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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. Press the black button on the left side of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 If any item...
... 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. Press the black button on the left side of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 If any item...
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... the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 15) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the... operation manual may differ from the actual machine. s Thread guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. q Presser foot lever (page 23) This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. d Thread take-...
... the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 15) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the... operation manual may differ from the actual machine. s Thread guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. q Presser foot lever (page 23) This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. d Thread take-...
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...(for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop sewing. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. i Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the quick- d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to start sewing without pulling up the...needle before threading the needle. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with guides for detailed sewing in the fabric. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to hold the presser foot holder in the sewing direction. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing...
...(for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop sewing. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. i Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the quick- d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to start sewing without pulling up the...needle before threading the needle. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with guides for detailed sewing in the fabric. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to hold the presser foot holder in the sewing direction. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing...
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...a with this machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Actual size 11.5 mm (7/... 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 from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● ...
...a with this machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Actual size 11.5 mm (7/... 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 from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● ...
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... the bottom. c b Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space While holding the spool with your right hand, e and then pass the thread...
... the bottom. c b Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space While holding the spool with your right hand, e and then pass the thread...
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.../ stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Note ● Make sure that the thread passes under the g hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise CAUTION between the discs, pulling it in , the... the instructions carefully. Then stop button cannot be wound cleanly. k CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is plugged in as far as possible into the notch in as far as possible. If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or...
.../ stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Note ● Make sure that the thread passes under the g hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise CAUTION between the discs, pulling it in , the... the instructions carefully. Then stop button cannot be wound cleanly. k CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is plugged in as far as possible into the notch in as far as possible. If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or...
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...equipped with the start/stop button) to start. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the d pre-tension disk with the start / m stop button) (for models equipped with ...p original position (for models equipped with your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start /stop button). Cut the...
...equipped with the start/stop button) to start. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the d pre-tension disk with the start / m stop button) (for models equipped with ...p original position (for models equipped with your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start /stop button). Cut the...
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... slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) to its k original position (for models equipped with built-in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. CAUTION ● Be sure to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button cannot be... operated using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in cutter) X The thread is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide...
... slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) to its k original position (for models equipped with built-in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. CAUTION ● Be sure to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button cannot be... operated using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in cutter) X The thread is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide...
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... comes out in injury. Turn off while threading the machine. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off the sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) ... sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with thread. • For more details on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by marks on the needle plate cover...
... comes out in injury. Turn off while threading the machine. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off the sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) ... sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with thread. • For more details on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by marks on the needle plate cover...
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... sure you (counterclockwise) or thread through the slit, as shown. a Cover b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the ...as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41).... If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the slit. ...
... sure you (counterclockwise) or thread through the slit, as shown. a Cover b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the ...as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41).... If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the slit. ...
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Put the left tab in "Drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 If you want to draw up the bobbin thread. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). a Slit b Cutter (...e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (c). Replace the bobbin cover. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly...
Put the left tab in "Drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 If you want to draw up the bobbin thread. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). a Slit b Cutter (...e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (c). Replace the bobbin cover. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly...
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... should still be left over. Draw up the lower thread by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. Replace the bobbin cover. c a Upper thread b Lower thread 28 or a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. a ... can draw up the lower thread as described in b steps 1 to draw up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. a Upper thread While holding the end of the machine...
... should still be left over. Draw up the lower thread by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. Replace the bobbin cover. c a Upper thread b Lower thread 28 or a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. a ... can draw up the lower thread as described in b steps 1 to draw up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. a Upper thread While holding the end of the machine...
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... "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 79). Thread the upper thread for the left needle with the c upper thread. 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. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ●... only twin needles that the thread winds off from the front to the back. Manually thread the left needle. Pass the thread through l of the d bobbin winder shaft.
... "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 79). Thread the upper thread for the left needle with the c upper thread. 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. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ●... only twin needles that the thread winds off from the front to the back. Manually thread the left needle. Pass the thread through l of the d bobbin winder shaft.
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... 20, 21. 2 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread ■ Upper tension is shown as below . Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to adjust it when you finish sewing, remove the...; If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. You may need to "Lower threading" (page 20) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the wrong side of your fabric. 1 Memo ● ...
... 20, 21. 2 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread ■ Upper tension is shown as below . Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to adjust it when you finish sewing, remove the...; If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. You may need to "Lower threading" (page 20) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the wrong side of your fabric. 1 Memo ● ...
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.... a Align the beginning of the hook-and-loop fastener • After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may bend or break. CAUTION ● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener which is not level, as shown below. And...
.... a Align the beginning of the hook-and-loop fastener • After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may bend or break. CAUTION ● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener which is not level, as shown below. And...
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... feed dog position lever is positioned at . 56 Adjust the stitch width to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Start sewing. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the j stitching to the distance between the button holes. i • After ...sewing for about 10 seconds at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the stitching. Use scissors to sew reinforcement stitches. When you h (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not touch ...
... feed dog position lever is positioned at . 56 Adjust the stitch width to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Start sewing. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the j stitching to the distance between the button holes. i • After ...sewing for about 10 seconds at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the stitching. Use scissors to sew reinforcement stitches. When you h (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not touch ...
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... 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension. • For details, refer to fabric. Attach monogramming foot "N". d Select stitch or . It is sewn. Pull the bobbin threads to cut the thread. Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm c (3/8 inch). 1 a 10 mm (3/8 inch...
... 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension. • For details, refer to fabric. Attach monogramming foot "N". d Select stitch or . It is sewn. Pull the bobbin threads to cut the thread. Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm c (3/8 inch). 1 a 10 mm (3/8 inch...
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...; Do not put oil on the machine. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become... tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 87 For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that the S mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the race. 4 • Align the S ...
...; Do not put oil on the machine. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become... tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 87 For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that the S mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the race. 4 • Align the S ...
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...lower thread, it is pulled through the fabric when the upper thread is visible from the bobbin case. For this before requesting service. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Be sure to refer to this reason,...correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://solutions.brother.com " . a Remove the bobbin from the upper side of the fabric. b Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that c the thread unwinds in the bobbin case. Visit us . ■ Upper thread tightened up page 89 ...
...lower thread, it is pulled through the fabric when the upper thread is visible from the bobbin case. For this before requesting service. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Be sure to refer to this reason,...correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://solutions.brother.com " . a Remove the bobbin from the upper side of the fabric. b Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that c the thread unwinds in the bobbin case. Visit us . ■ Upper thread tightened up page 89 ...