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... to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it has been dropped or damaged, or water is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the build up of the electrical outlet. otherwise, the machine, power cord or...
... to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it has been dropped or damaged, or water is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the build up of the electrical outlet. otherwise, the machine, power cord or...
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... lamp, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in the back of suffocation. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as contained in the .... Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not suitable for use . carrying the mark, rating as described in...
... lamp, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in the back of suffocation. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as contained in the .... Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not suitable for use . carrying the mark, rating as described in...
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... 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,...35 Using the blind stitch foot 37 6. SEWING BASICS 18 Please read before sewing 18 Starting sewing 18 Trial sewing 19 Changing the sewing direction 19 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...
... 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,...35 Using the blind stitch foot 37 6. SEWING BASICS 18 Please read before sewing 18 Starting sewing 18 Trial sewing 19 Changing the sewing direction 19 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...
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Depending on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) 3 Walking Foot 4 Quilting Foot Part Code Americas Others ...9679; The included accessories vary depending on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Darning Plate 5 Button sewing foot "M" Part Code Americas Others XC4901-021 X59369-321 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137-001 No. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7....
Depending on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) 3 Walking Foot 4 Quilting Foot Part Code Americas Others ...9679; The included accessories vary depending on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Darning Plate 5 Button sewing foot "M" Part Code Americas Others XC4901-021 X59369-321 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137-001 No. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7....
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...the thread cutter to cut them. 7 Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 5) 8 Presser foot (Page 8) 9 Reverse sewing lever (Page 10) Push this to control the sewing speed, and to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment 5 Contact your dealer or the nearest ...authorized service center. B Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 28) C Main power and sewing light switch (Page 7) You can be stored in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to choose the stitch you want. Foot Controller...
...the thread cutter to cut them. 7 Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 5) 8 Presser foot (Page 8) 9 Reverse sewing lever (Page 10) Push this to control the sewing speed, and to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment 5 Contact your dealer or the nearest ...authorized service center. B Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 28) C Main power and sewing light switch (Page 7) You can be stored in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to choose the stitch you want. Foot Controller...
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...the power supply cord. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to heat. Do not subject the cord to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. only) ● This ... any way. 6 If the plug does not fit fully in the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use. ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is intended...
...the power supply cord. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to heat. Do not subject the cord to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. only) ● This ... any way. 6 If the plug does not fit fully in the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use. ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is intended...
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... 1 Presser foot lever 7 Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Otherwise, injuries may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with product code 885-X11. Check the needle from the top and the sides. Dispose of any bent needles safely. 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level ... must always be used on the foot controller when the machine is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn off (toward the 'O' mark) Foot controller When you take your foot off the ...
... 1 Presser foot lever 7 Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Otherwise, injuries may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with product code 885-X11. Check the needle from the top and the sides. Dispose of any bent needles safely. 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level ... must always be used on the foot controller when the machine is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn off (toward the 'O' mark) Foot controller When you take your foot off the ...
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... so that the bar on the shank. 8 Hold the needle with an oval hole in line with this machine. With the flat side of the sewing machine may cause accident or injury. CAUTION 21 1 Use an oval screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw • Do not use the correct presser foot for the... certain parts of the needle toward you (counterclockwise) so that have been designed to be damaged. ● Always turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to sew and how.
... so that the bar on the shank. 8 Hold the needle with an oval hole in line with this machine. With the flat side of the sewing machine may cause accident or injury. CAUTION 21 1 Use an oval screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw • Do not use the correct presser foot for the... certain parts of the needle toward you (counterclockwise) so that have been designed to be damaged. ● Always turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to sew and how.
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... 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) - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank.
... 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) - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank.
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...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) 3 (1/8) 23, 29, 32, 33, 37 23, 29, 32, 33, 37 You can use reverse... sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams. To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible and hold it in that position while you lightly push the foot controller...
...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) 3 (1/8) 23, 29, 32, 33, 37 23, 29, 32, 33, 37 You can use reverse... sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams. To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible and hold it in that position while you lightly push the foot controller...
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..., SFB: XA5539-151). Then, pass the thread around the pre-tension disk and pull the thread in the groove on the thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine.
..., SFB: XA5539-151). Then, pass the thread around the pre-tension disk and pull the thread in the groove on the thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine.
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If you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. 12 Then stop the machine. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may tangle around the bobbin. When the ...
If you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. 12 Then stop the machine. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may tangle around the bobbin. When the ...
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... on the foot controller and the machine starts to be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to... sew, you turn off the machine while threading. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be incorrect or break the needle. Put the bobbin in so the ...
... on the foot controller and the machine starts to be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to... sew, you turn off the machine while threading. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be incorrect or break the needle. Put the bobbin in so the ...
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... after threading the upper thread. 1 Groove 2 Projection Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up the lower thread before starting 1 sewing. Put the 6 projection into the race retainer groove and push closed. 1 2 • Make sure that the end of the thread comes out from the cover...
... after threading the upper thread. 1 Groove 2 Projection Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up the lower thread before starting 1 sewing. Put the 6 projection into the race retainer groove and push closed. 1 2 • Make sure that the end of the thread comes out from the cover...
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... sure you raise the needle by turning the 3 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up . 15 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up . • If the needle... is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. While holding the thread from the spool 5 with your right hand, pass the thread toward you guide the thread through...
... sure you raise the needle by turning the 3 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up . 15 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up . • If the needle... is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. While holding the thread from the spool 5 with your right hand, pass the thread toward you guide the thread through...
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... about 5 cm (2 inches). 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) 1 2 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both 3 threads and put them toward you may cause sewing problems. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 16 Thread the needle from front to draw up the 2 lower thread. Drawing up the lower • The thread can...
... about 5 cm (2 inches). 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) 1 2 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both 3 threads and put them toward you may cause sewing problems. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 16 Thread the needle from front to draw up the 2 lower thread. Drawing up the lower • The thread can...
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...4BR" (Organ). CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. 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 ...or thread. and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. Using the wrong combination, such as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon ...
...4BR" (Organ). CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. 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 ...or thread. and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. Using the wrong combination, such as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon ...
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... Take care that the mark on the machine. 1 1 Raise the needle by hand, always turn it the other objects during sewing. 2 SEWING BASICS Please read before sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you may be damaged. Turn the pattern selection dial to tangle...needle or fabric, and you (counterclockwise). Turning it toward the rear of thread toward you may be injured. ● Do not start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may be damaged and you are using the machine. Keep 2 ...
... Take care that the mark on the machine. 1 1 Raise the needle by hand, always turn it the other objects during sewing. 2 SEWING BASICS Please read before sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you may be damaged. Turn the pattern selection dial to tangle...needle or fabric, and you (counterclockwise). Turning it toward the rear of thread toward you may be injured. ● Do not start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may be damaged and you are using the machine. Keep 2 ...
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... the needle as those used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Refer to "Reverse sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 1 2 X The machine starts sewing. CAUTION ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with the... needle in the fabric at the point where you want to change the sewing direction, and then raise the presser foot lever. SEWING BASICS While holding the end of the thread and 7 the fabric with your left side of fabric should be sewn. Take...
... the needle as those used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Refer to "Reverse sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 1 2 X The machine starts sewing. CAUTION ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with the... needle in the fabric at the point where you want to change the sewing direction, and then raise the presser foot lever. SEWING BASICS While holding the end of the thread and 7 the fabric with your left side of fabric should be sewn. Take...
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... you can use the same color or two different colors of thread for this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with a 2 mm width). Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have designed your machine so you have been made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces ... machine. ● Make sure that you . ■ Attaching the twin needle Attach the twin needle in its original position. Sewing thin fabrics Note When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. Other needles could break and injure you wish...
... you can use the same color or two different colors of thread for this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with a 2 mm width). Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have designed your machine so you have been made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces ... machine. ● Make sure that you . ■ Attaching the twin needle Attach the twin needle in its original position. Sewing thin fabrics Note When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. Other needles could break and injure you wish...