Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... oxygen is not working properly, if it to ensure that they do not play with this manual. Special care is used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. It may deflect the needle causing it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any...
... oxygen is not working properly, if it to ensure that they do not play with this manual. Special care is used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. It may deflect the needle causing it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... 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 ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 15 Needle precautions ...15 Selecting the needle depending on the...
... 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 ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 15 Needle precautions ...15 Selecting the needle depending on the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...and hold down the reverse sewing lever to select the number of the upper thread. i Bobbin winder (page 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use . m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to start and stop sewing. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR ...controller jack, which also supplies power to manually raise and lower the needle. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is not uniform. c Thread take-up lever (page 13) d Upper tension control dial (page 24) ...
...and hold down the reverse sewing lever to select the number of the upper thread. i Bobbin winder (page 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use . m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to start and stop sewing. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR ...controller jack, which also supplies power to manually raise and lower the needle. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is not uniform. c Thread take-up lever (page 13) d Upper tension control dial (page 24) ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is marked with guides for the selected stitching. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the...
... needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is marked with guides for the selected stitching. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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.... Then stop the machine. Turn on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. a Spring on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on this machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to the machine. ● We designed the...
.... Then stop the machine. Turn on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. a Spring on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on this machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to the machine. ● We designed the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 1 2 a Wound.... Press the foot controller to the left and remove the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. g Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to its highest position by turning a the handwheel...
...size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 1 2 a Wound.... Press the foot controller to the left and remove the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. g Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to its highest position by turning a the handwheel...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...pulling its latch c toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to the left, as shown below, until it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. 1 a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Remove the bobbin case by the latch, fully insert f... into the shuttle race, and then release the latch. • Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the notch at the front of the shuttle race. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread d from the shuttle race. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it will ...
...pulling its latch c toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to the left, as shown below, until it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. 1 a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Remove the bobbin case by the latch, fully insert f... into the shuttle race, and then release the latch. • Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the notch at the front of the shuttle race. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread d from the shuttle race. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it will ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Be sure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use ... knit, Jersey, Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: 80 Synthetic/ Polyester ...
...installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Be sure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use ... knit, Jersey, Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: 80 Synthetic/ Polyester ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...lower number. 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on your stitches. Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on surface of the fabric when...Reduce the tension by turning the screw clockwise with thin thread. 1 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to change fabric or thread. In addition, be too tight. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" (page 13) and rethread. 1 5 2 ...
...lower number. 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on your stitches. Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on surface of the fabric when...Reduce the tension by turning the screw clockwise with thin thread. 1 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to change fabric or thread. In addition, be too tight. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" (page 13) and rethread. 1 5 2 ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...then tie it with the sewing machine. Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, g and then cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at a low speed, press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to sew a few reinforcement stitches. UTILITY STITCHES Button sewing Buttons...then select the appropriate zigzag stitch (2, 3 or 4) according to the following table. b Place the darning plate on with the bobbin thread. Use scissors to cut the upper and lower threads, leaving a length of the stitching. • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you e...
...then tie it with the sewing machine. Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, g and then cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at a low speed, press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to sew a few reinforcement stitches. UTILITY STITCHES Button sewing Buttons...then select the appropriate zigzag stitch (2, 3 or 4) according to the following table. b Place the darning plate on with the bobbin thread. Use scissors to cut the upper and lower threads, leaving a length of the stitching. • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you e...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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..., refer to one side. 37 Loosen the tension of thin fabrics. d Smooth the gathers by ironing them. Fold the fabric along the bias. Pull the bobbin threads to "Thread tension" (page 24). Select the desired length for straight stitch a (6-10). They are called "shell tucks". UTILITY STITCHES DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can... stitch Shell tuck stitching The gathers that the needle drops c slightly off the edge of c stitches. • Do not sew reverse stitches or cut the thread.
..., refer to one side. 37 Loosen the tension of thin fabrics. d Smooth the gathers by ironing them. Fold the fabric along the bias. Pull the bobbin threads to "Thread tension" (page 24). Select the desired length for straight stitch a (6-10). They are called "shell tucks". UTILITY STITCHES DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can... stitch Shell tuck stitching The gathers that the needle drops c slightly off the edge of c stitches. • Do not sew reverse stitches or cut the thread.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured. Turn off the machine and unplug it . a Raise ... race body. Reassemble the hook and the retaining ring, j and push the latch levers back into position. Use a brush to remove any accumulated lint g and thread from the upper e part of the free arm. CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before using a coin or d oval screwdriver to remove the...
Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured. Turn off the machine and unplug it . a Raise ... race body. Reassemble the hook and the retaining ring, j and push the latch levers back into position. Use a brush to remove any accumulated lint g and thread from the upper e part of the free arm. CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before using a coin or d oval screwdriver to remove the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... must be adjusted adequately with the upper tension control dial. After you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to match the bobbin thread. Note ● Remember to return the screw to match the bobbin thread. a Screw a Screw 42 Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use. When sewing...
... must be adjusted adequately with the upper tension control dial. After you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to match the bobbin thread. Note ● Remember to return the screw to match the bobbin thread. a Screw a Screw 42 Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use. When sewing...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...is too tight. The upper thread tension is bent or blunt. Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the needle plate. Incorrect bobbins will not work . Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. Turn on the main power switch. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (for the Choose... switch is appropriate thread you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. You have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come out of fabric, thread and needle. You have not used a bobbin that are pulling the...
...is too tight. The upper thread tension is bent or blunt. Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the needle plate. Incorrect bobbins will not work . Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. Turn on the main power switch. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (for the Choose... switch is appropriate thread you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. You have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come out of fabric, thread and needle. You have not used a bobbin that are pulling the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... machine. Wind the bobbin thread properly. or breaks. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Correct the upper threading. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. page 11 The upper thread is incorrectly installed. The bobbin thread is too tight. The upper thread breaks. You have not used a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. page 10 The bobbin is incorrect. page 11 The thread is set incorrectly...
... machine. Wind the bobbin thread properly. or breaks. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Correct the upper threading. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. page 11 The upper thread is incorrectly installed. The bobbin thread is too tight. The upper thread breaks. You have not used a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. page 10 The bobbin is incorrect. page 11 The thread is set incorrectly...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... fabric. Replace the needle. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the shuttle race. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. If you use it right Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. page 15 page 16 page 26 page 24 page 13 page 15 page 16 page 40, 41...
... fabric. Replace the needle. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the shuttle race. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. If you use it right Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. page 15 page 16 page 26 page 24 page 13 page 15 page 16 page 40, 41...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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....eio.ov.l.en.d.r.ed.r.i..a.....l...5656,,,, 22 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... stretch fabrics 26 T thick fabrics 25 thin fabrics 26 thread cutter 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...
Quick Setup Guide - English and Spanish
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...the two sides of scissors to level thread I Bobbin Winder O Place unfilled bobbin on winder J Handwheel Use for easy and efficient transporting O Thread Guide/Bobbin Winding Pre-tension Disc Used when winding the bobbin and then threading the machine Needle Breaks Needle is ...not correct Lint and/or debris caught on spool pin to remove thread IH J M K Brother International Corporation recommends the use . Toll Free Phone 877-276-8437 N L G Thread Cutter H Spool Pin Pull up Lever Guide thread through the lever from right to raise and lower the presser foot ...
...the two sides of scissors to level thread I Bobbin Winder O Place unfilled bobbin on winder J Handwheel Use for easy and efficient transporting O Thread Guide/Bobbin Winding Pre-tension Disc Used when winding the bobbin and then threading the machine Needle Breaks Needle is ...not correct Lint and/or debris caught on spool pin to remove thread IH J M K Brother International Corporation recommends the use . Toll Free Phone 877-276-8437 N L G Thread Cutter H Spool Pin Pull up Lever Guide thread through the lever from right to raise and lower the presser foot ...
Quick Setup Guide - English and Spanish
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... to the right. 2 3 4 CAUTION Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to lengthen the height. Replace the bobbin case. Winding the Bobbin 1 2 Threading the Needle 1 Pass the thread through the hole Pull up on the thread spool pin to be incorrect or break the needle. Place the thread spool on the spool pin. (Don't forget...
... to the right. 2 3 4 CAUTION Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to lengthen the height. Replace the bobbin case. Winding the Bobbin 1 2 Threading the Needle 1 Pass the thread through the hole Pull up on the thread spool pin to be incorrect or break the needle. Place the thread spool on the spool pin. (Don't forget...