Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...risk of the air openings blocked. Do not allow this sewing machine only for household use a bent needle. 13. Use this machine to break. 14. Never operate the sewing machine with same type rated 15 watts. Never drop or insert any object into water. Do not operate this... accessories recommended by or near children. 2. Do not use the proper needle plate. The sewing machine should never be used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. Return the sewing machine ...
...risk of the air openings blocked. Do not allow this sewing machine only for household use a bent needle. 13. Use this machine to break. 14. Never operate the sewing machine with same type rated 15 watts. Never drop or insert any object into water. Do not operate this... accessories recommended by or near children. 2. Do not use the proper needle plate. The sewing machine should never be used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. Return the sewing machine ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Raise the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. g Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. Actual 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 break. this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to its highest position by turning a ...
... bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Raise the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. g Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. Actual 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 break. this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to its highest position by turning a ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...9679; Make sure you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. If it is properly placed back into ...the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it will fall out from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the machine. Pull the trailing thread... at the top of the shuttle race. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread d from the shuttle when the machine starts to the left, as shown below, until it enters the ...
...9679; Make sure you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. If it is properly placed back into ...the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it will fall out from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the machine. Pull the trailing thread... at the top of the shuttle race. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread d from the shuttle when the machine starts to the left, as shown below, until it enters the ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...position. Feed the upper thread through both thread d guides: the rear one first, then the front one. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take-up lever CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take-up lever to break. Raise the presser ...foot using the presser foot a lever. Pull up the thread check spring. • If the...
...position. Feed the upper thread through both thread d guides: the rear one first, then the front one. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take-up lever CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take-up lever to break. Raise the presser ...foot using the presser foot a lever. Pull up the thread check spring. • If the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Failure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. Use of the needle. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Needle precautions Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased. 15 Be...
... when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Failure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. Use of the needle. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Needle precautions Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased. 15 Be...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...bent. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is even. 1 2 Replacing the needle Replace the needle...highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may bend or break. Use the oval screwdriver and a needle that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is accidentally...
...bent. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is even. 1 2 Replacing the needle Replace the needle...highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may bend or break. Use the oval screwdriver and a needle that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is accidentally...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the oval screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper. 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 the end... the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is loosened too much .) While holding the needle with your left hand, f use a oval screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp screw ...
...stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the oval screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper. 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 the end... the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is loosened too much .) While holding the needle with your left hand, f use a oval screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp screw ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... spool pin in the hole on the top of the needle bar thread guide. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. Other needles could break and injure you can use the same color or two different...
... spool pin in the hole on the top of the needle bar thread guide. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. Other needles could break and injure you can use the same color or two different...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...When sewing is in injuries. ● Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to sew. 1 Turn on replacing...the presser foot, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. For details on the machine, refer to sew" (page... details on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads.
...When sewing is in injuries. ● Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to sew. 1 Turn on replacing...the presser foot, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. For details on the machine, refer to sew" (page... details on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inches) thick is sewn or if the fabric is lowered, the needle may bend or break. Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to achieve better results for your project. Changing the sewing direction When the stitching... reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that will be achieved. If the fabric is turned while the needle is pushed with your sewing projects are the same as a pivot. Raise the...
... ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inches) thick is sewn or if the fabric is lowered, the needle may bend or break. Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to achieve better results for your project. Changing the sewing direction When the stitching... reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that will be achieved. If the fabric is turned while the needle is pushed with your sewing projects are the same as a pivot. Raise the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning and end of the stitching. Select a stitch. When sewing is finished, cut the thread. Start sawing. d • For details, refer to "Starting to join together seams and finish them in one operation. UTILITY STITCHES 3...for sewing stretch materials. Memo ● When sewing with the decorative satin stitches. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. 27 c • For details, refer to "Starting to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). CAUTION ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (...
Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning and end of the stitching. Select a stitch. When sewing is finished, cut the thread. Start sawing. d • For details, refer to "Starting to join together seams and finish them in one operation. UTILITY STITCHES 3...for sewing stretch materials. Memo ● When sewing with the decorative satin stitches. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. 27 c • For details, refer to "Starting to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). CAUTION ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... with 2 or with the bobbin thread. Place a button between holes 1.6 mm (1/16 inches) 3.2 mm (1/8 inches) 4.8 mm (3/16 inches) Number of the fabric, and then tie it with 4 holes can be sure that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break. CAUTION ● When sewing, be... sewn on the needle plate as c shown below. Pull the upper thread at the end of the h stitching to the wrong side of dial 2 3 4 Attach the button sewing...
... with 2 or with the bobbin thread. Place a button between holes 1.6 mm (1/16 inches) 3.2 mm (1/8 inches) 4.8 mm (3/16 inches) Number of the fabric, and then tie it with 4 holes can be sure that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break. CAUTION ● When sewing, be... sewn on the needle plate as c shown below. Pull the upper thread at the end of the h stitching to the wrong side of dial 2 3 4 Attach the button sewing...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... case is bent or blunt. Remove any knots or tangles. for this machine. Remove the tangle thread. page 10 page 13 - Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. The upper thread breaks. The needle is scratched. The upper thread tension is scratched. Replace the bobbin case. You have not used the foot controller properly. You...
... case is bent or blunt. Remove any knots or tangles. for this machine. Remove the tangle thread. page 10 page 13 - Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. The upper thread breaks. The needle is scratched. The upper thread tension is scratched. Replace the bobbin case. You have not used the foot controller properly. You...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... bent or blunt. page 10 You have not attached the presserfoot holder properly. page 10 The bobbin is tangled. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. The upper thread breaks. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Replace the bobbin. - 4 The lower...
... bent or blunt. page 10 You have not attached the presserfoot holder properly. page 10 The bobbin is tangled. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. The upper thread breaks. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Replace the bobbin. - 4 The lower...
Quick Setup Guide - English and Spanish
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...during sewing Upper Thread Breaks Upper thread is not correct Upper thread tension is set too high/tight Upper thread is too large for the needle eye Lower Thread Breaks Lower thread may be entangled in shuttle Lower thread tension is set too tight/high Lower threading is not ... Used when winding the bobbin and then threading the machine Should you purchased meets your nearest Service Center, please call: 877-Brother (276-8437). Many of your expectations. For assistance or to remove thread IH J M K Brother International Corporation recommends the use if the stitching ...
...during sewing Upper Thread Breaks Upper thread is not correct Upper thread tension is set too high/tight Upper thread is too large for the needle eye Lower Thread Breaks Lower thread may be entangled in shuttle Lower thread tension is set too tight/high Lower threading is not ... Used when winding the bobbin and then threading the machine Should you purchased meets your nearest Service Center, please call: 877-Brother (276-8437). Many of your expectations. For assistance or to remove thread IH J M K Brother International Corporation recommends the use if the stitching ...
Quick Setup Guide - English and Spanish
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... Hold the bobbin case as shown. related to ensure it is in place. 8 Guide the thread up the left , until it may break the needle. Push the latch levers into the thread tension discs or behind the thread tension dial from the pull the latch and remove the bobbin retaining ring. Place on bobbin... highest position, Slide the latch levers out from the right to be incorrect or break the needle. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Place the thread spool on the front of the bobbin case. Thread the needle from front to its highest position and remove the bobbin case by the...
... Hold the bobbin case as shown. related to ensure it is in place. 8 Guide the thread up the left , until it may break the needle. Push the latch levers into the thread tension discs or behind the thread tension dial from the pull the latch and remove the bobbin retaining ring. Place on bobbin... highest position, Slide the latch levers out from the right to be incorrect or break the needle. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Place the thread spool on the front of the bobbin case. Thread the needle from front to its highest position and remove the bobbin case by the...