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...: "Read all moving parts. Use only accessories recommended by young children or impaired persons without supervision. 17. It may deflect the needle causing it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any of the air openings blocked. This sewing machine is intended for its... be left unattended when plugged in. To disconnect, turn the main switch to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for use the proper needle plate. Do not use this instruction manual. 16. Always unplug before cleaning. 2. Use this manual. 3. Replace bulb with any openings. ...
...: "Read all moving parts. Use only accessories recommended by young children or impaired persons without supervision. 17. It may deflect the needle causing it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any of the air openings blocked. This sewing machine is intended for its... be left unattended when plugged in. To disconnect, turn the main switch to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for use the proper needle plate. Do not use this instruction manual. 16. Always unplug before cleaning. 2. Use this manual. 3. Replace bulb with any openings. ...
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... the cord when: • Operation is not suitable for the plug supplied with a disability. 2 carrying the mark, rating as marked on the needle while sewing. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Do not use a fuse approved by young children,... halogen lamp, or other moving parts. 2. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- When storing this product are subject to clean the case. Plug the machine directly into the ...
... the cord when: • Operation is not suitable for the plug supplied with a disability. 2 carrying the mark, rating as marked on the needle while sewing. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Do not use a fuse approved by young children,... halogen lamp, or other moving parts. 2. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- When storing this product are subject to clean the case. Plug the machine directly into the ...
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...28 Blind hem stitching ...28 Darning ...30 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Flat bed attachment ...6 ACCESSORIES ...7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 8 Power supply precautions ...8 Power supply ...8... Drawing up the lower thread ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 15 Needle precautions ...15 Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types 15 Checking the needle ...16 Replacing the needle ...16 Sewing with a twin needle (Option) ...18 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 19 ...
...28 Blind hem stitching ...28 Darning ...30 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Flat bed attachment ...6 ACCESSORIES ...7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 8 Power supply precautions ...8 Power supply ...8... Drawing up the lower thread ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 15 Needle precautions ...15 Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types 15 Checking the needle ...16 Replacing the needle ...16 Sewing with a twin needle (Option) ...18 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 19 ...
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... use . j Handwheel Use the handwheel to cut them. m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. g Built-in the opposite direction. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is...
... use . j Handwheel Use the handwheel to cut them. m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. g Built-in the opposite direction. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is...
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.... Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to remove it. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in the sewing... the bag inside the flat bed attachment. a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is marked with guides for the selected stitching. Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged....
.... Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to remove it. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in the sewing... the bag inside the flat bed attachment. a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is marked with guides for the selected stitching. Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged....
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.../LX-3125. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● A replacement for the factory-installed presser foot is available through your authorized dealer. (Part number: 138135-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 90/14 needle...-321 X59370-021 XE2137-001 XA3442-121 No. Note (For U.S.A. Part Name 5 Bobbin 6 Needle set 7 Oval screwdriver OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. 2. Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle 7 Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others 130920-021 X57521-021 Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others ...
.../LX-3125. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● A replacement for the factory-installed presser foot is available through your authorized dealer. (Part number: 138135-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 90/14 needle...-321 X59370-021 XE2137-001 XA3442-121 No. Note (For U.S.A. Part Name 5 Bobbin 6 Needle set 7 Oval screwdriver OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. 2. Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle 7 Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others 130920-021 X57521-021 Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others ...
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... 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. If you follow the instructions carefully. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. If bobbins ...from other models are used, the machine will make a clicking sound; Raise the needle to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 11 h When the bobbin seems full and begins...
... 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. If you follow the instructions carefully. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. If bobbins ...from other models are used, the machine will make a clicking sound; Raise the needle to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 11 h When the bobbin seems full and begins...
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...; Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the machine. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to be incorrect or break the needle. If it is properly placed back into the notch at the front of the machine. a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch...
...; Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the machine. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to be incorrect or break the needle. If it is properly placed back into the notch at the front of the machine. a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch...
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...guides: the rear one first, then the front one. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take -up lever to the left so the thread ... lever CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring Pull up the thread check spring. ...
...guides: the rear one first, then the front one. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take -up lever to the left so the thread ... lever CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring Pull up the thread check spring. ...
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...a Upper thread b Lower thread 14 Drawing up the lower c thread. The thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take-up lever. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread. Pull... on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle to back and pull i out about 15 cm (6 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward the back of thread. a 1 Guide the thread through ...
...a Upper thread b Lower thread 14 Drawing up the lower c thread. The thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take-up lever. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread. Pull... on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle to back and pull i out about 15 cm (6 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward the back of thread. a 1 Guide the thread through ...
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...is purchased. 15 and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on the fabric and thread thickness. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Failure to 100/16 needle with your machine.) Cotton: 50-60... Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Selecting the needle depending on sewing machine needles. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton:...
...is purchased. 15 and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on the fabric and thread thickness. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Failure to 100/16 needle with your machine.) Cotton: 50-60... Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Selecting the needle depending on sewing machine needles. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton:...
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...with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is even. 1 2 Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat... off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may be sure to turn off the sewing machine. If the combination of the needle on a flat surface and check that has been determined to be straight according to its highest position by b turning the handwheel ...
