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BUTTONHOLE SEWING 31 Making the buttonhole ...31 Adjusting buitching stitching ...32 Button sewing ...33 ZIPPER INSERTION ...34 APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING 35 Appliqués ...35 Monogramming and embroidering ...35 DECORATIVE STITCHING 37 Gathering ...37 Shell tuck stitching ...37 Elastic stitching ...38 4. APPENDIX ...39 MAINTENANCE ...39 Oiling ...39 Changing the bulb ...39 Cleaning the machine surface ...40 Cleaning the shuttle race ...40 Cleaning the feed dogs ...41 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...42 TROUBLESHOOTING ...43 INDEX ...46 4
BUTTONHOLE SEWING 31 Making the buttonhole ...31 Adjusting buitching stitching ...32 Button sewing ...33 ZIPPER INSERTION ...34 APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING 35 Appliqués ...35 Monogramming and embroidering ...35 DECORATIVE STITCHING 37 Gathering ...37 Shell tuck stitching ...37 Elastic stitching ...38 4. APPENDIX ...39 MAINTENANCE ...39 Oiling ...39 Changing the bulb ...39 Cleaning the machine surface ...40 Cleaning the shuttle race ...40 Cleaning the feed dogs ...41 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...42 TROUBLESHOOTING ...43 INDEX ...46 4
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in the sewing direction. Needle and presser foot ... the fabric in place. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to set the bobbin. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to hold the presser foot holder assembly in place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight...
h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in the sewing direction. Needle and presser foot ... the fabric in place. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to set the bobbin. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to hold the presser foot holder assembly in place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight...
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...under the tension spring. 1 a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Remove the bobbin case by the latch, fully insert f the bobbin case into the shuttle race, and then release the latch. • Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the machine. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e... 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. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread d from the shuttle race. If it may cause the thread tension ...
...under the tension spring. 1 a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Remove the bobbin case by the latch, fully insert f the bobbin case into the shuttle race, and then release the latch. • Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the machine. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e... 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. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread d from the shuttle race. If it may cause the thread tension ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on surface of the fabric. If the problem persists, increase the tension in the bobbin 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 ...; Upper tension is needed. 24 The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 11) and reinsert the bobbin. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the surface...
...4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on surface of the fabric. If the problem persists, increase the tension in the bobbin 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 ...; Upper tension is needed. 24 The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 11) and reinsert the bobbin. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the surface...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... injuries or an electric shock may occur. Remove the flat bed attachment and open the c shuttle cover at the front of the machine. a Bobbin case latch Slide the latch levers out from the shuttle race. 4 Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak ...the face plate and fasten the screw e again. Turn off the machine and unplug it again with a wet cloth, wipe it . Remove the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you and pulling it out from the retaining e ring to unplug the machine before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries ...
... injuries or an electric shock may occur. Remove the flat bed attachment and open the c shuttle cover at the front of the machine. a Bobbin case latch Slide the latch levers out from the shuttle race. 4 Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak ...the face plate and fasten the screw e again. Turn off the machine and unplug it again with a wet cloth, wipe it . Remove the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you and pulling it out from the retaining e ring to unplug the machine before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries ...
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... e part of the free arm. a Retaining ring b Hook c Latch lever 41 Attach the needle plate by using the machine. Otherwise, you clean it. Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured. APPENDIX Remove the hook by grasping its center post...
... e part of the free arm. a Retaining ring b Hook c Latch lever 41 Attach the needle plate by using the machine. Otherwise, you clean it. Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured. APPENDIX Remove the hook by grasping its center post...
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... still appear on the wrong side of the fabric after you adjust the upper tension, the bobbin thread may be adjusted according to increase bobbin tension. In this case, turn the screw counterclockwise being careful not to over -loosen the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees... Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to match the bobbin thread. After you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to a lower number. Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use. For...
... still appear on the wrong side of the fabric after you adjust the upper tension, the bobbin thread may be adjusted according to increase bobbin tension. In this case, turn the screw counterclockwise being careful not to over -loosen the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees... Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to match the bobbin thread. After you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to a lower number. Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use. For...
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...the upper thread properly. (for this machine. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for example, you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Remove ...is not appropriate for the type of fabric, thread and needle. The thread is loose. The area around the hole in . The bobbin case is scratched. There are pulling the fabric too much. Loosen the upper thread tension. Replace the needle. The presser foot you are...
...the upper thread properly. (for this machine. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for example, you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Remove ...is not appropriate for the type of fabric, thread and needle. The thread is loose. The area around the hole in . The bobbin case is scratched. There are pulling the fabric too much. Loosen the upper thread tension. Replace the needle. The presser foot you are...
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... area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched. The bobbin case is set incorrectly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. - Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. page 10 Bobbin is scratched, or has a burr on the wrong side of ... needle that has been designed for this machine. page 24 You have not used a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. Insert the needle properly. Replace the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin. - 4 The lower thread is tangled The thread is incorrect. page 13 You have...
... area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched. The bobbin case is set incorrectly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. - Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. page 10 Bobbin is scratched, or has a burr on the wrong side of ... needle that has been designed for this machine. page 24 You have not used a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. Insert the needle properly. Replace the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin. - 4 The lower thread is tangled The thread is incorrect. page 13 You have...
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... Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for example, in the shuttle race. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Replace the bobbin case. You have not used the right combination of fabric. The needle is incorrect. The thread tension ...the right combination of stitch. Dust has built up in the feed dogs or in the shuttle race, clean the shuttle race. The bobbin case is too thick. The presser foot that are skipped. Replace the needle. Sew with stabiliser material under the needle plate or in ...
... Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for example, in the shuttle race. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Replace the bobbin case. You have not used the right combination of fabric. The needle is incorrect. The thread tension ...the right combination of stitch. Dust has built up in the feed dogs or in the shuttle race, clean the shuttle race. The bobbin case is too thick. The presser foot that are skipped. Replace the needle. Sew with stabiliser material under the needle plate or in ...
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INDEX A accessories 7 appliqués 35 B basic stitching 28 blind hem stitching 28 bobbin 11 bobbin case 12 bobbin winder 10 button sewing 33 buttonhole foot 31 buttonhole sewing 31 C cleaning 40 D darning 30 E embroidering 35 extra spool pin 18 Fffelaetdbdeodgastta..c..h..m...e..n..t...66,, 41 26... 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, 35 zipper foot 34 zipper insertion 34 46
INDEX A accessories 7 appliqués 35 B basic stitching 28 blind hem stitching 28 bobbin 11 bobbin case 12 bobbin winder 10 button sewing 33 buttonhole foot 31 buttonhole sewing 31 C cleaning 40 D darning 30 E embroidering 35 extra spool pin 18 Fffelaetdbdeodgastta..c..h..m...e..n..t...66,, 41 26... 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, 35 zipper foot 34 zipper insertion 34 46
Quick Setup Guide - English and Spanish
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...in reverse 0 A F 7 Presser Foot Holder Assembly 8 Presser Foot Screw 9 Presser Foot (Zigzag) 0 Needle Plate A Shuttle Hook B Bobbin Case C Feed Dogs D Needle E Needle Clamp Screw F Shuttle Cover Skips Stitches Needle is not sharp and/or straight Needle is inserted incorrectly ...Thread Guide/Bobbin Winding Pre-tension Disc Used when winding the bobbin and then threading the machine If you are common problems and possible solutions. Should you . Further information is committed to providing the assistance necessary to remove thread IH J M K Brother International Corporation recommends...
...in reverse 0 A F 7 Presser Foot Holder Assembly 8 Presser Foot Screw 9 Presser Foot (Zigzag) 0 Needle Plate A Shuttle Hook B Bobbin Case C Feed Dogs D Needle E Needle Clamp Screw F Shuttle Cover Skips Stitches Needle is not sharp and/or straight Needle is inserted incorrectly ...Thread Guide/Bobbin Winding Pre-tension Disc Used when winding the bobbin and then threading the machine If you are common problems and possible solutions. Should you . Further information is committed to providing the assistance necessary to remove thread IH J M K Brother International Corporation recommends...
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... coming from the right to the left. 7 Grasp the thread on the thread spool pin to ensure it is in the right direction. Cleaning the Bobbin Case 1 Remove the power plug from the outlet. 2 3 4 Raise the needle to its position thread with your finger with the notch up the left ... to spin press the foot controller to the left, until it may break the needle. Toll Free Phone 877-276-8437 Holding the bobbin case by the latch, align your machine) #100/16 Knits Single knit, Double knit, Jersey, Tricot #90/14 (Ball point) Thread Sizes Cotton: 80 Synthetic/Polyester...
... coming from the right to the left. 7 Grasp the thread on the thread spool pin to ensure it is in the right direction. Cleaning the Bobbin Case 1 Remove the power plug from the outlet. 2 3 4 Raise the needle to its position thread with your finger with the notch up the left ... to spin press the foot controller to the left, until it may break the needle. Toll Free Phone 877-276-8437 Holding the bobbin case by the latch, align your machine) #100/16 Knits Single knit, Double knit, Jersey, Tricot #90/14 (Ball point) Thread Sizes Cotton: 80 Synthetic/Polyester...