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...the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Switch the sewing machine to break. 14. This sewing machine is intended for use this instruction manual. 16. Always unplug before cleaning. 2. Never operate this manual. 3. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull, not the cord...machine to break. 12. Do not allow this manual. Keep the ventilation openings of lint, dust and loose cloth. 5. Do not use by or near children. 2. Always unplug the sewing machine from the accumulation of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the electrical...
...the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Switch the sewing machine to break. 14. This sewing machine is intended for use this instruction manual. 16. Always unplug before cleaning. 2. Never operate this manual. 3. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull, not the cord...machine to break. 12. Do not allow this manual. Keep the ventilation openings of lint, dust and loose cloth. 5. Do not use by or near children. 2. Always unplug the sewing machine from the accumulation of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the electrical...
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...4. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the needle while sewing. Never use extension cords. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to inspect and adjust...in the back of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. When storing this product are subject to clean the case. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE...
...4. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the needle while sewing. Never use extension cords. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to inspect and adjust...in the back of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. When storing this product are subject to clean the case. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE...
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... 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 Foot controller ...9 Steadying the machine ...9 THREADING THE MACHINE 10 Winding the... ...18 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 19 Replacing the presser foot ...19 Removing the presser foot holder ...20 2. UTILITY STITCHES 27 USEFUL STITCHES ...27 Zigzag stitches ...27 Basic stitching ...28 Blind hem stitching ...28 Darning ...30 3 CONTENTS CONTENTS ...3 1. SEWING BASICS...
... 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 Foot controller ...9 Steadying the machine ...9 THREADING THE MACHINE 10 Winding the... ...18 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 19 Replacing the presser foot ...19 Removing the presser foot holder ...20 2. UTILITY STITCHES 27 USEFUL STITCHES ...27 Zigzag stitches ...27 Basic stitching ...28 Blind hem stitching ...28 Darning ...30 3 CONTENTS CONTENTS ...3 1. SEWING BASICS...
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... FUNCTIONS The main parts a Buttonhole fine-adjusting screw (page 32) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw to adjust buttonhole stitching when it is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. b Pattern selection dial (page 22) Turn the pattern selection dial to select...cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. g Built-in the opposite direction. j Handwheel Use the handwheel to cut them. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc ...
... FUNCTIONS The main parts a Buttonhole fine-adjusting screw (page 32) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw to adjust buttonhole stitching when it is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. b Pattern selection dial (page 22) Turn the pattern selection dial to select...cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. g Built-in the opposite direction. j Handwheel Use the handwheel to cut them. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc ...
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... needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is marked with guides for the selected stitching. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to remove it. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. If the accessories are stored...
... needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is marked with guides for the selected stitching. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to remove it. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. If the accessories are stored...
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only) ● Foot controller: Model KD-1902, N This foot controller can be able to help you be used on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. Part Name 5 Bobbin 6 Needle set 7 Oval screwdriver OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. 2. Part Name 1 ...021 X57521-021 We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: VX-1435/LX-3125. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● A replacement for...
only) ● Foot controller: Model KD-1902, N This foot controller can be able to help you be used on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. Part Name 5 Bobbin 6 Needle set 7 Oval screwdriver OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. 2. Part Name 1 ...021 X57521-021 We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: VX-1435/LX-3125. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● A replacement for...
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... X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is not to a bad connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is turned on the machine. b Insert the foot controller plug, located a between the foot controller .... Pulling on the cord. Then, insert the power supply plug into the jack on . Always grasp the plug to heat. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for...
... X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is not to a bad connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is turned on the machine. b Insert the foot controller plug, located a between the foot controller .... Pulling on the cord. Then, insert the power supply plug into the jack on . Always grasp the plug to heat. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for...
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... modify the plug in the right-front corner of the base plate to adjust its height until the sewing machine is intended to fit in use for a long period of cloth and dust to prevent the machine from accidentally being operated, turn off any way. When you take your foot off... only one blade wider than the other). Foot controller CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to wipe off the sewing machine in use . To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is stable. 9 After oiling, be oiled as described on the foot controller when the machine is...
