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... the light bulb. Replace bulb with any other user service adjustments mentioned in this machine where aerosol (spray) products are being used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Never drop or insert any object into water. To reduce the risk of the...
... the light bulb. Replace bulb with any other user service adjustments mentioned in this machine where aerosol (spray) products are being used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Never drop or insert any object into water. To reduce the risk of the...
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...a longer service life 1. When storing this manual and specifications of the operation manual to clean the case. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should contact your eye on the needle while sewing....Plug the machine directly into the wall. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. carrying the ...
...a longer service life 1. When storing this manual and specifications of the operation manual to clean the case. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should contact your eye on the needle while sewing....Plug the machine directly into the wall. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. carrying the ...
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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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.... 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. e Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) f Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to raise and... 13) Use the presser foot lever to sew in handle h Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. l Foot controller jack/jack Insert the foot controller plug into the foot controller jack, which also supplies power to manually raise and lower the needle...
.... 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. e Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) f Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to raise and... 13) Use the presser foot lever to sew in handle h Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. l Foot controller jack/jack Insert the foot controller plug into the foot controller jack, which also supplies power to manually raise and lower the needle...
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... it. d Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 6 h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in a compartment inside the compartment. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies...
... it. d Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 6 h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in a compartment inside the compartment. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies...
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...you use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. Then stop the machine. 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 right. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156,...9679; Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the sewing machine. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Using other models, the machine will not work properly....
...you use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. Then stop the machine. 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 right. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156,...9679; Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the sewing machine. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Using other models, the machine will not work properly....
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... you follow the instructions carefully. 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 turn the power off the foot controller. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same... CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured. h When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take your foot off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. this sewing...
... you follow the instructions carefully. 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 turn the power off the foot controller. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same... CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured. h When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take your foot off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. this sewing...
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..., it out from the shuttle when the machine starts to be incorrect or break the needle. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread d from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the notch at the front of the shuttle race. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling... placed back into the machine. g CAUTION ● Make sure that were designed to sew. 12 a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Open the shuttle cover behind the flat bed b attachment at the top of the machine.
..., it out from the shuttle when the machine starts to be incorrect or break the needle. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread d from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the notch at the front of the shuttle race. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling... placed back into the machine. g CAUTION ● Make sure that were designed to sew. 12 a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Open the shuttle cover behind the flat bed b attachment at the top of the machine.
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.... KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take -up lever CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take -up lever to the left so the thread picks up the spool pin as... wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Pull the thread down and around the upper e tension control dial from the right to its ...
.... KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take -up lever CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take -up lever to the left so the thread picks up the spool pin as... wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Pull the thread down and around the upper e tension control dial from the right to its ...
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..., then feeding the thread with your left . a Upper thread While holding the thread as shown below, f pull it between the tension discs. The thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take-up the lower c thread. 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...
..., then feeding the thread with your left . a Upper thread While holding the thread as shown below, f pull it between the tension discs. The thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take-up the lower c thread. 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...
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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 needle. Refer to 100/16 needle with your machine.) Cotton: 50-60 Silk: "A" Synthetic/ Polyester Long Fiber Mercerized 50-...Jersey, Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Use the same size thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to read and...
... Cotton, Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the needle. Refer to 100/16 needle with your machine.) Cotton: 50-60 Silk: "A" Synthetic/ Polyester Long Fiber Mercerized 50-...Jersey, Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Use the same size thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to read and...
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...needle to its 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 may...accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. If the combination of the needle on the previous page. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table on a flat surface and check that has been determined to be straight according to the ...
...needle to its 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 may...accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. If the combination of the needle on the previous page. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table on a flat surface and check that has been determined to be straight according to the ...
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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 loosened too much .) While holding the needle with your left hand, f use a oval screwdriver to the needle bar. With the flat side of... b with the oval screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may be removed by turning it clockwise. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the machine, insert the needle until it to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is at 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 loosened too much .) While holding the needle with your left hand, f use a oval screwdriver to the needle bar. With the flat side of... b with the oval screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may be removed by turning it clockwise. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the machine, insert the needle until it to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is at the...
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...break. ● When changing the sewing direction, be sure to raise the needle before turning the fabric. a First spool b Second spool Use the thread from front to back. See page 13 for a single needle). The stitches available for a single needle). The needle could break, and damage the... this machine (part code: X57521-021). Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have been made for threading the machine to the thread take -up lever is the same as for normally threading the machine (for twin-needle sewing are straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2. 1 CAUTION ●...
...break. ● When changing the sewing direction, be sure to raise the needle before turning the fabric. a First spool b Second spool Use the thread from front to back. See page 13 for a single needle). The stitches available for a single needle). The needle could break, and damage the... this machine (part code: X57521-021). Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have been made for threading the machine to the thread take -up lever is the same as for normally threading the machine (for twin-needle sewing are straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2. 1 CAUTION ●...
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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 left hand. Raise the presser foot lever to check that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting...
... 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 left hand. Raise the presser foot lever to check that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting...
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... to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. For details on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads.
... to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. For details on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads.
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...X The machine stops sewing. Take your right hand to lower the needle to sew Lower the presser foot lever. a Raise the needle to lock the threads at the end of the seam or wherever reinforcement is used to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Press and hold... the reverse sewing lever. Raise the needle to cut them. Raise the presser foot lever. a 5 cm (2 inches) While holding the end of the thread and the e fabric with your foot off the foot controller. SEWING BASICS Starting to the starting point of the stitching.
...X The machine stops sewing. Take your right hand to lower the needle to sew Lower the presser foot lever. a Raise the needle to lock the threads at the end of the seam or wherever reinforcement is used to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Press and hold... the reverse sewing lever. Raise the needle to cut them. Raise the presser foot lever. a 5 cm (2 inches) While holding the end of the thread and the e fabric with your foot off the foot controller. SEWING BASICS Starting to the starting point of the stitching.
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... turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to sew. Solution Increase the tension by turning the screw clockwise with thin thread. 1 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may appear on a scrap of the fabric. In addition, be too loose. You may be too tight...appear on the surface of fabric before the next time that the machine is used. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly inserted, the upper thread may need to "Upper threading" (page 13) and rethread. 1 5 2 ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much or...
... turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to sew. Solution Increase the tension by turning the screw clockwise with thin thread. 1 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may appear on a scrap of the fabric. In addition, be too loose. You may be too tight...appear on the surface of fabric before the next time that the machine is used. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly inserted, the upper thread may need to "Upper threading" (page 13) and rethread. 1 5 2 ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much or...
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... stitch. CAUTION ● When using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in the fabric). Since the results differ depending on the type of fabric and thread that will be achieved. If the fabric is turned while the needle is pushed with your project, and check the... thread tension and stitch length and width. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not ...
... stitch. CAUTION ● When using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in the fabric). Since the results differ depending on the type of fabric and thread that will be achieved. If the fabric is turned while the needle is pushed with your project, and check the... thread tension and stitch length and width. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not ...
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Select a stitch. a • For details, refer to sew" (page 23). Start sawing. When sewing is finished, cut the thread. Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning and end of the stitching. CAUTION ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check ...
Select a stitch. a • For details, refer to sew" (page 23). Start sawing. When sewing is finished, cut the thread. Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning and end of the stitching. CAUTION ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check ...