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... ...10 Changing the initial needle position ...11 Cancelling the operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 11 THREADING THE MACHINE 12 Winding the bobbin ...12 Lower threading ...15 Upper threading ...17 Drawing up the lower thread ...20 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 21 Needle precautions ...21 Needle types and their uses...
... ...10 Changing the initial needle position ...11 Cancelling the operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 11 THREADING THE MACHINE 12 Winding the bobbin ...12 Lower threading ...15 Upper threading ...17 Drawing up the lower thread ...20 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 21 Needle precautions ...21 Needle types and their uses...
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... Sewing the character stitches ...67 ADJUSTING STITCHES (for models equipped with character stitches 68 4. APPENDIX ...70 MAINTENANCE ...70 Cleaning the machine surface ...70 Cleaning the bobbin case ...70 TROUBLESHOOTING ...72 ERROR MESSAGES ...75 Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 75 INDEX ...76 4
... Sewing the character stitches ...67 ADJUSTING STITCHES (for models equipped with character stitches 68 4. APPENDIX ...70 MAINTENANCE ...70 Cleaning the machine surface ...70 Cleaning the bobbin case ...70 TROUBLESHOOTING ...72 ERROR MESSAGES ...75 Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 75 INDEX ...76 4
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...-control dial (page 31) This controls the tension of thread. e Thread guide (pages 12 and 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts...
...-control dial (page 31) This controls the tension of thread. e Thread guide (pages 12 and 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts...
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...appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop button to hold the needle in place. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to hold the presser foot holder in place. i Needle plate The needle plate is depressed. The operation buttons differ depending on... the fabric as the sewing takes place. k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set bobbin (for models equipped with the quickset bobbin) You can start or stop sewing. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button...
...appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop button to hold the needle in place. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to hold the presser foot holder in place. i Needle plate The needle plate is depressed. The operation buttons differ depending on... the fabric as the sewing takes place. k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set bobbin (for models equipped with the quickset bobbin) You can start or stop sewing. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button...
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...Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA140 F033N SA129 F005N SA125 F001N No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: HS-3000, SQ-9000, SQ9050, XR9500PRW. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ...4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA132 F016N XZ5051-001 8 Note (For U.S.A. Part Name 9 Bobbin (4) 10 Needle set 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14 Screwdriver 15 Extra spool pin ...
...Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA140 F033N SA129 F005N SA125 F001N No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: HS-3000, SQ-9000, SQ9050, XR9500PRW. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ...4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA132 F016N XZ5051-001 8 Note (For U.S.A. Part Name 9 Bobbin (4) 10 Needle set 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14 Screwdriver 15 Extra spool pin ...
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...spool of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of thread on this machine or bobbins of the thread through the hole on the fast bobbin winding, see page 14. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ●...comes with this pin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the spool pin. Pass...
...spool of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of thread on this machine or bobbins of the thread through the hole on the fast bobbin winding, see page 14. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ●...comes with this pin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the spool pin. Pass...
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... models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right. g CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to its l original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button). Trim the excess thread above the... (for models equipped with the stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be...
... models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right. g CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to its l original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button). Trim the excess thread above the... (for models equipped with the stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be...
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...is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start . Note ● If the sewing machine... is cut the thread as described. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to the right. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the ...
...is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start . Note ● If the sewing machine... is cut the thread as described. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to the right. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the ...
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...thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to the right. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 15 If you accidentally step on quick-set ...thread through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is not a 1 malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while ...
...thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to the right. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 15 If you accidentally step on quick-set ...thread through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is not a 1 malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while ...
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... press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Be sure to its highest position by marks around the bobbin case. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 20). CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise...) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in e place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into ...
... press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Be sure to its highest position by marks around the bobbin case. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 20). CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise...) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in e place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into ...
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... the end of the machine under the presser foot. When sewing gathers or darts, you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. Replace the bobbin cover. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up or by turning the handwheel toward the ...back of the upper thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread as described...
... the end of the machine under the presser foot. When sewing gathers or darts, you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. Replace the bobbin cover. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up or by turning the handwheel toward the ...back of the upper thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread as described...
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...54 3 31 Adjusting thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your fabric. 1 Memo ● 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 change fabric or thread. Note ● If the...be too tight. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 15) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of the bobbin case correctly. Memo ● We recommend that the thread is not inserted through the tension-adjusting...
