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.... 9. Do not use the proper needle plate. This sewing machine is intended for use ." 1 Always unplug this machine outdoors. 7. Do not use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Special care is being administered. 8. DANGER - WARNING - Close attention is necessary when the sewing...
.... 9. Do not use the proper needle plate. This sewing machine is intended for use ." 1 Always unplug this machine outdoors. 7. Do not use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Special care is being administered. 8. DANGER - WARNING - Close attention is necessary when the sewing...
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... a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should contact your authorized dealer to obtain.... Use only neutral soaps or detergents to BS 1362, i.e. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this product are subject to change without notice. FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is required...
... a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should contact your authorized dealer to obtain.... Use only neutral soaps or detergents to BS 1362, i.e. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this product are subject to change without notice. FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is required...
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...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... BASICS 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 thick fabrics...
...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... BASICS 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 thick fabrics...
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...and off the main power and sewing light. k Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this machine. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is not uniform. e Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) f Reverse sewing lever ...) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to sew in handle h Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of thread. p Foot controller (page 9) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to raise and lower the presser foot. n Presser foot lever (...
...and off the main power and sewing light. k Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this machine. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is not uniform. e Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) f Reverse sewing lever ...) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to sew in handle h Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of thread. p Foot controller (page 9) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to raise and lower the presser foot. n Presser foot lever (...
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... inside the flat bed attachment. 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 hold the needle in place. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you...
... inside the flat bed attachment. 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 hold the needle in place. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you...
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... hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the spool pin. a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to wind the thread around the pre-tension disk. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the... inches) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the right. b CAUTION ● If the spool of...
... hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the spool pin. a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to wind the thread around the pre-tension disk. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the... inches) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the right. b CAUTION ● If the spool of...
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... on the foot controller and the machine starts to the right. h When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take your foot off while threading the machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 ...models CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. this sewing machine. If you do not cut the...
... on the foot controller and the machine starts to the right. h When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take your foot off while threading the machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 ...models CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. this sewing machine. If you do not cut the...
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...Make sure that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it out from the shuttle race. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread d from the shuttle when the machine starts to be incorrect or break the needle. If it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. 1...the bobbin case into the shuttle race, and then release the latch. • Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the machine. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch ...
...Make sure that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it out from the shuttle race. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread d from the shuttle when the machine starts to be incorrect or break the needle. If it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. 1...the bobbin case into the shuttle race, and then release the latch. • Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the machine. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch ...
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... wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Feed the upper thread through both thread d guides: the rear one first, then the front one. Be sure to... the left so the thread picks up lever to break. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel ...
... wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Feed the upper thread through both thread d guides: the rear one first, then the front one. Be sure to... the left so the thread picks up lever to break. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel ...
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... them toward you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up the lower c thread. a Thread take -up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of thread. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take -up lever. a 1 Guide the thread through the thread take -up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be passed behind the needle bar...
... them toward you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up the lower c thread. a Thread take -up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of thread. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take -up lever. a 1 Guide the thread through the thread take -up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be passed behind the needle bar...
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...to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Refer to the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: 80 Synthetic/ Polyester Long Fiber ...Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Needle precautions ...
...to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Refer to the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: 80 Synthetic/ Polyester Long Fiber ...Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Needle precautions ...
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... is being operated. If the combination of the needle on the previous page. 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 bend or break. In addition, the... and the flat surface is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent. Use the oval screwdriver and a needle that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even,...
... is being operated. If the combination of the needle on the previous page. 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 bend or break. In addition, the... and the flat surface is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent. Use the oval screwdriver and a needle that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even,...
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... with the oval screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may be removed by turning 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 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 at the bottom. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the oval screwdriver to tighten the...
... with the oval screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may be removed by turning 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 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 at the bottom. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the oval screwdriver to tighten the...
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...extra spool pin. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with the optional twin needle and two top threads. Thread the right needle from front to select an appropriate stitch (straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2), otherwise the needle may break or... the machine may be sure to the needle bar thread guide is lowered, the needle may bend or break. ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward...
...extra spool pin. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with the optional twin needle and two top threads. Thread the right needle from front to select an appropriate stitch (straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2), otherwise the needle may break or... the machine may be sure to the needle bar thread guide is lowered, the needle may bend or break. ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward...
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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. a Oval screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 20 a left hand. a Oval screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw...
... 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. a Oval screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 20 a left hand. a Oval screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw...
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... to sew, refer to "Starting to the needle location. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in operation, pay special attention to sew" (page 23). 21 For details on replacing the presser foot, refer...
... to sew, refer to "Starting to the needle location. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in operation, pay special attention to sew" (page 23). 21 For details on replacing the presser foot, refer...
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...side of the machine. Raise the needle to the left hand, turn the handwheel toward the rear of the machine, and k then pass the threads through the thread cutter on the sewing machine. X The machine starts sewing. Raise the presser foot lever. a 5 cm (2 inches) While holding the end of...). a To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. f Turn on the back of the seam or wherever reinforcement is used to lock the threads at the end of the presser foot bar to sew Lower the presser foot lever. a Presser foot lever Slowly press down the reverse sewing lever...
...side of the machine. Raise the needle to the left hand, turn the handwheel toward the rear of the machine, and k then pass the threads through the thread cutter on the sewing machine. X The machine starts sewing. Raise the presser foot lever. a 5 cm (2 inches) While holding the end of...). a To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. f Turn on the back of the seam or wherever reinforcement is used to lock the threads at the end of the presser foot bar to sew Lower the presser foot lever. a Presser foot lever Slowly press down the reverse sewing lever...
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... will affect the quality of the fabric. Be sure not 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 Solution Reduce the tension ... 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 too tight Loops appear on the surface of the fabric when sewing thin fabric...
... will affect the quality of the fabric. Be sure not 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 Solution Reduce the tension ... 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 too tight Loops appear on the surface of the fabric when sewing thin fabric...
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... inches) thick is sewn or if the fabric is lowered, the needle may bend or break. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that will be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric should be used for your project. Raise.... SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to these tips when sewing your project. Refer to achieve better results for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width.
... inches) thick is sewn or if the fabric is lowered, the needle may bend or break. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that will be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric should be used for your project. Raise.... SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to these tips when sewing your project. Refer to achieve better results for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width.
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...; For details, refer to "Starting to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). Memo ● When sewing with the decorative satin stitches. When sewing is finished, cut the thread. CAUTION ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Select a stitch. Select the desired...
...; For details, refer to "Starting to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). Memo ● When sewing with the decorative satin stitches. When sewing is finished, cut the thread. CAUTION ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Select a stitch. Select the desired...