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... movements, otherwise you are being used or where oxygen is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to use the machine near a heat source, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do... fall, resulting in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to carry it has been dropped or damaged, or water is required around the machine needle. 1 Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, ...
... movements, otherwise you are being used or where oxygen is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to use the machine near a heat source, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do... fall, resulting in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to carry it has been dropped or damaged, or water is required around the machine needle. 1 Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, ...
Operation Manual
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... product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is damaged, it to ensure that they do not deflect the needle and cause it must be replaced by the manufacturer as described in this machine was supplied in a safe way and understand the..., unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this manual. Children shall not...
... product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is damaged, it to ensure that they do not deflect the needle and cause it must be replaced by the manufacturer as described in this machine was supplied in a safe way and understand the..., unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this manual. Children shall not...
Operation Manual
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... Feather stitching 34 Triple zigzag stretch stitching 35 Decorative stitching 35 4. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Optional accessories 4 THE MAIN PARTS 5 Flat bed attachment 5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting plugs 6 Main power and sewing light switch 7 Foot controller 7 Checking the needle 7 Replacing the needle 7 Changing the presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and...
... Feather stitching 34 Triple zigzag stretch stitching 35 Decorative stitching 35 4. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Optional accessories 4 THE MAIN PARTS 5 Flat bed attachment 5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting plugs 6 Main power and sewing light switch 7 Foot controller 7 Checking the needle 7 Replacing the needle 7 Changing the presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and...
Operation Manual
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...machine) 7 Needle set (90/14 needle) 8 Oval screwdriver 9 Foot controller Part Code Americas Others SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 3-piece set: XE5328-001 2-piece set: XE7064-001 XE5241-001 See page 5 Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Darning Plate 5 Button sewing... on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Part Name 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on the machine model. No. Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) 3 Walking Foot 4 Quilting Foot Part...
...machine) 7 Needle set (90/14 needle) 8 Oval screwdriver 9 Foot controller Part Code Americas Others SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 3-piece set: XE5328-001 2-piece set: XE7064-001 XE5241-001 See page 5 Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Darning Plate 5 Button sewing... on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Part Name 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on the machine model. No. Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) 3 Walking Foot 4 Quilting Foot Part...
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...winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 7 Thread take-up lever (Page 20) 8 Thread cutter (Page 26) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 9 Needle threader (Page 21) (This is only available on... certain models.) 0 Quick-set bobbin (Page 18) (This is only available on certain models.) A Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 5) B Presser foot (Page 8) C Reverse sewing lever (Page 14) Push this to control the sewing speed, and to the power supply. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...
...winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 7 Thread take-up lever (Page 20) 8 Thread cutter (Page 26) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 9 Needle threader (Page 21) (This is only available on... certain models.) 0 Quick-set bobbin (Page 18) (This is only available on certain models.) A Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 5) B Presser foot (Page 8) C Reverse sewing lever (Page 14) Push this to control the sewing speed, and to the power supply. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...
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... ● Always turn on the foot controller when the machine is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn off the machine before you (counterclockwise) so that nothing is mentioned on the machine rating plate. ■ Checking the needle correctly Put the flat side of the...
... ● Always turn on the foot controller when the machine is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn off the machine before you (counterclockwise) so that nothing is mentioned on the machine rating plate. ■ Checking the needle correctly Put the flat side of the...
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...the power on and step on the controller, the machine will have chosen. If you have to Changing the presser foot remove the needle. Press the black button at the back of the sewing machine may cause accident or injury. Hold the needle with the slot on what you change the presser ...foot. CAUTION 21 1 Use an oval screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw • Do not use an...
...the power on and step on the controller, the machine will have chosen. If you have to Changing the presser foot remove the needle. Press the black button at the back of the sewing machine may cause accident or injury. Hold the needle with the slot on what you change the presser ...foot. CAUTION 21 1 Use an oval screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw • Do not use an...
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...Pattern selection dial 2 Chosen pattern number 9 Pattern selection dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you turn the pattern selection dial in . ■ Presser foot installation orientation 1 2 1 Shank 2 Bar THE CONTROLS... and widths. To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may bend or break the needle and cause injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank.
...Pattern selection dial 2 Chosen pattern number 9 Pattern selection dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you turn the pattern selection dial in . ■ Presser foot installation orientation 1 2 1 Shank 2 Bar THE CONTROLS... and widths. To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may bend or break the needle and cause injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank.
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...STITCH 5 (3/16) 18 18 - DECORATIVE STITCH 5 (3/16) 20 20 15 TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) 21 21 16 TRIPLE ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 22 22 17 ELASTIC OVERLOCK STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 23 23 ...35 30 35 34 34 34 11 SCALLOP STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 17 17 - SQUARE STITCH 5 (3/16) 19 19 - PARALLELOGRAM STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 16 16 - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 53 37 27 7 7 7 Stitch Name STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH Recommended Width (mm (inch)) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 8 8 8 SCALLOP STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 9 9 9...
...STITCH 5 (3/16) 18 18 - DECORATIVE STITCH 5 (3/16) 20 20 15 TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) 21 21 16 TRIPLE ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 22 22 17 ELASTIC OVERLOCK STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 23 23 ...35 30 35 34 34 34 11 SCALLOP STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 17 17 - SQUARE STITCH 5 (3/16) 19 19 - PARALLELOGRAM STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 16 16 - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 53 37 27 7 7 7 Stitch Name STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH Recommended Width (mm (inch)) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 8 8 8 SCALLOP STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 9 9 9...
