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 ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...), XE3414-001(Brazil(120V)), XE4302-001(Brazil(220V)),XE3447-001(Taiwan) 5 o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is not uniform. l Foot controller jack/jack Insert the foot controller plug into the foot controller... 9) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to use as the lower thread. c Thread take-up lever (page 13) d Upper tension control dial (page 24) This controls the tension of thread. Part code; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS...
...), XE3414-001(Brazil(120V)), XE4302-001(Brazil(220V)),XE3447-001(Taiwan) 5 o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is not uniform. l Foot controller jack/jack Insert the foot controller plug into the foot controller... 9) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to use as the lower thread. c Thread take-up lever (page 13) d Upper tension control dial (page 24) This controls the tension of thread. Part code; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... will not work properly. a Spring on the shaft b Groove of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to wind the thread around the pre-tension disk. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of...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 been designed for this pin. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● ...
... will not work properly. a Spring on the shaft b Groove of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to wind the thread around the pre-tension disk. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of...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 been designed for this pin. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● ...
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CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to the right. h When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take your foot off while threading the machine. this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin, the ... power off the foot controller. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to sew, you slide the bobbin winding shaft to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound...
CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to the right. h When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take your foot off while threading the machine. this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin, the ... power off the foot controller. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to sew, you slide the bobbin winding shaft to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... by pulling its latch c toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it out from the shuttle when the machine starts to the left, as shown below, until it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. 1 a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Remove the bobbin case by... the shuttle cover behind the flat bed b attachment at the top of the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle.
... by pulling its latch c toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it out from the shuttle when the machine starts to the left, as shown below, until it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. 1 a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Remove the bobbin case by... the shuttle cover behind the flat bed b attachment at the top of the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle.
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... turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. Pull the thread down and around the upper e tension control dial from the...
... turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. Pull the thread down and around the upper e tension control dial from the...
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... its highest position by holding the thread in your left . a Upper thread b Lower thread 14 While holding the end of thread. a Upper thread While holding the thread as shown below, f pull it between the tension discs. a Thread take -up the lower c thread. The thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take -up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the...
... its highest position by holding the thread in your left . a Upper thread b Lower thread 14 While holding the end of thread. a Upper thread While holding the thread as shown below, f pull it between the tension discs. a Thread take -up the lower c thread. The thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take -up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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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. Use the oval screwdriver to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 19). a Oval screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Note ●...
... 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. Use the oval screwdriver to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 19). a Oval screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Note ●...
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... sure to return the screw to sew. Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. In this case, refer to change fabric or thread. You may be too tight. Thread tension ■ Upper tension is needed. 24 The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. Memo...
... sure to return the screw to sew. Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. In this case, refer to change fabric or thread. You may be too tight. Thread tension ■ Upper tension is needed. 24 The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. Memo...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... is sewn or if the fabric is lowered, the needle may bend or break. Since the results differ depending on the type of fabric and thread that will be achieved. Leave the needle lowered (in order to sew around the curve. Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the .... CAUTION ● When using the needle as those used with too much force, the needle may not be used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the b fabric. When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a ...
... is sewn or if the fabric is lowered, the needle may bend or break. Since the results differ depending on the type of fabric and thread that will be achieved. Leave the needle lowered (in order to sew around the curve. Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the .... CAUTION ● When using the needle as those used with too much force, the needle may not be used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the b fabric. When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...length for straight stitch a (6-10). d Smooth the gathers by ironing them. a Select the shell tuck stitch (13), and increase b the thread tension. • For details, refer to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of the fabric. Gathering Shell tuck stitching Number on... etc. They are called "shell tucks". Loosen the tension of c stitches. • Do not sew reverse stitches or cut the thread. Fold the fabric along the bias. Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks d down to "Thread tension" (page 24). UTILITY STITCHES DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative...
...length for straight stitch a (6-10). d Smooth the gathers by ironing them. a Select the shell tuck stitch (13), and increase b the thread tension. • For details, refer to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of the fabric. Gathering Shell tuck stitching Number on... etc. They are called "shell tucks". Loosen the tension of c stitches. • Do not sew reverse stitches or cut the thread. Fold the fabric along the bias. Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks d down to "Thread tension" (page 24). UTILITY STITCHES DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... the wrong side of the fabric. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the surface of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to match the bobbin thread. a Screw a Screw 42 Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use. Note...
... the wrong side of the fabric. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the surface of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to match the bobbin thread. a Screw a Screw 42 Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use. Note...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...main power switch. The needle is scratched. The area around the hole in the needle plate is tangled in the thread. The upper thread tension is too tight. Use the oval screwdriver to you are nation of stitch. for the type of stitch that for ... check the following possible problems before requesting service. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. The upper thread breaks. Plug the machine in the presser foot is bent or blunt. Insert ...
...main power switch. The needle is scratched. The area around the hole in the needle plate is tangled in the thread. The upper thread tension is too tight. Use the oval screwdriver to you are nation of stitch. for the type of stitch that for ... check the following possible problems before requesting service. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. The upper thread breaks. Plug the machine in the presser foot is bent or blunt. Insert ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... has been designed for this machine. Replace the bobbin. - 4 The lower thread is tangled The thread is incorrectly installed. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. page 15 page 20 The thread tension is too tight. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this...
... has been designed for this machine. Replace the bobbin. - 4 The lower thread is tangled The thread is incorrectly installed. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. page 15 page 20 The thread tension is too tight. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this...
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...this machine. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. The thread tension is damaged. You have not... inserted the needle properly. The sewing lamp is incorrect. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of fabric. Correct the upper threading. Insert the needle properly. Contact your retailer...
...this machine. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. The thread tension is damaged. You have not... inserted the needle properly. The sewing lamp is incorrect. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of fabric. Correct the upper threading. Insert the needle properly. Contact your retailer...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...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 ripper 32 sewing machine needles... 28 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...
...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 ripper 32 sewing machine needles... 28 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...
Quick Setup Guide - English and Spanish
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... maintenance to ensure the Brother product you . Brother International Corporation is also available at our Brother Solutions Center site at www.brothermall.com. Conserve esta hoja para uso futuro. Needle Breaks Needle is inserted incorrectly Needle clamp screw is loose Bent needle is being used Upper threading is not correct Upper thread tension is set too tight...
... maintenance to ensure the Brother product you . Brother International Corporation is also available at our Brother Solutions Center site at www.brothermall.com. Conserve esta hoja para uso futuro. Needle Breaks Needle is inserted incorrectly Needle clamp screw is loose Bent needle is being used Upper threading is not correct Upper thread tension is set too tight...
Quick Setup Guide - English and Spanish
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...on bobbin shaft and slide to the right. 2 3 4 CAUTION Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to its highest position, Slide the latch levers out from the pull the latch and remove the bobbin retaining ring... front of the machine. 5 6 Pass the thread into the thread tension discs or behind the thread tension dial from the bottom toward the top and the thread tail hanging out of the tension disc and pull to begin slowly and becomes full, release winding the thread. Thread the needle from the outlet. 2 3 4 ...
...on bobbin shaft and slide to the right. 2 3 4 CAUTION Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to its highest position, Slide the latch levers out from the pull the latch and remove the bobbin retaining ring... front of the machine. 5 6 Pass the thread into the thread tension discs or behind the thread tension dial from the bottom toward the top and the thread tail hanging out of the tension disc and pull to begin slowly and becomes full, release winding the thread. Thread the needle from the outlet. 2 3 4 ...