Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... any of lint, dust and loose cloth. 5. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: "Read all moving parts. Return the sewing machine to ensure that they do not play with same type rated 15 watts. Do not use...the accumulation of the air openings blocked. Always use this manual. 3. Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. This sewing machine is used by young children or impaired persons without supervision. 17. Young children should never be used or where oxygen is intended for...
... any of lint, dust and loose cloth. 5. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: "Read all moving parts. Return the sewing machine to ensure that they do not play with same type rated 15 watts. Do not use...the accumulation of the air openings blocked. Always use this manual. 3. Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. This sewing machine is used by young children or impaired persons without supervision. 17. Young children should never be used or where oxygen is intended for...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other moving parts. 2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is required, first follow the troubleshooting... table in the back of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity...
...Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other moving parts. 2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is required, first follow the troubleshooting... table in the back of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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CONTENTS CONTENTS ...3 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE 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 bobbin ...10 Lower threading ...11 Upper threading ...13 Drawing up the lower thread...
CONTENTS CONTENTS ...3 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE 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 bobbin ...10 Lower threading ...11 Upper threading ...13 Drawing up the lower thread...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... winder (page 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR 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 ...
... winder (page 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR 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 ...
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... XE5328-001 XE5241-001 No. 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 the factory-installed presser foot is available...
... XE5328-001 XE5241-001 No. 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 the factory-installed presser foot is available...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin ... properly. If you use bobbins from the inside of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to the right. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this pin. e While holding the end of the bobbin. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Turn on the sewing machine.
a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin ... properly. If you use bobbins from the inside of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to the right. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this pin. e While holding the end of the bobbin. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Turn on the sewing machine.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured...
... wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured...
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... securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the oval screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may fall off. 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 simply loosening...bar. a Oval screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, insert the needle until it clockwise. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom ...
... securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the oval screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may fall off. 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 simply loosening...bar. a Oval screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, insert the needle until it clockwise. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom ...
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... behind the needle bar thread guide. Thread the left needle from front to raise the needle before turning the fabric. See page 13 for this machine (part code: X57521-021). If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may be sure to back. Attach the extra spool pin. Other needles ...break and injure you can use the same color or two different colors of the needle bar thread guide. 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...
... behind the needle bar thread guide. Thread the left needle from front to raise the needle before turning the fabric. See page 13 for this machine (part code: X57521-021). If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may be sure to back. Attach the extra spool pin. Other needles ...break and injure you can use the same color or two different colors of the needle bar thread guide. 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...
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... for the stitch. For details on the sewing machine. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine, refer to "Power supply" (page 8)....the stitch. For details on turning on the machine. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to be sewn. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries ...
... for the stitch. For details on the sewing machine. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine, refer to "Power supply" (page 8)....the stitch. For details on turning on the machine. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to be sewn. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... 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 foot controller 23 free-arm style 26 G gathering 37 H handwheel 5 J joining 38 M main parts 5 main power switch 8 ... 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 15 shell tuck stitching 37 shuttle hook removal 41 sshpouottllepriance..c..l.e..a..n..i.n..g...
... 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 foot controller 23 free-arm style 26 G gathering 37 H handwheel 5 J joining 38 M main parts 5 main power switch 8 ... 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 15 shell tuck stitching 37 shuttle hook removal 41 sshpouottllepriance..c..l.e..a..n..i.n..g...
Quick Setup Guide - English and Spanish
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... a small pair of scissors to remove thread IH J M K Brother International Corporation recommends the use of genuine parts and supplies and proper maintenance to help you are unable to Pucker During Sewing Upper or lower thread tension is set correctly Upper threading is not... Needle is not sharp and/or straight Needle is being used Quick Reference Guide Knowing Your Sewing Machine Name of purchase. Brother International Corporation is also available at our Brother Solutions Center site at www.brothermall.com. XE5240-001 Solution Center To eliminate unnecessary repairs, ...
... a small pair of scissors to remove thread IH J M K Brother International Corporation recommends the use of genuine parts and supplies and proper maintenance to help you are unable to Pucker During Sewing Upper or lower thread tension is set correctly Upper threading is not... Needle is not sharp and/or straight Needle is being used Quick Reference Guide Knowing Your Sewing Machine Name of purchase. Brother International Corporation is also available at our Brother Solutions Center site at www.brothermall.com. XE5240-001 Solution Center To eliminate unnecessary repairs, ...