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... are bunched together, increase the stitch length. Continuing to observe the feeding of needle does not touch the presser foot. The machine will then sew forward. 1 Stitch width dial Raise the needle by Depending on the dial represent the stitch width. 1 1 Reverse sewing lever 1 Stitch width dial 14 With the "0" setting, material is used . To...
... are bunched together, increase the stitch length. Continuing to observe the feeding of needle does not touch the presser foot. The machine will then sew forward. 1 Stitch width dial Raise the needle by Depending on the dial represent the stitch width. 1 1 Reverse sewing lever 1 Stitch width dial 14 With the "0" setting, material is used . To...
Operation Manual
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... right. 16 Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to the right. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound around the bobbin and cause the needle to 10 cm (3-4 inches) of thread from the inside of the While holding the end of the thread straight... bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to break. If the thread is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Then stop the machine. 1 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder 4 shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove...
... right. 16 Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to the right. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound around the bobbin and cause the needle to 10 cm (3-4 inches) of thread from the inside of the While holding the end of the thread straight... bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to break. If the thread is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Then stop the machine. 1 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder 4 shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove...
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... to be injured. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 1 Bobbin cover 17 If you could be incorrect or break the needle. Remove the bobbin cover by ...adjusting spring of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you accidentally step on using the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by turning the 2 handwheel...
... to be injured. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 1 Bobbin cover 17 If you could be incorrect or break the needle. Remove the bobbin cover by ...adjusting spring of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you accidentally step on using the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by turning the 2 handwheel...
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...the thread may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the... needle may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading ...
...the thread may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the... needle may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading ...
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... holding the thread from the spool 5 with your sewing machine is equipped with your right hand. 1 1 Spring Feed the upper thread as shown in the following illustration. 1 1 Needle bar thread guide Make sure you may cause sewing problems. 20 While holding the 1 • Make sure that the mark... on the thread guide. • The thread can not be passed behind the guide above the 8 needle. toward you, in the groove...
... holding the thread from the spool 5 with your sewing machine is equipped with your right hand. 1 1 Spring Feed the upper thread as shown in the following illustration. 1 1 Needle bar thread guide Make sure you may cause sewing problems. 20 While holding the 1 • Make sure that the mark... on the thread guide. • The thread can not be passed behind the guide above the 8 needle. toward you, in the groove...
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... lever toward the back of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader. ● The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. Lower the presser foot lever. 2 Make sure that the hook passes through 100...
... lever toward the back of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader. ● The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. Lower the presser foot lever. 2 Make sure that the hook passes through 100...
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... or it may cause sewing problems. Pull the loop of the thread passed through 8 the eye of the needle toward you may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the eye of the thread through the needle. (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. 1 Raise the needle threader lever. 7 1 1 5 cm...
... or it may cause sewing problems. Pull the loop of the thread passed through 8 the eye of the needle toward you may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the eye of the thread through the needle. (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. 1 Raise the needle threader lever. 7 1 1 5 cm...
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...11-90/14 Note ● Never use a thread of the fabric or thread. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. Memo ● The lower the thread number, the.../705H SUK 90/14 may also cause the seam to be used as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may cause machine malfunction. It may bend or break the needle. Using the wrong combination, such as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to skip...
...11-90/14 Note ● Never use a thread of the fabric or thread. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. Memo ● The lower the thread number, the.../705H SUK 90/14 may also cause the seam to be used as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may cause machine malfunction. It may bend or break the needle. Using the wrong combination, such as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to skip...
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... injured. ● Do not use bent or broken needles, otherwise you may be injured. ● Take care that the mark on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. Starting sewing Raise the presser foot lever. 5 Turn on the machine. 1 1 CAUTION ● Do not turn the ... 9 - 13). The needle may break and you are using the machine. Keep your hands away from moving parts. ● Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS Please read before sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you may be...
... injured. ● Do not use bent or broken needles, otherwise you may be injured. ● Take care that the mark on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. Starting sewing Raise the presser foot lever. 5 Turn on the machine. 1 1 CAUTION ● Do not turn the ... 9 - 13). The needle may break and you are using the machine. Keep your hands away from moving parts. ● Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS Please read before sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you may be...
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... between the 1 buttonholes and mark the fabric. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS Place the darning plate on the needle plate. 4 2 1 3 3 1 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw 2 Left side 3 Buttonhole appearance If the left side is too tight, turn on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. CAUTION ●...; Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. If the left side is too open, turn the buttonhole fine-adjustment screw ...
... between the 1 buttonholes and mark the fabric. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS Place the darning plate on the needle plate. 4 2 1 3 3 1 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw 2 Left side 3 Buttonhole appearance If the left side is too tight, turn on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. CAUTION ●...; Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. If the left side is too open, turn the buttonhole fine-adjustment screw ...
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... fabric and cut the threads below the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. You are knots or tangles in the needle plate or the presser foot is loose. The needle is tangled below it right Turn on ...upper-thread tension is appropriate for the type of fabric. The presser foot you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. The needle is too tight. You have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come out of stitch....
... fabric and cut the threads below the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. You are knots or tangles in the needle plate or the presser foot is loose. The needle is tangled below it right Turn on ...upper-thread tension is appropriate for the type of fabric. The presser foot you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. The needle is too tight. You have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come out of stitch....