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... operate the sewing machine with same type rated 15 watts. Do not use by the manufacturer as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Do not use the proper needle plate. This sewing machine is intended for use this sewing machine. WARNING - Do...
... operate the sewing machine with same type rated 15 watts. Do not use by the manufacturer as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Do not use the proper needle plate. This sewing machine is intended for use this sewing machine. WARNING - Do...
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... 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...
... 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...
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BUTTONHOLE SEWING 31 Making the buttonhole ...31 Adjusting buitching stitching ...32 Button sewing ...33 ZIPPER INSERTION ...34 APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING 35 Appliqués ...35 Monogramming and embroidering ...35 DECORATIVE STITCHING 37 Gathering ...37 Shell tuck stitching ...37 Elastic stitching ...38 4. APPENDIX ...39 MAINTENANCE ...39 Oiling ...39 Changing the bulb ...39 Cleaning the machine surface ...40 Cleaning the shuttle race ...40 Cleaning the feed dogs ...41 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...42 TROUBLESHOOTING ...43 INDEX ...46 4
BUTTONHOLE SEWING 31 Making the buttonhole ...31 Adjusting buitching stitching ...32 Button sewing ...33 ZIPPER INSERTION ...34 APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING 35 Appliqués ...35 Monogramming and embroidering ...35 DECORATIVE STITCHING 37 Gathering ...37 Shell tuck stitching ...37 Elastic stitching ...38 4. APPENDIX ...39 MAINTENANCE ...39 Oiling ...39 Changing the bulb ...39 Cleaning the machine surface ...40 Cleaning the shuttle race ...40 Cleaning the feed dogs ...41 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...42 TROUBLESHOOTING ...43 INDEX ...46 4
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...k Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this machine. i Bobbin winder (page 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use . o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is not uniform. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING...adjusting screw (page 32) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw to adjust buttonhole stitching when it is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. c Thread take-up lever (page 13) d Upper tension control dial (page 24) This controls the tension ...
...k Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this machine. i Bobbin winder (page 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use . o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is not uniform. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING...adjusting screw (page 32) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw to adjust buttonhole stitching when it is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. c Thread take-up lever (page 13) d Upper tension control dial (page 24) This controls the tension ...
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b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to hold the presser foot holder assembly 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. Attach the appropriate presser foot ... the sewing takes place. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to set the bobbin. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. If the accessories are stored in a compartment inside the compartment. Needle and...
b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to hold the presser foot holder assembly 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. Attach the appropriate presser foot ... the sewing takes place. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to set the bobbin. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. If the accessories are stored in a compartment inside the compartment. Needle and...
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... be able to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name 5 Bobbin 6 Needle set 7 Oval screwdriver OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. 2. Note (For U.S.A. Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA156 XA5539-151 XE5328-001 XE5241-001 No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: VX-1435/LX-3125. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is...
... be able to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name 5 Bobbin 6 Needle set 7 Oval screwdriver OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. 2. Note (For U.S.A. Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA156 XA5539-151 XE5328-001 XE5241-001 No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: VX-1435/LX-3125. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is...
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... shaft to the right. e While holding the end of thread on this machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the spool pin. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this pin. Pass the thread ... 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin 10 Then stop the machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Turn on the shaft b Groove of thread is not in as...
... shaft to the right. e While holding the end of thread on this machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the spool pin. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this pin. Pass the thread ... 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin 10 Then stop the machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Turn on the shaft b Groove of thread is not in as...
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...sound; Press the foot controller to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to start. this sewing machine. CAUTION ●...; Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models CAUTION ● ...
...sound; Press the foot controller to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to start. this sewing machine. CAUTION ●...; Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models CAUTION ● ...
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Open the shuttle cover behind the flat bed b attachment at the top of the machine. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it will fall out from the shuttle race. g CAUTION ●... the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to sew. 12 a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread d from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the machine. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to be incorrect or break...
Open the shuttle cover behind the flat bed b attachment at the top of the machine. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it will fall out from the shuttle race. g CAUTION ●... the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to sew. 12 a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread d from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the machine. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to be incorrect or break...
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... stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. Selecting the needle depending on the fabric and thread thickness. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin...
... stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. Selecting the needle depending on the fabric and thread thickness. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin...
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... to change fabric or thread. Memo ● Before beginning to its original position before you change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you do a test sample on the surface of the fabric. Be sure not to a lower number...■ Correct tension Correct tension is too loose Loops may be too loose. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 11) and reinsert the bobbin. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning...
... to change fabric or thread. Memo ● Before beginning to its original position before you change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you do a test sample on the surface of the fabric. Be sure not to a lower number...■ Correct tension Correct tension is too loose Loops may be too loose. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 11) and reinsert the bobbin. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning...
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... on with the sewing machine. Start sewing. Use scissors to the left side of the machine, g and then cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the a button to be attached, and then select the appropriate zigzag stitch... Measure the distance between the presser foot and d the fabric. Place a button between the holes in the same way. 33 Buttons with 2 or with the bobbin thread. CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle correctly goes into the two holes toward you . Pull the upper thread at a low speed...
