Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... adjustments mentioned in this machine where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is not intended for household use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Close attention is necessary when the sewing machine is required around the sewing machine needle. 11...
... adjustments mentioned in this machine where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is not intended for household use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Close attention is necessary when the sewing machine is required around the sewing machine needle. 11...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... foot section ...6 Flat 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 the...
... foot section ...6 Flat 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 the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...switch to use as the lower thread. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is not uniform. g Built-in the opposite direction. m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the ...Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to select the number of the upper thread. i Bobbin winder (page 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use . n Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever to cut them. b Pattern ...
...switch to use as the lower thread. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is not uniform. g Built-in the opposite direction. m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the ...Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to select the number of the upper thread. i Bobbin winder (page 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use . n Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever to cut them. b Pattern ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...to hold the presser foot holder assembly 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 hold the needle in place. If the accessories are stored in a compartment... the sewing direction. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to set the bobbin. Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 6 ...
...to hold the presser foot holder assembly 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 hold the needle in place. If the accessories are stored in a compartment... the sewing direction. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to set the bobbin. Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 6 ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... or bobbins of the bobbin. 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 this pin. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION...
... or bobbins of the bobbin. 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 this pin. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... handwheel toward you follow the instructions carefully. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension 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 not a malfunction. ● The ... not move when you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to sew, you turn the power off the foot controller. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. CAUTION ●...
... handwheel toward you follow the instructions carefully. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension 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 not a malfunction. ● The ... not move when you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to sew, you turn the power off the foot controller. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. CAUTION ●...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... that were designed to be used with this machine. a Bobbin case latch 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 out from the shuttle race.... If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to sew. 12 a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. If it is properly placed back into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed...
... that were designed to be used with this machine. a Bobbin case latch 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 out from the shuttle race.... If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to sew. 12 a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. If it is properly placed back into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... where skipped 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and... thread thickness. Refer to sew. Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle that you ...
... where skipped 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and... thread thickness. Refer to sew. Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle that you ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...needed. 24 If the problem persists, increase the tension in the bobbin by turning the screw clockwise with thin thread. 1 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. In ...oval screwdriver. You may be too loose. Be sure not 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 fabric before the next time that the ...
...needed. 24 If the problem persists, increase the tension in the bobbin by turning the screw clockwise with thin thread. 1 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. In ...oval screwdriver. You may be too loose. Be sure not 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 fabric before the next time that the ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... reinforcement stitches. Place a button between holes 1.6 mm (1/16 inches) 3.2 mm (1/8 inches) 4.8 mm (3/16 inches) Number of 15 cm (6 inches). Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the h stitching to the left side of the machine, g and then cut the upper and lower... the needle goes into the two holes of the fabric, and then tie it with the sewing machine. b Place the darning plate on with the bobbin thread. f • After sewing for about 10 seconds at a low speed, press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to check that the needle does not...
... reinforcement stitches. Place a button between holes 1.6 mm (1/16 inches) 3.2 mm (1/8 inches) 4.8 mm (3/16 inches) Number of 15 cm (6 inches). Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the h stitching to the left side of the machine, g and then cut the upper and lower... the needle goes into the two holes of the fabric, and then tie it with the sewing machine. b Place the darning plate on with the bobbin thread. f • After sewing for about 10 seconds at a low speed, press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to check that the needle does not...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...10 Straight stitch basic stitching, (Center needle and sewing position) gathers or darning, etc. a Select the shell tuck stitch (13), and increase b the thread tension. • For details, refer to create gathers. Select the desired length for straight stitch a (6-10). Loosen the tension of c stitches. ...8226; Do not sew reverse stitches or cut the thread. They are called "shell tucks". Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks d down to decorate trims,...
...10 Straight stitch basic stitching, (Center needle and sewing position) gathers or darning, etc. a Select the shell tuck stitch (13), and increase b the thread tension. • For details, refer to create gathers. Select the desired length for straight stitch a (6-10). Loosen the tension of c stitches. ...8226; Do not sew reverse stitches or cut the thread. They are called "shell tucks". Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks d down to decorate trims,...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... a Retaining ring b Hook c Latch lever 41 Attach the needle plate by using a coin or d oval screwdriver to remove any accumulated lint g and thread from the retaining ring, hook, driver and race body. CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before using a coin or oval f screwdriver. Otherwise..., you clean it. Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured. Remove the needle plate by using the ...
