.com. Toll Free Phone 877-276-8437 O M H Thread Cutter I Spool Pin Pull up lever 4 Flat bed attachment with...;¡ MENSAJE IMPORTANTE !! XE7072-001 Solution Center To eliminate unnecessary repairs, listed below are here to remove thread JI K N L Brother International Corporation recommends the use . If you experience problems with accessory storage 5 Upper tension control dial This controls the tension of...
...;pida antes de devolver su producto al lugar de adquisición. Brother International Corporation is also available at our Brother Solutions Center site at www.brothermall.com. Toll Free Phone 877-276-8437 O M H Thread Cutter I Spool Pin Pull up lever 4 Flat bed attachment with...;¡ MENSAJE IMPORTANTE !! XE7072-001 Solution Center To eliminate unnecessary repairs, listed below are here to remove thread JI K N L Brother International Corporation recommends the use . If you experience problems with accessory storage 5 Upper tension control dial This controls the tension of...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...the handwheel. Insert the bobbin with your machine) #100/16 Knits Single knit, Double knit, Jersey, Tricot #90/14 (Ball point) Thread Sizes Cotton: 80 Synthetic/Polyester Long Fiber Fine Mercerized Cotton Cotton: 60-80 Silk: "A" Synthetic/Polyester Long Fiber Mercerized 50 Cotton: 50-... in the wrong direction, it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. related to begin slowly and becomes full, release winding the thread. Cut the thread, from inside. Inserting the Bobbin 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 1 3 4 Raise the needle to the left and remove the bobbin....
...the handwheel. Insert the bobbin with your machine) #100/16 Knits Single knit, Double knit, Jersey, Tricot #90/14 (Ball point) Thread Sizes Cotton: 80 Synthetic/Polyester Long Fiber Fine Mercerized Cotton Cotton: 60-80 Silk: "A" Synthetic/Polyester Long Fiber Mercerized 50 Cotton: 50-... in the wrong direction, it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. related to begin slowly and becomes full, release winding the thread. Cut the thread, from inside. Inserting the Bobbin 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 1 3 4 Raise the needle to the left and remove the bobbin....
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... from all instructions before using." Always use a bent needle. 13. This sewing machine is not working properly, if it to be used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. The sewing machine should always be followed, including the following: "Read all moving parts...
... from all instructions before using." Always use a bent needle. 13. This sewing machine is not working properly, if it to be used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. The sewing machine should always be followed, including the following: "Read all moving parts...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...the handwheel, thread take- Do not store anything on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. When storing this equipment, you study the manual before using the machine. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. Always... presser feet, needle, or other parts to BS 1362, i.e. 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 case. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe...
...the handwheel, thread take- Do not store anything on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. When storing this equipment, you study the manual before using the machine. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. Always... presser feet, needle, or other parts to BS 1362, i.e. 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 case. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... SEWING MACHINE 8 Power supply precautions ...8 Power supply ...8 Foot controller ...9 Steadying the machine ...9 THREADING THE MACHINE 10 Winding the bobbin ...10 Lower threading ...11 Upper threading ...13 Drawing up the lower thread ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 15 Needle precautions ...15 Selecting the needle depending on the...Stitch width knob ...22 Stitch length knob ...22 Needle position selector ...22 Starting to sew ...23 Sewing in reverse ...23 Thread tension ...24 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...25 Trial sewing ...25 Changing the sewing direction ...25 Sewing curves ...25 Sewing thick fabrics...
... SEWING MACHINE 8 Power supply precautions ...8 Power supply ...8 Foot controller ...9 Steadying the machine ...9 THREADING THE MACHINE 10 Winding the bobbin ...10 Lower threading ...11 Upper threading ...13 Drawing up the lower thread ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 15 Needle precautions ...15 Selecting the needle depending on the...Stitch width knob ...22 Stitch length knob ...22 Needle position selector ...22 Starting to sew ...23 Sewing in reverse ...23 Thread tension ...24 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...25 Trial sewing ...25 Changing the sewing direction ...25 Sewing curves ...25 Sewing thick fabrics...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... ...38 Cleaning the machine surface ...39 Cleaning the shuttle race ...39 Cleaning the feed dogs ...40 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...41 TROUBLESHOOTING ...42 When the thread is entangled ...45 INDEX ...46 4 UTILITY STITCHES 27 USEFUL STITCHES ...27 Zigzag stitches ...27 Basic stitching ...27 Blind hem stitching ...28 Darning ...29 Over edge...
