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...it can quickly be accessed for future reference. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. When transporting the sewing machine, be careful not to turn it off, then ... the correct operation of electric shock: 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you...
...it can quickly be accessed for future reference. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. When transporting the sewing machine, be careful not to turn it off, then ... the correct operation of electric shock: 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you...
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... attention to assure correct installation. 1 Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to play with any...
... attention to assure correct installation. 1 Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to play with any...
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... manufacturer as contained in this product are subject to change without notice. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for their safety. carrying the mark, rating as described in this equipment, you should... dealer. • In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Use this machine only for use by a person responsible for household use as marked on plug....
... manufacturer as contained in this product are subject to change without notice. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for their safety. carrying the mark, rating as described in this equipment, you should... dealer. • In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Use this machine only for use by a person responsible for household use as marked on plug....
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... lower the presser foot. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. p Presser foot lever (page 17) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. b Spool pin (pages 12 and 17) This holds the spool of the upper thread. o Feed dog position lever (pages 49...
... lower the presser foot. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. p Presser foot lever (page 17) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. b Spool pin (pages 12 and 17) This holds the spool of the upper thread. o Feed dog position lever (pages 49...
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Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left J 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) Y*e*s ( J ) Ye*s Rev. J 09 09 09 - - - - Center Triple ...
Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left J 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) Y*e*s ( J ) Ye*s Rev. J 09 09 09 - - - - Center Triple ...
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... 16 16 Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) Ye**s ( J ) No Rfc. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 10 10 10 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics 0 (0) -3m o3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 No (1/16-1/8) No Rfc. Patchwork stitching...
... 16 16 Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) Ye**s ( J ) No Rfc. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 10 10 10 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics 0 (0) -3m o3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 No (1/16-1/8) No Rfc. Patchwork stitching...
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... from the left edge of the (0-1/4) (1/64-3/16) presser foot) ***Auto Rfc.:Automatic Reinforcement 37 Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight 5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32) N 30 30 30 27 27 27 - Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight 5.0 (3/16) 3.5 (1/8) N 28 28 28...
... from the left edge of the (0-1/4) (1/64-3/16) presser foot) ***Auto Rfc.:Automatic Reinforcement 37 Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight 5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32) N 30 30 30 27 27 27 - Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight 5.0 (3/16) 3.5 (1/8) N 28 28 28...
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Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual J 45 45 45 39 39 35 31 Straight stitch quilting that looks hand-sewn 0.0 (0) 2.5 (3/32) 0.0-7.0 1.0-4.0 No No Rfc. (0-1/4) (1/16-3/16) Appliqué quilting, free- 3.5 (1/8) 1.4 (1/16) J ...
Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual J 45 45 45 39 39 35 31 Straight stitch quilting that looks hand-sewn 0.0 (0) 2.5 (3/32) 0.0-7.0 1.0-4.0 No No Rfc. (0-1/4) (1/16-3/16) Appliqué quilting, free- 3.5 (1/8) 1.4 (1/16) J ...
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... stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual N 63 59 55 47 - - - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.0-7.0 0.2-4.0 No No Rfc. (0-1/4) (1/64-3/16) N 64 60 - - - - - Satin stitches N 78 73 67 58 - - - For decoration, etc...
... stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual N 63 59 55 47 - - - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.0-7.0 0.2-4.0 No No Rfc. (0-1/4) (1/64-3/16) N 64 60 - - - - - Satin stitches N 78 73 67 58 - - - For decoration, etc...
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... 71 62 56 46 37 For decoration, etc. For decoration, etc. N 88 82 - - - - - For decoration, etc. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 0.4 (1/64) 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 0.4 (1/64) 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 0.4 (1/64) 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 0.4 (1/64) 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc...
... 71 62 56 46 37 For decoration, etc. For decoration, etc. N 88 82 - - - - - For decoration, etc. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 0.4 (1/64) 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 0.4 (1/64) 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 0.4 (1/64) 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 0.4 (1/64) 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc...
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... - - - For decoration, etc. 6.0 (15/64) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-7.0 0.2-4.0 No No Rfc. (0-1/4) (1/64-3/16) 3 N 97 87 77 66 - - - Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual N 93 83 - - - - - For decoration, etc. 6.0 (15/64) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-7.0 0.2-4.0 No No Rfc. (0-1/4) (1/64-3/16) N 98 88 78 68 58 48 - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.0-7.0 0.2-4.0 No...
... - - - For decoration, etc. 6.0 (15/64) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-7.0 0.2-4.0 No No Rfc. (0-1/4) (1/64-3/16) 3 N 97 87 77 66 - - - Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual N 93 83 - - - - - For decoration, etc. 6.0 (15/64) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-7.0 0.2-4.0 No No Rfc. (0-1/4) (1/64-3/16) N 98 88 78 68 58 48 - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.0-7.0 0.2-4.0 No...
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... Rfc. **Select a stitch width of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) Ye**s ( J ) Ye*s Rev. Overcasting on...
... Rfc. **Select a stitch width of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) Ye**s ( J ) Ye*s Rev. Overcasting on...
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... "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 30). ■ Changing the needle position With the straight stitch (left . Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left J 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) Ye*s Rev. Lower the needle...
... "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 30). ■ Changing the needle position With the straight stitch (left . Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left J 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) Ye*s Rev. Lower the needle...
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... 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No No Rfc. 0 (0) -3m o3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No No Rfc. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 10 10 10 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics R 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 Blind...
... 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No No Rfc. 0 (0) -3m o3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No No Rfc. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 10 10 10 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics R 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 Blind...
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... thick 3.0-7.0 0.3-1.0 No No fabrics (1/8-1/4) (1/64-1/16) A 41 41 41 35 35 - - Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 34 34 34 29 29 29 25 on . ings 5.0 (3/16) 0.5 (1/32) 3.0-5.0 0.2-1.0 No No (1/8-3/16) (1/64-1/16) A 36 36 36 31 31 31...
... thick 3.0-7.0 0.3-1.0 No No fabrics (1/8-1/4) (1/64-1/16) A 41 41 41 35 35 - - Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 34 34 34 29 29 29 25 on . ings 5.0 (3/16) 0.5 (1/32) 3.0-5.0 0.2-1.0 No No (1/8-3/16) (1/64-1/16) A 36 36 36 31 31 31...
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When sewing the left pin of the zipper foot. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application * Auto Auto Manual Manual Pattern Presser Foot 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin ...
When sewing the left pin of the zipper foot. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application * Auto Auto Manual Manual Pattern Presser Foot 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin ...
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... needle does not touch any pins, otherwise the needle may bend or break. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Yes ( J ) No Rfc. 3-point...
... needle does not touch any pins, otherwise the needle may bend or break. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Yes ( J ) No Rfc. 3-point...
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... an appliqué by cutting a different piece of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) Ye**s ( J ) Ye*s Rfc. Appliqué stitch (for quilting...
... an appliqué by cutting a different piece of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) Ye**s ( J ) Ye*s Rfc. Appliqué stitch (for quilting...
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...* Rfc. 3 *Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- J 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 ing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and deco- REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that...
...* Rfc. 3 *Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- J 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 ing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and deco- REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that...
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.... 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc. N 30 30 30 27 27 27 - Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 19 19 19 17 17 17 17 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Ye*s ( J ) No Rfc. J 22 22 22...
.... 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc. N 30 30 30 27 27 27 - Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 19 19 19 17 17 17 17 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Ye*s ( J ) No Rfc. J 22 22 22...