Users Manual - English
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... are learning to sew one stitch. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to clean the bobbin case and race. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover (page 152) Remove the needle plate cover to turn the sewing machine on the...
... are learning to sew one stitch. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to clean the bobbin case and race. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover (page 152) Remove the needle plate cover to turn the sewing machine on the...
Users Manual - English
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... seat. When the foot controller is plugged in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may be damaged; In such a case, wind off the thread by removing the screw. a a Screw of the bobbinwinding thread guide correctly, the...a clicking sound; Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is set to its p original position. b a a Thread b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION ● Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if the thread become tangled...
... seat. When the foot controller is plugged in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may be damaged; In such a case, wind off the thread by removing the screw. a a Screw of the bobbinwinding thread guide correctly, the...a clicking sound; Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is set to its p original position. b a a Thread b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION ● Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if the thread become tangled...
Users Manual - English
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... off the thread clockwise near the bobbin with your left , and c then remove the bobbin from other models are used, the machine will be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks that the ...bobbin case. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other model Memo z The order that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27 If bobbins from the shaft. a CAUTION 1 ● Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine...
... off the thread clockwise near the bobbin with your left , and c then remove the bobbin from other models are used, the machine will be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks that the ...bobbin case. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other model Memo z The order that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27 If bobbins from the shaft. a CAUTION 1 ● Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine...
Users Manual - English
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... or the thread tension will be incorrect. ● Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. Remove the bobbin cover. d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold down the bobbin with your right g hand, and then guide the thread as shown, and h...• Be careful not to the bottom with your finger. Pass the thread through the slot as shown with f your left hand. a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with your right hand. Lightly hold e the end of the thread with your left hand.
... or the thread tension will be incorrect. ● Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. Remove the bobbin cover. d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold down the bobbin with your right g hand, and then guide the thread as shown, and h...• Be careful not to the bottom with your finger. Pass the thread through the slot as shown with f your left hand. a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with your right hand. Lightly hold e the end of the thread with your left hand.
Users Manual - English
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...the procedure in "When pulling up the bobbin thread. a a Needle position button X The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary". ■ When pulling up the bobbin thread may be Note necessary z If... Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with the procedure in the lower-left corner of "Installing the bobbin" (page 28). While lightly holding the upper thread with the cutter. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. Thread the upper thread. 1 a • Refer to steps c through the slot.
...the procedure in "When pulling up the bobbin thread. a a Needle position button X The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary". ■ When pulling up the bobbin thread may be Note necessary z If... Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with the procedure in the lower-left corner of "Installing the bobbin" (page 28). While lightly holding the upper thread with the cutter. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. Thread the upper thread. 1 a • Refer to steps c through the slot.
Users Manual - English
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...and thread being used. ■ Correct thread tension The upper thread and the bobbin thread should be visible from the right side of fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin thread e The bobbin thread is too tight. In this case, refer to make the stitch coarser or finer. Setting the Stitch 59 Adjusting...the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric, the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric. 2 a Each press of makes the stitch coarser (longer). b Each press of makes the stitch finer (shorter). z Press to return the setting to sew ...
...and thread being used. ■ Correct thread tension The upper thread and the bobbin thread should be visible from the right side of fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin thread e The bobbin thread is too tight. In this case, refer to make the stitch coarser or finer. Setting the Stitch 59 Adjusting...the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric, the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric. 2 a Each press of makes the stitch coarser (longer). b Each press of makes the stitch finer (shorter). z Press to return the setting to sew ...
Users Manual - English
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... the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may stop sewing if tension is anything wrong with your machine. e a Memo z If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is visible from the wrong side of the bobbin case correctly. b c d a Wrong side of fabric b Right side... of fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin thread e The upper thread is not ...
... the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may stop sewing if tension is anything wrong with your machine. e a Memo z If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is visible from the wrong side of the bobbin case correctly. b c d a Wrong side of fabric b Right side... of fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin thread e The upper thread is not ...
Users Manual - English
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... further. If a button is accidentally pressed, the machine starts sewing, and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may hit the embroidery frame, resulting in until it into e the embroidery carriage frame holder from the top. Firmly insert the embroidery frame guide into the bobbin case. • For details, refer to attach the...
... further. If a button is accidentally pressed, the machine starts sewing, and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may hit the embroidery frame, resulting in until it into e the embroidery carriage frame holder from the top. Firmly insert the embroidery frame guide into the bobbin case. • For details, refer to attach the...
Users Manual - English
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Turn off the sewing machine. a a Needle plate cover X The needle plate cover is attached. CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine. a a Bobbin case 152 Grasp both sides of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case. Remove the bobbin case. Remove the flat bed attachment or the c embroidery unit if either is removed. Loosen the...
Turn off the sewing machine. a a Needle plate cover X The needle plate cover is attached. CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine. a a Bobbin case 152 Grasp both sides of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case. Remove the bobbin case. Remove the flat bed attachment or the c embroidery unit if either is removed. Loosen the...
