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...fuse approved by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of this equipment, you should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- carrying the mark, rating as marked on the foot controller. 4. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This sewing...8226; Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. For a longer service life 1. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. This appliance is not suitable for use .
...fuse approved by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of this equipment, you should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- carrying the mark, rating as marked on the foot controller. 4. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This sewing...8226; Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. For a longer service life 1. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. This appliance is not suitable for use .
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... ...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 3. UTILITY STITCHES 27 USEFUL STITCHES ...27 Zigzag stitches ...27 Basic stitching ...27...
... ...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 3. UTILITY STITCHES 27 USEFUL STITCHES ...27 Zigzag stitches ...27 Basic stitching ...27...
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... out, and be lost or damaged. 6 If the accessories are stored in the bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to remove it. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward...
... out, and be lost or damaged. 6 If the accessories are stored in the bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to remove it. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward...
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...the machine starts to be used with 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 the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it may cause the thread tension to sew.... 12 a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch c toward you set the bobbin so the thread ...
...the machine starts to be used with 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 the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it may cause the thread tension to sew.... 12 a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch c toward you set the bobbin so the thread ...
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..., the upper thread may be too loose. Be sure not to a lower number. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is used. In this case, refer to change fabric or thread. In addition, be too tight. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly inserted, the upper thread ...may appear on the wrong side of fabric 4 Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension- In this case, refer to its original position before you change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend ...
..., the upper thread may be too loose. Be sure not to a lower number. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is used. In this case, refer to change fabric or thread. In addition, be too tight. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly inserted, the upper thread ...may appear on the wrong side of fabric 4 Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension- In this case, refer to its original position before you change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend ...
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... a dry cloth. CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning it, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. Remove the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you and pulling it out from the retaining e ring to unplug the machine before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries... APPENDIX Replace the sewing light bulb. Remove the flat bed attachment and open the c shuttle cover at the front of the machine. a Bobbin case latch Slide the latch levers out from the shuttle race. d Cleaning the shuttle race CAUTION ● Be sure to remove it out firmly, and...
... a dry cloth. CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning it, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. Remove the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you and pulling it out from the retaining e ring to unplug the machine before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries... APPENDIX Replace the sewing light bulb. Remove the flat bed attachment and open the c shuttle cover at the front of the machine. a Bobbin case latch Slide the latch levers out from the shuttle race. d Cleaning the shuttle race CAUTION ● Be sure to remove it out firmly, and...
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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. Cleaning the feed dogs a Retaining ring b Hook c Hook center ...
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. Cleaning the feed dogs a Retaining ring b Hook c Hook center ...
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...adjust the upper tension, the bobbin thread may be too tight. Refer to "Note" below "Bobbin tension is too loose" to reduce the bobbin case tension. 41 a Screw Note ● If the loops still appear on wrong side of fabric 4 Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension...tension is needed. a Screw ■ Checking the tension of the fabric after being shaken: The bobbin thread is too tight. If the bobbin case does not descend even after you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to the procedure described below. Note ● If the loops ...
...adjust the upper tension, the bobbin thread may be too tight. Refer to "Note" below "Bobbin tension is too loose" to reduce the bobbin case tension. 41 a Screw Note ● If the loops still appear on wrong side of fabric 4 Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension...tension is needed. a Screw ■ Checking the tension of the fabric after being shaken: The bobbin thread is too tight. If the bobbin case does not descend even after you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to the procedure described below. Note ● If the loops ...
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...the right. If the thread is scratched. You can solve most problems by yourself. Plug the machine in . page 24 - - The bobbin case is tangled in the thread. authorized service center. Remove any knots or tangles. Remove the tangle thread. page 39 42 If you want to...are pulling the fabric too much. Use the foot controller properly. Replace the needle. Loosen the upper thread tension. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. page 8 The sewing machine does not work properly. The main power switch is too tight. page 8 page 11 You have not used...
...the right. If the thread is scratched. You can solve most problems by yourself. Plug the machine in . page 24 - - The bobbin case is tangled in the thread. authorized service center. Remove any knots or tangles. Remove the tangle thread. page 39 42 If you want to...are pulling the fabric too much. Use the foot controller properly. Replace the needle. Loosen the upper thread tension. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. page 8 The sewing machine does not work properly. The main power switch is too tight. page 8 page 11 You have not used...
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... wound the bobbin thread properly. The thread tension is incorrect. Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 10 page 10 - Replace the bobbin case. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Correct the upper threading.... thread correctly. You have not inserted the needle properly. The area around the hole in the needle plate is tangled. The bobbin case is scratched or does not turn smoothly. The bobbin is scratched, or has a burr on the wrong side of fabric. Incorrect ...
... wound the bobbin thread properly. The thread tension is incorrect. Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 10 page 10 - Replace the bobbin case. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Correct the upper threading.... thread correctly. You have not inserted the needle properly. The area around the hole in the needle plate is tangled. The bobbin case is scratched or does not turn smoothly. The bobbin is scratched, or has a burr on the wrong side of fabric. Incorrect ...
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... - Sew with stabiliser material under the needle plate or in the shuttle race. page 13 You have not fitted the spool properly. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. page 10 Insufficient oiling. page 28, 30, 31, 33, 34 The stitch is a highpitched noise while sewing. page...not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. page 39 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Replace the bobbin case. page 38 44 page 24 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. page 15 Stitches are sewing thin fabric, the stitch is ...
... - Sew with stabiliser material under the needle plate or in the shuttle race. page 13 You have not fitted the spool properly. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. page 10 Insufficient oiling. page 28, 30, 31, 33, 34 The stitch is a highpitched noise while sewing. page...not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. page 39 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Replace the bobbin case. page 38 44 page 24 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. page 15 Stitches are sewing thin fabric, the stitch is ...
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INDEX A accessories 7 appliqués 34 B basic stitching 27 blind hem stitching 28 bobbin 11 bobbin case 12 bobbin winder 10 button sewing 31 buttonhole sewing 30 C cleaning 39 D darning 29 E embroidering 34 extra spool pin 18 F feed dogs 6, 40 flat bed ...
INDEX A accessories 7 appliqués 34 B basic stitching 27 blind hem stitching 28 bobbin 11 bobbin case 12 bobbin winder 10 button sewing 31 buttonhole sewing 30 C cleaning 39 D darning 29 E embroidering 34 extra spool pin 18 F feed dogs 6, 40 flat bed ...