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... represents off , symbol "O" position when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as described in this manual. Do not use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15.Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making...
... represents off , symbol "O" position when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as described in this manual. Do not use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15.Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making...
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... foot section ...6 Flat bed attachment ...6 ACCESSORIES ...7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 USING YOUR 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...
... foot section ...6 Flat bed attachment ...6 ACCESSORIES ...7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 USING YOUR 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...
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... 4. 3. APPENDIX ...38 MAINTENANCE ...38 Oiling ...38 Changing the bulb ...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
... 4. 3. APPENDIX ...38 MAINTENANCE ...38 Oiling ...38 Changing the bulb ...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
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... 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread. l Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this switch to sew in handle i Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. b Stitch width knob (page 22) Turn this knob to set the... NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Needle position selector (page 22) Shift this lever to raise and lower the presser foot. p Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is used when winding the...
... 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread. l Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this switch to sew in handle i Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. b Stitch width knob (page 22) Turn this knob to set the... NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Needle position selector (page 22) Shift this lever to raise and lower the presser foot. p Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is used when winding the...
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... j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is marked with guides for the selected stitching. If the accessories are stored in a compartment inside the compartment. ...
... j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is marked with guides for the selected stitching. If the accessories are stored in a compartment inside the compartment. ...
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... on the spool pin. Then stop the machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SABOBBIN, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool...
... on the spool pin. Then stop the machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SABOBBIN, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool...
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... the instructions carefully. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. g Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. h When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take your foot off while threading the machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury...
... the instructions carefully. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. g Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. h When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take your foot off while threading the machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury...
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...back into the notch at the front of thread d from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that were designed to be used with this machine. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Open the ...shuttle cover behind the flat bed 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 will fall out from the shuttle race. g CAUTION ● Make sure ...
...back into the notch at the front of thread d from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that were designed to be used with this machine. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Open the ...shuttle cover behind the flat bed 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 will fall out from the shuttle race. g CAUTION ● Make sure ...
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...Cotton, Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the needle. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased. 15 Bent needles can easily ... fabric types The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when ...
...Cotton, Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the needle. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased. 15 Bent needles can easily ... fabric types The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when ...
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...no adjustment is used. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 11) and reinsert the bobbin. 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on surface of fabric 1 2 3 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the ... number. control dial to turn the screw more than one full turn. Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. Thread tension ■ Upper tension is important as too much or too little tension will affect the...
...no adjustment is used. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 11) and reinsert the bobbin. 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on surface of fabric 1 2 3 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the ... number. control dial to turn the screw more than one full turn. Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. Thread tension ■ Upper tension is important as too much or too little tension will affect the...
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...is often needed when 3 sewing on heavier fabric. Measure the distance between the presser foot and c the fabric. ■ Button fitting with the bobbin thread. Place a button between the presser foot and a the fabric, adjust the stitch width according to the distance between the holes in the a ...button. CAUTION ● When sewing, be attached. Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, g and then cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the h stitching to the wrong side of the fabric and tie the ends together to sew a few reinforcement stitches....
...is often needed when 3 sewing on heavier fabric. Measure the distance between the presser foot and c the fabric. ■ Button fitting with the bobbin thread. Place a button between the presser foot and a the fabric, adjust the stitch width according to the distance between the holes in the a ...button. CAUTION ● When sewing, be attached. Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, g and then cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the h stitching to the wrong side of the fabric and tie the ends together to sew a few reinforcement stitches....
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DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be obtained by ironing them. Pull the bobbin threads to M. NOTE: For twin needle sewing, repeatedly move the stitch width knob slowly from 5 to 0 while depressing the foot control at an ...Twin needle M L Single needle M R Twin needle M L Single needle M R Twin needle M Pattern sewn Adjustment of b stitches. • Do not sew reverse stitches or cut the thread. NOTE: For twin needle sewing, repeatedly move the stitch width knob from 0 to 3, then from 3 to 0. 36 NOTE: For twin needle sewing, repeatedly move the...
DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be obtained by ironing them. Pull the bobbin threads to M. NOTE: For twin needle sewing, repeatedly move the stitch width knob slowly from 5 to 0 while depressing the foot control at an ...Twin needle M L Single needle M R Twin needle M L Single needle M R Twin needle M Pattern sewn Adjustment of b stitches. • Do not sew reverse stitches or cut the thread. NOTE: For twin needle sewing, repeatedly move the stitch width knob from 0 to 3, then from 3 to 0. 36 NOTE: For twin needle sewing, repeatedly move the...
