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f Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 28) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the foot controller jack. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. f Foot controller...presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever (page 86) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. h Drop feed lever (page 88) Use the drop feed lever to thread the needle....
f Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 28) Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the foot controller jack. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. f Foot controller...presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever (page 86) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. c Embroidery card slot (page 138) Insert the embroidery card. h Drop feed lever (page 88) Use the drop feed lever to thread the needle....
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... started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is set to the right side, the needle will make a clicking sound; you cannot wind off the thread according to the following procedure. a a Start/stop the bobbin winding. In such a case, wind off the thread by removing the screw...
... started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is set to the right side, the needle will make a clicking sound; you cannot wind off the thread according to the following procedure. a a Start/stop the bobbin winding. In such a case, wind off the thread by removing the screw...
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... , 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 has been correctly wound with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly...
... , 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 has been correctly wound with your right hand as shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly...
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...be incorrect. ● Be sure to thread the machine as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to drop the bobbin. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. Pass the thread through the slot as indicated. ...the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to the right. c a b • Be sure to raise the needle, and then raise the presser foot lever. b Slide the bobbin cover latch to the bottom with f your finger. a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with...
...be incorrect. ● Be sure to thread the machine as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to drop the bobbin. b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. Pass the thread through the slot as indicated. ...the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the bobbin and depress it to the right. c a b • Be sure to raise the needle, and then raise the presser foot lever. b Slide the bobbin cover latch to the bottom with f your finger. a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case with...
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.... i Insert the tab in the lower-left corner X The bobbin threading is finished. You can be pulled up. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29 ■ When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary". Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. Note z Do not cut the thread with the procedure in ... d your left hand, press (Needle position button) once or twice to "Upper Threading" (page 31). case, it may be Note necessary z If the thread is looped around the upper thread and can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread may cause incorrect thread tension (page 59).
.... i Insert the tab in the lower-left corner X The bobbin threading is finished. You can be pulled up. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29 ■ When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary". Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. Note z Do not cut the thread with the procedure in ... d your left hand, press (Needle position button) once or twice to "Upper Threading" (page 31). case, it may be Note necessary z If the thread is looped around the upper thread and can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread may cause incorrect thread tension (page 59).
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...z means the setting cannot be too tight. Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. ■ Correct thread tension The upper thread and the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the ...of the fabric, the upper thread is visible from the right side of the fabric. Note z If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be adjusted. In this case, refer to make the stitch coarser or finer. CAUTION z If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch...
...z means the setting cannot be too tight. Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. ■ Correct thread tension The upper thread and the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the ...of the fabric, the upper thread is visible from the right side of the fabric. Note z If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be adjusted. In this case, refer to make the stitch coarser or finer. CAUTION z If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch...
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...) and rethread the upper thread. If the thread is not shown as below , the thread is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. Reinsert the thread correctly. z The level "4" on the actual piece to page 29. ■ Upper thread is too loose If the upper ...be possible to set extremely low. In this case, refer to tighten the upper thread. 60 Simply adjust to the fabric and thread you are using, so you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that there is anything wrong with your machine. If the correct thread tension cannot be ...
...) and rethread the upper thread. If the thread is not shown as below , the thread is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. Reinsert the thread correctly. z The level "4" on the actual piece to page 29. ■ Upper thread is too loose If the upper ...be possible to set extremely low. In this case, refer to tighten the upper thread. 60 Simply adjust to the fabric and thread you are using, so you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that there is anything wrong with your machine. If the correct thread tension cannot be ...
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... 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 the bobbin case. • For details, refer to attach the embroidery frame. Line up the embroidery frame guide tabs and the embroidery carriage frame holder slots and push...
... 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 the bobbin case. • For details, refer to attach the embroidery frame. Line up the embroidery frame guide tabs and the embroidery carriage frame holder slots and push...
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... periodically. APPENDIX Care and Maintenance Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. a a Bobbin case 152 CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine. Remove the flat bed attachment or the c embroidery unit if either is removed. Turn off the sewing machine. Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth...
... periodically. APPENDIX Care and Maintenance Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. a a Bobbin case 152 CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine. Remove the flat bed attachment or the c embroidery unit if either is removed. Turn off the sewing machine. Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth...
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...brush or a vacuum cleaner to the bobbin case. Insert the bobbin case so that the projection h on the left to make sure that the right side of the projection. Otherwise, the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may not operate correctly. Care... and Maintenance 153 For a new bobbin case (part code: XC3152-221 (green marking)), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Be sure...
