Operation Manual
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... when making any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to assure correct installation. 9 For repair or adjustment: • If the light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to the needle. Never...
... when making any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to assure correct installation. 9 For repair or adjustment: • If the light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to the needle. Never...
Operation Manual
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... 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 25...
... 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 25...
Operation Manual
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... perform most sewing tasks. 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 Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) XC4901-121 2 Buttonhole foot "A" X59369-321 3 Zipper foot "I JJ 6. 7. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on the machine model. 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...
... perform most sewing tasks. 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 Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) XC4901-121 2 Buttonhole foot "A" X59369-321 3 Zipper foot "I JJ 6. 7. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on the machine model. 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...
Operation Manual
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... MAIN PARTS 3 2 1 1 J 4 5 D 6 C E 7 B 8 F 9 0 A 1 Bobbin winder (Page 13) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this lever to raise and lower the presser foot. C Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 34) D Pattern selection dial (Page 11) Rotate the dial in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 4 Thread take-up lever (Page 18) 5 Hole...
... MAIN PARTS 3 2 1 1 J 4 5 D 6 C E 7 B 8 F 9 0 A 1 Bobbin winder (Page 13) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this lever to raise and lower the presser foot. C Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 34) D Pattern selection dial (Page 11) Rotate the dial in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 4 Thread take-up lever (Page 18) 5 Hole...
Operation Manual
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... needle, presser foot or fabric may be damaged. If the needle is in the down position when you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on certain models. Pattern Stitch Name 1 Preset Length (mm (inch)) Preset Width (mm (inch)) Reference Page 0.5 (1/32) 33 4-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE 2 ZIGZAG STITCH 3 ZIGZAG STITCH 4 ZIGZAG STITCH 5 (3/16) 0.7 (1/32) 1.8 (1/8) 1.5 (1/16) 3.3 (3/16) 2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) 29, 36, 37, 39 29, 36, 37, 39 29, 36, 37, 39 5 ZIGZAG (SATIN) STITCH 6 STRAIGHT STITCH...
... needle, presser foot or fabric may be damaged. If the needle is in the down position when you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on certain models. Pattern Stitch Name 1 Preset Length (mm (inch)) Preset Width (mm (inch)) Reference Page 0.5 (1/32) 33 4-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE 2 ZIGZAG STITCH 3 ZIGZAG STITCH 4 ZIGZAG STITCH 5 (3/16) 0.7 (1/32) 1.8 (1/8) 1.5 (1/16) 3.3 (3/16) 2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) 29, 36, 37, 39 29, 36, 37, 39 29, 36, 37, 39 5 ZIGZAG (SATIN) STITCH 6 STRAIGHT STITCH...
Operation Manual
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... thread from the hole on the bobbin. 3 1 2 1 1 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. Press the foot controller to start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to break. While holding the end of the thread, 6 gently press the foot controller to the right. If you slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread around the bobbin. Note ● When the sewing machine is started...
... thread from the hole on the bobbin. 3 1 2 1 1 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. Press the foot controller to start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to break. While holding the end of the thread, 6 gently press the foot controller to the right. If you slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread around the bobbin. Note ● When the sewing machine is started...
Operation Manual
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... incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. If you could be incorrect or break the needle. 15 1 2 1 Groove 2 Projection • Make sure that the end of the bobbin case, it and 3 lift toward the rear of the machine (as shown. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the thread comes out from the cover toward you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Remove the bobbin cover by...
... incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. If you could be incorrect or break the needle. 15 1 2 1 Groove 2 Projection • Make sure that the end of the bobbin case, it and 3 lift toward the rear of the machine (as shown. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the thread comes out from the cover toward you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Remove the bobbin cover by...
Operation Manual
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... the needle is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. 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 page 22. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can...
... the needle is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. 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 page 22. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can...
Operation Manual
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... needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be removed. Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. Replace the bobbin cover. 4 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both 3 threads and put the bobbin back in 3 the previous steps 1 to 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread...
... needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be removed. Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. Replace the bobbin cover. 4 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both 3 threads and put the bobbin back in 3 the previous steps 1 to 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread...
Operation Manual
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...; Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball 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 The wrong combination may bend or break the needle. FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 1 Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth...
...; Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball 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 The wrong combination may bend or break the needle. FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 1 Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth...
Operation Manual
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... the machine. ● Make sure that you are finished with a twin needle (Option) We have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. Slide the part that the needle does not strike the presser foot. ● Do not sew with a 2 mm width). Other needles could break and injure you. ■ Attaching the twin needle Attach the twin needle in its original position. When you have designed your machine so you . 25 Sewing with free-arm sewing, install...
... the machine. ● Make sure that you are finished with a twin needle (Option) We have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. Slide the part that the needle does not strike the presser foot. ● Do not sew with a 2 mm width). Other needles could break and injure you. ■ Attaching the twin needle Attach the twin needle in its original position. When you have designed your machine so you . 25 Sewing with free-arm sewing, install...
Operation Manual
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... scrap of your stitches. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be used with any other . If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may need to adjust it when you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric. 2 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread ■ Upper tension is too...