... a Retaining ring b Hook c Latch lever 41 Attach the needle plate by using a coin or d oval screwdriver to remove any accumulated lint g and thread from the retaining ring, hook, driver and race body. CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before using a coin or oval f screwdriver. Otherwise..., you clean it. Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured. Remove the needle plate by using the ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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.... 1 2 3 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on thin fabrics, the thread tension may not be too tight. After you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to decrease bobbin tension. control dial to the procedure described below. In this... over -tighten the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to match the bobbin thread. After you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to increase bobbin tension. Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use. In...
.... 1 2 3 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on thin fabrics, the thread tension may not be too tight. After you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to decrease bobbin tension. control dial to the procedure described below. In this... over -tighten the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to match the bobbin thread. After you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to increase bobbin tension. Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use. In...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... shaft is not plugged in the shuttle race. Loosen the upper thread tension. Replace the bobbin case. Only use a bobbin that are using . for the type of fabric, thread and needle. Incorrect bobbins will not work . Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. The presser foot you want to the the right. Contact your retailer or...
... shaft is not plugged in the shuttle race. Loosen the upper thread tension. Replace the bobbin case. Only use a bobbin that are using . for the type of fabric, thread and needle. Incorrect bobbins will not work . Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. The presser foot you want to the the right. Contact your retailer or...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... hole in the presser foot is scratched. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Correct the upper threading. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. The bobbin thread is too tight. page 13 You have not inserted the needle properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service...
... hole in the presser foot is scratched. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Correct the upper threading. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. The bobbin thread is too tight. page 13 You have not inserted the needle properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... feed. The sewing light bulb does not come on. Possible cause You have not threaded the upper thread properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly. The bobbin case is wrinkled. The presser foot that is tangled in the shuttle race. Sew with...than an hour a day. Reference page 11, 13 - Replace the needle. Remove the tangle thread. You have not used bobbin that are skipped. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. The thread is a highpitched noise while sewing. There is tangled, for this machine. You have not used...
... feed. The sewing light bulb does not come on. Possible cause You have not threaded the upper thread properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly. The bobbin case is wrinkled. The presser foot that is tangled in the shuttle race. Sew with...than an hour a day. Reference page 11, 13 - Replace the needle. Remove the tangle thread. You have not used bobbin that are skipped. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. The thread is a highpitched noise while sewing. There is tangled, for this machine. You have not used...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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....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 ripper 32 sewing machine needles 15 shell tuck stitching 37 shuttle hook... stretch fabrics 26 T thick 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...
Quick Setup Guide - English and Spanish
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... your machine/sewing light on winder J Handwheel Use for easy and efficient transporting O Thread Guide/Bobbin Winding Pre-tension Disc Used when winding the bobbin and then threading the machine Brother International Corporation is also available at our Brother Solutions Center site at www.brothermall.com. XE5240-001 Solution Center To eliminate unnecessary repairs, listed...
... your machine/sewing light on winder J Handwheel Use for easy and efficient transporting O Thread Guide/Bobbin Winding Pre-tension Disc Used when winding the bobbin and then threading the machine Brother International Corporation is also available at our Brother Solutions Center site at www.brothermall.com. XE5240-001 Solution Center To eliminate unnecessary repairs, listed...
Quick Setup Guide - English and Spanish
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...accesorios comunes de remplazo: Carretel: Clase 15 Agujas: Agujas estándares para máquina de coser. Place the thread spool on the pin on the bobbin from front to pull up lever. Bombilla: Para máquina de coser con base roscada pequeña Insert the ...to 1 the left . 7 Grasp the thread on both . slide the bobbin winding shaft to thread the take -up . Cut the thread the foot controller. Toll Free Phone 877-276-8437 Thread the needle from inside. Winding the Bobbin 1 2 Threading the Needle 1 Pass the thread through the slot, down the right channel on...
...accesorios comunes de remplazo: Carretel: Clase 15 Agujas: Agujas estándares para máquina de coser. Place the thread spool on the pin on the bobbin from front to pull up lever. Bombilla: Para máquina de coser con base roscada pequeña Insert the ...to 1 the left . 7 Grasp the thread on both . slide the bobbin winding shaft to thread the take -up . Cut the thread the foot controller. Toll Free Phone 877-276-8437 Thread the needle from inside. Winding the Bobbin 1 2 Threading the Needle 1 Pass the thread through the slot, down the right channel on...