Operation Manual
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... dealer or service center for household use outdoors. 7. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. DANGER - Use this machine only for use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administered. 8. Always use bent needles...
... dealer or service center for household use outdoors. 7. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. DANGER - Use this machine only for use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administered. 8. Always use bent needles...
Operation Manual
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... or hit the machine. 4 Guarde este material por si tuviera que llevar o enviar la máquina al servicio de reparaciones. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take or send this machine in direct sunlight or in the following circumstances: •When you are sewing. UNPACKING/REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL DESEMBALAJEY...
... or hit the machine. 4 Guarde este material por si tuviera que llevar o enviar la máquina al servicio de reparaciones. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take or send this machine in direct sunlight or in the following circumstances: •When you are sewing. UNPACKING/REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL DESEMBALAJEY...
Operation Manual
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...Stretch Stitching ...24 Stitch Width Dial ...25 Reverse Sewing Lever ...25 THREADING THE MACHINE 26 Winding the Bobbin ...26 Lower Threading ...28 Lower Threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 30 Upper Threading ...32 Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle ...threader 34 Drawing up the Lower Thread ...36 Sewing with a Twin Needle ...36 Thread Tension ...38 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 39 2. STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING 41 Please Read Before Sewing ...41 Straight Stitching ...41 ...
...Stretch Stitching ...24 Stitch Width Dial ...25 Reverse Sewing Lever ...25 THREADING THE MACHINE 26 Winding the Bobbin ...26 Lower Threading ...28 Lower Threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 30 Upper Threading ...32 Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle ...threader 34 Drawing up the Lower Thread ...36 Sewing with a Twin Needle ...36 Thread Tension ...38 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 39 2. STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING 41 Please Read Before Sewing ...41 Straight Stitching ...41 ...
Operation Manual
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...raise and lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 1 Bobbin winder (page 26) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control the sewing speed, and to choose the stitch you want. H Main power and sewing light switch ...dial (page 25) This controls the stitch width. 7 Upper tension-control dial (page 38) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 8 Thread cutter (page 43) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 9 Needle threader (page 34) (This is only available on certain models.) 0 Quick-set bobbin (page 30...
...raise and lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 1 Bobbin winder (page 26) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control the sewing speed, and to choose the stitch you want. H Main power and sewing light switch ...dial (page 25) This controls the stitch width. 7 Upper tension-control dial (page 38) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 8 Thread cutter (page 43) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 9 Needle threader (page 34) (This is only available on certain models.) 0 Quick-set bobbin (page 30...
Operation Manual
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... máquina. Si utiliza bobinas de otros modelos, la máquina no funcionará correctamente. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE / CONOZCA SU MÁQUINA DE COSER THREADING THE MACHINE / ENHEBRADO DE LA MÁQUINA Winding the Bobbin / Devanado de la bobina CAUTION/PRECAUCIÓN ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB...
... máquina. Si utiliza bobinas de otros modelos, la máquina no funcionará correctamente. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE / CONOZCA SU MÁQUINA DE COSER THREADING THE MACHINE / ENHEBRADO DE LA MÁQUINA Winding the Bobbin / Devanado de la bobina CAUTION/PRECAUCIÓN ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB...
Operation Manual
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...bobina. Deberá quitar la tapa de la bobina. Puede utilizar hilo de un mismo color o de diferentes colores para realizar puntadas decorativas. Pass the thread along the slit in the 2 previous steps 1 to lower and then raise the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE / CONOZCA SU MÁQUINA DE COSER...dos hilos unos 10 cm (4 pulg.) y colóquelos en la parte trasera de la máquina, debajo del pie prensatela. 1 Upper thread / Hilo superior 2 Lower thread / Hilo inferior 36 • The bobbin cover should still be left over. La máquina está diseñada para que pueda ...
