Operation Manual
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... contained in the back of the operation manual to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in this manual and specifications of . Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation. 9 For repair or adjustment: • If the light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it to...
... contained in the back of the operation manual to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in this manual and specifications of . Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation. 9 For repair or adjustment: • If the light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it to...
Operation Manual
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... Replacing the needle 8 Changing the presser foot 10 THE CONTROLS 11 Pattern selection dial 11 Patterns and stitch names 11 Reverse sewing lever 12 THREADING THE MACHINE 13 Winding the bobbin 13 Lower threading 15 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 16 Upper threading 17 Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a twin needle (Option 25 Thread tension 27 3. SEWING BASICS 23 Please read before sewing 23 Starting sewing 23 Trial sewing 24 Changing the sewing direction 24 Sewing thick fabrics 24 Sewing thin fabrics 25 Sewing stretch fabrics...
... Replacing the needle 8 Changing the presser foot 10 THE CONTROLS 11 Pattern selection dial 11 Patterns and stitch names 11 Reverse sewing lever 12 THREADING THE MACHINE 13 Winding the bobbin 13 Lower threading 15 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 16 Upper threading 17 Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a twin needle (Option 25 Thread tension 27 3. SEWING BASICS 23 Please read before sewing 23 Starting sewing 23 Trial sewing 24 Changing the sewing direction 24 Sewing thick fabrics 24 Sewing thin fabrics 25 Sewing stretch fabrics...
Operation Manual
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... Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on the machine model. No. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Extra spool pin XG3488-001 2 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) X57521-021 3 Darning Plate XC6063-021 4 Button sewing foot "M" XE2137-001 5 Walking Foot SA107 F034N: XC2165-002 No. No. Part Name 5 Needle set : XE7064-001 XF3557-001 See page 6 Optional accessories The following accessory may be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Part Code Americas Others 3-piece set: XE5328-001 2-piece set (90/14 needle) 6 Screwdriver 7 Foot controller...
... Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on the machine model. No. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Extra spool pin XG3488-001 2 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) X57521-021 3 Darning Plate XC6063-021 4 Button sewing foot "M" XE2137-001 5 Walking Foot SA107 F034N: XC2165-002 No. No. Part Name 5 Needle set : XE7064-001 XF3557-001 See page 6 Optional accessories The following accessory may be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Part Code Americas Others 3-piece set: XE5328-001 2-piece set (90/14 needle) 6 Screwdriver 7 Foot controller...
Operation Manual
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... then threading the machine. 4 Thread take-up lever (Page 18) 5 Hole for extra spool pin (Page 26) This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with the twin needle. 6 Upper tension-control dial (Page 27) This controls the tension of thread. 3 Thread guide (Page 13, 17) This is only available on certain models.) 0 Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 6) A Presser foot (Page 10) B Reverse sewing lever (Page 12) Push this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. G Main power and sewing light...
... then threading the machine. 4 Thread take-up lever (Page 18) 5 Hole for extra spool pin (Page 26) This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with the twin needle. 6 Upper tension-control dial (Page 27) This controls the tension of thread. 3 Thread guide (Page 13, 17) This is only available on certain models.) 0 Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 6) A Presser foot (Page 10) B Reverse sewing lever (Page 12) Push this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. G Main power and sewing light...
Operation Manual
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... SEWING MACHINE THE CONTROLS Pattern selection dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you turn the pattern selection dial in the down position when you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on certain models. To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may be damaged. If the needle is in either direction. 2 1 1 Pattern selection dial...
... SEWING MACHINE THE CONTROLS Pattern selection dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you turn the pattern selection dial in the down position when you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on certain models. To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may be damaged. If the needle is in either direction. 2 1 1 Pattern selection dial...
Operation Manual
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... instructions carefully. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; If you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. When the bobbin seems full and begins 9 spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 14 Press the foot controller...
... instructions carefully. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; If you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. When the bobbin seems full and begins 9 spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 14 Press the foot controller...
Operation Manual
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... lower thread" on using the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to "Drawing up the lower thread before threading the lower thread. • See page 13 for the details about bobbin winding. Remove the bobbin cover by the arrow. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace...
... lower thread" on using the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to "Drawing up the lower thread before threading the lower thread. • See page 13 for the details about bobbin winding. Remove the bobbin cover by the arrow. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace...
Operation Manual
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... set incorrectly, the thread may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to break. 1 1 Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is in the correct combination. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up lever 5 Mark on the wheel 17 CAUTION ● If the spool of 4 thread on this pin. 1 1 Presser foot lever Raise the needle...