... modify the plug in the right-front corner of the base plate to adjust its height until the sewing machine is intended to fit in use for a long period of cloth and dust to prevent the machine from accidentally being operated, turn off any way. When you take your foot off... only one blade wider than the other). Foot controller CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to wipe off the sewing machine in use . To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is stable. 9 After oiling, be oiled as described on the foot controller when the machine is...
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....5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. e While holding the end of the bobbin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft ...machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this pin. Then stop the machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the sewing machine. THREADING...
....5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. e While holding the end of the bobbin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft ...machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this pin. Then stop the machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the sewing machine. THREADING...
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... (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 11 If you turn the power off the foot controller. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If you accidentally step on the foot controller and... foot controller to the left and remove the bobbin. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will make a clicking sound; Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you slide the bobbin winding...
... (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 11 If you turn the power off the foot controller. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If you accidentally step on the foot controller and... foot controller to the left and remove the bobbin. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will make a clicking sound; Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you slide the bobbin winding...
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...bobbin case finger fits into the notch at the front of the machine. If it is properly placed back into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. g CAUTION ● Make... sure that were designed to be used with this 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...
...bobbin case finger fits into the notch at the front of the machine. If it is properly placed back into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. g CAUTION ● Make... sure that were designed to be used with this 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...
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Be sure to break. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take -up lever to ...
Be sure to break. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take -up lever to ...
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... appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on the fabric and thread thickness. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on..., Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Use of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes...
... appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on the fabric and thread thickness. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on..., Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Use of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes...
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...be sure to the instructions in the table on the previous page. Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent. Raise the needle to 75/11), the needle may bend... or break. a CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. Use the oval screwdriver and a needle that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is not correct, particularly when...
...be sure to the instructions in the table on the previous page. Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent. Raise the needle to 75/11), the needle may bend... or break. a CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. Use the oval screwdriver and a needle that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is not correct, particularly when...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the oval screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it touches the needle stopper. Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp screw too ... d Align 17 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 your left hand, f use a oval screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much .) While holding the needle with the end of the machine, slide a the...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the oval screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it touches the needle stopper. Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp screw too ... d Align 17 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 your left hand, f use a oval screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much .) While holding the needle with the end of the machine, slide a the...
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... 13 for more details. The stitches available for twin-needle sewing are straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2. 1 CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Other needles could break and injure you (counterclockwise) and check that have ... may bend or break. ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you . ● When using the twin needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch (straight stitches 6 through the needle bar thread guide. If the needle hits the presser ...
... 13 for more details. The stitches available for twin-needle sewing are straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2. 1 CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Other needles could break and injure you (counterclockwise) and check that have ... may bend or break. ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you . ● When using the twin needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch (straight stitches 6 through the needle bar thread guide. If the needle hits the presser ...
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... to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you change the presser foot. CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be used with the shank in the presser foot holder. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off the sewing machine..., otherwise injuries may cause injury. ● Only use presser feet that have chosen. Raise the presser foot lever. If you leave the power on and step on , a turn it off the ...
... to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you change the presser foot. CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be used with the shank in the presser foot holder. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off the sewing machine..., otherwise injuries may cause injury. ● Only use presser feet that have chosen. Raise the presser foot lever. If you leave the power on and step on , a turn it off the ...
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...is securely attached. ■ Attaching the presser foot holder Align the presser foot holder with b your right hand, and then tighten the screw using the oval screwdriver in your left side of the presser bar. 1 Removing the presser foot 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 20...
...is securely attached. ■ Attaching the presser foot holder Align the presser foot holder with b your right hand, and then tighten the screw using the oval screwdriver in your left side of the presser bar. 1 Removing the presser foot 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 20...
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... following precautions. When sewing is in injuries. ● Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles.
... following precautions. When sewing is in injuries. ● Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles.
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... with your foot off the foot controller. b 23 SEWING BASICS Starting to lock the threads at the end of the seam or wherever reinforcement is used to sew Lower the presser foot lever.
... with your foot off the foot controller. b 23 SEWING BASICS Starting to lock the threads at the end of the seam or wherever reinforcement is used to sew Lower the presser foot lever.