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... 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...
... 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...
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... MACHINE ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to help you purchased, the following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately. No. A A I I " XE9369-001 4 Bobbin (One is on machine) SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 No. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC4901-121 2 Buttonhole foot "A" X59369-321...
... MACHINE ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to help you purchased, the following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately. No. A A I I " XE9369-001 4 Bobbin (One is on machine) SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 No. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC4901-121 2 Buttonhole foot "A" X59369-321...
Operation Manual
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... pin (Page 13, 17) This holds the spool of thread. 3 Thread guide (Page 13, 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and 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 the...threader (Page 19) (This is only available on certain models.) 9 Quick-set bobbin (Page 16, 21) (This is being used. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to circulate. Contact your Brother dealer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. I Presser foot lever (Page 17) Used to raise and lower the...
... pin (Page 13, 17) This holds the spool of thread. 3 Thread guide (Page 13, 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and 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 the...threader (Page 19) (This is only available on certain models.) 9 Quick-set bobbin (Page 16, 21) (This is being used. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to circulate. Contact your Brother dealer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. I Presser foot lever (Page 17) Used to raise and lower the...
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... of cloth and dust to the machine. ■ 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.) Foot controller When you (counterclockwise) so that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is mentioned on the machine...
... of cloth and dust to the machine. ■ 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.) Foot controller When you (counterclockwise) so that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is mentioned on the machine...
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...incorrectly, the thread may cause damage to the machine. Only use bobbins from the spool 2 with your right hand, pass the thread toward you use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread is Class 15 type bobbin. Actual 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 other bobbins may tangle on the thread guide. Then, pass the thread around the pre-tension disk...
...incorrectly, the thread may cause damage to the machine. Only use bobbins from the spool 2 with your right hand, pass the thread toward you use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread is Class 15 type bobbin. Actual 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 other bobbins may tangle on the thread guide. Then, pass the thread around the pre-tension disk...
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...instructions carefully. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn on the bobbin. 1 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder 4 shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to the left and ... or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the bobbin, when the thread runs low it may start . 8 1 Projection 2 Notch 3 7-10 cm (3 - 4 inches) CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold ...
...instructions carefully. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn on the bobbin. 1 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder 4 shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to the left and ... or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the bobbin, when the thread runs low it may start . 8 1 Projection 2 Notch 3 7-10 cm (3 - 4 inches) CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold ...
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... properly 1 before starting sewing. Raise the needle by sliding it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to "Drawing up the lower thread before threading the lower ...thread. • See page 13 for the details about bobbin winding. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Refer to sew, you . 1 Hold the end of the ...
... properly 1 before starting sewing. Raise the needle by sliding it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to "Drawing up the lower thread before threading the lower ...thread. • See page 13 for the details about bobbin winding. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Refer to sew, you . 1 Hold the end of the ...
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...may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 16 While lightly holding down the bobbin 2 with your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is only available on page... This feature is not correctly inserted through the slit (1 and 2). Refer to the steps in "Drawing up the lower thread by hand so that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. 2 1 2 3 1 12 1 Groove 2 Projection • Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. Then, pull ...
...may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 16 While lightly holding down the bobbin 2 with your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is only available on page... This feature is not correctly inserted through the slit (1 and 2). Refer to the steps in "Drawing up the lower thread by hand so that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. 2 1 2 3 1 12 1 Groove 2 Projection • Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. Then, pull ...
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... the previous steps 1 to 3. Pull on the upper thread to lower and then raise the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread, put them toward you (counterclockwise) 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread While...
... the previous steps 1 to 3. Pull on the upper thread to lower and then raise the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread, put them toward you (counterclockwise) 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread While...
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...puckers on scrap of the fabric. Memo ● We recommend that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to a lower number. 27 Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may bend or... you (counterclockwise) and check that you do a test sample on your stitches. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" on page 15 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on page 23. Two lines of fabric ...
...puckers on scrap of the fabric. Memo ● We recommend that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to a lower number. 27 Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may bend or... you (counterclockwise) and check that you do a test sample on your stitches. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" on page 15 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on page 23. Two lines of fabric ...
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... be injured. If it with the desired width. Put a button between the 1 buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. 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.
... be injured. If it with the desired width. Put a button between the 1 buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. 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.