... set incorrectly, the thread may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to break. 1 1 Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is in the correct combination. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up lever 5 Mark on the wheel 17 CAUTION ● If the spool of 4 thread on this pin. 1 1 Presser foot lever Raise the needle...
Operation Manual
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... the lower thread as described in the 2 direction of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread...
... the lower thread as described in the 2 direction of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread...
Operation Manual
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... point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to skip stitches. 22 Using the wrong combination, such as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may cause machine malfunction. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Memo ● The lower the thread number, the...
... point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to skip stitches. 22 Using the wrong combination, such as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may cause machine malfunction. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Memo ● The lower the thread number, the...
Operation Manual
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... attachment removed, free-arm sewing is possible. The flat side of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. Other needles could break and injure you wish to sew cylindrical pieces such as a single needle (see page 8-9). When you have designed your machine so you . 25 CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that have been made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Twin needle Extra spool pin Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to sew...
... attachment removed, free-arm sewing is possible. The flat side of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. Other needles could break and injure you wish to sew cylindrical pieces such as a single needle (see page 8-9). When you have designed your machine so you . 25 CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that have been made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Twin needle Extra spool pin Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to sew...
Operation Manual
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... the needle may break or the machine may be used with any other . You may bend or break. ● The twin needle should only be too tight. CAUTION ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. In this case, refer to a lower number. 27 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be sure to raise the needle from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever...
... the needle may break or the machine may be used with any other . You may bend or break. ● The twin needle should only be too tight. CAUTION ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. In this case, refer to a lower number. 27 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be sure to raise the needle from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever...
Operation Manual
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...16) Straight Stitch 9 (Center Needle Position) 3 (1/8) Straight Stitch 10 (Center Needle Position) 4 (3/16) Straight Stitch 11 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) ■ Top stitching and stretch materials You can use the Zigzag (Satin) Stitch for making decorative stitches. When sewing a Zigzag (Satin) Stitch, use a straight stitch for top stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics. The middle position is the setting for the standard stitch length. 5 12 1 For a shorter stitch length, turn the pattern selecting dial to the left position of Zigzag (Satin) Stitch (number 5). 2 For...
...16) Straight Stitch 9 (Center Needle Position) 3 (1/8) Straight Stitch 10 (Center Needle Position) 4 (3/16) Straight Stitch 11 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) ■ Top stitching and stretch materials You can use the Zigzag (Satin) Stitch for making decorative stitches. When sewing a Zigzag (Satin) Stitch, use a straight stitch for top stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics. The middle position is the setting for the standard stitch length. 5 12 1 For a shorter stitch length, turn the pattern selecting dial to the left position of Zigzag (Satin) Stitch (number 5). 2 For...
Operation Manual
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... line. 3. Set the pattern selection dial to 6 stitches. 3. Making a buttonhole Pattern 1 Stitch Stitch Length [mm Width [mm Foot (inch)] (inch)] 0.5 (1/32) Button5 (3/16) hole Foot "A" CAUTION ● If the presser foot is at the front of the frame. 1. Stop the machine when the needle is not installed with the plastic insert at the left side of the stitch and then raise the needle. 33 Step 2 (Left side) 1 Marks on fabric 2 Buttonhole sewing Attach the buttonhole foot and...
... line. 3. Set the pattern selection dial to 6 stitches. 3. Making a buttonhole Pattern 1 Stitch Stitch Length [mm Width [mm Foot (inch)] (inch)] 0.5 (1/32) Button5 (3/16) hole Foot "A" CAUTION ● If the presser foot is at the front of the frame. 1. Stop the machine when the needle is not installed with the plastic insert at the left side of the stitch and then raise the needle. 33 Step 2 (Left side) 1 Marks on fabric 2 Buttonhole sewing Attach the buttonhole foot and...
Operation Manual
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...) Stitch Width [mm (inch)] 1.8 (1/8) 3.3 (3/16) 5 (3/16) Foot Other Button Sewing Darning Foot Plate "M" Button Sewing Darning Foot Plate "M" Button Sewing Darning Foot Plate "M" Measure the distance between the foot and the 6 fabric and make sure that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button. The machine may be injured. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 7 CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. Put a button between the 1 buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread...
...) Stitch Width [mm (inch)] 1.8 (1/8) 3.3 (3/16) 5 (3/16) Foot Other Button Sewing Darning Foot Plate "M" Button Sewing Darning Foot Plate "M" Button Sewing Darning Foot Plate "M" Measure the distance between the foot and the 6 fabric and make sure that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button. The machine may be injured. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 7 CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. Put a button between the 1 buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread...