...bobina. Deberá quitar la tapa de la bobina. Puede utilizar hilo de un mismo color o de diferentes colores para realizar puntadas decorativas. Pass the thread along the slit in the 2 previous steps 1 to lower and then raise the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE / CONOZCA SU MÁQUINA DE COSER...dos hilos unos 10 cm (4 pulg.) y colóquelos en la parte trasera de la máquina, debajo del pie prensatela. 1 Upper thread / Hilo superior 2 Lower thread / Hilo inferior 36 • The bobbin cover should still be left over. La máquina está diseñada para que pueda ...
Operation Manual
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...ás 1 cm (3/8 pulg.) desde el extremo de la tela. Coloque el selector de puntadas en la puntada de zig-zag y, a continuación, comience a coser. 1 Thread cutter / Cortador de hilo 43 Suba la aguja a la posición más alta y asegúrese de que el tirahilo también lo esté... end of the machine Corte los dos hilos con el cortador de hilo situado en la parte izquierda de la máquina. . Cut both threads with the thread cutter on the 3 left hand side. Puede utilizar la puntada recta para costuras sobrepuestas y la costura en telas ligeras. Stitch to the left ...
...ás 1 cm (3/8 pulg.) desde el extremo de la tela. Coloque el selector de puntadas en la puntada de zig-zag y, a continuación, comience a coser. 1 Thread cutter / Cortador de hilo 43 Suba la aguja a la posición más alta y asegúrese de que el tirahilo también lo esté... end of the machine Corte los dos hilos con el cortador de hilo situado en la parte izquierda de la máquina. . Cut both threads with the thread cutter on the 3 left hand side. Puede utilizar la puntada recta para costuras sobrepuestas y la costura en telas ligeras. Stitch to the left ...
Operation Manual
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...DE ACCESORIOS Y APLICACIONES Turn off the machine. 1 Desconecte la alimentación de la máquina. Connect the foot controller so that both threads, pass them through the 6 curled part of the presser foot and pull them from being pulled out of the fabric and pull the fabric out... bordes de la tela. Attach the Narrow Hemmer Foot and then set 2 the pattern selection dial to 3 cm (1 1/8 inch) 8 of the fabric, release the thread and guide the fabric from the front of the presser foot. A continuación, baje el pie prensatela y cosa 2 ó 3 puntadas. 1 Holding both hands...
...DE ACCESORIOS Y APLICACIONES Turn off the machine. 1 Desconecte la alimentación de la máquina. Connect the foot controller so that both threads, pass them through the 6 curled part of the presser foot and pull them from being pulled out of the fabric and pull the fabric out... bordes de la tela. Attach the Narrow Hemmer Foot and then set 2 the pattern selection dial to 3 cm (1 1/8 inch) 8 of the fabric, release the thread and guide the fabric from the front of the presser foot. A continuación, baje el pie prensatela y cosa 2 ó 3 puntadas. 1 Holding both hands...
Operation Manual
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... ANEXO Troubleshooting If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems. If the problem is turned off. The upper thread breaks. The main power switch is still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Turn on the main ...is scratched. appropriate for the type of stitch. Attach the presser foot that has been designed for this machine. Loosen the upper thread tension. Fit the spool properly. The area around the hole in . Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Replace...
... ANEXO Troubleshooting If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems. If the problem is turned off. The upper thread breaks. The main power switch is still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Turn on the main ...is scratched. appropriate for the type of stitch. Attach the presser foot that has been designed for this machine. Loosen the upper thread tension. Fit the spool properly. The area around the hole in . Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Replace...
Operation Manual
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...You have not used a bobbin that are using. You have not used the right combination of fabric. Wind the bobbin thread properly. thread breaks. Remove the tangled thread and clean the bobbin case. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. page 28-31 You have ...this machine. Replace the needle plate. Wind the bobbin properly. Symptom Possible cause How to put it . page 26 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. page 38 6 You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for the type...
