Operation Manual
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... bobbin thread 25 Using the twin needle 26 Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations 28 Replacing the Needle 29 Checking the needle 29 Replacing the needle 29 Replacing the Presser Foot 31 Replacing the presser foot 31 Removing and attaching the presser foot holder 32 Chapter 2 STARTING TO SEW 34 Sewing 34 Stitch selection methods 34 Selecting a stitch pattern 35 Sewing a stitch 36 Sewing reinforcement stitches 38 Automatic reinforcement stitching 38 Setting the Stitch 40 Setting the stitch width 40 Setting the stitch length 40 Setting the thread tension 41 Saving stitch settings...
... bobbin thread 25 Using the twin needle 26 Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations 28 Replacing the Needle 29 Checking the needle 29 Replacing the needle 29 Replacing the Presser Foot 31 Replacing the presser foot 31 Removing and attaching the presser foot holder 32 Chapter 2 STARTING TO SEW 34 Sewing 34 Stitch selection methods 34 Selecting a stitch pattern 35 Sewing a stitch 36 Sewing reinforcement stitches 38 Automatic reinforcement stitching 38 Setting the Stitch 40 Setting the stitch width 40 Setting the stitch length 40 Setting the thread tension 41 Saving stitch settings...
Operation Manual
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... the power supply jack. 7 Foot controller Depress the foot controller to control the speed of the machine. (page B-37) 8 Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to operate the machine. (page B-3) B Flat bed attachment Insert the presser foot accessory tray into the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment. E Thread tension dial (Equipped on the spool pin. 6 Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. 7 LCD (liquid crystal display) Settings for the selected stitch and error messages...
... the power supply jack. 7 Foot controller Depress the foot controller to control the speed of the machine. (page B-37) 8 Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to operate the machine. (page B-3) B Flat bed attachment Insert the presser foot accessory tray into the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment. E Thread tension dial (Equipped on the spool pin. 6 Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. 7 LCD (liquid crystal display) Settings for the selected stitch and error messages...
Operation Manual
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...The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right side. 2 Reverse stitch button For straight, zigzag, and elastic zigzag stitch patterns that use this button to sew a single stitch repeatedly and tie-off when the sewing is stopped. (page B38) 4 Needle position button Press the needle position button to clean the bobbin case and race. 4 Bobbin cover/bobbin case Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. 5 Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. 6 Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure...
...The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right side. 2 Reverse stitch button For straight, zigzag, and elastic zigzag stitch patterns that use this button to sew a single stitch repeatedly and tie-off when the sewing is stopped. (page B38) 4 Needle position button Press the needle position button to clean the bobbin case and race. 4 Bobbin cover/bobbin case Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. 5 Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. 6 Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure...
Operation Manual
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... the needle plate cover. this is 1/2 to desired r sewing speed position. When the foot controller is turned after pulling up the bobbin thread by simply inserting the bobbin in the bobbin case and guiding the thread through the slit in , remove your foot from the shaft. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with free motion quilting, refer to the left, and then q remove the bobbin from the foot controller. Press (Needle position button) once or twice to start winding the n bobbin. This will make a clicking...
... the needle plate cover. this is 1/2 to desired r sewing speed position. When the foot controller is turned after pulling up the bobbin thread by simply inserting the bobbin in the bobbin case and guiding the thread through the slit in , remove your foot from the shaft. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with free motion quilting, refer to the left, and then q remove the bobbin from the foot controller. Press (Needle position button) once or twice to start winding the n bobbin. This will make a clicking...
Operation Manual
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... (needle position button) to set the needle in the sewing start sewing. h Guide the fabric lightly by pressing the "Start/Stop" button. CAUTION • Always use this controller to adjust sewing speed during sewing. Memo • When the foot controller is selected, the icon for the presser foot that the correct presser foot is used, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, possibly resulting in injury. B-36 1 1 Thread cutter button → The needle will return to the up the bobbin thread. If...
... (needle position button) to set the needle in the sewing start sewing. h Guide the fabric lightly by pressing the "Start/Stop" button. CAUTION • Always use this controller to adjust sewing speed during sewing. Memo • When the foot controller is selected, the icon for the presser foot that the correct presser foot is used, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, possibly resulting in injury. B-36 1 1 Thread cutter button → The needle will return to the up the bobbin thread. If...
Operation Manual
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... presser k foot and remove the fabric. ■ Using the foot controller You can be the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. The thread may tangle, possibly resulting in the foot controller. Doing so could tangle the thread or break the needle and damage the machine. • Do not press (Thread cutter button) when there is no fabric set using the sewing speed controller will be started and stopped with the foot controller. a Basic operations B-37 Sewing Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the b machine. 1 B STARTING...
