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... storing the machine ...38 Oiling ...38 Changing the bulb ...38 Cleaning the machine surface ...39 Cleaning the shuttle race ...39 Cleaning the feed dogs ...40 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...41 TROUBLESHOOTING ...42 When the thread is entangled ...45 INDEX ...46 4
... storing the machine ...38 Oiling ...38 Changing the bulb ...38 Cleaning the machine surface ...39 Cleaning the shuttle race ...39 Cleaning the feed dogs ...40 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...41 TROUBLESHOOTING ...42 When the thread is entangled ...45 INDEX ...46 4
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... takes place. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to set the bobbin. d Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in ... the accessories are stored in a compartment inside the compartment. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. 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. Attach the appropriate presser...
... takes place. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to set the bobbin. d Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in ... the accessories are stored in a compartment inside the compartment. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. 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. Attach the appropriate presser...
Users Guide
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...the tension spring. 1 a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Remove the bobbin case by the latch, fully insert g the bobbin case into the shuttle race, and then release the latch. • Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the machine. b Open the shuttle cover behind the flat...b 5 cm (2 inches) Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it out from e a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it is properly placed...
...the tension spring. 1 a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Remove the bobbin case by the latch, fully insert g the bobbin case into the shuttle race, and then release the latch. • Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the machine. b Open the shuttle cover behind the flat...b 5 cm (2 inches) Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it out from e a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it is properly placed...
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... most sewing applications, no adjustment is needed. 24 Memo ● Before beginning to change fabric or thread. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 11) and reinsert the bobbin. 1 2 3 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on 5 surface of ...fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension- In this case, refer to "Upper threading" (page 13) and rethread. 1 5 2 ...
... most sewing applications, no adjustment is needed. 24 Memo ● Before beginning to change fabric or thread. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 11) and reinsert the bobbin. 1 2 3 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on 5 surface of ...fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension- In this case, refer to "Upper threading" (page 13) and rethread. 1 5 2 ...
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...sure to remove it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the free arm. Turn off the machine and unplug it . Remove the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you and pulling it out from the retaining e ring to unplug the machine before cleaning the machine, otherwise ...injuries or an electric shock may occur. a Bobbin case latch Slide the latch levers out from the shuttle race. APPENDIX Remove the face plate from the machine. Cleaning the machine surface If the ...
...sure to remove it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the free arm. Turn off the machine and unplug it . Remove the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you and pulling it out from the retaining e ring to unplug the machine before cleaning the machine, otherwise ...injuries or an electric shock may occur. a Bobbin case latch Slide the latch levers out from the shuttle race. APPENDIX Remove the face plate from the machine. Cleaning the machine surface If the ...
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... a cloth dampened with machine oil to h wipe the shuttle race in step h. Remove the hook by grasping its center post f and pulling it . Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured.
... a cloth dampened with machine oil to h wipe the shuttle race in step h. Remove the hook by grasping its center post f and pulling it . Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured.
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... Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of the bobbin thread If holding the bobbin thread and lightly raising and lowering it causes the bobbin case to decrease bobbin tension. If the bobbin case descends without being shaken: The bobbin thread is too loose Loops appear on the surface of the fabric. 1... e Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric after being shaken: The bobbin thread is needed. Refer to "Note" below . Note ● Remember to return the screw to increase the bobbin case tension. Note ● If the loops still appear on 5 surface of the...
... Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of the bobbin thread If holding the bobbin thread and lightly raising and lowering it causes the bobbin case to decrease bobbin tension. If the bobbin case descends without being shaken: The bobbin thread is too loose Loops appear on the surface of the fabric. 1... e Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric after being shaken: The bobbin thread is needed. Refer to "Note" below . Note ● Remember to return the screw to increase the bobbin case tension. Note ● If the loops still appear on 5 surface of the...
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... upper thread tension is loose. The area around the hole in the presser foot is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to firmly tighten the screw. page 24 - - Replace the bobbin case. You have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come out of the guide above the needle... or blunt. page 29, 30, 31, 33, 34 The needle breaks. page 10 You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for example, you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. There are nation of fabric. page 15 The presser foot you...
... upper thread tension is loose. The area around the hole in the presser foot is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to firmly tighten the screw. page 24 - - Replace the bobbin case. You have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come out of the guide above the needle... or blunt. page 29, 30, 31, 33, 34 The needle breaks. page 10 You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for example, you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. There are nation of fabric. page 15 The presser foot you...
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...needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr on the wrong side of fabric, thread and needle. Replace the bobbin. Remove the tangled thread and clean the shuttle race. Correct the ...16 - - - The bobbin is incorrectly installed. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Bobbin is scratched. The area around the hole in the needle plate is set incorrectly. Replace the bobbin case. Bobbin is incorrect. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for...
...needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr on the wrong side of fabric, thread and needle. Replace the bobbin. Remove the tangled thread and clean the shuttle race. Correct the ...16 - - - The bobbin is incorrectly installed. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Bobbin is scratched. The area around the hole in the needle plate is set incorrectly. Replace the bobbin case. Bobbin is incorrect. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for...
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... the upper thread properly. page 16 4 Dust has accumulated under the fabric. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Symptom Possible cause How to sew. Clean the shuttle race. The bobbin case is a highpitched noise while sewing. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. appropriate ...fabric. page 13 You have not used the right combi- page 24 You have not fitted the spool properly. Replace the bobbin case. page 10 Insufficient oiling. Attach the presser foot that is incorrect. page 38 44 come on. page 15 Stitches are ...
... the upper thread properly. page 16 4 Dust has accumulated under the fabric. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Symptom Possible cause How to sew. Clean the shuttle race. The bobbin case is a highpitched noise while sewing. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. appropriate ...fabric. page 13 You have not used the right combi- page 24 You have not fitted the spool properly. Replace the bobbin case. page 10 Insufficient oiling. Attach the presser foot that is incorrect. page 38 44 come on. page 15 Stitches are ...
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INDEX A accessories 7 appliqués 34 B basic stitching 27 bbloinbbdinhem....s..t.i.t.c..h..i.n..g...1..0..,.. 28 11 bobbin case 12 bobbin winder 10 button sewing 31 buttonhole sewing 30 C cleaning 39 D darning 29 E embroidering 34 extra spool pin 18 F feed dogs flat bed attachment 66,, ... 23 thread guide 13 thread tension 24 trial sewing 25 ttwroiunbnleesehdoleoti.n..g...1..7..,.. 42 18 U upper tension-control dial 24, 41 upper threading 13 W winding the bobbin 10 Z zigzag stitches 25, 27, 34 zipper foot 33 zipper insertion 33 46
INDEX A accessories 7 appliqués 34 B basic stitching 27 bbloinbbdinhem....s..t.i.t.c..h..i.n..g...1..0..,.. 28 11 bobbin case 12 bobbin winder 10 button sewing 31 buttonhole sewing 30 C cleaning 39 D darning 29 E embroidering 34 extra spool pin 18 F feed dogs flat bed attachment 66,, ... 23 thread guide 13 thread tension 24 trial sewing 25 ttwroiunbnleesehdoleoti.n..g...1..7..,.. 42 18 U upper tension-control dial 24, 41 upper threading 13 W winding the bobbin 10 Z zigzag stitches 25, 27, 34 zipper foot 33 zipper insertion 33 46