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... when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to the needle. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to carry it out of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not store objects... it by any other part may damage the machine or result in use if you are being administered. • Do not use bent or damaged needles. 1 Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron;
... when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to the needle. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to carry it out of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not store objects... it by any other part may damage the machine or result in use if you are being administered. • Do not use bent or damaged needles. 1 Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron;
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...case and machine, and should be supervised to obtain the correct lead. 2 Use this machine was supplied in should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted. • If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied ...bag due to the danger of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by a person responsible for household use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as described in this manual. If the problem persists, please consult your authorized dealer to ensure that this machine only for its intended...
...case and machine, and should be supervised to obtain the correct lead. 2 Use this machine was supplied in should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted. • If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied ...bag due to the danger of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by a person responsible for household use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as described in this manual. If the problem persists, please consult your authorized dealer to ensure that this machine only for its intended...
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... Flat bed attachment 5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting plugs 6 Main power and sewing light switch 7 Foot controller 7 Checking the needle 7 Replacing 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. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 27 Making a buttonhole 27 Adjusting buttonholes 28 Sewing buttons 29 5. CONTENTS IMPORTANT ...
... Flat bed attachment 5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting plugs 6 Main power and sewing light switch 7 Foot controller 7 Checking the needle 7 Replacing 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. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 27 Making a buttonhole 27 Adjusting buttonholes 28 Sewing buttons 29 5. CONTENTS IMPORTANT ...
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Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) 3 Walking Foot 4 Quilting Foot Part Code Americas Others XE2241-001 X57521-021 SA107 SA129 F034N: XC2165-002 F005N: XC1948-002 No. 1 KNOWING YOUR ...be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Optional accessories The following accessory may be purchased separately. 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 2-piece set: XE7064-001 XE5241-001 See page...
Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) 3 Walking Foot 4 Quilting Foot Part Code Americas Others XE2241-001 X57521-021 SA107 SA129 F034N: XC2165-002 F005N: XC1948-002 No. 1 KNOWING YOUR ...be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Optional accessories The following accessory may be purchased separately. 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 2-piece set: XE7064-001 XE5241-001 See page...
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... to the power supply. D Foot controller jack / socket (Page 6) Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to manually raise and lower the needle. E Presser foot lever (Page 14) Used to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment 5 B FC D E F Foot controller (Page 7) You can use as the lower thread...
... to the power supply. D Foot controller jack / socket (Page 6) Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to manually raise and lower the needle. E Presser foot lever (Page 14) Used to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment 5 B FC D E F Foot controller (Page 7) You can use as the lower thread...
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... make sure that the mark on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn off (toward the 'O' mark) Foot controller When you change the needle. Other needles may occur if the foot controller is not in use . only) ● Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller can be straight... and sharp for home use . A bent needle will increase. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will run at a low speed. CAUTION ● Always turn off . Lower the presser foot lever...
... make sure that the mark on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn off (toward the 'O' mark) Foot controller When you change the needle. Other needles may occur if the foot controller is not in use . only) ● Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller can be straight... and sharp for home use . A bent needle will increase. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will run at a low speed. CAUTION ● Always turn off . Lower the presser foot lever...
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...step on the controller, the machine will have been designed to be damaged. ● Always turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to Changing the presser foot remove the needle. screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may cause accident or injury. Press the black button at the back of ... oval hole in line with your left hand, and 4 then use presser feet that the bar on the presser foot is in the needle plate. Hold the needle with the slot on the shank. 8 Turn off the machine before you change the presser foot depending on the wheel points up.
...step on the controller, the machine will have been designed to be damaged. ● Always turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to Changing the presser foot remove the needle. screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may cause accident or injury. Press the black button at the back of ... oval hole in line with your left hand, and 4 then use presser feet that the bar on the presser foot is in the needle plate. Hold the needle with the slot on the shank. 8 Turn off the machine before you change the presser foot depending on the wheel points up.