... presser k foot and remove the fabric. ■ Using the foot controller You can be the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. The thread may tangle, possibly resulting in the foot controller. Doing so could tangle the thread or break the needle and damage the machine. • Do not press (Thread cutter button) when there is no fabric set using the sewing speed controller will be started and stopped with the foot controller. a Basic operations B-37 Sewing Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the b machine. 1 B STARTING...
Operation Manual
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... free motion quilting, use free motion open toe quilting foot "O" (sold separately with reinforcement stitch. Do not sew reverse stitches with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Triple stretch 05*1 05*1 stitch Stem stitch 06*1 06*1 General sewing for the model of your machine. *1 Patterns printed on the numeric keys on the settings screen is activated, the stitch will begin with some models). *3 When (Automatic reverse/reinforcement key) is also set to the Quick Reference Guide for J*2 reinforcement and decorative topstitching Reinforced stitching, sewing J*2 and...
... free motion quilting, use free motion open toe quilting foot "O" (sold separately with reinforcement stitch. Do not sew reverse stitches with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Triple stretch 05*1 05*1 stitch Stem stitch 06*1 06*1 General sewing for the model of your machine. *1 Patterns printed on the numeric keys on the settings screen is activated, the stitch will begin with some models). *3 When (Automatic reverse/reinforcement key) is also set to the Quick Reference Guide for J*2 reinforcement and decorative topstitching Reinforced stitching, sewing J*2 and...
Operation Manual
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... 7.0 (1/4) A fabric 2.5 - 7.0 (3/32 - 1/4) Darning stitch Darning of heavyweight fabric 7.0 (1/4) A 2.5 - 7.0 (3/32 - 1/4) Auto. Stitch Setting Chart Stitch width Stitch length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Model 3, 2 Model 1 Stitch Stitch number 69 54 70 - 71 55 72 56 73 - 74 - 75 - 76 - 77 57 78 58 79 59 80 60 81 61 82 62 83 63 84 64 85 65 86 66 87 67 88 68 Stitch name Presser foot Applications Auto. Manual Twin Reverse needle button 3.0 (1/8) 0.4 - 5.0 (1/64...
... 7.0 (1/4) A fabric 2.5 - 7.0 (3/32 - 1/4) Darning stitch Darning of heavyweight fabric 7.0 (1/4) A 2.5 - 7.0 (3/32 - 1/4) Auto. Stitch Setting Chart Stitch width Stitch length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Model 3, 2 Model 1 Stitch Stitch number 69 54 70 - 71 55 72 56 73 - 74 - 75 - 76 - 77 57 78 58 79 59 80 60 81 61 82 62 83 63 84 64 85 65 86 66 87 67 88 68 Stitch name Presser foot Applications Auto. Manual Twin Reverse needle button 3.0 (1/8) 0.4 - 5.0 (1/64...
Operation Manual
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... buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. 1 A 32 1 Mark on fabric (front) 2 Red marks on buttonhole foot 3 Upper thread • When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot. ■ If the button does not fit in the presser foot before attaching the buttonhole foot "A". Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Use chalk to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is set the button guide plate to mark on the fabric the position...
... buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. 1 A 32 1 Mark on fabric (front) 2 Red marks on buttonhole foot 3 Upper thread • When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot. ■ If the button does not fit in the presser foot before attaching the buttonhole foot "A". Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Use chalk to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is set the button guide plate to mark on the fabric the position...
Operation Manual
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... the gimp e thread. Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing ■ Changing the density of the stitching Adjust the stitch length. • For details, refer to "Setting the stitch length" in the "Basic operations" section. Adjust the stitch width to g remove any slack. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the feed dog b position switch, located at the rear of the machine on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. When sewing is the same as the e distance between the holes in the illustration...
... the gimp e thread. Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing ■ Changing the density of the stitching Adjust the stitch length. • For details, refer to "Setting the stitch length" in the "Basic operations" section. Adjust the stitch width to g remove any slack. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the feed dog b position switch, located at the rear of the machine on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. When sewing is the same as the e distance between the holes in the illustration...
Operation Manual
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... lower thread is adjusted. A-4 Then, with an incorrect thread tension. Upper thread tightened up , and wrinkles appear in the needle plate cover. • Hold down the bobbin with your right hand, and then pull the end of the fabric. ■ Remedy/check details Correctly install the bobbin thread. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://support.brother.com/ ". If you need additional help...
... lower thread is adjusted. A-4 Then, with an incorrect thread tension. Upper thread tightened up , and wrinkles appear in the needle plate cover. • Hold down the bobbin with your right hand, and then pull the end of the fabric. ■ Remedy/check details Correctly install the bobbin thread. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://support.brother.com/ ". If you need additional help...
Operation Manual
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... upper threading or the type of incorrect upper threading or sewing thin fabrics. therefore, contact your nearest Brother authorized service center. 1 Thread 2 Bobbin winder seat 2 1 A-10 Troubleshooting Note • After completing this time, increase the stitch length d and width to their maximum settings. • For details on page A-8. b Note • Do not yet install the presser foot and thread. Correctly thread the machine. Perform trial sewing with step m in "Removing the fabric from the machine" on changing the settings...
... upper threading or the type of incorrect upper threading or sewing thin fabrics. therefore, contact your nearest Brother authorized service center. 1 Thread 2 Bobbin winder seat 2 1 A-10 Troubleshooting Note • After completing this time, increase the stitch length d and width to their maximum settings. • For details on page A-8. b Note • Do not yet install the presser foot and thread. Correctly thread the machine. Perform trial sewing with step m in "Removing the fabric from the machine" on changing the settings...
Operation Manual
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... is not properly inserted into an electrical outlet. The needle threader lever cannot be increased. When using a commercially available touch pen, make sure that the speed will disappear. - B-15 While winding the bobbin, the bobbin thread was not set incorrectly. The sensitivity of the power cord into the guides. Insert the plug of the operation keys is installed incorrectly. While initially winding thread on . B-15 Bobbin thread does not wind neatly on the...
... is not properly inserted into an electrical outlet. The needle threader lever cannot be increased. When using a commercially available touch pen, make sure that the speed will disappear. - B-15 While winding the bobbin, the bobbin thread was not set incorrectly. The sensitivity of the power cord into the guides. Insert the plug of the operation keys is installed incorrectly. While initially winding thread on . B-15 Bobbin thread does not wind neatly on the...
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... needle correctly. B-29 Needle clamp screw is no pattern selected. Use the recommended presser foot. Replace the bobbin case, or consult your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Reference - "Start/Stop" button was pushed with the foot controller attached. B-37 The "Start/Stop" button was used. Adjust the thread tension setting. Needle breaks. Move the bobbin winder shaft to the left side of the "Start/ Stop" button to operate the machine, or set for the sewing speed controller to "OFF" in the settings screen. Lower the presser foot...
... needle correctly. B-29 Needle clamp screw is no pattern selected. Use the recommended presser foot. Replace the bobbin case, or consult your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Reference - "Start/Stop" button was pushed with the foot controller attached. B-37 The "Start/Stop" button was used. Adjust the thread tension setting. Needle breaks. Move the bobbin winder shaft to the left side of the "Start/ Stop" button to operate the machine, or set for the sewing speed controller to "OFF" in the settings screen. Lower the presser foot...
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.... Upper thread breaks. B-21 Bobbin is loose, the thread Rethread the machine correctly. B-32 Use fabric that is turned. Adjust the stitch length. There are scratches around the opening in the needle plate. Machine is not threaded correctly (used . The selected needle is tangled. B-41 Thread is not appropriate for this machine. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for the thread being used the wrong spool cap, spool cap is set incorrectly. Knotted or tangled thread is installed incorrectly. Needle is being or thick seams...
.... Upper thread breaks. B-21 Bobbin is loose, the thread Rethread the machine correctly. B-32 Use fabric that is turned. Adjust the stitch length. There are scratches around the opening in the needle plate. Machine is not threaded correctly (used . The selected needle is tangled. B-41 Thread is not appropriate for this machine. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for the thread being used the wrong spool cap, spool cap is set incorrectly. Knotted or tangled thread is installed incorrectly. Needle is being or thick seams...
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...Be sure that the presser foot is set incorrectly. Correctly install the bobbin thread. B-18, A-4 Bobbin thread breaks. Skipped stitches No stitching Bobbin is in the raised position when threading the machine so that the upper thread sets properly in the upper or bobbin threading. Reset the bobbin correctly. B-18 Bobbin thread is worn/damaged. Replace the bobbin. B-18 Thread is dull. Use scissors, etc. A-8 A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is set incorrectly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this...
...Be sure that the presser foot is set incorrectly. Correctly install the bobbin thread. B-18, A-4 Bobbin thread breaks. Skipped stitches No stitching Bobbin is in the raised position when threading the machine so that the upper thread sets properly in the upper or bobbin threading. Reset the bobbin correctly. B-18 Bobbin thread is worn/damaged. Replace the bobbin. B-18 Thread is dull. Use scissors, etc. A-8 A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is set incorrectly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this...
