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... before using." Never operate this machine where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is not intended for household use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull, not the cord. 10. To reduce the...
... before using." Never operate this machine where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is not intended for household use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull, not the cord. 10. To reduce the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use extension cords. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the needle while sewing. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted. • ..., we suggest that you should never be required if used . 3. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to obtain the correct lead. Do not use • Maintaining the machine...
... EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use extension cords. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the needle while sewing. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted. • ..., we suggest that you should never be required if used . 3. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to obtain the correct lead. Do not use • Maintaining the machine...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... 21 SEWING ...21 General sewing procedure ...21 Selecting stitching ...22 Starting to sew ...23 Sewing in reverse ...23 Thread tension ...24 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...25 Trial sewing ...25 Changing the sewing direction ...25 Sewing curves ...25 Sewing... 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...
... 21 SEWING ...21 General sewing procedure ...21 Selecting stitching ...22 Starting to sew ...23 Sewing in reverse ...23 Thread tension ...24 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...25 Trial sewing ...25 Changing the sewing direction ...25 Sewing curves ...25 Sewing... 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...
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... 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 the bobbin and threading the machine. e Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) f Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down... dial (page 22) Turn the pattern selection dial to select the number of the stitch that you want to use as the lower thread. l Foot controller jack/jack Insert the foot controller plug into the foot controller jack, which also supplies power to this switch to cut them...
... 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 the bobbin and threading the machine. e Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) f Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down... dial (page 22) Turn the pattern selection dial to select the number of the stitch that you want to use as the lower thread. l Foot controller jack/jack Insert the foot controller plug into the foot controller jack, which also supplies power to this switch to cut them...
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... hold the needle in place. 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 remove it. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to set the bobbin. e Needle...
... hold the needle in place. 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 remove it. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to set the bobbin. e Needle...
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... comes with this sewing machine. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this machine. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin...spool pin as far as possible. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. e While holding the end of thread on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. Turn on the spool pin. Then stop the ...
... comes with this sewing machine. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this machine. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin...spool pin as far as possible. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. e While holding the end of thread on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. Turn on the spool pin. Then stop the ...
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...clicking sound; CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 11 Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. Raise the needle to the right. this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This... the bobbin winding shaft to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you follow the instructions carefully. g Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). CAUTION ...
...clicking sound; CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 11 Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. Raise the needle to the right. this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This... the bobbin winding shaft to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you follow the instructions carefully. g Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). CAUTION ...
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... to the left, as shown below, until it will fall out from the shuttle race. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread d from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it enters... shuttle race. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it is properly placed back into the notch at the front of the machine. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. If it out from the shuttle when the machine starts to be...
... to the left, as shown below, until it will fall out from the shuttle race. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread d from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it enters... shuttle race. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it is properly placed back into the notch at the front of the machine. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. If it out from the shuttle when the machine starts to be...
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... CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. Be sure to raise the thread take -up the thread check spring. • If the needle is set incorrectly, the...
... CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. Be sure to raise the thread take -up the thread check spring. • If the needle is set incorrectly, the...
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... to back and pull i out about 15 cm (6 inches) of the upper thread. Make sure you may cause sewing problems. a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread b Lower thread 14 While holding the thread in your left . Drawing up lever before you feed the upper...
... to back and pull i out about 15 cm (6 inches) of the upper thread. Make sure you may cause sewing problems. a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread b Lower thread 14 While holding the thread in your left . Drawing up lever before you feed the upper...
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...Cotton, Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Needle precautions ...Double knit, Jersey, Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Refer to the following precautions concerning the handling of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ...
...Cotton, Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Needle precautions ...Double knit, Jersey, Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Refer to the following precautions concerning the handling of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ...
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... the needle, be sure to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. Do not use a bent needle. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is bent...Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. 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...
... the needle, be sure to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. Do not use a bent needle. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is bent...Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. 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...
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... bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it clockwise. 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 of the...
... bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it clockwise. 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 of the...
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... making decorative stitches. Put the second spool of the machine. a First spool b Second spool Use the thread from the second spool to thread e the machine to the needle bar thread guide is lowered, the needle may be damaged. ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check ...that have designed your machine so you . ● When using the twin needle, be sure to back. The path for threading the machine to select an appropriate stitch (straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2), otherwise the needle may break or the machine may bend...
... making decorative stitches. Put the second spool of the machine. a First spool b Second spool Use the thread from the second spool to thread e the machine to the needle bar thread guide is lowered, the needle may be damaged. ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check ...that have designed your machine so you . ● When using the twin needle, be sure to back. The path for threading the machine to select an appropriate stitch (straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2), otherwise the needle may break or the machine may bend...
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... holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Use the oval screwdriver to loosen the presser b foot holder screw. a left hand.
... holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Use the oval screwdriver to loosen the presser b foot holder screw. a left hand.
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... needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur. ● Do not pull or...
... needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur. ● Do not pull or...
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...off the foot controller. Press and hold down on the foot controller. Take your left side of the machine, and k then pass the threads through the thread cutter on the sewing machine. h X The machine stops sewing. f Turn on the back of the presser foot bar to the starting... the presser foot lever. X The machine starts sewing. a To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. SEWING BASICS Starting to lock the threads at the end of the seam or wherever reinforcement is needed. a Presser foot lever Slowly press down the reverse sewing lever while sewing. j Pull...
...off the foot controller. Press and hold down on the foot controller. Take your left side of the machine, and k then pass the threads through the thread cutter on the sewing machine. h X The machine stops sewing. f Turn on the back of the presser foot bar to the starting... the presser foot lever. X The machine starts sewing. a To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. SEWING BASICS Starting to lock the threads at the end of the seam or wherever reinforcement is needed. a Presser foot lever Slowly press down the reverse sewing lever while sewing. j Pull...
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...loose Loops appear on the wrong side of your fabric. 1 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of fabric a Wrong side 2 b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread 3 4 ■ Upper tension is needed. 24 In addition, be sure to return the screw to a lower ...Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to its original position before you change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you do a test sample on a scrap of fabric before the next ...
...loose Loops appear on the wrong side of your fabric. 1 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of fabric a Wrong side 2 b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread 3 4 ■ Upper tension is needed. 24 In addition, be sure to return the screw to a lower ...Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to its original position before you change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you do a test sample on a scrap of fabric before the next ...
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... will be used for your project. Leave the needle lowered (in order to these tips when sewing your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the b fabric. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be achieved. ...
... will be used for your project. Leave the needle lowered (in order to these tips when sewing your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the b fabric. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be achieved. ...
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..., use the zigzag stitches to sew" (page 23). Start sawing. Memo ● When sewing with the decorative satin stitches. When sewing is finished, cut the thread. d • For details, refer to "Starting to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). Number on dial Stitch name 2 Zigzag stitch Application 3 Overcasting and Zigzag stitch attaching appliqu...
..., use the zigzag stitches to sew" (page 23). Start sawing. Memo ● When sewing with the decorative satin stitches. When sewing is finished, cut the thread. d • For details, refer to "Starting to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). Number on dial Stitch name 2 Zigzag stitch Application 3 Overcasting and Zigzag stitch attaching appliqu...