... scrap of your stitches. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be used with any other . If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may need to adjust it when you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric. 2 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread ■ Upper tension is too...
Operation Manual
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...and stretch materials You can use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to the right position of Zigzag (Satin) Stitch (number 5). 4 Zigzag Stitch 2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) Zigzag (Satin) 5 Stitch 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) 29 When sewing a Zigzag (Satin) Stitch, use the Zigzag (Satin) Stitch 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 a longer stitch length, turn the pattern selecting dial to produce more beautiful stitches. The middle position is the setting for...
...and stretch materials You can use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to the right position of Zigzag (Satin) Stitch (number 5). 4 Zigzag Stitch 2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) Zigzag (Satin) 5 Stitch 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) 29 When sewing a Zigzag (Satin) Stitch, use the Zigzag (Satin) Stitch 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 a longer stitch length, turn the pattern selecting dial to produce more beautiful stitches. The middle position is the setting for...
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... Pattern 1. Set the pattern selection dial to 6 stitches. 3. Step 2 (Left side) 1 Marks on the fabric. 2 1 1 1 Front of the fabric. Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of the frame. 1. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to "a". 2. Stop the machine when the needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Sew the length of the stitches and then raise the needle from the material. Using tailor's chalk, mark the position...
... Pattern 1. Set the pattern selection dial to 6 stitches. 3. Step 2 (Left side) 1 Marks on the fabric. 2 1 1 1 Front of the fabric. Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of the frame. 1. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to "a". 2. Stop the machine when the needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Sew the length of the stitches and then raise the needle from the material. Using tailor's chalk, mark the position...
Operation Manual
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... off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the wrong side of the stitching. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 7 CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. Pull the upper thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the button sewing foot 3 "M". If it with the desired width. Place the darning plate on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES L Sewing buttons Stitch Name Pattern Zigzag 2 Stitch Zigzag 3 Stitch Zigzag 4 Stitch Stitch Length [mm...
... off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the wrong side of the stitching. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 7 CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. Pull the upper thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the button sewing foot 3 "M". If it with the desired width. Place the darning plate on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES L Sewing buttons Stitch Name Pattern Zigzag 2 Stitch Zigzag 3 Stitch Zigzag 4 Stitch Stitch Length [mm...
Operation Manual
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... foot controller. Position the needle the distance you want 3 the stitch to the 3 Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position). Set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag 4 Stitch with the needle position. Align the foot guide with the desired width. Turn the foot guide screw and carefully 4 adjust to the machine. Set the pattern selection dial to be from the edge of the fabric. The machine may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to guide the fabric. ■ When stretch blind hem stitching When stretch blind hem stitching using...
... foot controller. Position the needle the distance you want 3 the stitch to the 3 Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position). Set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag 4 Stitch with the needle position. Align the foot guide with the desired width. Turn the foot guide screw and carefully 4 adjust to the machine. Set the pattern selection dial to be from the edge of the fabric. The machine may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to guide the fabric. ■ When stretch blind hem stitching When stretch blind hem stitching using...
Operation Manual
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... the hole in the thread. Contact your retailer or the nearest - The needle is not appropriate for the thread Choose a needle that has been designed designed for this machine. You have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come Correct the upper threading. 17 The upper out of the guide above the needle.) thread breaks. Lightly guide the fabric. the type of fabric. 22 The presser foot you want to - Replace the needle plate. Replace the bobbin case. Remove any...
... the hole in the thread. Contact your retailer or the nearest - The needle is not appropriate for the thread Choose a needle that has been designed designed for this machine. You have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come Correct the upper threading. 17 The upper out of the guide above the needle.) thread breaks. Lightly guide the fabric. the type of fabric. 22 The presser foot you want to - Replace the needle plate. Replace the bobbin case. Remove any...
Operation Manual
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...presser foot holder properly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. The thread is tangled or breaks. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Replace the needle. The lower thread is tangled. Replace the bobbin. Bobbin is correct for the type of thread and needle for this machine. Wind the bobbin thread properly. APPENDIX Symptom ▲ The upper thread breaks. Use a bobbin...
...presser foot holder properly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. The thread is tangled or breaks. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Replace the needle. The lower thread is tangled. Replace the bobbin. Bobbin is correct for the type of thread and needle for this machine. Wind the bobbin thread properly. APPENDIX Symptom ▲ The upper thread breaks. Use a bobbin...
Operation Manual
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... be used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. The stitch is tangled in the bobbin case. You have not used . Adjust the tension of fabric. If the thread is not correct for the type of stitch that are skipped. Choose a thread and needle that you are appropriate for the type of stitch. Replace the needle. The presser foot that you want to sew. The thread is correct for the type of the upper thread. Remove the darning plate.
... be used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. The stitch is tangled in the bobbin case. You have not used . Adjust the tension of fabric. If the thread is not correct for the type of stitch that are skipped. Choose a thread and needle that you are appropriate for the type of stitch. Replace the needle. The presser foot that you want to sew. The thread is correct for the type of the upper thread. Remove the darning plate.
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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...
