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... examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Close attention is necessary when the sewing machine is being used or where oxygen is used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Keep fingers away from outlet. 9. Always unplug this sewing machine only for use ." 1 To...
... examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Close attention is necessary when the sewing machine is being used or where oxygen is used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Keep fingers away from outlet. 9. Always unplug this sewing machine only for use ." 1 To...
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Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is completed • Replacing or removing the ...and machine, and should never be required if used . 3. 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 inspect and adjust the machine yourself. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING ... fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you should contact your authorized dealer to keep your local authorized Brother dealer.
Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is completed • Replacing or removing the ...and machine, and should never be required if used . 3. 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 inspect and adjust the machine yourself. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING ... fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you should contact your authorized dealer to keep your local authorized Brother dealer.
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...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... 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...
...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... 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...
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...sewing lever to start and stop sewing. Part code; 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), ...handle h Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. b Pattern selection dial (page 22) Turn the pattern selection dial to select the number of ...the stitch that you want to use as the lower thread. k Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ...
...sewing lever to start and stop sewing. Part code; 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), ...handle h Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. b Pattern selection dial (page 22) Turn the pattern selection dial to select the number of ...the stitch that you want to use as the lower thread. k Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ...
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... holder assembly in place. Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in the sewing direction. 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. a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is marked with...
... holder assembly in place. Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in the sewing direction. 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. a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is marked with...
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... model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. e While holding the end of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of thread on this pin. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide ... the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the spool pin. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with...
... model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. e While holding the end of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of thread on this pin. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide ... the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the spool pin. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with...
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... resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you could be injured. CAUTION ● Winding the... bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ...
... resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you could be injured. CAUTION ● Winding the... bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ...
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Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to the left, as shown below, until it will fall out...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 the thread unrolls in the right direction. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it may ... to be incorrect or break the needle. Open the shuttle cover behind the flat bed b attachment at the top of thread d from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the machine. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle ...
Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to the left, as shown below, until it will fall out...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 the thread unrolls in the right direction. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it may ... to be incorrect or break the needle. Open the shuttle cover behind the flat bed b attachment at the top of thread d from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the machine. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle ...
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...around the upper e tension control dial from the right to break. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Feed the upper thread through both thread d guides: the rear one first, then the front one. Be sure to... its highest position. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning...
...around the upper e tension control dial from the right to break. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Feed the upper thread through both thread d guides: the rear one first, then the front one. Be sure to... its highest position. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning...
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... needle to back and pull i out about 15 cm (6 inches) of the upper thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread 14 The thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take -up the lower c thread. a 1 Guide the thread through the thread take -up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of both d threads and pull them toward you (counterclockwise). While holding the...
... needle to back and pull i out about 15 cm (6 inches) of the upper thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread 14 The thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take -up the lower c thread. a 1 Guide the thread through the thread take -up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of both d threads and pull them toward you (counterclockwise). While holding the...
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..., 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. Refer to...the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Selecting the needle depending on the fabric and thread thickness. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur....
..., 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. Refer to...the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Selecting the needle depending on the fabric and thread thickness. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur....
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Do not use a bent needle. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may be skipped stitches. Lower the presser foot lever. ... the needle and the flat surface is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may bend or...
Do not use a bent needle. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may be skipped stitches. Lower the presser foot lever. ... the needle and the flat surface is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may bend or...
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...the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the oval screwdriver...too much .) While holding the needle with your left hand, f use the oval screwdriver to the needle bar. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with the end of the machine, insert the needle until it to tighten the...
...the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the oval screwdriver...too much .) While holding the needle with your left hand, f use the oval screwdriver to the needle bar. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with the end of the machine, insert the needle until it to tighten the...
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...damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. a Attach the twin needle in front of the machine. d Use the thread from front to the needle bar thread guide is lowered, the needle may bend or break. ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. ● Slowly turn the ...handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that have designed your machine so you . ● When using the twin needle, be sure to the thread take -up lever. If the fabric is turned while the needle is the same as a single needle (page 16). b Put the extra spool pin...
...damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. a Attach the twin needle in front of the machine. d Use the thread from front to the needle bar thread guide is lowered, the needle may bend or break. ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. ● Slowly turn the ...handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that have designed your machine so you . ● When using the twin needle, be sure to the thread take -up lever. If the fabric is turned while the needle is the same as a single needle (page 16). b Put the extra spool pin...
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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. a Presser foot holder b Presser bar Hold the presser foot holder in place with the lower-
... 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. a Presser foot holder b Presser bar Hold the presser foot holder in place with the lower-
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... starting to sew, refer to "Starting to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 19). ↓ 4 Start sewing. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following...
... starting to sew, refer to "Starting to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 19). ↓ 4 Start sewing. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following...
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.... f Turn on the foot controller. g Raise the presser foot lever. c a Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass d the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the stitching. Raise the presser foot lever. Press and hold down on the... sewing machine. Take your left side of the machine, and k then pass the threads through the thread cutter on the back of the presser foot bar to the starting point of thread toward you (counterclockwise). j Pull the fabric to the left hand, turn the handwheel toward the ...
.... f Turn on the foot controller. g Raise the presser foot lever. c a Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass d the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the stitching. Raise the presser foot lever. Press and hold down on the... sewing machine. Take your left side of the machine, and k then pass the threads through the thread cutter on the back of the presser foot bar to the starting point of thread toward you (counterclockwise). j Pull the fabric to the left hand, turn the handwheel toward the ...
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... ■ Bobbin tension is used. In this case, refer to its original position before you change fabric or thread. In addition, be sure to return the screw to "Upper threading" (page 13) and rethread. 1 5 2 ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much ...fabric when sewing thin fabric with a small oval screwdriver. 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 the upper tensioncontrol dial to...
... ■ Bobbin tension is used. In this case, refer to its original position before you change fabric or thread. In addition, be sure to return the screw to "Upper threading" (page 13) and rethread. 1 5 2 ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much ...fabric when sewing thin fabric with a small oval screwdriver. 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 the upper tensioncontrol dial to...
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... fit easily under the same conditions that will be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric and thread that are described below. Refer to sew around the curve. When sewing along a curve while using the needle as those used with too much force... raise the needle before changing the sewing direction. SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Leave the needle lowered (in order to obtain a finer stitch.
... fit easily under the same conditions that will be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric and thread that are described below. Refer to sew around the curve. When sewing along a curve while using the needle as those used with too much force... raise the needle before changing the sewing direction. SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Leave the needle lowered (in order to obtain a finer stitch.
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... break. 27 Number on dial Stitch name 2 Zigzag stitch Application 3 Overcasting and Zigzag stitch attaching appliqués. Start sawing. When sewing is finished, cut the thread. UTILITY STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES USEFUL STITCHES Zigzag stitches You can use straight stitches at the b beginning of the zigzag stitch for sewing stretch materials.
... break. 27 Number on dial Stitch name 2 Zigzag stitch Application 3 Overcasting and Zigzag stitch attaching appliqués. Start sawing. When sewing is finished, cut the thread. UTILITY STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES USEFUL STITCHES Zigzag stitches You can use straight stitches at the b beginning of the zigzag stitch for sewing stretch materials.
