Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...SEWING BASICS 21 SEWING ...21 General sewing procedure ...21 Selecting stitching ...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 ...25 ...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...
...SEWING BASICS 21 SEWING ...21 General sewing procedure ...21 Selecting stitching ...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 ...25 ...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...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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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
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... dial (page 24) This controls the tension of the stitch that you want to adjust buttonhole stitching when it is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. n Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever to turn on and off the main power and sewing... to sew in handle h Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of thread. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is not uniform. XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-321 (220/240V Area), XC7456-321 (U.K.), XE0629-001...
... dial (page 24) This controls the tension of the stitch that you want to adjust buttonhole stitching when it is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. n Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever to turn on and off the main power and sewing... to sew in handle h Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of thread. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is not uniform. XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-321 (220/240V Area), XC7456-321 (U.K.), XE0629-001...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...151) that comes with this sewing machine. Only use the bobbin that have been designed for 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. a Spring on the sewing machine. THREADING THE MACHINE...of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Then stop the machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This...
...151) that comes with this sewing machine. Only use the bobbin that have been designed for 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. a Spring on the sewing machine. THREADING THE MACHINE...of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Then stop the machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to the right. If bobbins from other models are used, the ...the machine starts to sew, you slide the bobbin winding shaft to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to break. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156...
...evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to the right. If bobbins from other models are used, the ...the machine starts to sew, you slide the bobbin winding shaft to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to break. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. 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 the shuttle race. If it is... from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. 1 a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Remove the bobbin case by the latch, fully insert f the bobbin case into the shuttle...
... finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. 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 the shuttle race. If it is... from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. 1 a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Remove the bobbin case by the latch, fully insert f the bobbin case into the shuttle...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...loose Loops may be too tight. Be sure not to its original position before you start to a lower number. Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. In addition, be too loose. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly ...inserted, the upper thread may appear on the wrong side of the fabric. In this case, refer to a higher number. ■ Bobbin tension is important as too much or too little tension will affect the quality of your fabric. 1 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on ...
...loose Loops may be too tight. Be sure not to its original position before you start to a lower number. Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. In addition, be too loose. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly ...inserted, the upper thread may appear on the wrong side of the fabric. In this case, refer to a higher number. ■ Bobbin tension is important as too much or too little tension will affect the quality of your fabric. 1 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...gathers that the needle drops c slightly off the edge of the upper thread (to b about 2). • For details, refer to "Thread tension" (page 24). Select the desired length for straight stitch a (6-10). Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks d down to create gathers.... UTILITY STITCHES DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Pull the bobbin threads to one side. 37 Number on dial Stitch name Application Attaching zippers, 6 7 8 9 10 Straight stitch basic stitching, (Center ...
...gathers that the needle drops c slightly off the edge of the upper thread (to b about 2). • For details, refer to "Thread tension" (page 24). Select the desired length for straight stitch a (6-10). Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks d down to create gathers.... UTILITY STITCHES DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Pull the bobbin threads to one side. 37 Number on dial Stitch name Application Attaching zippers, 6 7 8 9 10 Straight stitch basic stitching, (Center ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...with thin thread on thin fabrics, the thread tension may be too tight. After you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to increase bobbin tension. After you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to decrease bobbin tension. Note ● If the loops still ...; If the loops still appear on 5 surface of the fabric after you adjust the upper tension, the bobbin thread may not be adjusted according to its original setting before starting your next project. ■ Bobbin tension is too tight Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 1 5 2 3 ...
...with thin thread on thin fabrics, the thread tension may be too tight. After you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to increase bobbin tension. After you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to decrease bobbin tension. Note ● If the loops still ...; If the loops still appear on 5 surface of the fabric after you adjust the upper tension, the bobbin thread may not be adjusted according to its original setting before starting your next project. ■ Bobbin tension is too tight Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 1 5 2 3 ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... thread. APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. The upper thread breaks. Turn on the main power switch. The needle clamp screw is tangled, for this machine. Choose ...The main power switch is scratched. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. The bobbin case is turned off. There are nation of stitch. The upper thread tension is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that is tangled in . Insert the needle ...
