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... reduce the risk of lint, dust and loose cloth. 5. Use this sewing machine only for use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Always unplug this manual. 3. This sewing machine is required around the sewing machine needle. 11. Do not operate this...
... reduce the risk of lint, dust and loose cloth. 5. Use this sewing machine only for use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Always unplug this manual. 3. This sewing machine is required around the sewing machine needle. 11. Do not operate this...
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... 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 ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 15 Needle precautions ...15 Selecting the needle depending on...
... 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 ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 15 Needle precautions ...15 Selecting the needle depending on...
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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 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.
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...light. m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. i Bobbin winder (page 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use . p Foot controller (page 9) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to sew in handle ...n Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever 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 the number of the upper thread. KNOWING ...
...light. m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. i Bobbin winder (page 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use . p Foot controller (page 9) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to sew in handle ...n Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever 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 the number of the upper thread. KNOWING ...
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... bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to set the bobbin. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle...
... bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to set the bobbin. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle...
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... plate Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others X59369-321 X59370-021 XE2137-001 XA3442-121 No. Part Name 5 Bobbin 6 Needle set 7 Oval screwdriver OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. 2. 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...
... plate Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others X59369-321 X59370-021 XE2137-001 XA3442-121 No. Part Name 5 Bobbin 6 Needle set 7 Oval screwdriver OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. 2. 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...
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...the spool pin as far as possible. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the bobbin. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Using other models, the... machine will not work properly. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the spool ...
...the spool pin as far as possible. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the bobbin. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Using other models, the... machine will not work properly. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the spool ...
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...wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to break. Press the foot controller to the left and remove the bobbin. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. If you (...The needle bar does not move when you could be injured. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. h When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take your foot off while threading the machine. CAUTION ...
...wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to break. Press the foot controller to the left and remove the bobbin. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. If you (...The needle bar does not move when you could be injured. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. h When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take your foot off while threading the machine. CAUTION ...
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... the thread tension to sew. 12 If it is incorrectly installed, it will fall out from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is properly placed back into the notch at the front of the machine. Open the shuttle cover behind...Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to be incorrect or break the needle. a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch c toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it out from the shuttle race. g CAUTION ● Make sure that were...
... the thread tension to sew. 12 If it is incorrectly installed, it will fall out from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is properly placed back into the notch at the front of the machine. Open the shuttle cover behind...Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to be incorrect or break the needle. a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch c toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it out from the shuttle race. g CAUTION ● Make sure that were...
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... sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90...
... sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90...
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... factory for general use. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is needed. 24 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 surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the... Increase the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to adjust it when you change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you start to turn the screw more than one full turn. Thread tension ■ Upper...
... factory for general use. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is needed. 24 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 surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the... Increase the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to adjust it when you change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you start to turn the screw more than one full turn. Thread tension ■ Upper...
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... the stitching. • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to step a. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at a low speed, press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to the left side of the machine, g and then cut the upper and... lower threads, leaving a length of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. If the needle hits the button, return to you e (counterclockwise) to the wrong side of 15 cm (6 inches). Distance between the presser foot and...
... the stitching. • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to step a. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at a low speed, press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to the left side of the machine, g and then cut the upper and... lower threads, leaving a length of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. If the needle hits the button, return to you e (counterclockwise) to the wrong side of 15 cm (6 inches). Distance between the presser foot and...
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Pull the bobbin threads to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of the fabric. Number on dial Stitch name Application Attaching zippers, 6 7 8 9 10 Straight stitch ...
Pull the bobbin threads to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of the fabric. Number on dial Stitch name Application Attaching zippers, 6 7 8 9 10 Straight stitch ...
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... ● Be sure to remove it. Turn off the machine and unplug it , otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. 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 or an electric shock may occur. a Retaining ring b Latch lever 40 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...
... ● Be sure to remove it. Turn off the machine and unplug it , otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. 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 or an electric shock may occur. a Retaining ring b Latch lever 40 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...
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... foot and the needle. Clean the lint from the shuttle hook in the i same manner as described in order to remove the screws. Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you clean it . Remove the needle plate by using the machine. Reassemble the hook and the retaining...
... foot and the needle. Clean the lint from the shuttle hook in the i same manner as described in order to remove the screws. Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you clean it . Remove the needle plate by using the machine. Reassemble the hook and the retaining...
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...upper tension control dial. a Screw a Screw 42 Note ● Remember to return the screw to its original setting before starting your next project. ■ Bobbin tension is too tight Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower ... ● If the loops still appear on thin fabrics, the thread tension may be adjusted according to decrease bobbin tension. Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use. In this case, turn the screw counterclockwise...
...upper tension control dial. a Screw a Screw 42 Note ● Remember to return the screw to its original setting before starting your next project. ■ Bobbin tension is too tight Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower ... ● If the loops still appear on thin fabrics, the thread tension may be adjusted according to decrease bobbin tension. Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use. In this case, turn the screw counterclockwise...
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.... Only use a bobbin that has been designed for the type of stitch. The area around the hole in the shuttle race. Lightly guide the fabric. Use the foot controller properly. The upper thread tension is turned off. The upper thread breaks. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. appropriate for... this machine. The main power switch is too tight. Incorrect bobbins will not work .
.... Only use a bobbin that has been designed for the type of stitch. The area around the hole in the shuttle race. Lightly guide the fabric. Use the foot controller properly. The upper thread tension is turned off. The upper thread breaks. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. appropriate for... this machine. The main power switch is too tight. Incorrect bobbins will not work .
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..., or has a burr on the wrong side of fabric. or breaks. page 13 You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Wind the bobbin thread properly. page 15 page 20 The thread tension is scratched. The area around the hole in the presser foot... this machine. page 10 The thread tension is incorrectly installed. page 10 Bobbin is set incorrectly. The bobbin thread is incorrect. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. page 10 Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Symptom Possible cause How to put it . Adjust the tension...
..., or has a burr on the wrong side of fabric. or breaks. page 13 You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Wind the bobbin thread properly. page 15 page 20 The thread tension is scratched. The area around the hole in the presser foot... this machine. page 10 The thread tension is incorrectly installed. page 10 Bobbin is set incorrectly. The bobbin thread is incorrect. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. page 10 Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Symptom Possible cause How to put it . Adjust the tension...
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... fabric. Fit the spool properly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Only use it right Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. Remove the tangle thread. Change the sewing light bulb. page 15 page 16 page 26 page 24 page 13 page 15 page 16... page 40, 41 page 40 page 13 - Dust has accumulated under the fabric. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. The presser foot that are appropriate for this machine. There is tangled in the shuttle race, clean the shuttle race. Choose...
... fabric. Fit the spool properly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Only use it right Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. Remove the tangle thread. Change the sewing light bulb. page 15 page 16 page 26 page 24 page 13 page 15 page 16... page 40, 41 page 40 page 13 - Dust has accumulated under the fabric. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. The presser foot that are appropriate for this machine. There is tangled in the shuttle race, clean the shuttle race. Choose...
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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