Operation Manual
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... storing the machine ...39 Oiling ...39 Changing the bulb ...39 Cleaning the machine surface ...40 Cleaning the shuttle race ...40 Cleaning the feed dogs ...41 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...42 TROUBLESHOOTING ...43 INDEX ...46 4 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 31 Making the buttonhole ...31 Adjusting buttonhole stitching ...32 Button sewing ...33 ZIPPER INSERTION ...34 APPLIQU...
... storing the machine ...39 Oiling ...39 Changing the bulb ...39 Cleaning the machine surface ...40 Cleaning the shuttle race ...40 Cleaning the feed dogs ...41 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...42 TROUBLESHOOTING ...43 INDEX ...46 4 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 31 Making the buttonhole ...31 Adjusting buttonhole stitching ...32 Button sewing ...33 ZIPPER INSERTION ...34 APPLIQU...
Operation Manual
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h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot ... the sewing takes place. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to set the bobbin. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to hold the presser foot holder assembly in place. a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put...
h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot ... the sewing takes place. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to set the bobbin. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to hold the presser foot holder assembly in place. a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put...
Operation Manual
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... behind the flat bed c attachment at the top of the shuttle race. a Tension spring b 5 cm (2 inches) Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it will fall out from the shuttle when the machine starts to be... h CAUTION ● Make sure that were designed to sew. 12 Turn off the sewing machine. If it is properly placed back into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it may cause the thread tension to the left, as shown below, until it out from e a full...
... behind the flat bed c attachment at the top of the shuttle race. a Tension spring b 5 cm (2 inches) Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it will fall out from the shuttle when the machine starts to be... h CAUTION ● Make sure that were designed to sew. 12 Turn off the sewing machine. If it is properly placed back into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it may cause the thread tension to the left, as shown below, until it out from e a full...
Operation Manual
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...a small oval screwdriver. Memo ● Before beginning to change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you change fabric or thread. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" (page 13) and rethread. 1 5 2 ■ Correct tension Correct ... position before you start to sew. The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 11) and reinsert the bobbin. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on surface of...
...a small oval screwdriver. Memo ● Before beginning to change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you change fabric or thread. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" (page 13) and rethread. 1 5 2 ■ Correct tension Correct ... position before you start to sew. The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 11) and reinsert the bobbin. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on surface of...
Operation Manual
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... soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it , otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. Replace the sewing light bulb. d Remove the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you and pulling it . CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning it out firmly, and then ...face plate and fasten the screw e again. Raise the needle and the presser foot, and b then remove the presser foot and the needle. a Bobbin case latch Slide the latch levers out from the machine. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it . c Cleaning the shuttle race CAUTION ...
... soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it , otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. Replace the sewing light bulb. d Remove the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you and pulling it . CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning it out firmly, and then ...face plate and fasten the screw e again. Raise the needle and the presser foot, and b then remove the presser foot and the needle. a Bobbin case latch Slide the latch levers out from the machine. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it . c Cleaning the shuttle race CAUTION ...
Operation Manual
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... body. Turn off the machine and unplug it . Reassemble the hook and the retaining ring, j and push the latch levers back into position. Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you clean it . CAUTION ● Make sure you may get an electric shock or be injured. Otherwise, you...
... body. Turn off the machine and unplug it . Reassemble the hook and the retaining ring, j and push the latch levers back into position. Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you clean it . CAUTION ● Make sure you may get an electric shock or be injured. Otherwise, you...
Operation Manual
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... adjusted. Note ● Remember to return the screw to increase the bobbin case tension. After you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to match the bobbin thread. Refer to "Note" below "Bobbin tension is too loose" to its original setting before starting your next ... -tighten the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension. In this case, turn the screw counterclockwise being shaken: The bobbin thread is too tight" to the procedure described below. a Screw If the bobbin case descends without being careful not to over -loosen the screw...
... adjusted. Note ● Remember to return the screw to increase the bobbin case tension. After you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to match the bobbin thread. Refer to "Note" below "Bobbin tension is too loose" to its original setting before starting your next ... -tighten the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension. In this case, turn the screw counterclockwise being shaken: The bobbin thread is too tight" to the procedure described below. a Screw If the bobbin case descends without being careful not to over -loosen the screw...
Operation Manual
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... out of stitch. You are using . Replace the presser foot. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. The bobbin case is loose. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. The needle is not appropriate for example, in the needle plate...the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (for this machine. Insert the needle properly. Replace the needle. sew. The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. Replace the bobbin case....
... out of stitch. You are using . Replace the presser foot. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. The bobbin case is loose. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. The needle is not appropriate for example, in the needle plate...the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (for this machine. Insert the needle properly. Replace the needle. sew. The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. Replace the bobbin case....
Operation Manual
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... needle. Replace the presser foot. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Adjust the tension of fabric. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. Wind the bobbin thread properly. page 13 You have not used a bobbin that are appropriate for the type of the upper thread. Correct the upper threading. You have not used...
... needle. Replace the presser foot. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Adjust the tension of fabric. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. Wind the bobbin thread properly. page 13 You have not used a bobbin that are appropriate for the type of the upper thread. Correct the upper threading. You have not used...
Operation Manual
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... is scratched. You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. The thread tension is bent or blunt. Adjust the tension of fabric. Replace the needle. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. page 10 page 39 page 28, 31, 33...of fabric, thread and needle. You have not used the right combination of the upper thread. If you use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Replace the bobbin case. Make sure to oil the machine once a week if you want to put it more than an hour a day...
... is scratched. You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. The thread tension is bent or blunt. Adjust the tension of fabric. Replace the needle. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. page 10 page 39 page 28, 31, 33...of fabric, thread and needle. You have not used the right combination of the upper thread. If you use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Replace the bobbin case. Make sure to oil the machine once a week if you want to put it more than an hour a day...
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INDEX A accessories 7 appliqués 35 B basic stitching 28 bbloinbbdinhem....s..t.i.t.c..h..i.n..g...1..0..,.. 28 11 bobbin case 12 bobbin winder 10 button sewing 33 buttonhole foot 31 buttonhole sewing 31 C cleaning 40 D darning 30 E embroidering 35 extra spool pin 18 F feed dogs flat bed... 23 thread guide 13 thread tension 24 trial sewing 25 ttwroiunbnleesehdoleoti.n..g...1..7..,.. 43 18 U upper tension-control dial 24, 42 upper threading 13 W winding the bobbin 10 Z zigzag stitches 25, 27, 35 zipper foot 34 zipper insertion 34 46
INDEX A accessories 7 appliqués 35 B basic stitching 28 bbloinbbdinhem....s..t.i.t.c..h..i.n..g...1..0..,.. 28 11 bobbin case 12 bobbin winder 10 button sewing 33 buttonhole foot 31 buttonhole sewing 31 C cleaning 40 D darning 30 E embroidering 35 extra spool pin 18 F feed dogs flat bed... 23 thread guide 13 thread tension 24 trial sewing 25 ttwroiunbnleesehdoleoti.n..g...1..7..,.. 43 18 U upper tension-control dial 24, 42 upper threading 13 W winding the bobbin 10 Z zigzag stitches 25, 27, 35 zipper foot 34 zipper insertion 34 46