... thread. APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. The upper thread breaks. Turn on the main power switch. The needle clamp screw is tangled, for this machine. Choose ...The main power switch is scratched. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. The bobbin case is turned off. There are nation of stitch. The upper thread tension is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that is tangled in . Insert the needle ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... 24 You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. page 10 Bobbin is scratched. page 16 You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. - Adjust the tension of fabric. Replace the needle.... Correct the upper threading. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. page 11 44 You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. page 13...
... 24 You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. page 10 Bobbin is scratched. page 16 You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. - Adjust the tension of fabric. Replace the needle.... Correct the upper threading. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. page 11 44 You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. page 13...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... for this machine. The needle is not sewn correctly. If you use it right Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. The thread tension is too thick. You have not fitted the spool properly. You have not used the right combination of stitch. The needle...properly. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the shuttle race. Replace the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Attach the presser foot that are skipped. Adjust the tension of fabric. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is tangled, for the type of ...
... for this machine. The needle is not sewn correctly. If you use it right Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. The thread tension is too thick. You have not fitted the spool properly. You have not used the right combination of stitch. The needle...properly. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the shuttle race. Replace the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Attach the presser foot that are skipped. Adjust the tension of fabric. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is tangled, for the type of ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...O oiling 39 overcasting stitches 27 P pattern presser presser presser fffsoooeoooletttchlt.eio.ov.l.en.d.r.ed.r.i..a.....l...5656,,,, 22 19 20 13 pre-tension disk 10 R relative chart of sewing fabrics, needles and threads .....15 reverse sewing lever 23 S satin stitching 27 seam ... fabrics 25 thin fabrics 26 thread cutter 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 ...
...O oiling 39 overcasting stitches 27 P pattern presser presser presser fffsoooeoooletttchlt.eio.ov.l.en.d.r.ed.r.i..a.....l...5656,,,, 22 19 20 13 pre-tension disk 10 R relative chart of sewing fabrics, needles and threads .....15 reverse sewing lever 23 S satin stitching 27 seam ... fabrics 25 thin fabrics 26 thread cutter 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 ...
Quick Setup Guide - English and Spanish
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.../or thread for further instructions. Brother International Corporation is also available at our Brother Solutions Center site at www.brothermall.com. For assistance or to keep your product online and enter for easy and efficient transporting O Thread Guide/Bobbin Winding Pre-tension Disc Used when winding the bobbin and then threading the machine Needle...
.../or thread for further instructions. Brother International Corporation is also available at our Brother Solutions Center site at www.brothermall.com. For assistance or to keep your product online and enter for easy and efficient transporting O Thread Guide/Bobbin Winding Pre-tension Disc Used when winding the bobbin and then threading the machine Needle...
Quick Setup Guide - English and Spanish
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...Push the latch levers into the shuttle race and release the latch. upper hole, not both sides of the tension disc and pull to ensure it is in the right direction. Inserting the Bobbin 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 2 1 3 4 Raise the needle to its highest position, Slide the latch...hook, match the hook position opposite the driver and insert. Toll Free Phone 877-276-8437 Insert the bobbin with the top opening of the opening around the bobbin winder pre-tension disc. Replace the bobbin case. case. 5 6 Remove the retaining ring. 7 Relative Chart of Sewing Fabrics, Needles and ...
...Push the latch levers into the shuttle race and release the latch. upper hole, not both sides of the tension disc and pull to ensure it is in the right direction. Inserting the Bobbin 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 2 1 3 4 Raise the needle to its highest position, Slide the latch...hook, match the hook position opposite the driver and insert. Toll Free Phone 877-276-8437 Insert the bobbin with the top opening of the opening around the bobbin winder pre-tension disc. Replace the bobbin case. case. 5 6 Remove the retaining ring. 7 Relative Chart of Sewing Fabrics, Needles and ...