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... shuttle race body. a Retaining ring b Hook c Latch lever Attach the needle plate by using a coin or d screwdriver to remove any accumulated lint g and thread from the retaining ring, hook, driver and race body. Otherwise, you clean it. Reassemble the hook and the retaining ring, j and push the latch levers.... Use a brush to clean the lint from the shuttle hook in the i same manner as described in order to remove the screws. Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the...
... shuttle race body. a Retaining ring b Hook c Latch lever Attach the needle plate by using a coin or d screwdriver to remove any accumulated lint g and thread from the retaining ring, hook, driver and race body. Otherwise, you clean it. Reassemble the hook and the retaining ring, j and push the latch levers.... Use a brush to clean the lint from the shuttle hook in the i same manner as described in order to remove the screws. Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the...
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...Note" below . After you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to increase the bobbin case tension. In this case, turn the screw clockwise, being shaken: The bobbin thread is too loose" to match the bobbin thread. When sewing with thin thread on 5 surface of the fabric after ...-tighten the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to match the bobbin thread. Therefore, the thread tension must be adjusted adequately with the upper tension control dial. APPENDIX Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use....
...Note" below . After you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to increase the bobbin case tension. In this case, turn the screw clockwise, being shaken: The bobbin thread is too loose" to match the bobbin thread. When sewing with thin thread on 5 surface of the fabric after ...-tighten the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to match the bobbin thread. Therefore, the thread tension must be adjusted adequately with the upper tension control dial. APPENDIX Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use....
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... you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. page 24 - - The bobbin case is bent or blunt. The needle is correct for the thread you want to the the right. Remove the tangle thread. Symptom Possible cause How to...have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. appropriate for the type of the guide above the needle.) Correct the upper threading. page 10 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (for example, in the thread. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. The area ...
... you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. page 24 - - The bobbin case is bent or blunt. The needle is correct for the thread you want to the the right. Remove the tangle thread. Symptom Possible cause How to...have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. appropriate for the type of the guide above the needle.) Correct the upper threading. page 10 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (for example, in the thread. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. The area ...
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.... You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Wind the bobbin thread properly. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. The thread tension is tangled. Adjust the tension of fabric. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Bobbin is incorrectly installed. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. The bobbin thread is set incorrectly. page 10...
.... You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Wind the bobbin thread properly. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. The thread tension is tangled. Adjust the tension of fabric. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Bobbin is incorrectly installed. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. The bobbin thread is set incorrectly. page 10...
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... have not used the right combination of stitch that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Only use a bobbin that you are appropriate for this machine. - Attach the presser foot that is tangled in the ...bulb. appropriate for example, in the shuttle race, clean the shuttle race. Insert the needle properly. The bobbin case is damaged. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. Replace the needle. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the shuttle race....
... have not used the right combination of stitch that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Only use a bobbin that you are appropriate for this machine. - Attach the presser foot that is tangled in the ...bulb. appropriate for example, in the shuttle race, clean the shuttle race. Insert the needle properly. The bobbin case is damaged. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. Replace the needle. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the shuttle race....
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... small scissors c above the needle plate and then gently remove the thread and fabric. 45 Perform steps of the free arm. And then look to be sure bobbin winding shaft is entangled Turn the handwheel to raise the needle, then d remove the fabric. Note ● If machine runs but needle ...does not move, look for entangled thread. Remove the flat bed attachment and open the b shuttle ...
... small scissors c above the needle plate and then gently remove the thread and fabric. 45 Perform steps of the free arm. And then look to be sure bobbin winding shaft is entangled Turn the handwheel to raise the needle, then d remove the fabric. Note ● If machine runs but needle ...does not move, look for entangled thread. Remove the flat bed attachment and open the b shuttle ...
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... 5, 22 straight stitch 27 stretch fabrics 26 T thick fabrics 25 thin fabrics 26 thread cutter 23 thread guide 13 thread tension 24 trial sewing 25 troubleshooting 42 twin needle 17, 18 U upper tension-control dial 24, 41 upper threading 13 W winding the bobbin 10 Z zigzag stitches 25, 27, 34 zipper foot 33 zipper insertion 33...
... 5, 22 straight stitch 27 stretch fabrics 26 T thick fabrics 25 thin fabrics 26 thread cutter 23 thread guide 13 thread tension 24 trial sewing 25 troubleshooting 42 twin needle 17, 18 U upper tension-control dial 24, 41 upper threading 13 W winding the bobbin 10 Z zigzag stitches 25, 27, 34 zipper foot 33 zipper insertion 33...