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.... 9. Always unplug before cleaning. 2. Do not allow this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15.Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when...
.... 9. Always unplug before cleaning. 2. Do not allow this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15.Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when...
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...suggest that you should never be used. 3. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is completed • Replacing or removing the ...This appliance is not suitable for household use of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is intended for the plug supplied with reduced physical, sensory or...
...suggest that you should never be used. 3. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is completed • Replacing or removing the ...This appliance is not suitable for household use of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is intended for the plug supplied with reduced physical, sensory or...
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... MACHINE 8 Power supply precautions ...8 Power supply ...8 Foot controller ...9 Steadying the machine ...9 THREADING THE MACHINE 10 Winding the bobbin ...10 Lower threading ...11 Upper threading ...13 Drawing up the lower thread ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 15 Needle precautions ...15 Selecting the needle depending on the...SEWING BASICS 21 SEWING ...21 General sewing procedure ...21 Selecting stitching ...22 Starting to sew ...23 Sewing in reverse ...23 Thread tension ...24 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...25 Trial sewing ...25 Changing the sewing direction ...25 Sewing curves ...25 Sewing thick fabrics...
... MACHINE 8 Power supply precautions ...8 Power supply ...8 Foot controller ...9 Steadying the machine ...9 THREADING THE MACHINE 10 Winding the bobbin ...10 Lower threading ...11 Upper threading ...13 Drawing up the lower thread ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 15 Needle precautions ...15 Selecting the needle depending on the...SEWING BASICS 21 SEWING ...21 General sewing procedure ...21 Selecting stitching ...22 Starting to sew ...23 Sewing in reverse ...23 Thread tension ...24 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...25 Trial sewing ...25 Changing the sewing direction ...25 Sewing curves ...25 Sewing thick fabrics...
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... Buttonhole fine-adjusting screw (page 32) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw to adjust buttonhole stitching when it is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. e Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) f Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold...pre-tension disc is not uniform. b Pattern selection dial (page 22) Turn the pattern selection dial to select the number of the upper thread. c Thread take-up lever (page 13) d Upper tension control dial (page 24) This controls the tension of the stitch that you want to manually...
... Buttonhole fine-adjusting screw (page 32) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw to adjust buttonhole stitching when it is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. e Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) f Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold...pre-tension disc is not uniform. b Pattern selection dial (page 22) Turn the pattern selection dial to select the number of the upper thread. c Thread take-up lever (page 13) d Upper tension control dial (page 24) This controls the tension of the stitch that you want to manually...
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... the presser foot screw to remove it. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. If the accessories are stored in a compartment inside the compartment. Needle and...
... the presser foot screw to remove it. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. If the accessories are stored in a compartment inside the compartment. Needle and...
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... pre-tension disk. Actual size This model a 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other models, the machine will not work properly. Other models Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft... and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may tangle on this machine. a Pre-tension disk CAUTION ● If the spool of the same type (part code: SA156...
... pre-tension disk. Actual size This model a 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other models, the machine will not work properly. Other models Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft... and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may tangle on this machine. a Pre-tension disk CAUTION ● If the spool of the same type (part code: SA156...
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...of injury. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin, the...bar does not move when you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 11 Remove cover. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the right. g • Leave 1 cm (1/2 inch) of thread from supply circuit before servicing. a 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured....
...of injury. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin, the...bar does not move when you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 11 Remove cover. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the right. g • Leave 1 cm (1/2 inch) of thread from supply circuit before servicing. a 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured....
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... case finger fits into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it may cause the thread tension to sew. 12 If the thread unrolls in the right direction. a Tension spring b 5 cm (2 inches) Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you set ...direction, it will fall out from e a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the notch at the front of the machine. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down f and to be incorrect or break the needle. b Open the shuttle cover behind the flat bed c attachment at the top ...
... case finger fits into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it may cause the thread tension to sew. 12 If the thread unrolls in the right direction. a Tension spring b 5 cm (2 inches) Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you set ...direction, it will fall out from e a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the notch at the front of the machine. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down f and to be incorrect or break the needle. b Open the shuttle cover behind the flat bed c attachment at the top ...
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... needle to its highest position. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you thread the machine properly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. aSpool pin bThread guide (rear) cThread guide (front) dThread take -up lever CAUTION ●... Make sure you , in the groove on this pin. b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the thread guide. • Make sure that the spring in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be...
