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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. BUILT-IN STITCHES 23 4. CONTENTS IMPORTANT...
... 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. BUILT-IN STITCHES 23 4. CONTENTS IMPORTANT...
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Part Name 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on the machine model. 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-...
Part Name 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on the machine model. 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-...
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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 ...bed attachment to the left to the power supply. 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. B Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 28) C Main...
...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 ...bed attachment to the left to the power supply. 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. B Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 28) C Main...
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... controller down lightly, the machine 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 machine with a bent...
... controller down lightly, the machine 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 machine with a bent...
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...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 pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from the spool 2 with your right hand, pass the thread toward you use the... bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Using other models, the machine will not work properly. If you , in the wrong place...
...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 pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from the spool 2 with your right hand, pass the thread toward you use the... bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Using other models, the machine will not work properly. If you , in the wrong place...
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...thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may tangle around the bobbin a few times. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to the right. 12 When the bobbin seems full and begins 9 spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller. Then stop ...runs low it may occur when the thread is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the bobbin. 1 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder 4 shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to break. on the shaft slides into the notch of the...
...thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may tangle around the bobbin a few times. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to the right. 12 When the bobbin seems full and begins 9 spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller. Then stop ...runs low it may occur when the thread is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the bobbin. 1 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder 4 shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to break. on the shaft slides into the notch of the...
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... needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward you. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn off the machine while threading. CAUTION ● Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by sliding it may break the needle. Hold the end of the thread, push the... 5 bobbin down with thread. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. ...
... needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward you. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn off the machine while threading. CAUTION ● Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by sliding it may break the needle. Hold the end of the thread, push the... 5 bobbin down with thread. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. ...
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... weight 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 Replace the bobbin cover. Refer to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Put the 6 projection...
... weight 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 Replace the bobbin cover. Refer to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Put the 6 projection...
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... with the Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) and the Zigzag Stitch (1.5 mm (1/16 inch) width). 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. Turn on the machine. 4 Select a stitch. 5 CAUTION ● After...
... with the Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) and the Zigzag Stitch (1.5 mm (1/16 inch) width). 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. Turn on the machine. 4 Select a stitch. 5 CAUTION ● After...
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... of fabric 2 Back of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to "Lower threading" on page 13 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 CAUTION 2 ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. In this case, refer to a lower number. ■ Upper tension is ... appear on your stitches. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sure to a higher number. 22 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 ...
... of fabric 2 Back of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to "Lower threading" on page 13 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 CAUTION 2 ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. In this case, refer to a lower number. ■ Upper tension is ... appear on your stitches. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sure to a higher number. 22 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 ...
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...stitches. 7 CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the wrong side of the stitching. Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the Zigzag... Stitch with the bobbin thread. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS Sewing buttons Stitch Name Pattern Zigzag 8 Stitch Zigzag 9 Stitch Zigzag 10 Stitch Stitch Length [mm (inch)] 0.7 (1/32) 1.5 (1/16) ...
...stitches. 7 CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the wrong side of the stitching. Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the Zigzag... Stitch with the bobbin thread. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS Sewing buttons Stitch Name Pattern Zigzag 8 Stitch Zigzag 9 Stitch Zigzag 10 Stitch Stitch Length [mm (inch)] 0.7 (1/32) 1.5 (1/16) ...
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... illustration, and then slide the needle plate to extend the life of oil applied to remove the presser foot holder and the needle. Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out 5 to the left to remove it may result, for an extended period of the locations described below, otherwise damage...
... illustration, and then slide the needle plate to extend the life of oil applied to remove the presser foot holder and the needle. Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out 5 to the left to remove it may result, for an extended period of the locations described below, otherwise damage...
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... 2 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race • Do not apply oil to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. 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...is scratched; APPENDIX Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum 6 cleaner to the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE9326-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ●...
... 2 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race • Do not apply oil to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. 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...is scratched; APPENDIX Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum 6 cleaner to the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE9326-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ●...
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... that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Correct the upper threading. 14 You have not fitted the spool properly. Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the needle plate. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. authorized ...stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. If you want to - Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". Replace the bobbin case. Remove any knots or tangles. - If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest - cannot be Lift up...
... that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Correct the upper threading. 14 You have not fitted the spool properly. Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the needle plate. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. authorized ...stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. If you want to - Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". Replace the bobbin case. Remove any knots or tangles. - If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest - cannot be Lift up...
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... of the upper thread. The needle is incorrect. The thread is incorrect. You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly. You have not threaded the right combination of stitch that has been designed for the type of thread and needle for the fabric... around the hole in the needle plate or the presser foot is set incorrectly. You have not used a bobbin that is set incorrectly. Bobbin is scratched. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. If thin fabrics are using is not appropriate for this machine. Correct...
... of the upper thread. The needle is incorrect. The thread is incorrect. You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly. You have not threaded the right combination of stitch that has been designed for the type of thread and needle for the fabric... around the hole in the needle plate or the presser foot is set incorrectly. You have not used a bobbin that is set incorrectly. Bobbin is scratched. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. If thin fabrics are using is not appropriate for this machine. Correct...
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...not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. The darning plate is incorrect. Remove the needle plate and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of stitch that are appropriate for example, in the race, clean the race. ... of stitch. Page 14 17 7 7 38 - 22 38 - 17 38 30 6 42 Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Remove the tangled thread. The thread is tangled, for the type of fabric. How to sew. Remove the tangle thread. The thread tension...
...not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. The darning plate is incorrect. Remove the needle plate and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of stitch that are appropriate for example, in the race, clean the race. ... of stitch. Page 14 17 7 7 38 - 22 38 - 17 38 30 6 42 Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Remove the tangled thread. The thread is tangled, for the type of fabric. How to sew. Remove the tangle thread. The thread tension...
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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 ...