... ...38 Cleaning the machine surface ...39 Cleaning the shuttle race ...39 Cleaning the feed dogs ...40 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...41 TROUBLESHOOTING ...42 When the thread is entangled ...45 INDEX ...46 4 UTILITY STITCHES 27 USEFUL STITCHES ...27 Zigzag stitches ...27 Basic stitching ...27 Blind hem stitching ...28 Darning ...29 Over edge...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... Needle position selector (page 22) Shift this switch to turn on and off the main power and sewing light. n Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to start and stop sewing. q Foot controller (page 9) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and ...Brazil(120V)), XE4302-001 (Brazil(220V)),XE3447-001 (Taiwan) 5 Part code; j Bobbin winder (page 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread. c Thread take-up lever (page 13) d Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) e Upper tension control dial (page ...
... Needle position selector (page 22) Shift this switch to turn on and off the main power and sewing light. n Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to start and stop sewing. q Foot controller (page 9) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and ...Brazil(120V)), XE4302-001 (Brazil(220V)),XE3447-001 (Taiwan) 5 Part code; j Bobbin winder (page 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread. c Thread take-up lever (page 13) d Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) e Upper tension control dial (page ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 6 d Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to hold...
... a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 6 d Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to hold...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... that comes with this machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread around the pre-tension disk. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this... sewing machine. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin 10 Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Actual size...
... that comes with this machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread around the pre-tension disk. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this... sewing machine. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin 10 Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Actual size...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...bobbin winding shaft to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 11 Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to the right. Disconnect ...Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you could be injured. ● -" Moving parts - If bobbins from supply...
...bobbin winding shaft to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 11 Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to the right. Disconnect ...Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you could be injured. ● -" Moving parts - If bobbins from supply...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... b attachment at the top of the shuttle race. a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch c toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it out from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the... bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it is properly placed back into the notch at the front of thread d from the shuttle race. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it may cause the...
... b attachment at the top of the shuttle race. a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch c toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it out from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the... bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it is properly placed back into the notch at the front of thread d from the shuttle race. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it may cause the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... the needle to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take -up the thread check spring. • If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on this pin. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Pull...
... the needle to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take -up the thread check spring. • If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on this pin. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Pull...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you (counterclockwise). Drawing up the lower c thread. a Thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by turning the handwheel toward the back of thread. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the...
... -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you (counterclockwise). Drawing up the lower c thread. a Thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by turning the handwheel toward the back of thread. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...weight Cotton, Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, 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. Refer to 100/..., Double knit, Jersey, Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on the ...
...weight Cotton, Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, 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. Refer to 100/..., Double knit, Jersey, Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on the ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles (such as described below. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is being operated. a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the ...a flat surface and check that has been determined to be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may bend or break. Lower the...
...sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles (such as described below. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is being operated. a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the ...a flat surface and check that has been determined to be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may bend or break. Lower the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...machine. Other needles could break and injure you. ● Use the zigzag presser foot. ● Use a setting of less than 3 on the top of thread for making decorative stitches. 1 CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that the needle does not touch the presser foot. See page 13 for a single needle... (part code: 131096-121). a Attach the twin needle in the hole on the stitch width knob. ● Set the needle position selector to the thread take -up lever is lowered, the needle may bend or break. ● When changing the sewing direction, be sure to back. b Put the extra...
...machine. Other needles could break and injure you. ● Use the zigzag presser foot. ● Use a setting of less than 3 on the top of thread for making decorative stitches. 1 CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that the needle does not touch the presser foot. See page 13 for a single needle... (part code: 131096-121). a Attach the twin needle in the hole on the stitch width knob. ● Set the needle position selector to the thread take -up lever is lowered, the needle may bend or break. ● When changing the sewing direction, be sure to back. b Put the extra...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. 20
... holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. 20
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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..., refer to "Power supply" (page 8). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. For details on the sewing machine. Turn on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to be sewn.
..., refer to "Power supply" (page 8). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. For details on the sewing machine. Turn on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to be sewn.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...). This selector should always be set below 3. The position needed for making the Satin Stitch may need to be adjusted according to the fabric and thread being used for sewing on a button. Buttonhole sewing (see "Button sewing" on page 31.) 3. The larger numbers set it to L (left), M (middle) or R (right), you...
...). This selector should always be set below 3. The position needed for making the Satin Stitch may need to be adjusted according to the fabric and thread being used for sewing on a button. Buttonhole sewing (see "Button sewing" on page 31.) 3. The larger numbers set it to L (left), M (middle) or R (right), you...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...the foot controller. Raise the presser foot lever. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing b lever. 23 SEWING BASICS Starting to lock the threads at the end of the seam or wherever reinforcement is used to sew Lower the presser foot lever. c a Presser foot lever Place the ...fabric under the presser foot, pass d the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward you (counterclockwise). j Pull the fabric to its highest position by i turning the handwheel toward the rear ...
...the foot controller. Raise the presser foot lever. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing b lever. 23 SEWING BASICS Starting to lock the threads at the end of the seam or wherever reinforcement is used to sew Lower the presser foot lever. c a Presser foot lever Place the ...fabric under the presser foot, pass d the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward you (counterclockwise). j Pull the fabric to its highest position by i turning the handwheel toward the rear ...