Users Manual - English
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... there is scratched. Otherwise, the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may not operate correctly. Insert the bobbin case so that the right side of the projection. Care and Maintenance 153 For a new bobbin case (part code: XC3152-221 (green marking)), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Be...
... there is scratched. Otherwise, the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may not operate correctly. Insert the bobbin case so that the right side of the projection. Care and Maintenance 153 For a new bobbin case (part code: XC3152-221 (green marking)), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Be...
Users Manual - English
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...http://solutions.brother.com]. Correctly install the needle. The presser foot that is used . The needle breaks. The fabric is incorrectly installed. service center. The bobbin case is not Attach the presser foot that you wish to sew. Symptom Probable Cause Remedy The machine is ...appropriate for the type of stitch appropriate for this machine. Lower the presser foot lever. Select a thread ...
...http://solutions.brother.com]. Correctly install the needle. The presser foot that is used . The needle breaks. The fabric is incorrectly installed. service center. The bobbin case is not Attach the presser foot that you wish to sew. Symptom Probable Cause Remedy The machine is ...appropriate for the type of stitch appropriate for this machine. Lower the presser foot lever. Select a thread ...
Users Manual - English
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.... Move the sewing speed controller to the right (so that was not threaded correctly (for example, the spool is not installed correctly, the spool cap is too big for this machine. The selected needle is scratched, or has a burr on it . The needle is too tight. authorized service center. 5 The bobbin case is not...
.... Move the sewing speed controller to the right (so that was not threaded correctly (for example, the spool is not installed correctly, the spool cap is too big for this machine. The selected needle is scratched, or has a burr on it . The needle is too tight. authorized service center. 5 The bobbin case is not...
Users Manual - English
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... nearest authorized service center. - does not come on the machine. Turn on . If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case. If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case. The needle threader lever does The needle has not been raised to not lower to sew. The machine is not turned on it. Symptom Probable Cause Remedy...
... nearest authorized service center. - does not come on the machine. Turn on . If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case. If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case. The needle threader lever does The needle has not been raised to not lower to sew. The machine is not turned on it. Symptom Probable Cause Remedy...
Users Manual - English
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... is moved during embroidery. The bobbin thread is hanging off the table, the embroidery unit movement will be misaligned. A heavy fabric is being removed or attached during the process, the pattern may be impaired. When the bobbin case is causing problems....Stretch the fabric properly on the embroidery frame. Adjust the tension of embroidery frame motion. Stop the sewing machine and set up correctly. Be careful when removing or attaching the embroidery frame. Always use stabilizer material for embroidery. It is done with the fabric...
... is moved during embroidery. The bobbin thread is hanging off the table, the embroidery unit movement will be misaligned. A heavy fabric is being removed or attached during the process, the pattern may be impaired. When the bobbin case is causing problems....Stretch the fabric properly on the embroidery frame. Adjust the tension of embroidery frame motion. Stop the sewing machine and set up correctly. Be careful when removing or attaching the embroidery frame. Always use stabilizer material for embroidery. It is done with the fabric...
Users Manual - English
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Troubleshooting 161 The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and the 24 needle is bent and hitting the needle plate, etc., so the sewing machine stops (refer to page 154). 25 You tried to use a function that will not fit within the frame. No Error Message ...pressed when no pattern is attached. 23 You tried to set a number of characters that cannot be used when the embroidery unit is 17 saved in the machine's memory without pressing (Retrieve key). The reverse/reinforcement stitch button, needle position button or 18 thread cutter button was pressed...
Troubleshooting 161 The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and the 24 needle is bent and hitting the needle plate, etc., so the sewing machine stops (refer to page 154). 25 You tried to use a function that will not fit within the frame. No Error Message ...pressed when no pattern is attached. 23 You tried to set a number of characters that cannot be used when the embroidery unit is 17 saved in the machine's memory without pressing (Retrieve key). The reverse/reinforcement stitch button, needle position button or 18 thread cutter button was pressed...
Users Manual - English
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... tack stitch 103 embroidery frame removal 131 basic sewing 48 embroidery key 13 basting stitch 78 embroidery pattern selection 132 beep 163 embroidery pattern types 132 blind hem stitch 80 embroidery sets 9 bobbin 22 embroidery sheet 128 bobbin case removal 152 embroidery threads 118 bobbin clip 9 bobbin cover 11 embroidery unit connector slot 10 embroidery unit installation 123 5 bobbin installation 27 embroidery unit removal 125 bobbin thread, pulling...
... tack stitch 103 embroidery frame removal 131 basic sewing 48 embroidery key 13 basting stitch 78 embroidery pattern selection 132 beep 163 embroidery pattern types 132 blind hem stitch 80 embroidery sets 9 bobbin 22 embroidery sheet 128 bobbin case removal 152 embroidery threads 118 bobbin clip 9 bobbin cover 11 embroidery unit connector slot 10 embroidery unit installation 123 5 bobbin installation 27 embroidery unit removal 125 bobbin thread, pulling...