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...Sewing thick fabrics 19 Sewing thin fabrics 20 Sewing stretch fabrics 20 Stitching cylindrical pieces 20 Sewing with a twin needle (Option 20 Thread tension 22 3. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Optional accessories 4 THE MAIN PARTS 5 Flat bed attachment...CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns and stitch names 9 Reverse sewing lever 10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin 11 Lower threading 13 Upper threading 14 Drawing up the lower thread 16 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 17 2. BUILT-IN ...
...Sewing thick fabrics 19 Sewing thin fabrics 20 Sewing stretch fabrics 20 Stitching cylindrical pieces 20 Sewing with a twin needle (Option 20 Thread tension 22 3. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Optional accessories 4 THE MAIN PARTS 5 Flat bed attachment...CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns and stitch names 9 Reverse sewing lever 10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin 11 Lower threading 13 Upper threading 14 Drawing up the lower thread 16 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 17 2. BUILT-IN ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 43 2 1 5 A 6 0 7 9 8 1 Bobbin winder (Page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220/240V area The foot controller part code differs depending on and off. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized...(Page 11, 14) This holds the spool of thread. 3 Upper tension-control dial (Page 22) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 4 Thread guide (Page 11, 14) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 5 Thread take-up lever (Page 15...
...a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 43 2 1 5 A 6 0 7 9 8 1 Bobbin winder (Page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220/240V area The foot controller part code differs depending on and off. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized...(Page 11, 14) This holds the spool of thread. 3 Upper tension-control dial (Page 22) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 4 Thread guide (Page 11, 14) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 5 Thread take-up lever (Page 15...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...not work properly. Then, pass the thread around the pre-tension disk and pull the thread in completely. 11 1 1 Pre-tension disk CAUTION ● If the spool of 1 thread on this pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from other bobbins may tangle on the thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ... Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 1 1 Pull the thread in the wrong place, or is in completely. 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread is set incorrectly, the thread may cause damage to the machine.
...not work properly. Then, pass the thread around the pre-tension disk and pull the thread in completely. 11 1 1 Pre-tension disk CAUTION ● If the spool of 1 thread on this pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from other bobbins may tangle on the thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ... Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 1 1 Pull the thread in the wrong place, or is in completely. 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread is set incorrectly, the thread may cause damage to the machine.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... the thread through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down with thread. CAUTION ● Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by turning the 2 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and...
... the thread through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down with thread. CAUTION ● Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by turning the 2 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and...
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... upper thread. 25 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on page 13 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 CAUTION 2 ● When changing the sewing direction, be too loose. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sure to raise the... loose Loops appear on page 18. Start sewing. 6 For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting sewing" on the back of the fabric. Thread tension The tension of the fabric. Memo ● We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you change fabric or thread. 1 3 5 ...
... upper thread. 25 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on page 13 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 CAUTION 2 ● When changing the sewing direction, be too loose. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sure to raise the... loose Loops appear on page 18. Start sewing. 6 For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting sewing" on the back of the fabric. Thread tension The tension of the fabric. Memo ● We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you change fabric or thread. 1 3 5 ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... designed for this machine. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Loosen the upper thread tension. 22 40 breaks. Contact your retailer or the nearest - The bobbin case is incorrectly installed. You have not fitted the spool properly. If you are using is not ...that is correct appropriate for the type of stitch. 17 ▼ The upper thread tension is appropriate for the type of fabric. 17 The presser foot you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. cannot be Lift up the fabric...
... designed for this machine. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Loosen the upper thread tension. 22 40 breaks. Contact your retailer or the nearest - The bobbin case is incorrectly installed. You have not fitted the spool properly. If you are using is not ...that is correct appropriate for the type of stitch. 17 ▼ The upper thread tension is appropriate for the type of fabric. 17 The presser foot you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. cannot be Lift up the fabric...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... to sew. How to sew. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Replace the bobbin. Use a bobbin that has been designed for the type of fabric. The thread tension is bent or blunt. You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the... have not attached the presser foot holder properly. The needle is incorrect. The thread tension is scratched or does not turn smoothly. Replace the needle plate. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Fit the spool properly. Choose a thread and...
... to sew. How to sew. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Replace the bobbin. Use a bobbin that has been designed for the type of fabric. The thread tension is bent or blunt. You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the... have not attached the presser foot holder properly. The needle is incorrect. The thread tension is scratched or does not turn smoothly. Replace the needle plate. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Fit the spool properly. Choose a thread and...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... cause You have not used the right combination of the upper thread. Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The thread tension is bent or blunt. Choose a thread and needle that you want to sew. The needle is incorrect. The fabric does ... If the thread is tangled, for the type of fabric. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. How to sew. The presser foot that you want to put it right Correct the upper threading. The presser...
... cause You have not used the right combination of the upper thread. Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The thread tension is bent or blunt. Choose a thread and needle that you want to sew. The needle is incorrect. The fabric does ... If the thread is tangled, for the type of fabric. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. How to sew. The presser foot that you want to put it right Correct the upper threading. The presser...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... foot 35 4-Step Automatic Buttonhole 27 A , Accessories 4 optional 4 33 Appliqués 32 B Blind hem stitching 24 Blind stitch foot 37 Bobbin winding 11 Button sewing 29 Buttonhole adjusting 28 making 27 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw 28 C Cleaning 38 Connecting plugs 6 D , , Darning 31 ...Stitches built-in 23 names 9 Straight stitching 23 T Thread cutter 19 Thread tension 22 Threading lower 13 twin needle 21 upper 14 Troubleshooting 40 , Twin needle attaching 8 20 sewing 20 U Upper tension control dial 22 Upper threading 14 W Walking foot 33 Z Zigzag stitching 23...
... foot 35 4-Step Automatic Buttonhole 27 A , Accessories 4 optional 4 33 Appliqués 32 B Blind hem stitching 24 Blind stitch foot 37 Bobbin winding 11 Button sewing 29 Buttonhole adjusting 28 making 27 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw 28 C Cleaning 38 Connecting plugs 6 D , , Darning 31 ...Stitches built-in 23 names 9 Straight stitching 23 T Thread cutter 19 Thread tension 22 Threading lower 13 twin needle 21 upper 14 Troubleshooting 40 , Twin needle attaching 8 20 sewing 20 U Upper tension control dial 22 Upper threading 14 W Walking foot 33 Z Zigzag stitching 23...