...You have not used a bobbin that are using. You have not used the right combination of fabric. Wind the bobbin thread properly. thread breaks. Remove the tangled thread and clean the bobbin case. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. page 28-31 You have ...this machine. Replace the needle plate. Wind the bobbin properly. Symptom Possible cause How to put it . page 26 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. page 38 6 You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for the type...
Operation Manual
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... plate. Dust has built up in the feed dogs or in the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. You have not used . Clean the bobbin case. The fabric does not feed. You have not moved the needle holder to sew.... The bobbin case is tangled. You have not used the right combination of the upper thread. The thread tension is too fine. page 39 page 70 page 69 74 APPENDIX / ANEXO Symptom Possible cause How to the highest position. Correct the ...
... plate. Dust has built up in the feed dogs or in the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. You have not used . Clean the bobbin case. The fabric does not feed. You have not moved the needle holder to sew.... The bobbin case is tangled. You have not used the right combination of the upper thread. The thread tension is too fine. page 39 page 70 page 69 74 APPENDIX / ANEXO Symptom Possible cause How to the highest position. Correct the ...
Operation Manual
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...30 36 M Main parts 10 Main power 15 Maintenance 69 Monogramming 59 N Narrow hemmer foot 65 Needle checking 16 combinations with fabric and thread 39 replacing 16 Needle threader 34 O Overedge stitching 48 P Pattern selection dial 20 Patterns 21 Presser foot changing 18 Q , Quick-set...37 Stitch length dial 24 Stitch width dial 25 Stitches built-in 45 names 21 Straight stitching 41 Stretch stitching 24 T Thread cutter 43 Thread tension 38 Threading , lower 28 30 needle threader 34 twin needle 37 upper 32 Triple zigzag stretch stitching 50 Troubleshooting 72 Twin needle ...
...30 36 M Main parts 10 Main power 15 Maintenance 69 Monogramming 59 N Narrow hemmer foot 65 Needle checking 16 combinations with fabric and thread 39 replacing 16 Needle threader 34 O Overedge stitching 48 P Pattern selection dial 20 Patterns 21 Presser foot changing 18 Q , Quick-set...37 Stitch length dial 24 Stitch width dial 25 Stitches built-in 45 names 21 Straight stitching 41 Stretch stitching 24 T Thread cutter 43 Thread tension 38 Threading , lower 28 30 needle threader 34 twin needle 37 upper 32 Triple zigzag stretch stitching 50 Troubleshooting 72 Twin needle ...
Accessory Catalog
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... have Innov-is 80, 40 Sewing Machines Quality results are compatible with features that are specified to use, unique cassette based threading system, these compact but friendly and inviting. Some models feature automatic machine embroidery as well. Innov-is compatible. F :... sewing and quilting machine. These embroidery only machines create beautiful embroidered results using designs from the extensive Brother Embroidery Library. * Brother embroidery accessories are easily created from these machines. We invite you would choose accessories that the experienced...
... have Innov-is 80, 40 Sewing Machines Quality results are compatible with features that are specified to use, unique cassette based threading system, these compact but friendly and inviting. Some models feature automatic machine embroidery as well. Innov-is compatible. F :... sewing and quilting machine. These embroidery only machines create beautiful embroidered results using designs from the extensive Brother Embroidery Library. * Brother embroidery accessories are easily created from these machines. We invite you would choose accessories that the experienced...
Accessory Catalog
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... and lower the presser foot. 6. Overlock Foot For vertical bobbin machines only. Sews overcast seams to the end of the fabric. Increase upper thread tension. 2. Hold the fabric from the edge and sew 2-3 stitches. 4. SA164 ABCDEFJKMN SA149 GHILOP SA114 ABCDEFGHJKLMNO SA122 IP Travel Jewelr y Portfolio... GHILOP Picot Foot Creates shell-looking edges on lightweight fabrics. 1. Select an overlock stitch. 2. Non Stick Foot Designed for details.) www.brother.com Place the fabric with the wrong side facing up under the presser foot. 3. Lower the presser foot so that the foot guide ...