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... selection dial Patterns and stitch names CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you turn the pattern selection dial in the down position when you (counterclockwise) so that the mark...9632; 17 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Pattern Stitch Name 1 4-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE 2 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 3 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) Preset Length (mm (inch)) Preset Width (mm (inch)) 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) 1.6 (1/16) - 1.8 (1/16) - To choose a stitch, ...
... selection dial Patterns and stitch names CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you turn the pattern selection dial in the down position when you (counterclockwise) so that the mark...9632; 17 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Pattern Stitch Name 1 4-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE 2 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 3 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) Preset Length (mm (inch)) Preset Width (mm (inch)) 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) 1.6 (1/16) - 1.8 (1/16) - To choose a stitch, ...
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...Reference Page Pattern Preset Length (mm (inch)) Reference Stitch Name Preset Width (mm (inch)) Page 1 4 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 5 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 6 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 2 (1/16) - 23, 31 2.5 (3/32) - 23, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 37 4 ... ACTION STITCH 17 2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 24, 37 26 26 26 7 STRAIGHT STITCH (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) - 23, 31, 33, 34 BRIDGING STITCH 5 (3/16) Reverse sewing lever 8 ZIGZAG STITCH 9 ZIGZAG STITCH 0.7 (1/32) 1.5 (1/16) 1.5 (1/16) ...
...Reference Page Pattern Preset Length (mm (inch)) Reference Stitch Name Preset Width (mm (inch)) Page 1 4 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 5 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 6 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 2 (1/16) - 23, 31 2.5 (3/32) - 23, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 37 4 ... ACTION STITCH 17 2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 24, 37 26 26 26 7 STRAIGHT STITCH (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) - 23, 31, 33, 34 BRIDGING STITCH 5 (3/16) Reverse sewing lever 8 ZIGZAG STITCH 9 ZIGZAG STITCH 0.7 (1/32) 1.5 (1/16) 1.5 (1/16) ...
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... slowly, take your foot off the foot controller. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to the right. this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Press the foot controller to start. 8 1 Spring on the bobbin from the inside of the... a few times. If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to wind the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; on the machine. 5 While holding the end of the thread, 6 gently ...
... slowly, take your foot off the foot controller. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to the right. this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Press the foot controller to start. 8 1 Spring on the bobbin from the inside of the... a few times. If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to wind the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; on the machine. 5 While holding the end of the thread, 6 gently ...
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...lower thread. • See page 11 for the details about bobbin winding. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be incorrect or break the needle. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise...end of the bobbin case, it and 3 lift toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may break the needle. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 1 Bobbin cover 13 KNOWING YOUR SEWING ...
...lower thread. • See page 11 for the details about bobbin winding. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be incorrect or break the needle. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise...end of the bobbin case, it and 3 lift toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may break the needle. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 1 Bobbin cover 13 KNOWING YOUR SEWING ...
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...1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up the lower thread before starting 1 sewing. Refer to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Put the 6 projection into the race retainer groove and push...• Draw up lever 5 Mark on page 17. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of the machine (as shown in the correct combination. Turn off the ...
...1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up the lower thread before starting 1 sewing. Refer to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Put the 6 projection into the race retainer groove and push...• Draw up lever 5 Mark on page 17. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of the machine (as shown in the correct combination. Turn off the ...
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... raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Make sure you guide the thread through 7 the thread take -up lever. Make sure you raise the needle by turning the 3 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. • If the... needle is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to left as shown in the groove catches the thread. 1 1 Spring 1 1 Thread take-up lever Memo ● If...
... raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Make sure you guide the thread through 7 the thread take -up lever. Make sure you raise the needle by turning the 3 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. • If the... needle is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to left as shown in the groove catches the thread. 1 1 Spring 1 1 Thread take-up lever Memo ● If...
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... If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 16 Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread 1 thread in your left hand, then feeding the While lightly holding the end of the upper thread with... your right hand. 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) by hand to lower and then raise the needle. 1 1 Needle bar thread guide Pull on the upper thread to back 9 leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inches). 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) 1 2 1 2 1 Upper ...
... If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 16 Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread 1 thread in your left hand, then feeding the While lightly holding the end of the upper thread with... your right hand. 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) by hand to lower and then raise the needle. 1 1 Needle bar thread guide Pull on the upper thread to back 9 leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inches). 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) 1 2 1 2 1 Upper ...
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... 100/16 75/11-90/14 Note ● Never use a thread weighted #20 or lower. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey...thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-90 50 30 50-60 Size of the fabric or thread. The factory recommended needle is "HG-4BR" (Organ). The wrong combination may also cause the seam to be used as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small...
... 100/16 75/11-90/14 Note ● Never use a thread weighted #20 or lower. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey...thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-90 50 30 50-60 Size of the fabric or thread. The factory recommended needle is "HG-4BR" (Organ). The wrong combination may also cause the seam to be used as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small...
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... the fabric under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) 18 The needle may break and you are using the machine. Starting sewing Raise the presser foot lever. 5 Turn on the wheel points up. Turn the pattern selection...2 handwheel toward the rear of thread toward you (counterclockwise). 2 SEWING BASICS Please read before sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you may be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot. Keep 2 your hands away from moving parts. ● Do not...
... the fabric under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) 18 The needle may break and you are using the machine. Starting sewing Raise the presser foot lever. 5 Turn on the wheel points up. Turn the pattern selection...2 handwheel toward the rear of thread toward you (counterclockwise). 2 SEWING BASICS Please read before sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you may be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot. Keep 2 your hands away from moving parts. ● Do not...
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...piece of fabric and thread that are the same as a pivot, turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with your right hand to lower the needle to its highest position. Refer to change the sewing direction, and then raise the presser foot lever. b Pull the fabric to the left hand...1 1 Presser foot lever Slowly press down on page 10 for back tacking and reinforcing seams by turning the a handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Using the needle as those used for your foot off the foot controller. 0 X The machine stops sewing. • You can use reverse sewing for the details....
...piece of fabric and thread that are the same as a pivot, turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with your right hand to lower the needle to its highest position. Refer to change the sewing direction, and then raise the presser foot lever. b Pull the fabric to the left hand...1 1 Presser foot lever Slowly press down on page 10 for back tacking and reinforcing seams by turning the a handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Using the needle as those used for your foot off the foot controller. 0 X The machine stops sewing. • You can use reverse sewing for the details....
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...that you can use the same color or two different colors of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. Other needles could break and injure you are finished with the fabric. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to sew cylindrical pieces ...1 Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of thread for this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with bent needles. The needle could break and damage the machine. ● Make sure that have been made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces ...
...that you can use the same color or two different colors of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. Other needles could break and injure you are finished with the fabric. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to sew cylindrical pieces ...1 Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of thread for this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with bent needles. The needle could break and damage the machine. ● Make sure that have been made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces ...
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... SEWING BASICS ■ Attaching the extra spool pin Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the needle bar thread guide 3 Needle bar thread guide 21 Thread the left needle using the twin needle, be sure to "Changing the presser foot" on the extra spool pin, but do not pass the ...thread through the guide above the needle before you pass it through the needle bar thread guide 2 Right needle thread passes in the same way that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Turn on the machine. 4 Select a stitch. 5 CAUTION ●...
... SEWING BASICS ■ Attaching the extra spool pin Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the needle bar thread guide 3 Needle bar thread guide 21 Thread the left needle using the twin needle, be sure to "Changing the presser foot" on the extra spool pin, but do not pass the ...thread through the guide above the needle before you pass it through the needle bar thread guide 2 Right needle thread passes in the same way that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Turn on the machine. 4 Select a stitch. 5 CAUTION ●...
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.... 2 CAUTION 2 ● When changing the sewing direction, be too loose. You may be sure to raise the needle from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" on page...
.... 2 CAUTION 2 ● When changing the sewing direction, be too loose. You may be sure to raise the needle from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" on page...
