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... the needle 7 Changing the presser foot 8 THE 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.
... the needle 7 Changing the presser foot 8 THE 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.
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... SA127 F003N: XC1945-002 SA134 F018N: XC1976-052 SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 4 No. Depending on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Part Name 6 Bobbin (One is on machine) 7 Needle set (90/14 needle) 8 Oval screwdriver 9 Foot controller Part Code Americas Others SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 3-piece set: XE5328-001...
... SA127 F003N: XC1945-002 SA134 F018N: XC1976-052 SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 4 No. Depending on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Part Name 6 Bobbin (One is on machine) 7 Needle set (90/14 needle) 8 Oval screwdriver 9 Foot controller Part Code Americas Others SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 3-piece set: XE5328-001...
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...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) 6 Thread cutter (Page 19) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to ... plug and connect the machine to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment 5 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.
...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) 6 Thread cutter (Page 19) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to ... plug and connect the machine to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment 5 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.
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... not in use . A bent needle will stop. ■ Checking the needle correctly Put the flat side of any bent needles safely. 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Replacing the needle 1 2 1 Slower 2 Faster You should make sure that the mark on the wheel points up on the foot controller. Check...
... not in use . A bent needle will stop. ■ Checking the needle correctly Put the flat side of any bent needles safely. 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Replacing the needle 1 2 1 Slower 2 Faster You should make sure that the mark on the wheel points up on the foot controller. Check...
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... Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 1 1 Pull the thread in completely. 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of 1 thread on this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the... bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from other bobbins may tangle on the thread guide. Using other models, the machine will not work ...
... Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 1 1 Pull the thread in completely. 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of 1 thread on this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the... bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from other bobbins may tangle on the thread guide. Using other models, the machine will not work ...
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... the right. 12 Pass the end of the thread through the Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 3 hole on the bobbin from the inside of the 7 • Leave 1 cm (1/2 inch) of thread from the hole bobbin. If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may... up. this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to the right. When the bobbin seems full and begins 9 spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller. If you follow the...
... the right. 12 Pass the end of the thread through the Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 3 hole on the bobbin from the inside of the 7 • Leave 1 cm (1/2 inch) of thread from the hole bobbin. If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may... up. this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to the right. When the bobbin seems full and begins 9 spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller. If you follow the...
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... presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls in the direction shown by the arrow. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension...If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. Hold the end of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down with thread. CAUTION ● Make sure you . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● ...
... presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls in the direction shown by the arrow. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension...If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. Hold the end of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down with thread. CAUTION ● Make sure you . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● ...
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... that the end of the thread comes out from the cover toward the rear of the machine (as shown in the correct combination. Replace the bobbin cover.
... that the end of the thread comes out from the cover toward the rear of the machine (as shown in the correct combination. Replace the bobbin cover.
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Thread the right needle. 2 Thread the right needle in front of the bobbin winder shaft. Do not use the twin needle with the Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) and the Zigzag Stitch (1.5 mm (1/16 inch) width). If the ... threaded the left needle. 1 Follow the same instructions for threading a single needle (see page 14). Install the second thread spool onto the extra spool pin. 1 Bobbin winder shaft 3 2 Extra spool pin 2 3 Thread spool 1 ■ Twin needle threading You should only be damaged.
Thread the right needle. 2 Thread the right needle in front of the bobbin winder shaft. Do not use the twin needle with the Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) and the Zigzag Stitch (1.5 mm (1/16 inch) width). If the ... threaded the left needle. 1 Follow the same instructions for threading a single needle (see page 14). Install the second thread spool onto the extra spool pin. 1 Bobbin winder shaft 3 2 Extra spool pin 2 3 Thread spool 1 ■ Twin needle threading You should only be damaged.
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...Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number. 22 You may be too tight. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to adjust it when you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is too ...loose Loops appear on page 13 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 CAUTION 2 ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. Start sewing. 6 For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting sewing" on...
...Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number. 22 You may be too tight. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to adjust it when you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is too ...loose Loops appear on page 13 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 CAUTION 2 ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. Start sewing. 6 For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting sewing" on...
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.... Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the stitching. If it with the desired width. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the fabric, and then tie it hits, see step 1. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 7 CAUTION ● Make sure...
.... Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the stitching. If it with the desired width. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the fabric, and then tie it hits, see step 1. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 7 CAUTION ● Make sure...
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... foot holder and the needle. Using the oval screwdriver, remove the 4 two screws. Storing this machine for example, rust caused by the user. Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out 5 to the left to remove it. • Exposed to extremely high temperatures • Exposed to extremely low temperatures 1 •...
... foot holder and the needle. Using the oval screwdriver, remove the 4 two screws. Storing this machine for example, rust caused by the user. Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out 5 to the left to remove it. • Exposed to extremely high temperatures • Exposed to extremely low temperatures 1 •...
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...needle may break, or sewing performance may break. 3 1 ▲ mark 2 ● mark 3 Bobbin case • Make sure that you install the needle plate securely. Insert the bobbin case so that the ▲ mark 7 on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark on machine as shown below. 1 1 2 2 • ...Align the ▲ and ● marks. 1 Screws • Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. 39 For a new bobbin case (part code: XE9326-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that you fit the...
...needle may break, or sewing performance may break. 3 1 ▲ mark 2 ● mark 3 Bobbin case • Make sure that you install the needle plate securely. Insert the bobbin case so that the ▲ mark 7 on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark on machine as shown below. 1 1 2 2 • ...Align the ▲ and ● marks. 1 Screws • Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. 39 For a new bobbin case (part code: XE9326-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that you fit the...
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... the needle plate. sew. Fit the spool properly. - 15, 20 6 The area around the hole in the thread. Replace the bobbin case. authorized service center. There are pulling the fabric too much. If you for this machine. If the problem persists, contact your ...foot controller properly. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. the type of stitch that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Symptom Possible cause How to firmly tighten the screw. 8 The needle is ...
... the needle plate. sew. Fit the spool properly. - 15, 20 6 The area around the hole in the thread. Replace the bobbin case. authorized service center. There are pulling the fabric too much. If you for this machine. If the problem persists, contact your ...foot controller properly. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. the type of stitch that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Symptom Possible cause How to firmly tighten the screw. 8 The needle is ...
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... being fed correctly. If thin fabrics are using . The thread tension is incorrect. How to sew. Use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. The thread tension is incorrect. You have not threaded the upper thread properly...incorrectly. The area around the hole in the needle plate or the presser foot is bent or blunt. You have not used a bobbin that you are appropriate for this machine. Remove the tangled thread and clean the race. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service...
... being fed correctly. If thin fabrics are using . The thread tension is incorrect. How to sew. Use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. The thread tension is incorrect. You have not threaded the upper thread properly...incorrectly. The area around the hole in the needle plate or the presser foot is bent or blunt. You have not used a bobbin that you are appropriate for this machine. Remove the tangled thread and clean the race. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service...
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...threaded the upper thread properly. The thread is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. Remove the needle plate and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Remove the tangled thread. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you want ... right combination of fabric, thread and needle. The needle is tangled. The presser foot that you are using is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The thread tension is incorrectly installed. The presser foot you are appropriate for the type of fabric. How to sew. Attach...
...threaded the upper thread properly. The thread is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. Remove the needle plate and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Remove the tangled thread. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you want ... right combination of fabric, thread and needle. The needle is tangled. The presser foot that you are using is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The thread tension is incorrectly installed. The presser foot you are appropriate for the type of fabric. How to sew. Attach...
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INDEX Numerics 1/4-inch quilting 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 Darning plate 29 31 ...
INDEX Numerics 1/4-inch quilting 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 Darning plate 29 31 ...
