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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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1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. k Handwheel Used to lower the feed dogs. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) ... the main power and sewing light switch on and off. e Thread guide (pages 12 and 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. p Presser foot lever (page 17) Used to raise and lower the presser foot. b Spool pin (pages 12 and 17) This...
1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. k Handwheel Used to lower the feed dogs. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) ... the main power and sewing light switch on and off. e Thread guide (pages 12 and 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. p Presser foot lever (page 17) Used to raise and lower the presser foot. b Spool pin (pages 12 and 17) This...
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... tacks. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin (for models equipped with the quickset bobbin) You can start or stop sewing. i Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the sewing... depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. For details, refer to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. g Quick-set the bobbin. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew in the opposite direction. Reverse stitches are...
... tacks. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin (for models equipped with the quickset bobbin) You can start or stop sewing. i Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the sewing... depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. For details, refer to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. g Quick-set the bobbin. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew in the opposite direction. Reverse stitches are...
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...Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA140 F033N SA129 F005N SA125 F001N No. 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... 5 Eyelet punch Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA132 F016N XZ5051-001 8 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. 6....
...Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA140 F033N SA129 F005N SA125 F001N No. 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... 5 Eyelet punch Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA132 F016N XZ5051-001 8 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. 6....
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...the right place, the thread may cause damage to the right. 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. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this sewing machine. Only use the... This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this pin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly....
...the right place, the thread may cause damage to the right. 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. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this sewing machine. Only use the... This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this pin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly....
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... plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start . Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop ...a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. When the bobbin seems full and begins j spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) ...
... plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start . Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop ...a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. When the bobbin seems full and begins j spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) ...
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...used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before...of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with the sewing speed controller). a Sewing speed controller Turn on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. Slide the sewing speed controller back to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to its k...
...used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before...of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with the sewing speed controller). a Sewing speed controller Turn on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. Slide the sewing speed controller back to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to its k...
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...). Raise the needle to its highest position by the arrow. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that were designed to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Memo ● When the sewing machine is not correctly inserted through the... tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The...
...). Raise the needle to its highest position by the arrow. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that were designed to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Memo ● When the sewing machine is not correctly inserted through the... tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The...
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... place. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. • Only use bobbins that were designed to be passed through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 31). ...this machine. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 20). b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in d place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Put the left side of...
... place. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. • Only use bobbins that were designed to be passed through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 31). ...this machine. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 20). b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in d place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Put the left side of...
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... in . or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by turning the handwheel toward the back of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the... bobbin thread. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of the upper thread. c 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end ...
... in . or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by turning the handwheel toward the back of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the... bobbin thread. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of the upper thread. c 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end ...
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... will appear on scrap of fabric 4 Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension-control dial 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 5 surface of a fabric before you do a test sample on.... ■ Upper tension is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the fabric. You may be too loose. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to a higher number. 54 3 31 Memo ●...
... will appear on scrap of fabric 4 Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension-control dial 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 5 surface of a fabric before you do a test sample on.... ■ Upper tension is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the fabric. You may be too loose. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to a higher number. 54 3 31 Memo ●...
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... button held in place c level with the seam, allowing the fabric to its normal position. If the glue is attached to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is too thick a to feed under the foot, raise the presser foot...
... button held in place c level with the seam, allowing the fabric to its normal position. If the glue is attached to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is too thick a to feed under the foot, raise the presser foot...
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Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with the bobbin thread. Then, slide the button so that the needle correctly goes into the two holes toward you h (counterclockwise) to check that the needle goes into ... at . 50 Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the presser foot and d the fabric. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the j stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it is the same as seen from the...
Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with the bobbin thread. Then, slide the button so that the needle correctly goes into the two holes toward you h (counterclockwise) to check that the needle goes into ... at . 50 Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the presser foot and d the fabric. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the j stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it is the same as seen from the...
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... . Trim along the edge of the fabric, making c sure not to sew directly on the collars of blouses and to cut the thread. Pull the bobbin threads to decorate the front of handkerchiefs. e Stitch between the straight stitches. It is used to create gathers. d a 1 cm (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse...
... . Trim along the edge of the fabric, making c sure not to sew directly on the collars of blouses and to cut the thread. Pull the bobbin threads to decorate the front of handkerchiefs. e Stitch between the straight stitches. It is used to create gathers. d a 1 cm (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse...
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Cleaning the bobbin case Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the needle plate cover, d ... c clamp screw to remove the needle plate cover. Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may get an electric shock or...
Cleaning the bobbin case Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the needle plate cover, d ... c clamp screw to remove the needle plate cover. Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may get an electric shock or...
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...aligns with the z mark on the race. • Align the S and z marks. Remove the bobbin case. CAUTION a Cleaning brush b Race ● Never use a bobbin case that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. 71 a b S z mark mark • Make sure that is scratched, otherwise the upper ...thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. • Do not put oil 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. Put the tabs on the...
...aligns with the z mark on the race. • Align the S and z marks. Remove the bobbin case. CAUTION a Cleaning brush b Race ● Never use a bobbin case that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. 71 a b S z mark mark • Make sure that is scratched, otherwise the upper ...thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. • Do not put oil 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. Put the tabs on the...
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.... Replace the presser foot. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for example, you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. You have not used the right combi- There...or the nearest authorized service center. The upper thread tension is loose. The needle is bent or blunt. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. Replace the needle. Symptom The sewing machine does not work properly. Choose a thread and needle that are using . Loosen the...
.... Replace the presser foot. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for example, you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. You have not used the right combi- There...or the nearest authorized service center. The upper thread tension is loose. The needle is bent or blunt. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. Replace the needle. Symptom The sewing machine does not work properly. Choose a thread and needle that are using . Loosen the...
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...machine. Attach the presser foot holder properly. page 21 page 26 The thread tension is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service... fabric you are appropriate for this machine. You have not attached the presser foot holder properly. The bobbin case is set incorrectly. The bobbin thread is scratched. page 22 The area around the hole in the needle plate is incorrectly installed. Replace...
...machine. Attach the presser foot holder properly. page 21 page 26 The thread tension is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service... fabric you are appropriate for this machine. You have not attached the presser foot holder properly. The bobbin case is set incorrectly. The bobbin thread is scratched. page 22 The area around the hole in the needle plate is incorrectly installed. Replace...
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...nearest authorized service center. Dust has accumulated under the fabric. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin case. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Slide the feed dog position lever to sew. You have not used the...Correct the upper threading. Attach the presser foot that is not correct for the type of stitch. The thread tension is tangled in the bobbin case. You have not used . Possible cause If you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on . The stitch adjustment level is wrinkled. ...
...nearest authorized service center. Dust has accumulated under the fabric. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin case. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Slide the feed dog position lever to sew. You have not used the...Correct the upper threading. Attach the presser foot that is not correct for the type of stitch. The thread tension is tangled in the bobbin case. You have not used . Possible cause If you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on . The stitch adjustment level is wrinkled. ...