...brush or a vacuum cleaner to the bobbin case. Insert the bobbin case so that the projection h on the left to make sure that the right side of the projection. Otherwise, the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may not operate correctly. Care... and Maintenance 153 For a new bobbin case (part code: XC3152-221 (green marking)), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Be sure...
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... or has a your dealer or the nearest authorized burr on it. Contact presser foot is incorrectly installed. Replace the bobbin case. APPENDIX Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. Press the start /stop button was pressed, even ... the screwdriver to sew. service center. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. Do not use the start /stop button was not pressed. To use the start /stop button. The area around the hole in the Replace the needle plate. The bobbin case is not correct....
... or has a your dealer or the nearest authorized burr on it. Contact presser foot is incorrectly installed. Replace the bobbin case. APPENDIX Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. Press the start /stop button was pressed, even ... the screwdriver to sew. service center. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. Do not use the start /stop button was not pressed. To use the start /stop button. The area around the hole in the Replace the needle plate. The bobbin case is not correct....
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...tangles. - Loosen the upper thread tension. page 152 The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. Replace the bobbin case. Move the sewing speed controller to the right (so that is too big for example, in the Replace the presser foot. page 152 .... If the thread is not used. authorized service center. 5 The bobbin case is scratched or does not rotate smoothly, or has a burr on it. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine. page 27 The lower thread is tangled. The thread is not appropriate...
...tangles. - Loosen the upper thread tension. page 152 The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. Replace the bobbin case. Move the sewing speed controller to the right (so that is too big for example, in the Replace the presser foot. page 152 .... If the thread is not used. authorized service center. 5 The bobbin case is scratched or does not rotate smoothly, or has a burr on it. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine. page 27 The lower thread is tangled. The thread is not appropriate...
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...foot that is not appropriate for example, in the bobbin case. page 59 The thread is tangled, for this machine is not used is appropriate for the type of stitch appropriate for the type of stitch that that you wish to sew. page 102 The stitch is damaged. Attach the ...presser foot that is tangled in the bobbin case. If the thread is appropriate for this machine. page 32 The sewing lamp The sewing lamp is too fine. does not come on it. Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Stitches are lowered. Clean the race....
...foot that is not appropriate for example, in the bobbin case. page 59 The thread is tangled, for this machine is not used is appropriate for the type of stitch appropriate for the type of stitch that that you wish to sew. page 102 The stitch is damaged. Attach the ...presser foot that is tangled in the bobbin case. If the thread is appropriate for this machine. page 32 The sewing lamp The sewing lamp is too fine. does not come on it. Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Stitches are lowered. Clean the race....
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.... The fabric is catching. The thread is tangled and the bobbin case, etc., is done with the fabric hanging off the table. When the bobbin case is on the left side of the embroidery frame does not cause problems, rotate the pattern and embroider. ...while embroidering. Stop the sewing machine and set up correctly. APPENDIX Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Machine does not operate when embroidery key is attached. Attach the embroidery unit. The embroidery unit is moved during embroidery. Always use stabilizer material for embroidery. Embroidery not neatly done. ...
.... The fabric is catching. The thread is tangled and the bobbin case, etc., is done with the fabric hanging off the table. When the bobbin case is on the left side of the embroidery frame does not cause problems, rotate the pattern and embroider. ...while embroidering. Stop the sewing machine and set up correctly. APPENDIX Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Machine does not operate when embroidery key is attached. Attach the embroidery unit. The embroidery unit is moved during embroidery. Always use stabilizer material for embroidery. Embroidery not neatly done. ...
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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 the right. 19 A pattern is being saved. 20 The start /stop button or ...No Error Message Probable Cause The start /stop button was pressed after selecting a pattern which is 17 saved in the machine's memory without pressing (Retrieve key). Little bobbin thread remains. 5 22 When the embroidery unit is attached. 23 You tried to set a number of characters that cannot be used when the...
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 the right. 19 A pattern is being saved. 20 The start /stop button or ...No Error Message Probable Cause The start /stop button was pressed after selecting a pattern which is 17 saved in the machine's memory without pressing (Retrieve key). Little bobbin thread remains. 5 22 When the embroidery unit is attached. 23 You tried to set a number of characters that cannot be used when the...
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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...