...with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is even. 1 2 Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat... off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may be sure to turn off the sewing machine. If the combination of the needle on a flat surface and check that has been determined to be straight according to its highest position by b turning the handwheel ...
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... screw with the end of the needle holder b with the oval screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it clockwise. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 17 a Oval screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply...
... screw with the end of the needle holder b with the oval screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it clockwise. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 17 a Oval screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply...
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...sure to back. See page 13 for more details. See page 13 for more details. b Right needle thread passes in the hole on the top of the needle bar thread guide. Thread the right needle from the first spool to thread c the machine to the thread take -up lever. The path...front to select an appropriate stitch (straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2), otherwise the needle may break or the machine may bend or break. ■ Twin needle threading Attach the twin needle. Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have been made for this machine (part code: X57521-021). You can sew...
...sure to back. See page 13 for more details. See page 13 for more details. b Right needle thread passes in the hole on the top of the needle bar thread guide. Thread the right needle from the first spool to thread c the machine to the thread take -up lever. The path...front to select an appropriate stitch (straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2), otherwise the needle may break or the machine may bend or break. ■ Twin needle threading Attach the twin needle. Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have been made for this machine (part code: X57521-021). You can sew...
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If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you ... ● Before replacing the presser foot, be read. a Presser foot lever 19 a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is attached. If you (counterclockwise). Raise the needle to release the presser foot. Replacing the presser foot Press the black button at the back of the d presser foot holder to its highest position...
If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you ... ● Before replacing the presser foot, be read. a Presser foot lever 19 a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is attached. If you (counterclockwise). Raise the needle to release the presser foot. Replacing the presser foot Press the black button at the back of the d presser foot holder to its highest position...
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...handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur. ● Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break or bend. For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Before operating the sewing ..." (page 8). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. When sewing is in injuries. ● Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. For details on the machine, refer to be sewn. CAUTION ● ...
...handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur. ● Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break or bend. For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Before operating the sewing ..." (page 8). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. When sewing is in injuries. ● Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. For details on the machine, refer to be sewn. CAUTION ● ...
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Selecting stitching Turning the stitch selection dial in either direction, select the desired stitch. 2 Number on dial Pattern selection dial Stitch name Pattern Page 1 4-step automatic buttonhole b ac d 31 2 Zigzag stitch 3 Zigzag stitch 4 Zigzag stitch 27, 35 5 Zigzag (satin) stitch 6 -10 11 12 Straight stitch (Center needle position) 6 7 8 9 10 28, 30, 34, 37 Select the desired length. Straight stitch (Left needle position) 28 Stretch blind Stitch 28 13 Shell tuck stitch 37 14 Elastic stitch 38 22
Selecting stitching Turning the stitch selection dial in either direction, select the desired stitch. 2 Number on dial Pattern selection dial Stitch name Pattern Page 1 4-step automatic buttonhole b ac d 31 2 Zigzag stitch 3 Zigzag stitch 4 Zigzag stitch 27, 35 5 Zigzag (satin) stitch 6 -10 11 12 Straight stitch (Center needle position) 6 7 8 9 10 28, 30, 34, 37 Select the desired length. Straight stitch (Left needle position) 28 Stretch blind Stitch 28 13 Shell tuck stitch 37 14 Elastic stitch 38 22
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...lock the threads at the end of the machine. a Thread cutter Sewing in reverse Reverse sewing is used to cut them. a Raise the needle to the starting point of thread toward you (counterclockwise). a 5 cm (2 inches) While holding the end of the thread and the e... fabric with your right hand to lower the needle to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with your foot off the foot controller. X The machine starts sewing. b...
...lock the threads at the end of the machine. a Thread cutter Sewing in reverse Reverse sewing is used to cut them. a Raise the needle to the starting point of thread toward you (counterclockwise). a 5 cm (2 inches) While holding the end of the thread and the e... fabric with your right hand to lower the needle to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with your foot off the foot controller. X The machine starts sewing. b...
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... and continue c sewing. 25 CAUTION ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inches) thick is sewn or if the fabric is lowered, the needle may bend or break. Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to these tips when sewing your project. Leave the...turn the b fabric. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results may not be sure to raise the needle before changing the sewing direction. Turn the fabric using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in the fabric). Changing the sewing direction When the ...
... and continue c sewing. 25 CAUTION ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inches) thick is sewn or if the fabric is lowered, the needle may bend or break. Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to these tips when sewing your project. Leave the...turn the b fabric. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results may not be sure to raise the needle before changing the sewing direction. Turn the fabric using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in the fabric). Changing the sewing direction When the ...
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... For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 23). CAUTION ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. UTILITY STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES USEFUL STITCHES Zigzag stitches You can use straight stitches at the b beginning of the ...d • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 23). Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning and end of the stitching. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. 27 a • For details, refer to join together seams and...
... For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 23). CAUTION ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. UTILITY STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES USEFUL STITCHES Zigzag stitches You can use straight stitches at the b beginning of the ...d • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 23). Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning and end of the stitching. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. 27 a • For details, refer to join together seams and...