Operation Manual
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...) Straight Stitch 9 (Center Needle Position) Blind Hem 12 Stitch 3 (1/8) 2 (1/16) - 5 (3/16) 14 Stretch Blind Hem Stitch 2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) This foot comes in that position. The machine may start sewing. 6 CAUTION ● Do not turn the screw to adjust the guide to guide the fabric. ■ When stretch blind hem stitching When stretch blind hem stitching using the blind stitch foot, turn on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. Turn the foot guide screw and carefully 4 adjust to the folded hem. • For more details on the machine. Lower the presser...
...) Straight Stitch 9 (Center Needle Position) Blind Hem 12 Stitch 3 (1/8) 2 (1/16) - 5 (3/16) 14 Stretch Blind Hem Stitch 2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) This foot comes in that position. The machine may start sewing. 6 CAUTION ● Do not turn the screw to adjust the guide to guide the fabric. ■ When stretch blind hem stitching When stretch blind hem stitching using the blind stitch foot, turn on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. Turn the foot guide screw and carefully 4 adjust to the folded hem. • For more details on the machine. Lower the presser...
Operation Manual
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... fabric, thread and needle. Lightly guide the fabric. Contact your Brother dealer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. There are using . Loosen the upper thread tension. 27 42 left. 14 not work. Use the screwdriver to the machine does right. Replace the needle plate. authorized Brother Service Center. the type of fabric. 22 The presser foot you for the type of the guide above the needle.) thread breaks. Visit us at " http://support.brother.com ". Remove any knots or tangles. - TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine...
... fabric, thread and needle. Lightly guide the fabric. Contact your Brother dealer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. There are using . Loosen the upper thread tension. 27 42 left. 14 not work. Use the screwdriver to the machine does right. Replace the needle plate. authorized Brother Service Center. the type of fabric. 22 The presser foot you for the type of the guide above the needle.) thread breaks. Visit us at " http://support.brother.com ". Remove any knots or tangles. - TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine...
Operation Manual
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... sew. Replace the needle plate. Attach the presser foot holder properly. The thread is incorrect. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. Use a bobbin that has been designed for the type of fabric. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. The thread tension is tangled. You have not fitted the spool properly. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. If thin fabrics are using . Correctly install the needle. Reset the bobbin thread...
... sew. Replace the needle plate. Attach the presser foot holder properly. The thread is incorrect. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. Use a bobbin that has been designed for the type of fabric. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. The thread tension is tangled. You have not fitted the spool properly. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. If thin fabrics are using . Correctly install the needle. Reset the bobbin thread...
Operation Manual
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... correct for the type of stitch. Insert the needle properly. Remove the darning plate. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. The needle threader can not be used. The presser foot that you want to sew. Remove the tangled thread. Remove the tangle thread. How to the correct position. Replace the needle. Remove the needle plate and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Attach the presser foot that is tangled, for the type of the upper thread. The needle has not been...
... correct for the type of stitch. Insert the needle properly. Remove the darning plate. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. The needle threader can not be used. The presser foot that you want to sew. Remove the tangled thread. Remove the tangle thread. How to the correct position. Replace the needle. Remove the needle plate and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Attach the presser foot that is tangled, for the type of the upper thread. The needle has not been...
Operation Manual
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...Accessories 5 optional 5 37 Appliqués 36 B Blind hem stitching 30 Blind stitch foot 39 Bobbin winding 13 Button sewing 37 Buttonhole adjusting 34 making 33 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw 34 C Cleaning 40 Connecting plugs 7 D , Darning 38 Darning plate 37 38 Double action stitching 32 Drawing up the lower thread 21 E Elastic stitching 31 F Fabric, thread, and needle combinations ...... 22 Flat bed attachment 6 Foot controller 8 Free-arm style 25 G Gathering 36 H Handwheel 17 L Light switch 8 Lower threading 15 M Main parts 6 Main power 8 Maintenance 40 N Needle...
...Accessories 5 optional 5 37 Appliqués 36 B Blind hem stitching 30 Blind stitch foot 39 Bobbin winding 13 Button sewing 37 Buttonhole adjusting 34 making 33 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw 34 C Cleaning 40 Connecting plugs 7 D , Darning 38 Darning plate 37 38 Double action stitching 32 Drawing up the lower thread 21 E Elastic stitching 31 F Fabric, thread, and needle combinations ...... 22 Flat bed attachment 6 Foot controller 8 Free-arm style 25 G Gathering 36 H Handwheel 17 L Light switch 8 Lower threading 15 M Main parts 6 Main power 8 Maintenance 40 N Needle...