... and lower the presser foot. 6. Overlock Foot For vertical bobbin machines only. Sews overcast seams to the end of the fabric. Increase upper thread tension. 2. Hold the fabric from the edge and sew 2-3 stitches. 4. SA164 ABCDEFJKMN SA149 GHILOP SA114 ABCDEFGHJKLMNO SA122 IP Travel Jewelr y Portfolio... GHILOP Picot Foot Creates shell-looking edges on lightweight fabrics. 1. Select an overlock stitch. 2. Non Stick Foot Designed for details.) www.brother.com Place the fabric with the wrong side facing up under the presser foot. 3. Lower the presser foot so that the foot guide ...
Accessory Catalog
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... onto the machine handle. 3. SA542 A:DuettaTM4500D,Innov-is4000D,2500D, 1500D,QC-1000 www.brother.com Sew. SA131 PC-6500/8500 King Thread Spool Stand Brother General Sewing Accessories 14 King Thread Spool Stand Lets you use optional feet on a low shank. 1. Brother General Sewing Accessories 13 Zigzag Foot (with leveling button) Adapter for Low Shank...
... onto the machine handle. 3. SA542 A:DuettaTM4500D,Innov-is4000D,2500D, 1500D,QC-1000 www.brother.com Sew. SA131 PC-6500/8500 King Thread Spool Stand Brother General Sewing Accessories 14 King Thread Spool Stand Lets you use optional feet on a low shank. 1. Brother General Sewing Accessories 13 Zigzag Foot (with leveling button) Adapter for Low Shank...
Accessory Catalog
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... offers an on-board ruler for those last minute measurements, a storage area for your machine to -thread cassette system. Thread Cassette Wide Tables Brother General Sewing Accessories 16 Thread Cassette For sewing machines with /without a free-motion guide grip. Available with easy-to finish embroidering ...high-quality and high-performance SA156 Bobbins with the present thread. Use our Knee Lifter for large quilting and sewing projects. SA599 C:Innov-is perfect for hands-free lifting of your creation. Brother General Sewing Accessories 15 Bobbins Bobbins and Bobbin Clips ...
... offers an on-board ruler for those last minute measurements, a storage area for your machine to -thread cassette system. Thread Cassette Wide Tables Brother General Sewing Accessories 16 Thread Cassette For sewing machines with /without a free-motion guide grip. Available with easy-to finish embroidering ...high-quality and high-performance SA156 Bobbins with the present thread. Use our Knee Lifter for large quilting and sewing projects. SA599 C:Innov-is perfect for hands-free lifting of your creation. Brother General Sewing Accessories 15 Bobbins Bobbins and Bobbin Clips ...
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... (7-hole) Cording Foot Used for quilting appliqué! 1. Perfect for embellishing 1 to 3 cords or decorative threads. Slip a cord from satin or decorative stitches. 2. It can be used with brother sewing machines of 7 mm feed width. 1. Line up to use single cord, use sewing machines Clear-view... desired seams or pattern markings. 3. Slide the plate of the guide back and forth to 7 cords or decorative threads. Line up the cords, and select zigzag stitch with brother sewing machines of 7 mm feed width. 1. Attach the presser foot and pull cords under the presser foot. ...
... (7-hole) Cording Foot Used for quilting appliqué! 1. Perfect for embellishing 1 to 3 cords or decorative threads. Slip a cord from satin or decorative stitches. 2. It can be used with brother sewing machines of 7 mm feed width. 1. Line up to use single cord, use sewing machines Clear-view... desired seams or pattern markings. 3. Slide the plate of the guide back and forth to 7 cords or decorative threads. Line up the cords, and select zigzag stitch with brother sewing machines of 7 mm feed width. 1. Attach the presser foot and pull cords under the presser foot. ...
