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... button 13 Changing the needle stop position ...13 Changing the initial needle position ...14 Cancelling the operation beep ...14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin ...15 Lower threading ...20 Upper threading ...23 Drawing up the lower thread ...28 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 29 Needle precautions ...29 Needle types and their uses...
... button 13 Changing the needle stop position ...13 Changing the initial needle position ...14 Cancelling the operation beep ...14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin ...15 Lower threading ...20 Upper threading ...23 Drawing up the lower thread ...28 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 29 Needle precautions ...29 Needle types and their uses...
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... foot "G" XE6305-101 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is available through your dealer. No. Note (For U.S.A. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of the foot...
... foot "G" XE6305-101 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is available through your dealer. No. Note (For U.S.A. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of the foot...
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... switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. s...air vent while the sewing machine is used . r Thread guide (page 16 and 25) This is being used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. k Air ...
... switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. s...air vent while the sewing machine is used . r Thread guide (page 16 and 25) This is being used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. k Air ...
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...button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to clean the race. d Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the quick- i Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 26) b Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. ...basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise the needle before threading the needle. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Buttons provided on the sewing machine model. k Needle plate...
...button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to clean the race. d Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the quick- i Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 26) b Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. ...basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise the needle before threading the needle. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Buttons provided on the sewing machine model. k Needle plate...
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...) This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 18. 1 a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151...). The thread may bend or break. Remove the spool cap. If you use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with your finger. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin,...
...) This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 18. 1 a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151...). The thread may bend or break. Remove the spool cap. If you use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with your finger. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin,...
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... hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. If the spool cap is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. c b Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide. Memo ● When sewing...
... hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. If the spool cap is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. c b Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide. Memo ● When sewing...
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... the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. 17 b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in , the start/stop button) to wind the thread around the... possible. ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of thread from the hole on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may occur when the thread is pulled as far as possible into the notch in as far as possible. If the thread is too short...
... the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. 17 b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in , the start/stop button) to wind the thread around the... possible. ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of thread from the hole on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may occur when the thread is pulled as far as possible into the notch in as far as possible. If the thread is too short...
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... off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. 18 While holding the thread that the spring on the shaft fits ... controller or press (start/ m stop button) to start /stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to its p original position (for models equipped with the start . 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ■ ...
... off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. 18 While holding the thread that the spring on the shaft fits ... controller or press (start/ m stop button) to start /stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to its p original position (for models equipped with the start . 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ■ ...
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... Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. 19 Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button). 1... 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped ...
... Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. 19 Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button). 1... 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped ...
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... in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. b Slide the button and open the cover. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16... so the thread comes out in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in injury. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 21. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Be sure to be...
... in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. b Slide the button and open the cover. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16... so the thread comes out in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in injury. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 21. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Be sure to be...
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... out from the left side of the cover (as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. Be sure to thread the machine as shown. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or... equipped with your finger, and then pass the Raise the needle to be incorrect or break the needle. 21 c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left , and then, after pulling the thread firmly around the tab with the needle position button), and the tension-adjusting spring of...
... out from the left side of the cover (as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. Be sure to thread the machine as shown. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or... equipped with your finger, and then pass the Raise the needle to be incorrect or break the needle. 21 c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left , and then, after pulling the thread firmly around the tab with the needle position button), and the tension-adjusting spring of...
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... and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter (c). a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension..., it with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 ...
... and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter (c). a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension..., it with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 ...
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... b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the bobbin thread. or a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. c a Upper thread b Lower thread ...up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of both d threads and pull them toward you can draw up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by pressing (needle ...
... b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the bobbin thread. or a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. c a Upper thread b Lower thread ...up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of both d threads and pull them toward you can draw up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by pressing (needle ...
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... appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of the d bobbin winder shaft. b • For details, refer to thread the twin needle. a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. Thread the upper thread...
... appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of the d bobbin winder shaft. b • For details, refer to thread the twin needle. a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. Thread the upper thread...
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... on wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension-control dial to adjust it when you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension ...; When you change fabric or thread. If the thread is not shown as too much or too little tension will affect the quality of the bobbin case correctly. Thread tension The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly...
... on wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension-control dial to adjust it when you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension ...; When you change fabric or thread. If the thread is not shown as too much or too little tension will affect the quality of the bobbin case correctly. Thread tension The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly...
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... a slow speed. CAUTION ● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener which is sewn, the presser foot will return to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may not feed when thick seams are CAUTION being sewn and the presser foot is sewn with the needle for sewing.
... a slow speed. CAUTION ● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener which is sewn, the presser foot will return to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may not feed when thick seams are CAUTION being sewn and the presser foot is sewn with the needle for sewing.
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Adjust the stitch width to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching. Pull the upper thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. i • After ...sewing for about 10 seconds at the end of the j stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Use scissors to the distance between the button holes. When you h (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the...
Adjust the stitch width to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching. Pull the upper thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. i • After ...sewing for about 10 seconds at the end of the j stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Use scissors to the distance between the button holes. When you h (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the...
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... along the edge of the fabric, making c sure not to create gathers. d Select stitch or . Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. Pull the bobbin threads to sew directly on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs. UTILITY STITCHES Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern...
... along the edge of the fabric, making c sure not to create gathers. d Select stitch or . Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. Pull the bobbin threads to sew directly on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs. UTILITY STITCHES Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern...
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... become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 87 CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust from the race and its ...surrounding area. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that the S mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the race. 4 • Align the S and z marks. e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. Insert the bobbin case so that the indicated points are aligned before...
... become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 87 CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust from the race and its ...surrounding area. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that the S mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the race. 4 • Align the S and z marks. e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. Insert the bobbin case so that the indicated points are aligned before...
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Then, with your right hand, place the bobbin in the machine and cannot be done with an incorrect thread tension. 89 TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://solutions.brother.com " . Be sure to refer to ... thread tension is tight, and the results do not change even after the thread tension is caught in the bobbin case. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Turn off the sewing machine. For this before requesting service...
Then, with your right hand, place the bobbin in the machine and cannot be done with an incorrect thread tension. 89 TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://solutions.brother.com " . Be sure to refer to ... thread tension is tight, and the results do not change even after the thread tension is caught in the bobbin case. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Turn off the sewing machine. For this before requesting service...