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..., immediately stop using it may result, for an extended period of time without using the machine, and contact your authorized Brother Service Center or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. 6 APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Restrictions on and use it. Using the screwdriver, remove the two 4 screws. Cleaning CAUTION...as shown in any of the locations described below, otherwise damage to the machine may reduce its efficiency. 1 Use the screwdriver Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out 5 to the left to remove it. • Exposed to extremely high temperatures • Exposed to...
..., immediately stop using it may result, for an extended period of time without using the machine, and contact your authorized Brother Service Center or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. 6 APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Restrictions on and use it. Using the screwdriver, remove the two 4 screws. Cleaning CAUTION...as shown in any of the locations described below, otherwise damage to the machine may reduce its efficiency. 1 Use the screwdriver Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out 5 to the left to remove it. • Exposed to extremely high temperatures • Exposed to...
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... break. 3 1 ▲ mark 2 ● mark 3 Bobbin case • Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. 41 For a new bobbin case (part code: XE9326-001), contact your nearest authorized Brother Service Center. ● Make sure that you install the needle ...plate securely. Install the needle plate, and then tighten 8 the screws. 1 1 2 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race • Do not apply oil to remove any dust from the bobbin race and its surrounding...
... break. 3 1 ▲ mark 2 ● mark 3 Bobbin case • Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. 41 For a new bobbin case (part code: XE9326-001), contact your nearest authorized Brother Service Center. ● Make sure that you install the needle ...plate securely. Install the needle plate, and then tighten 8 the screws. 1 1 2 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race • Do not apply oil to remove any dust from the bobbin race and its surrounding...
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...that is scratched. The needle want to put it , and clean the race. 40 removed. You have not used a bobbin that has been Use a bobbin that are using . Loosen the upper thread tension. 27 42 left. 14 not work. Correctly install the needle. 8... The needle clamp screw is too tight. appropriate for this machine. 13 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (For example, you need additional help, the Brother...
...that is scratched. The needle want to put it , and clean the race. 40 removed. You have not used a bobbin that has been Use a bobbin that are using . Loosen the upper thread tension. 27 42 left. 14 not work. Correctly install the needle. 8... The needle clamp screw is too tight. appropriate for this machine. 13 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (For example, you need additional help, the Brother...
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...incorrect. The thread is incorrect. You have not used a bobbin that is not appropriate for the type of fabric. Bobbin is set incorrectly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. Replace the bobbin. Correct the upper threading. Choose a thread and needle ... the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. Use a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. You have not fitted the spool properly. The...
...incorrect. The thread is incorrect. You have not used a bobbin that is not appropriate for the type of fabric. Bobbin is set incorrectly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. Replace the bobbin. Correct the upper threading. Choose a thread and needle ... the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. Use a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. You have not fitted the spool properly. The...
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... and needle. If the thread is not correct for the type of the upper thread. Remove the needle plate and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Insert the needle properly. If the thread is incorrect. Possible cause You have not used . The needle has not been raised to put ...it right Correct the upper threading. Remove the darning plate. The thread tension is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The presser foot you want to sew. Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of stitch that you are...
... and needle. If the thread is not correct for the type of the upper thread. Remove the needle plate and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Insert the needle properly. If the thread is incorrect. Possible cause You have not used . The needle has not been raised to put ...it right Correct the upper threading. Remove the darning plate. The thread tension is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The presser foot you want to sew. Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of stitch that you are...
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... 4-Step Automatic Buttonhole 33 A , 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 ... thread ......... 22 replacing 8 Needle threader 19 O Overedge stitching 31 P Pattern selection dial 11 Patterns 11 Presser foot changing 10 , Q Quick-set bobbin 16 21 45 R Race cleaning 40 Reverse sewing lever 12 , S Spool pin 13 17 Stitches built-in 29 names 11 Straight stitching 29 T...
... 4-Step Automatic Buttonhole 33 A , 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 ... thread ......... 22 replacing 8 Needle threader 19 O Overedge stitching 31 P Pattern selection dial 11 Patterns 11 Presser foot changing 10 , Q Quick-set bobbin 16 21 45 R Race cleaning 40 Reverse sewing lever 12 , S Spool pin 13 17 Stitches built-in 29 names 11 Straight stitching 29 T...