... on with the sewing machine. Start sewing. Use scissors to the left side of the machine, g and then cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the a button to be attached, and then select the appropriate zigzag stitch... Measure the distance between the presser foot and d the fabric. Place a button between the holes in the same way. 33 Buttons with 2 or with the bobbin thread. CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle correctly goes into the two holes toward you . Pull the upper thread at a low speed...
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Pull the bobbin threads to one side. 37 Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks d down to create gathers. Sew while making sure that look like shells ...
Pull the bobbin threads to one side. 37 Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks d down to create gathers. Sew while making sure that look like shells ...
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...bulb b Loosen c Tighten Attach the face plate and fasten the screw e again. CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning it . a Bobbin case latch Slide the latch levers out from the shuttle race. 4 Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a ...or an electric shock may occur. a Raise the needle and the presser foot, and b then remove the presser foot and the needle. 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 ...
...bulb b Loosen c Tighten Attach the face plate and fasten the screw e again. CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning it . a Bobbin case latch Slide the latch levers out from the shuttle race. 4 Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a ...or an electric shock may occur. a Raise the needle and the presser foot, and b then remove the presser foot and the needle. 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 ...
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Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you clean it. a Retaining ring b Driver c Race body Use a cloth dampened with machine oil to h wipe the ...
Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you clean it. a Retaining ring b Driver c Race body Use a cloth dampened with machine oil to h wipe the ...
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... thin fabrics, the thread tension may not be adjusted according to its original setting before starting your next project. ■ Bobbin tension is needed. In this case, turn the screw counterclockwise being careful not to over -loosen the screw, approximately 30... Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on 5 surface of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to decrease bobbin tension. When sewing with the upper tension control dial. Note ● Remember to return the screw to the procedure described below. Note ● If...
... thin fabrics, the thread tension may not be adjusted according to its original setting before starting your next project. ■ Bobbin tension is needed. In this case, turn the screw counterclockwise being careful not to over -loosen the screw, approximately 30... Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on 5 surface of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to decrease bobbin tension. When sewing with the upper tension control dial. Note ● Remember to return the screw to the procedure described below. Note ● If...
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... switch. Remove any knots or tangles. If the thread is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to firmly tighten the screw. page 10 page 13 - Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. Symptom The sewing machine does not work properly. Possible cause How to sew....the type of fabric. The area around the hole in the presser foot is not appropriate for example, you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (for the Choose a needle that...
... switch. Remove any knots or tangles. If the thread is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to firmly tighten the screw. page 10 page 13 - Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. Symptom The sewing machine does not work properly. Possible cause How to sew....the type of fabric. The area around the hole in the presser foot is not appropriate for example, you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (for the Choose a needle that...
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...The area around the hole in the needle plate is incorrectly installed. Remove the tangled thread and clean the shuttle race. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. page 13 You have not attached the presserfoot holder properly... of the fabric. page 11 The upper thread is incorrect. page 11 44 Replace the needle. page 16 You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. The upper thread breaks. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. - page 10 You have not inserted the ...
...The area around the hole in the needle plate is incorrectly installed. Remove the tangled thread and clean the shuttle race. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. page 13 You have not attached the presserfoot holder properly... of the fabric. page 11 The upper thread is incorrect. page 11 44 Replace the needle. page 16 You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. The upper thread breaks. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. - page 10 You have not inserted the ...
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...plate or in the shuttle race, clean the shuttle race. Choose a thread and needle that are using is tangled, for this machine. Replace the bobbin case. Make sure to put it more than an hour a day. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Fit...feed. The thread tension is tangled in the shuttle race. Dust has built up in the feed dogs or in the shuttle race. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Dust has accumulated under the fabric. Remove the...
...plate or in the shuttle race, clean the shuttle race. Choose a thread and needle that are using is tangled, for this machine. Replace the bobbin case. Make sure to put it more than an hour a day. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Fit...feed. The thread tension is tangled in the shuttle race. Dust has built up in the feed dogs or in the shuttle race. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Dust has accumulated under the fabric. Remove the...
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INDEX A accessories 7 appliqués 35 B basic stitching 28 blind hem stitching 28 bobbin 11 bobbin case 12 bobbin winder 10 button sewing 33 buttonhole foot 31 buttonhole sewing 31 C cleaning 40 D darning 30 E embroidering 35 extra spool pin 18 Fffelaetdbdeodgastta..c..h..m...e..n..t...66,, 41 26... 23 thread guide 13 thread tension 24 trial sewing 25 ttwroiunbnleesehdoleoti.n..g...1..7..,.. 43 18 U upper tension-control dial 24, 42 upper threading 13 W winding the bobbin 10 Z zigzag stitches 25, 27, 35 zipper foot 34 zipper insertion 34 46
INDEX A accessories 7 appliqués 35 B basic stitching 28 blind hem stitching 28 bobbin 11 bobbin case 12 bobbin winder 10 button sewing 33 buttonhole foot 31 buttonhole sewing 31 C cleaning 40 D darning 30 E embroidering 35 extra spool pin 18 Fffelaetdbdeodgastta..c..h..m...e..n..t...66,, 41 26... 23 thread guide 13 thread tension 24 trial sewing 25 ttwroiunbnleesehdoleoti.n..g...1..7..,.. 43 18 U upper tension-control dial 24, 42 upper threading 13 W winding the bobbin 10 Z zigzag stitches 25, 27, 35 zipper foot 34 zipper insertion 34 46