Accessory Catalog
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...than 5 mm. 2. Line up the center guide mark (red) of appliqué, sewing curves, topstitching, etc. Ideal for details.) Brother Embellishment Feet Open Toe Foot 22 Pearls and Sequins Foot Metal type SA146 IP Open Toe Foot Provides better visibility in size. Increase the ...4 mm in the needle area. For gathering: 1. For appliqué: 1. SA150 ABCDEFJKMN www.brother.com Increase the upper thread tension. 3. Line up to the edge of the foot with transparent thread. Its wide groove also helps you are using zigzag stitch with the guideline and sew. Line up...
...than 5 mm. 2. Line up the center guide mark (red) of appliqué, sewing curves, topstitching, etc. Ideal for details.) Brother Embellishment Feet Open Toe Foot 22 Pearls and Sequins Foot Metal type SA146 IP Open Toe Foot Provides better visibility in size. Increase the ...4 mm in the needle area. For gathering: 1. For appliqué: 1. SA150 ABCDEFJKMN www.brother.com Increase the upper thread tension. 3. Line up to the edge of the foot with transparent thread. Its wide groove also helps you are using zigzag stitch with the guideline and sew. Line up...
Accessory Catalog
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...gathers or tucks. A specially designed bobbin cover is also included with evenly spaced tucks and gathers. The ruffling blade on lightweight fabric. Brother Embellishment Feet 23 Bed Runner & Pillowcase Innov-is moved forward, its teeth catch a fabric and force it forward into the slot, and...foot does not include the bobbin cover. Install and manually thread a twin needle. 2. Use a stiff card to get started. SA143 AFJKM Ruffler Foot Makes ruffles with this presser foot. 1. Sew slowly for details.) Brother Embellishment Feet Pin Tuck Foot 24 Ruffler Foot Pin Tuck Foot...
...gathers or tucks. A specially designed bobbin cover is also included with evenly spaced tucks and gathers. The ruffling blade on lightweight fabric. Brother Embellishment Feet 23 Bed Runner & Pillowcase Innov-is moved forward, its teeth catch a fabric and force it forward into the slot, and...foot does not include the bobbin cover. Install and manually thread a twin needle. 2. Use a stiff card to get started. SA143 AFJKM Ruffler Foot Makes ruffles with this presser foot. 1. Sew slowly for details.) Brother Embellishment Feet Pin Tuck Foot 24 Ruffler Foot Pin Tuck Foot...
Accessory Catalog
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... SA140 ABCDEFJKMN SA166 L SA107 GHO SA169 I Open Toe Walking Foot SA188 ABCDEFJKMN www.brother.com Set the fabric under the presser foot. 6. While starting to sew, press the needle position button twice to pull the bobbin thread to straight stitch. 3. Lower the feed dogs. 2. Use the walking foot with...'s lower feed dogs to guide the fabric. 4. Set the machine for ULT series, PC-6500, PC-8200 and PC-8500 sewing machines. Brother Quilting Feet 27 Open Toe Quilting Foot Quilting Foot SA187 ABCDEFGHMNO SA129 ABCDEFGHMNO SA165 L Open Toe Quilting Foot The large opening on the front of...
... SA140 ABCDEFJKMN SA166 L SA107 GHO SA169 I Open Toe Walking Foot SA188 ABCDEFJKMN www.brother.com Set the fabric under the presser foot. 6. While starting to sew, press the needle position button twice to pull the bobbin thread to straight stitch. 3. Lower the feed dogs. 2. Use the walking foot with...'s lower feed dogs to guide the fabric. 4. Set the machine for ULT series, PC-6500, PC-8200 and PC-8500 sewing machines. Brother Quilting Feet 27 Open Toe Quilting Foot Quilting Foot SA187 ABCDEFGHMNO SA129 ABCDEFGHMNO SA165 L Open Toe Quilting Foot The large opening on the front of...