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... to ensure that they do not play with this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Young children should be supervised to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for...
... to ensure that they do not play with this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Young children should be supervised to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for...
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...the operation manual when replacing or installing any other hot objects. 2. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this product are subject to obtain the correct lead. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, ...needle while sewing. carrying the mark, rating as marked on the foot controller. 4. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Remember to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. When storing this equipment, you study the manual before using the machine. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to...
...the operation manual when replacing or installing any other hot objects. 2. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this product are subject to obtain the correct lead. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, ...needle while sewing. carrying the mark, rating as marked on the foot controller. 4. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Remember to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. When storing this equipment, you study the manual before using the machine. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to...
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...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... 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...
...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... 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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... the foot controller jack, which also supplies power to this switch to turn on and off the main power and sewing light. m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the presser foot. n Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever to cut them... in handle h Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the stitch that you want to use as the lower thread. Part code; j Handwheel Use the handwheel to manually raise and lower the needle. XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-321 (220/240V Area), XC7456-321...
... the foot controller jack, which also supplies power to this switch to turn on and off the main power and sewing light. m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the presser foot. n Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever to cut them... in handle h Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the stitch that you want to use as the lower thread. Part code; j Handwheel Use the handwheel to manually raise and lower the needle. XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-321 (220/240V Area), XC7456-321...
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... sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to hold the presser foot holder assembly in place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric...
... sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to hold the presser foot holder assembly in place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric...
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... spring on the sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread around the pre-tension disk. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. e While holding the end of the bobbin. Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin.... Turn on the shaft slides into the groove of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to the right. Then stop the machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models Pull up the...
... spring on the sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread around the pre-tension disk. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. e While holding the end of the bobbin. Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin.... Turn on the shaft slides into the groove of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to the right. Then stop the machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models Pull up the...
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... the machine will make a clicking sound; Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you could be injured. KNOWING YOUR SEWING ...the bobbin is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Raise the needle to break. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The ...
... the machine will make a clicking sound; Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you could be injured. KNOWING YOUR SEWING ...the bobbin is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Raise the needle to break. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The ...
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... bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it is properly placed back into the notch at the front of the shuttle race. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. g CAUTION ● Make sure that were designed to be used with this machine. a Bobbin case finger b Notch ...Close the shuttle cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. If it will fall out from the shuttle race. a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by pulling...
... bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it is properly placed back into the notch at the front of the shuttle race. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. g CAUTION ● Make sure that were designed to be used with this machine. a Bobbin case finger b Notch ...Close the shuttle cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. If it will fall out from the shuttle race. a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by pulling...
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... highest position. Be sure to the left so the thread picks up the thread check spring. • If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on this pin. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take-up lever CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise... correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Pull the thread down and around the upper e tension control dial from the right to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring Raise the presser foot using the presser...
... highest position. Be sure to the left so the thread picks up the thread check spring. • If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on this pin. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take-up lever CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise... correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Pull the thread down and around the upper e tension control dial from the right to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring Raise the presser foot using the presser...
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...i out about 15 cm (6 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward the back of the upper thread. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to draw 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, b raise the needle to its highest position by holding the thread in your left . The thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take -up the lower c thread. a Upper thread While holding the thread as shown below, ...
...i out about 15 cm (6 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward the back of the upper thread. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to draw 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, b raise the needle to its highest position by holding the thread in your left . The thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take -up the lower c thread. a Upper thread While holding the thread as shown below, ...
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... where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: 80 Synthetic/ Polyester Long Fiber Fine Mercerized..., Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING...
... where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: 80 Synthetic/ Polyester Long Fiber Fine Mercerized..., Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING...
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...needle that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is being operated. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may be uneven or puckered or there...starts sewing. If the combination of the needle on the previous page. 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 ...
...needle that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is being operated. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may be uneven or puckered or there...starts sewing. If the combination of the needle on the previous page. 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 ...
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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 removed, follow the procedure below to attach it clockwise. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 17 As seen from ... turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. Note ● The needle can be damaged. 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 touches 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 removed, follow the procedure below to attach it clockwise. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 17 As seen from ... turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. Note ● The needle can be damaged. 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 touches the needle...
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... the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ■ Twin needle threading Attach the twin needle. b Right needle thread passes in the hole on the top of the needle bar thread guide. Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have designed your machine so you (counterclockwise).... See page 13 for more details. If the fabric is turned while the needle is the same as for normally threading the machine (for a single needle). c Needle bar thread guide 18 Attach the extra spool pin. Other needles could break and injure you. ● When using the twin ...
... the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ■ Twin needle threading Attach the twin needle. b Right needle thread passes in the hole on the top of the needle bar thread guide. Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have designed your machine so you (counterclockwise).... See page 13 for more details. If the fabric is turned while the needle is the same as for normally threading the machine (for a single needle). c Needle bar thread guide 18 Attach the extra spool pin. Other needles could break and injure you. ● When using the twin ...
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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 Oval screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 20 Raise the presser foot lever to check that does not use...
... 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 Oval screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 20 Raise the presser foot lever to check that does not use...
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... stitching" (page 22). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. Position the fabric, and then start sewing.
... stitching" (page 22). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. Position the fabric, and then start sewing.
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... machine starts sewing. h X The machine stops sewing. a 5 cm (2 inches) While holding the end of the thread and the e fabric with your left side of the machine, and k then pass the threads through the thread cutter on the back of the machine. a To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. a Presser foot...the needle to its highest position by turning i the handwheel toward the rear of the presser foot bar to lock the threads at the end of the stitching. a Thread cutter Sewing in reverse Reverse sewing is used to cut them. Take your right hand to lower the needle to the...
... machine starts sewing. h X The machine stops sewing. a 5 cm (2 inches) While holding the end of the thread and the e fabric with your left side of the machine, and k then pass the threads through the thread cutter on the back of the machine. a To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. a Presser foot...the needle to its highest position by turning i the handwheel toward the rear of the presser foot bar to lock the threads at the end of the stitching. a Thread cutter Sewing in reverse Reverse sewing is used to cut them. Take your right hand to lower the needle to the...
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...fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to a lower number. 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the surface of fabric before the next time that the machine is important as too much or too little tension will affect... problem persists, increase the tension in the bobbin by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to a lower number. Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. Memo ● Before beginning to adjust it when you change tension adjustments make...
...fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to a lower number. 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the surface of fabric before the next time that the machine is important as too much or too little tension will affect... problem persists, increase the tension in the bobbin by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to a lower number. Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. Memo ● Before beginning to adjust it when you change tension adjustments make...
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... foot lever, and then turn the b fabric. SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be achieved. When sewing along a curve while using the needle... as those used with too much force, the needle may bend or break. Since the results differ depending on the type of fabric and thread that will be used for your project. Turn the fabric using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in the fabric). Changing the...
... foot lever, and then turn the b fabric. SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be achieved. When sewing along a curve while using the needle... as those used with too much force, the needle may bend or break. Since the results differ depending on the type of fabric and thread that will be used for your project. Turn the fabric using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in the fabric). Changing the...
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... 5 Overcasting and Zigzag (satin) attaching appliqués stitch with a zigzag stitch, use the zigzag stitches to sew" (page 23). When sewing is finished, cut the thread. CAUTION ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Lower the needle into the...
... 5 Overcasting and Zigzag (satin) attaching appliqués stitch with a zigzag stitch, use the zigzag stitches to sew" (page 23). When sewing is finished, cut the thread. CAUTION ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Lower the needle into the...