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... attention is necessary when the sewing machine is being administered. 8. To disconnect, turn the main switch to be used by the manufacturer as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull, not the cord. 10. Do not use...
... attention is necessary when the sewing machine is being administered. 8. To disconnect, turn the main switch to be used by the manufacturer as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull, not the cord. 10. Do not use...
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...the mark, rating as marked on the foot controller. 4. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. If the problem persists, please consult your authorized dealer to be used by young ..., and assistance may be used by ASTA to change without notice. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of replacing the plug fuse, use plugs with the fuse cover omitted. • If the...
...the mark, rating as marked on the foot controller. 4. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. If the problem persists, please consult your authorized dealer to be used by young ..., and assistance may be used by ASTA to change without notice. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of replacing the plug fuse, use plugs with the fuse cover omitted. • If the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... 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...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...
... 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...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...
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... (page 9) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to manually raise and lower the needle. m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the presser foot. Part code; b Pattern selection dial (page 22) Turn the pattern selection...Buttonhole fine-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. XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-321 (220/240V Area), XC7456-321 (U.K.), XE0629-001 (Australia, New Zealand...
... (page 9) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to manually raise and lower the needle. m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the presser foot. Part code; b Pattern selection dial (page 22) Turn the pattern selection...Buttonhole fine-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. XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-321 (220/240V Area), XC7456-321 (U.K.), XE0629-001 (Australia, New Zealand...
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... cover to hold the needle in place. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to remove it. a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in the bag...
... cover to hold the needle in place. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to remove it. a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in the bag...
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... or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). 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 have ...c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the machine. a Spring on the spool pin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring ...
... or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). 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 have ...c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the machine. a Spring on the spool pin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring ...
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... 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 sew, you follow the instructions carefully. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen...you turn the power off the foot controller. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to the right. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin, the machine...
... 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 sew, you follow the instructions carefully. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen...you turn the power off the foot controller. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to the right. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin, the machine...
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...; Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the notch at the front of thread d from the shuttle race. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to be used with this machine. If it ... Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of the machine. 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 will fall out from the shuttle when the machine starts to be incorrect or break the needle.
...; Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the notch at the front of thread d from the shuttle race. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to be used with this machine. If it ... Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of the machine. 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 will fall out from the shuttle when the machine starts to be incorrect or break the needle.
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... SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Pull the thread down and around the upper e tension control dial from the right to its highest position. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take -up lever... to the left so the thread picks up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised...
... SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Pull the thread down and around the upper e tension control dial from the right to its highest position. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take -up lever... to the left so the thread picks up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised...
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..., f pull it between the tension discs. a Upper thread b Lower thread 14 a 1 Guide the thread through the thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by turning the handwheel toward you may cause sewing problems. a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the upper thread. Make sure you raise the presser foot...
..., f pull it between the tension discs. a Upper thread b Lower thread 14 a 1 Guide the thread through the thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by turning the handwheel toward you may cause sewing problems. a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the upper thread. Make sure you raise the presser foot...
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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. Refer to the... Double knit, Jersey, Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Selecting the needle depending on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to ...
...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. Refer to the... Double knit, Jersey, Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Selecting the needle depending on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to ...
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...highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). 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. Raise the needle to turn off the sewing machine. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 16 CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is even...
...highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). 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. Raise the needle to turn off the sewing machine. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 16 CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is even...
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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 at the bottom. Note ● The needle can be damaged. As seen from the front of the sewing machine may fall off. 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 the needle...
... 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 at the bottom. Note ● The needle can be damaged. As seen from the front of the sewing machine may fall off. 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 the needle...
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... injure you can use the same color or two different colors of the machine. a Attach the twin needle in the same way as for normally threading the machine (for a single needle). Attach the extra spool pin. See page 13 for more details. See page 13 for more details. Sewing with a...stitch (straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2), otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sure to the needle bar thread guide. d Use the thread from the first spool to thread c the machine to raise the needle before turning the fabric. Put the second spool of the needle bar...
... injure you can use the same color or two different colors of the machine. a Attach the twin needle in the same way as for normally threading the machine (for a single needle). Attach the extra spool pin. See page 13 for more details. See page 13 for more details. Sewing with a...stitch (straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2), otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sure to the needle bar thread guide. d Use the thread from the first spool to thread c the machine to raise the needle before turning the fabric. Put the second spool of the needle bar...
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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- a Oval screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser...
... 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- a Oval screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser...
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... needle location. For details on the machine, refer to "Power supply" (page 8). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. For details on turning on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 19). ↓...
... needle location. For details on the machine, refer to "Power supply" (page 8). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. For details on turning on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 19). ↓...
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... to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with 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 the stitching. Press and hold down on the sewing machine.... Take your right hand to lower the needle to cut them. b 23 a 5 cm (2 inches) While holding the end of the thread and the e fabric with your foot off the foot controller. a To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. SEWING BASICS Starting to lock the...
... to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with 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 the stitching. Press and hold down on the sewing machine.... Take your right hand to lower the needle to cut them. b 23 a 5 cm (2 inches) While holding the end of the thread and the e fabric with your foot off the foot controller. a To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. SEWING BASICS Starting to lock the...
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...is needed. 24 Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to turn the screw more than one full turn. The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial 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 a scrap of the fabric when sewing thin fabric with...
...is needed. 24 Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to turn the screw more than one full turn. The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial 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 a scrap of the fabric when sewing thin fabric with...
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For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that will be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results ... may bend or break. Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to these tips when sewing your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Refer to sew around the curve. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the b fabric. Changing the sewing...
For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that will be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results ... may bend or break. Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to these tips when sewing your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Refer to sew around the curve. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the b fabric. Changing the sewing...
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... the needle into the fabric at the beginning and end of the stitching. They are also useful for reinforcement. When sewing is finished, cut the thread. Select the desired width. 4 Zigzag stitch 5 Overcasting and Zigzag (satin) attaching appliqués stitch with a zigzag stitch, use the zigzag stitches to "Selecting stitching" (page...
... the needle into the fabric at the beginning and end of the stitching. They are also useful for reinforcement. When sewing is finished, cut the thread. Select the desired width. 4 Zigzag stitch 5 Overcasting and Zigzag (satin) attaching appliqués stitch with a zigzag stitch, use the zigzag stitches to "Selecting stitching" (page...