...54 3 31 Adjusting thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your fabric. 1 Memo ● 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 change fabric or thread. Note ● If the...be too tight. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 15) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of the bobbin case correctly. Memo ● We recommend that the thread is not inserted through the tension-adjusting...
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... of the hookand-loop fastener at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot "J" is equipped with the seam, allowing the fabric to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is too thick a to its normal position. Make sure that is sewn...
... of the hookand-loop fastener at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot "J" is equipped with the seam, allowing the fabric to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is too thick a to its normal position. Make sure that is sewn...
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...raise the dogs. • Normally, the feed dog position lever is positioned at . 50 Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with the bobbin thread. Set the stitch length to the distance between the presser foot and d the fabric. When you are finished attaching the button, k slide the ... lever to (to the left as f the distance between the holes in the same way. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. VARIOUS STITCHES Place a button between the button holes. •...
...raise the dogs. • Normally, the feed dog position lever is positioned at . 50 Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with the bobbin thread. Set the stitch length to the distance between the presser foot and d the fabric. When you are finished attaching the button, k slide the ... lever to (to the left as f the distance between the holes in the same way. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. VARIOUS STITCHES Place a button between the button holes. •...
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... (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or cut the stitches. It is used to cut the thread. b Stitch along the stitches. Pull the bobbin threads to fabric. Attach zigzag foot "J". d Smooth the gathers by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called "scalloping". Smocking The decorative stitch created by ironing...
... (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or cut the stitches. It is used to cut the thread. b Stitch along the stitches. Pull the bobbin threads to fabric. Attach zigzag foot "J". d Smooth the gathers by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called "scalloping". Smocking The decorative stitch created by ironing...
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...surface If the surface of the machine. a Raise the needle and the presser foot. After cleaning it once with a dry cloth. Cleaning the bobbin case Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in neutral detergent, squeeze it again with a wet cloth, wipe it out firmly, and then ...wipe the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; Switch the machine off and unplug it . a Needle plate cover 70 APPENDIX 4 APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.
...surface If the surface of the machine. a Raise the needle and the presser foot. After cleaning it once with a dry cloth. Cleaning the bobbin case Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in neutral detergent, squeeze it again with a wet cloth, wipe it out firmly, and then ...wipe the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; Switch the machine off and unplug it . a Needle plate cover 70 APPENDIX 4 APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.
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...on the race. • Align the S and z marks. CAUTION a Cleaning brush b Race ● Never use a bobbin case that the S mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on . 1 a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area... become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. • Do not put oil on the bobbin case. e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. 4 ● Make sure that the ...
...on the race. • Align the S and z marks. CAUTION a Cleaning brush b Race ● Never use a bobbin case that the S mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on . 1 a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area... become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. • Do not put oil on the bobbin case. e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. 4 ● Make sure that the ...
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...using . You have not used the right combi- for the type of stitch that you want to you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Turn on the main power switch. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service... not appropriate for the Choose a needle that is correct appropriate for the type of fabric. The thread is not plugged in the bobbin case. Remove the tangle thread. The needle is not fitted properly. APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following...
...using . You have not used the right combi- for the type of stitch that you want to you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Turn on the main power switch. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service... not appropriate for the Choose a needle that is correct appropriate for the type of fabric. The thread is not plugged in the bobbin case. Remove the tangle thread. The needle is not fitted properly. APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following...
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...retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - page 12 The thread tension is wrinkled. Replace the needle. page 12 Bobbin is scratched. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. page 15, 16, 17 The fabric is incorrect. Choose a thread and ...you are appropriate for this machine. Replace the presser foot. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for...
...retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - page 12 The thread tension is wrinkled. Replace the needle. page 12 Bobbin is scratched. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. page 15, 16, 17 The fabric is incorrect. Choose a thread and ...you are appropriate for this machine. Replace the presser foot. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for...
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... Symptom The fabric is too fine. There is damaged. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Choose a thread and needle that are skipped. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Slide the feed dog position lever to its highest position. The sewing light bulb does not come on the wheel points..., the stitch is correct for this machine. The thread tension is bent or blunt. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Reference page 34 page 31 page 17 page 21 page 22 page 70 page 70 page 17 - The thread is not correct for the...
... Symptom The fabric is too fine. There is damaged. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Choose a thread and needle that are skipped. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Slide the feed dog position lever to its highest position. The sewing light bulb does not come on the wheel points..., the stitch is correct for this machine. The thread tension is bent or blunt. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Reference page 34 page 31 page 17 page 21 page 22 page 70 page 70 page 17 - The thread is not correct for the...