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...28 Presser foot holder is set incorrectly. Use a correctly wound bobbin. B-29 A bobbin designed specifically for the type of stitch that is not sewn correctly. Revise the pattern adjustment settings. The thread tension is tangled, for the selected fabric. Reattach the presser foot holder correctly. Adjust the thread tension. A-8 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING A Appendix A-17 The thread is incorrect. Slide the feed dog position switch to installing bobbin case. Reset the bobbin. (If needle plate was removed, reinstall needle plate and tighten screws...
...28 Presser foot holder is set incorrectly. Use a correctly wound bobbin. B-29 A bobbin designed specifically for the type of stitch that is not sewn correctly. Revise the pattern adjustment settings. The thread tension is tangled, for the selected fabric. Reattach the presser foot holder correctly. Adjust the thread tension. A-8 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING A Appendix A-17 The thread is incorrect. Slide the feed dog position switch to installing bobbin case. Reset the bobbin. (If needle plate was removed, reinstall needle plate and tighten screws...
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... tried to control the 1 zigzag stitch width, and the "Start/Stop" button is displayed when the stitch mode was changed. Set (Width control) to "OFF" (refer to page B-12), or use the foot controller to operate the machine. 2 This message is displayed when (Twin needle) is set to combine more than 70 decorative stitches. 8 This message is pressed. A-18 Follow the instructions that cannot be sewn with the twin needle is...
... tried to control the 1 zigzag stitch width, and the "Start/Stop" button is displayed when the stitch mode was changed. Set (Width control) to "OFF" (refer to page B-12), or use the foot controller to operate the machine. 2 This message is displayed when (Twin needle) is set to combine more than 70 decorative stitches. 8 This message is pressed. A-18 Follow the instructions that cannot be sewn with the twin needle is...
Operation Manual
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...B-40 Adjusting thread tension B-41 Air vent B-2 Appliqu S-27 Attaching presser foot holder B-32 Automatic reinforcement stitch key B-38 Automatic thread cutting B-43 B Ball point needle B-28 Bar tack stitch S-34 , Basic sewing B-34 D-4 Basic stitching S-7 Basting stitch S-7 Beep A-20 Blind hem stitch S-9 Bobbin case B-3 bobbin case removal A-2 , Bobbin cover B-3 B-18 Bobbin installation B-18 Bobbin thread pulling up B-25 winding B-15 Bobbin winder B-2 Bobbin winding B-15 , Bobbin winding thread guide B-2 B-15 Button guide plate S-16 Button sewing S-18 , Buttonhole lever...
...B-40 Adjusting thread tension B-41 Air vent B-2 Appliqu S-27 Attaching presser foot holder B-32 Automatic reinforcement stitch key B-38 Automatic thread cutting B-43 B Ball point needle B-28 Bar tack stitch S-34 , Basic sewing B-34 D-4 Basic stitching S-7 Basting stitch S-7 Beep A-20 Blind hem stitch S-9 Bobbin case B-3 bobbin case removal A-2 , Bobbin cover B-3 B-18 Bobbin installation B-18 Bobbin thread pulling up B-25 winding B-15 Bobbin winder B-2 Bobbin winding B-15 , Bobbin winding thread guide B-2 B-15 Button guide plate S-16 Button sewing S-18 , Buttonhole lever...
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... pin B-2 B-15, B-22 "Start/Stop" button B-3 Step stitch pattern D-7 Stippling S-27 Stitch guide foot S-3 Stitch length adjustment B-40 Stitch selection B-35 Stitch settings B-45 Stitch types B-34 Stitch width adjustment B-40 Storing patterns D-9 Straight stitch S-7 S-20, S-28 Stretch fabrics S-5 T Thick fabrics S-4 Thin fabrics S-5 , Thread cutter B-2 B-37 Thread cutter button B-3 Thread cutting, automatic B-43 Thread guide plate B-2 Thread tension adjustment B-41 , Thread tension dial B-2 B-41, A-7 Threading threading needle B-23 threading needle manually B-24 upper...
... pin B-2 B-15, B-22 "Start/Stop" button B-3 Step stitch pattern D-7 Stippling S-27 Stitch guide foot S-3 Stitch length adjustment B-40 Stitch selection B-35 Stitch settings B-45 Stitch types B-34 Stitch width adjustment B-40 Storing patterns D-9 Straight stitch S-7 S-20, S-28 Stretch fabrics S-5 T Thick fabrics S-4 Thin fabrics S-5 , Thread cutter B-2 B-37 Thread cutter button B-3 Thread cutting, automatic B-43 Thread guide plate B-2 Thread tension adjustment B-41 , Thread tension dial B-2 B-41, A-7 Threading threading needle B-23 threading needle manually B-24 upper...