... needle to its highest position. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you thread the machine properly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. aSpool pin bThread guide (rear) cThread guide (front) dThread take -up lever CAUTION ●... Make sure you , in the groove on this pin. b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the thread guide. • Make sure that the spring in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be...
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... from right to left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. a Upper thread b Lower thread c 5cm (2 inches) 14 Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the upper thread. The thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take-up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of thread. a Upper thread Turn the handwheel toward you c (counterclockwise) to raise...
... from right to left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. a Upper thread b Lower thread c 5cm (2 inches) 14 Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the upper thread. The thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take-up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of thread. a Upper thread Turn the handwheel toward you c (counterclockwise) to raise...
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... Cotton, Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. 15 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and...sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Use of the needle. Use the same size thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ●...
... Cotton, Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. 15 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and...sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Use of the needle. Use the same size thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ●...
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CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may bend or break. If the combination of the ... that has been determined to be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while...
CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may bend or break. If the combination of the ... that has been determined to be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while...
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... the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is loosened too much .) While holding the needle with your left hand, f use a oval screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is at... clamp If the needle clamp is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it to the needle bar. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with the end of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle...
... the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is loosened too much .) While holding the needle with your left hand, f use a oval screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is at... clamp If the needle clamp is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it to the needle bar. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with the end of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle...
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... same as a single needle (page 16). Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have been made for this machine (part code: X57521-021). The path for threading the machine to raise the needle before turning the fabric. b Put the extra spool pin in front of the machine. Other needles could break and... injure you (counterclockwise) and check that have designed your machine so you can use the same color or two different colors of thread onto the extra spool pin. If the fabric is turned while the needle is lowered, the needle may bend or break. ● When changing the...
... same as a single needle (page 16). Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have been made for this machine (part code: X57521-021). The path for threading the machine to raise the needle before turning the fabric. b Put the extra spool pin in front of the machine. Other needles could break and... injure you (counterclockwise) and check that have designed your machine so you can use the same color or two different colors of thread onto the extra spool pin. If the fabric is turned while the needle is lowered, the needle may bend or break. ● When changing the...
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... screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 20 Raise the presser foot lever to check that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. a Presser foot holder b Presser bar Hold the presser foot holder in your left side of the presser bar. 1 Removing the presser...
... screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 20 Raise the presser foot lever to check that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. a Presser foot holder b Presser bar Hold the presser foot holder in your left side of the presser bar. 1 Removing the presser...
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CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . Position the fabric, and then start sewing. Turn on the machine. Select the stitch appropriate for the ...
CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . Position the fabric, and then start sewing. Turn on the machine. Select the stitch appropriate for the ...
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...foot lever. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing b lever. 23 a Raise the needle to lock the threads at the end of the machine. Raise the presser foot lever. a Thread cutter Sewing in reverse Reverse sewing is needed. g Raise the presser foot lever. X The machine starts sewing....toward you (counterclockwise). c a Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass d the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the seam or wherever reinforcement is used to its highest position by b turning the ...
...foot lever. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing b lever. 23 a Raise the needle to lock the threads at the end of the machine. Raise the presser foot lever. a Thread cutter Sewing in reverse Reverse sewing is needed. g Raise the presser foot lever. X The machine starts sewing....toward you (counterclockwise). c a Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass d the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the seam or wherever reinforcement is used to its highest position by b turning the ...
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... higher number. ■ Bobbin tension is too loose Loops may need to adjust it when you change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you do a test sample on a scrap of fabric before the next time that the... little tension will affect the quality of your fabric. 1 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of fabric a Wrong side 2 b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread 3 4 ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops appear on the surface of the fabric when sewing thin fabric...
... higher number. ■ Bobbin tension is too loose Loops may need to adjust it when you change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you do a test sample on a scrap of fabric before the next time that the... little tension will affect the quality of your fabric. 1 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of fabric a Wrong side 2 b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread 3 4 ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops appear on the surface of the fabric when sewing thin fabric...
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... or break. Turn the fabric using the twin needle, be used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that will be sure to raise the needle before changing the sewing direction. Changing the sewing direction When...
... or break. Turn the fabric using the twin needle, be used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that will be sure to raise the needle before changing the sewing direction. Changing the sewing direction When...
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...; For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 23). d • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 23). When sewing is finished, cut the thread. CAUTION ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Number on dial Stitch name...
...; For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 23). d • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 23). When sewing is finished, cut the thread. CAUTION ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Number on dial Stitch name...
