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ENGLISH KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Basic Sewing and Mending Machine Operation Manual Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
ENGLISH KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Basic Sewing and Mending Machine Operation Manual Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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... any adjustments in the needle area, such as described in this sewing machine. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any of electric shock: 1. The sewing machine should always be followed, including the following: "Read all moving ...Do not use the proper needle plate. WARNING - Do not allow this machine where aerosol (spray) products are being used by the manufacturer as a toy. This sewing machine is required around the sewing machine needle. 11. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 watts. Do not...
... any adjustments in the needle area, such as described in this sewing machine. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any of electric shock: 1. The sewing machine should always be followed, including the following: "Read all moving ...Do not use the proper needle plate. WARNING - Do not allow this machine where aerosol (spray) products are being used by the manufacturer as a toy. This sewing machine is required around the sewing machine needle. 11. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 watts. Do not...
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... by a person with this equipment, you study the manual before using the machine. carrying the mark, rating as marked on the foot controller. 4. FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not intended to obtain the correct lead. Do not touch the handwheel... If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the needle while sewing. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. For a longer service life...
... by a person with this equipment, you study the manual before using the machine. carrying the mark, rating as marked on the foot controller. 4. FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not intended to obtain the correct lead. Do not touch the handwheel... If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the needle while sewing. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. For a longer service life...
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... AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser 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...
... AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser 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...
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... as the lower thread. j Handwheel Use the handwheel to start and stop sewing. k Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this machine. p Foot controller (page 9) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to manually raise and lower the needle. g Built-in the opposite...cut them. i Bobbin winder (page 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Buttonhole fine-adjusting screw (page 32) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw ...
... as the lower thread. j Handwheel Use the handwheel to start and stop sewing. k Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this machine. p Foot controller (page 9) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to manually raise and lower the needle. g Built-in the opposite...cut them. i Bobbin winder (page 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Buttonhole fine-adjusting screw (page 32) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw ...
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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: 132730-122) ● A replacement for the factory-installed presser ...
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: 132730-122) ● A replacement for the factory-installed presser ...
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... Do not subject the cord to "I". Power supply Set the main power switch to heat. X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is turned on the cord. These things may result. Pulling on the machine. Then, insert the power supply plug into the jack on the cord may result. ● When... cord, or lead to fire or electric shock. ● Do not allow the power cord to be used for the power source. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. If the cord or plug is...
... Do not subject the cord to "I". Power supply Set the main power switch to heat. X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is turned on the cord. These things may result. Pulling on the machine. Then, insert the power supply plug into the jack on the cord may result. ● When... cord, or lead to fire or electric shock. ● Do not allow the power cord to be used for the power source. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. If the cord or plug is...
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...9679; Do not allow pieces of time should make sure that has not been in a polarized outlet only one way. Steadying the machine If the sewing machine has been placed on an uneven surface, turn the rubber cushion in the right-front corner of the base plate to adjust its ... Foot controller CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to build up on the foot controller when the machine is being started. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any excess oil. Note...
...9679; Do not allow pieces of time should make sure that has not been in a polarized outlet only one way. Steadying the machine If the sewing machine has been placed on an uneven surface, turn the rubber cushion in the right-front corner of the base plate to adjust its ... Foot controller CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to build up on the foot controller when the machine is being started. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any excess oil. Note...
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... bobbins of thread on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the sewing machine. Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. Turn...around the pre-tension disk. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin...
... bobbins of thread on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the sewing machine. Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. Turn...around the pre-tension disk. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin...
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... wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you accidentally step on the foot controller and the... make a clicking sound; If you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. Press the foot controller to break. this sewing machine. 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). ...
... wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you accidentally step on the foot controller and the... make a clicking sound; If you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. Press the foot controller to break. this sewing machine. 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). ...
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...Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. CAUTION ●...the needle. Feed the upper thread through both thread d guides: the rear one first, then the front one. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. Be sure to its highest position. a Spool pin b Thread ... of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Pull up lever to turn the handwheel before threading the...
...Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. CAUTION ●...the needle. Feed the upper thread through both thread d guides: the rear one first, then the front one. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. Be sure to its highest position. a Spool pin b Thread ... of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Pull up lever to turn the handwheel before threading the...
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... Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Selecting the needle depending on sewing machine needles. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: 80 Synthetic/... concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. KNOWING YOUR...
... Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Selecting the needle depending on sewing machine needles. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: 80 Synthetic/... concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. KNOWING YOUR...
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... controller is extremely dangerous since the needle may be uneven or puckered or there may break while the machine is bent. a CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect ... 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 stitching may be skipped stitches.
... controller is extremely dangerous since the needle may be uneven or puckered or there may break while the machine is bent. a CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect ... 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 stitching may be skipped stitches.
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... too much , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with your left hand, f use a oval screwdriver to...and then d use the oval screwdriver to the needle bar. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 17 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle 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...
... too much , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with your left hand, f use a oval screwdriver to...and then d use the oval screwdriver to the needle bar. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 17 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle 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...
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... described below the holder e so that the presser foot pin is positioned to release the presser foot. If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start and you may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you...sure to be injured. ● Always use presser feet that the f presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the holder. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off the power before you (counterclockwise). Raise the presser foot lever. Using other any presser...
... described below the holder e so that the presser foot pin is positioned to release the presser foot. If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start and you may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you...sure to be injured. ● Always use presser feet that the f presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the holder. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off the power before you (counterclockwise). Raise the presser foot lever. Using other any presser...
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... the presser foot holder in your left side of the presser bar. 1 Removing the presser foot 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.
... the presser foot holder in your left side of the presser bar. 1 Removing the presser foot 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.
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...page 22). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below to sew. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and ...selecting a stitch, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 19). ↓ 4 Start sewing. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. For details on turning on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to "Power supply" (page 8). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. ...
...page 22). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below to sew. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and ...selecting a stitch, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 19). ↓ 4 Start sewing. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. For details on turning on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to "Power supply" (page 8). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. ...
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... lever Slowly press down the reverse sewing lever while sewing. Press and hold down on the sewing machine. b 23 h X The machine stops sewing. a To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. f Turn on the foot controller. g Raise the presser foot lever. Raise the presser foot lever. X The machine starts sewing. a Thread cutter Sewing in reverse Reverse sewing is used to its highest...
... lever Slowly press down the reverse sewing lever while sewing. Press and hold down on the sewing machine. b 23 h X The machine stops sewing. a To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. f Turn on the foot controller. g Raise the presser foot lever. Raise the presser foot lever. X The machine starts sewing. a Thread cutter Sewing in reverse Reverse sewing is used to its highest...
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... the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position. Changing the sewing direction When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under...
... the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position. Changing the sewing direction When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under...
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...bobbin thread. Place a button between the holes in the same way. 33 f • After sewing for about 10 seconds at the end of the h stitching to the wrong side of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the a button to be attached, and then select the appropriate zigzag stitch (2, 3 or... two holes closest to the following table. Buttons with 2 or with the sewing machine. Start sewing. Pull the upper 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 thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of dial ...
...bobbin thread. Place a button between the holes in the same way. 33 f • After sewing for about 10 seconds at the end of the h stitching to the wrong side of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the a button to be attached, and then select the appropriate zigzag stitch (2, 3 or... two holes closest to the following table. Buttons with 2 or with the sewing machine. Start sewing. Pull the upper 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 thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of dial ...