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... not unplug by or near children. 2. Never drop or insert any object into water. Return the sewing machine to be used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15.Always unplug the sewing machine from outlet. 9. It may deflect the needle causing it has...
... not unplug by or near children. 2. Never drop or insert any object into water. Return the sewing machine to be used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15.Always unplug the sewing machine from outlet. 9. It may deflect the needle causing it has...
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... failure occurs during use . When storing this sewing machine. 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 ensure that you should never be supervised to inspect and ...8226; Replacing or removing the needle or any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other moving parts. 2. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is not suitable for household use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. ...
... failure occurs during use . When storing this sewing machine. 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 ensure that you should never be supervised to inspect and ...8226; Replacing or removing the needle or any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other moving parts. 2. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is not suitable for household use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. ...
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...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... 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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... ...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...
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...this knob to sew in handle i Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. n Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the presser foot. o Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever to cut ...lower the needle. m Foot controller jack Insert the foot controller plug into the foot controller jack, which also supplies power to set the stitch length. c Thread take-up lever (page 13) d Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) e Upper tension control dial (page 24) This controls the...
...this knob to sew in handle i Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. n Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the presser foot. o Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever to cut ...lower the needle. m Foot controller jack Insert the foot controller plug into the foot controller jack, which also supplies power to set the stitch length. c Thread take-up lever (page 13) d Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) e Upper tension control dial (page 24) This controls the...
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h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. If the accessories are stored in a compartment inside the compartment. c Presser foot (...
h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. If the accessories are stored in a compartment inside the compartment. c Presser foot (...
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... the groove of the bobbin 10 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread around the pre-tension disk. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. Pass the end of...this machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to the right. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the sewing machine. Actual size This ...
... the groove of the bobbin 10 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread around the pre-tension disk. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. Pass the end of...this machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to the right. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the sewing machine. Actual size This ...
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... not operate correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of injury. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. Raise the needle to break. If bobbins from supply circuit before servicing.... Remove cover." KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Actual size This model Other models a 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) ● Make sure you follow the instructions ...
... not operate correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of injury. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. Raise the needle to break. If bobbins from supply circuit before servicing.... Remove cover." KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Actual size This model Other models a 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) ● Make sure you follow the instructions ...
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...notch at the front of the machine. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to be incorrect or break the needle. g CAUTION ● Make sure that... 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 a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into... the machine. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. If it is properly placed back into the bobbin case. •...
...notch at the front of the machine. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to be incorrect or break the needle. g CAUTION ● Make sure that... 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 a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into... the machine. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. If it is properly placed back into the bobbin case. •...
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... turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Feed the upper thread through both thread d guides: the rear one first, then the front one. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take-up lever CAUTION ● ... raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Pull the thread down and around the upper e tension control dial from the right to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring Pull up lever to break. KNOWING...
... turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Feed the upper thread through both thread d guides: the rear one first, then the front one. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take-up lever CAUTION ● ... raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Pull the thread down and around the upper e tension control dial from the right to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring Pull up lever to break. KNOWING...
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... problems. a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to draw up the lower c thread. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be passed behind the needle bar thread h guide above the needle. a Upper thread b Lower thread 14 While holding...
... problems. a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to draw up the lower c thread. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be passed behind the needle bar thread h guide above the needle. a Upper thread b Lower thread 14 While holding...
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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 fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. and the larger... knit, Jersey, Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Be sure to sew. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Failure to observe the following table when choosing the...
... 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. and the larger... knit, Jersey, Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Be sure to sew. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Failure to observe the following table when choosing the...
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...turn off the sewing machine. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 16 Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent. a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance ...sure to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Lower the presser foot lever. 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. Do not...
...turn off the sewing machine. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 16 Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent. a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance ...sure to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Lower the presser foot lever. 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. Do not...
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... 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 have designed your machine so you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not... touch the presser foot. The path for threading the machine to the needle bar thread guide is lowered, the needle may bend or break. ● When changing the sewing direction, be sure to back. See...
... 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 have designed your machine so you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not... touch the presser foot. The path for threading the machine to the needle bar thread guide is lowered, the needle may bend or break. ● When changing the sewing direction, be sure to back. See...
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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 Use a coin to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 19). a left hand. Use a coin to check that does not use the...
... 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 Use a coin to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 19). a left hand. Use a coin to check that does not use the...
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... needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING...
... needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING...
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.... When you can be used for making a Satin Stitch (a close to other positions for almost all stitches, but set the selector to the fabric and thread being used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. Button sewing (see "Buttonhole sewing" on page 31.) 3. This selector should always be set at 0, a straight stitch...
.... When you can be used for making a Satin Stitch (a close to other positions for almost all stitches, but set the selector to the fabric and thread being used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. Button sewing (see "Buttonhole sewing" on page 31.) 3. This selector should always be set at 0, a straight stitch...
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... The machine starts sewing. a Raise the needle to cut them. Take your left side of the machine, k and then pass the threads through the thread cutter on the back of the presser foot bar to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with your foot... off the foot controller. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing b lever. 23 Raise the presser foot lever. a Thread cutter Sewing in reverse Reverse sewing is used to sew Lower the presser foot lever. h X The machine stops sewing. SEWING BASICS Starting to...
... The machine starts sewing. a Raise the needle to cut them. Take your left side of the machine, k and then pass the threads through the thread cutter on the back of the presser foot bar to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with your foot... off the foot controller. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing b lever. 23 Raise the presser foot lever. a Thread cutter Sewing in reverse Reverse sewing is used to sew Lower the presser foot lever. h X The machine stops sewing. SEWING BASICS Starting to...
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... 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 5 surface of fabric Solution Increase...4 Solution Reduce the tension by turning the screw clockwise with thin thread. 1 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may appear on the surface of the fabric. Thread tension ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the...
... 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 5 surface of fabric Solution Increase...4 Solution Reduce the tension by turning the screw clockwise with thin thread. 1 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may appear on the surface of the fabric. Thread tension ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the...
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.... Turn the fabric using the twin needle, be achieved. Since the results differ depending on the type of fabric and thread that will be used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Leave the needle lowered (in order to obtain a finer stitch. SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING...
.... Turn the fabric using the twin needle, be achieved. Since the results differ depending on the type of fabric and thread that will be used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Leave the needle lowered (in order to obtain a finer stitch. SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING...