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...dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is being used or where oxygen is stored or in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to the needle. Keep ventilation openings of the electrical ...outlet. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert any object into ...
...dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is being used or where oxygen is stored or in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to the needle. Keep ventilation openings of the electrical ...outlet. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert any object into ...
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... it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted. • If the available electrical outlet is... Children should be supervised to obtain the correct lead. 2 For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not suitable for their safety. If the problem persists, please consult your authorized dealer to ensure that you should be...
... it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted. • If the available electrical outlet is... Children should be supervised to obtain the correct lead. 2 For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not suitable for their safety. If the problem persists, please consult your authorized dealer to ensure that you should be...
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... 24 Shell tuck stitching 25 Elastic stitching 25 Double action stitching 26 Decorative stitching 26 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Optional accessories 4 THE MAIN PARTS 5 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...
... 24 Shell tuck stitching 25 Elastic stitching 25 Double action stitching 26 Decorative stitching 26 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Optional accessories 4 THE MAIN PARTS 5 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...
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... 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 help you purchased, the following are available as optional accessories to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. No. Part Name 5 1/4-inch Quilting Foot 6 Narrow Hemmer Foot 7 Blind Stitch Foot 8 Quilting guide...
... 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 help you purchased, the following are available as optional accessories to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. No. Part Name 5 1/4-inch Quilting Foot 6 Narrow Hemmer Foot 7 Blind Stitch Foot 8 Quilting guide...
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... 6) Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine 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 be stored in either direction to start and stop sewing. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. ...this lever to stitch in the reverse direction. 0 Pattern selection dial (Page 9) Rotate the dial in 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...
... 6) Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine 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 be stored in either direction to start and stop sewing. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. ...this lever to stitch in the reverse direction. 0 Pattern selection dial (Page 9) Rotate the dial in 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...
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... ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to be used for a long period of electric shock, this machine. ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. Connect... electric shock may result. Pulling on the cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to the 1 machine. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before ...
... ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to be used for a long period of electric shock, this machine. ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. Connect... electric shock may result. Pulling on the cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to the 1 machine. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before ...
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... to build up . The product code 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 . Turn off the foot controller, the machine will stop. ■ Checking the needle correctly Put the flat side... you (counterclockwise) so that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is not in use . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off (toward the 'O' mark) Foot controller When you press...
... to build up . The product code 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 . Turn off the foot controller, the machine will stop. ■ Checking the needle correctly Put the flat side... you (counterclockwise) so that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is not in use . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off (toward the 'O' mark) Foot controller When you press...
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...the the needle clamp screw with this machine. Turn off the machine before you change the presser foot depending on what you want to change the presser foot. Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward the 5 back of the sewing machine may cause injury. ● Only use... an oval screwdriver to turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, place fabric ●...
...the the needle clamp screw with this machine. Turn off the machine before you change the presser foot depending on what you want to change the presser foot. Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward the 5 back of the sewing machine may cause injury. ● Only use... an oval screwdriver to turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, place fabric ●...
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... toward you turn the pattern selection dial in the down position when you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank.
... toward you turn the pattern selection dial in the down position when you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank.
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... ZIGZAG (SATIN) STITCH 12 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) 2 (1/16) 23, 32, 33 25 1 1 Reverse sewing lever SHELL TUCK STITCH 5 (3/16) 13 1 (1/16) 25 ELASTIC STITCH 5 (3/16) 10 Pattern Stitch Name Preset... 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...
... ZIGZAG (SATIN) STITCH 12 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) 2 (1/16) 23, 32, 33 25 1 1 Reverse sewing lever SHELL TUCK STITCH 5 (3/16) 13 1 (1/16) 25 ELASTIC STITCH 5 (3/16) 10 Pattern Stitch Name Preset... 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...
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... up the spool pin and put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may cause damage to the machine. If you , in completely. 11 1 1 Pre-tension disk CAUTION ● If the spool of 1 thread on the thread guide. Then, pass the ..., pass the thread toward you use the bobbin that comes with this machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use bobbins from other bobbins may tangle on the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with...
... up the spool pin and put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may cause damage to the machine. If you , in completely. 11 1 1 Pre-tension disk CAUTION ● If the spool of 1 thread on the thread guide. Then, pass the ..., pass the thread toward you use the bobbin that comes with this machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use bobbins from other bobbins may tangle on the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with...
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...spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller. this is wound around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; If you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding ... a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Then stop the machine. Pass the end of the thread through the Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 3 hole on the shaft...press the foot controller to the left and remove the bobbin. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle...
...spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller. this is wound around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; If you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding ... a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Then stop the machine. Pass the end of the thread through the Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 3 hole on the shaft...press the foot controller to the left and remove the bobbin. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle...
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... thread. • See page 11 for the details about bobbin winding. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls in the direction shown by sliding it may cause ... the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may break the needle. Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward you. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 1 Tension-adjusting...
... thread. • See page 11 for the details about bobbin winding. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls in the direction shown by sliding it may cause ... the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may break the needle. Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward you. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 1 Tension-adjusting...
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...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. For details on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the illustration). • Draw up lever 5 Mark... and push closed. 1 2 • Make sure that the end of the thread comes out from the cover toward the rear of the machine (as shown in the correct combination. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 1 1 Presser foot lever 14
...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. For details on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the illustration). • Draw up lever 5 Mark... and push closed. 1 2 • Make sure that the end of the thread comes out from the cover toward the rear of the machine (as shown in the correct combination. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 1 1 Presser foot lever 14
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... the thread through 7 the thread take -up lever. Feed the upper thread as shown in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. 15
... the thread through 7 the thread take -up lever. Feed the upper thread as shown in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. 15
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... the upper thread with your right hand. 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward the back of both 3 threads and put them toward you may cause sewing problems. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 16 Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by hand to lower and then raise the needle. 1 1 Needle... 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 thread 2 Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of the machine under the presser foot.
... the upper thread with your right hand. 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward the back of both 3 threads and put them toward you may cause sewing problems. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 16 Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by hand to lower and then raise the needle. 1 1 Needle... 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 thread 2 Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of the machine under the presser foot.
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...9679; The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; The wrong combination may be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to skip stitches. 17 Schmetz needles "JERSEY BALL POINT" 130/705H SUK 90/14 may also cause the seam to 100/16 needle,... thread Use a 90/14 to be used as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may cause machine malfunction. 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...
...9679; The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; The wrong combination may be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to skip stitches. 17 Schmetz needles "JERSEY BALL POINT" 130/705H SUK 90/14 may also cause the seam to 100/16 needle,... thread Use a 90/14 to be used as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may cause machine malfunction. 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...
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...or break and you may be injured. ● When you turn it the other objects during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and you may be injured. ● Take care that the mark on the machine. 1 1 Raise the needle by hand, always turn the handwheel by turning the 2 handwheel ... needle may be injured. ● Do not start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward you may break and you are using the machine. Starting sewing Raise the presser foot lever. 5 Turn on the wheel points up. Turning it...
...or break and you may be injured. ● When you turn it the other objects during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and you may be injured. ● Take care that the mark on the machine. 1 1 Raise the needle by hand, always turn the handwheel by turning the 2 handwheel ... needle may be injured. ● Do not start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward you may break and you are using the machine. Starting sewing Raise the presser foot lever. 5 Turn on the wheel points up. Turning it...
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...(15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with your foot off the foot controller. 0 X The machine stops sewing. • You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams by turning the a handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with too much force, the needle may bend...fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to "Reverse sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 1 2 X The machine starts sewing. Using the needle as those used for the details. Refer to its highest position. b Pull the fabric to ...
...(15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with your foot off the foot controller. 0 X The machine stops sewing. • You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams by turning the a handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with too much force, the needle may bend...fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to "Reverse sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 1 2 X The machine starts sewing. Using the needle as those used for the details. Refer to its highest position. b Pull the fabric to ...
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... become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. When you have designed your machine so you can use the same color or two different colors of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. fabric and sew it . 1 1 Flat bed attachment X With the flat bed attachment removed, ...Use only twin needles that the needle does not strike the presser foot. ● Do not sew with a 2 mm width). Sewing with this needle and two top threads. The needle could break and damage the machine. ● Make sure that have been made for this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer...
... become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. When you have designed your machine so you can use the same color or two different colors of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. fabric and sew it . 1 1 Flat bed attachment X With the flat bed attachment removed, ...Use only twin needles that the needle does not strike the presser foot. ● Do not sew with a 2 mm width). Sewing with this needle and two top threads. The needle could break and damage the machine. ● Make sure that have been made for this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer...