Operation Manual
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... safety. This appliance can damage the case and machine, and should be supervised to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be used by children aged from 8 years and...
... safety. This appliance can damage the case and machine, and should be supervised to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be used by children aged from 8 years and...
Operation Manual
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...dial 14 Stitch width dial 14 Reverse sewing lever 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin 15 Lower threading 17 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 18 Upper threading 19 Using the needle threader (for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to BS 1362, i.e. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 40 Zipper insertion 40 Gathering 41 Darning 41 Appliqués 41 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 42 Using the walking foot 42 Using the quilting guide 43 Using the quilting foot...
...dial 14 Stitch width dial 14 Reverse sewing lever 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin 15 Lower threading 17 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 18 Upper threading 19 Using the needle threader (for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to BS 1362, i.e. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 40 Zipper insertion 40 Gathering 41 Darning 41 Appliqués 41 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 42 Using the walking foot 42 Using the quilting guide 43 Using the quilting foot...
Operation Manual
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... Hemmer Foot 7 Blind Stitch Foot 8 Quilting guide Part Code Americas Others SA125 F001N: XC1944-052 SA127 F003N: XC1945-052 SA134 F018N: XC1976-052 SA132 F016N: XC2215-052 4 Part Name 6 Bobbin (One is on 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 foot "M" Part Code...
... Hemmer Foot 7 Blind Stitch Foot 8 Quilting guide Part Code Americas Others SA125 F001N: XC1944-052 SA127 F003N: XC1945-052 SA134 F018N: XC1976-052 SA132 F016N: XC2215-052 4 Part Name 6 Bobbin (One is on 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 foot "M" Part Code...
Operation Manual
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... SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 654 3 2 1 7 E 8 9 D 0 A C B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220-240V area The foot controller part code differs depending on the country or region. J Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (Page 36) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to manually raise and lower the needle. F Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 38) G Main power and sewing light...
... SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 654 3 2 1 7 E 8 9 D 0 A C B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220-240V area The foot controller part code differs depending on the country or region. J Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (Page 36) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to manually raise and lower the needle. F Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 38) G Main power and sewing light...
Operation Manual
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... replacing the needle, place fabric ● Make sure you insert the needle until it 1 or paper under the presser foot to change the presser foot. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may be used with this machine. If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine will have been designed to be damaged. ● Always turn the needle clamp screw...
... replacing the needle, place fabric ● Make sure you insert the needle until it 1 or paper under the presser foot to change the presser foot. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may be used with this machine. If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine will have been designed to be damaged. ● Always turn the needle clamp screw...
Operation Manual
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... pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may bend or break the needle and cause injury. The next section shows recommended stitch lengths and widths. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank. If the presser foot is in the correct place, the bar should snap in. ■ Presser foot installation orientation 1 2 1 Shank 2 Bar THE CONTROLS CAUTION ● If the presser foot is in either direction. Pattern selection dial CAUTION ● When you use...
... pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may bend or break the needle and cause injury. The next section shows recommended stitch lengths and widths. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank. If the presser foot is in the correct place, the bar should snap in. ■ Presser foot installation orientation 1 2 1 Shank 2 Bar THE CONTROLS CAUTION ● If the presser foot is in either direction. Pattern selection dial CAUTION ● When you use...
Operation Manual
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...). To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. To determine the exact dial position, (counterclockwise) and check that position while you lightly push the foot controller. the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may break and cause injury. Reverse sewing lever You can be changed from left to observe the feeding of needle does not touch the presser foot. When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitch is selected, the Stitch length dial needle position can use reverse sewing for best results. If fabric to...
...). To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. To determine the exact dial position, (counterclockwise) and check that position while you lightly push the foot controller. the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may break and cause injury. Reverse sewing lever You can be changed from left to observe the feeding of needle does not touch the presser foot. When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitch is selected, the Stitch length dial needle position can use reverse sewing for best results. If fabric to...
Operation Manual
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... presser foot lever. If you accidentally step on using the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by sliding it may break the needle. Remove the bobbin cover by the arrow. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case...
... presser foot lever. If you accidentally step on using the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by sliding it may break the needle. Remove the bobbin cover by the arrow. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case...
Operation Manual
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... set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the wheel 19 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up lever 5 Mark on the wheel points up the spool pin and put a spool of needles and threads, refer to break. 1 1 Mark on page 24. For details on the correct combination of 4 thread on this pin. 1 1 Presser foot lever Raise the needle...
... set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the wheel 19 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up lever 5 Mark on the wheel points up the spool pin and put a spool of needles and threads, refer to break. 1 1 Mark on page 24. For details on the correct combination of 4 thread on this pin. 1 1 Presser foot lever Raise the needle...
Operation Manual
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... the lower thread as described in . Replace the bobbin cover. 4 23 Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. Pass the thread along the slit in the 2 direction of the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread, put them toward the back of the arrow, and leave it . • The bobbin cover should still be left over. When sewing gathers...
... the lower thread as described in . Replace the bobbin cover. 4 23 Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. Pass the thread along the slit in the 2 direction of the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread, put them toward the back of the arrow, and leave it . • The bobbin cover should still be left over. When sewing gathers...
Operation Manual
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... of thread for this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it . 1 1 Flat bed attachment X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-arm sewing is possible. 1 Twin needle 2 Extra spool pin CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that you . ■ Attaching the twin needle Attach the twin needle in its original position. Slide the part that have been made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the...
... of thread for this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it . 1 1 Flat bed attachment X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-arm sewing is possible. 1 Twin needle 2 Extra spool pin CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that you . ■ Attaching the twin needle Attach the twin needle in its original position. Slide the part that have been made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the...
Operation Manual
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... needle bar thread guide 2 Right needle thread passes in the same way that you (counterclockwise) and check that are sewn parallel to "Changing the presser foot" on the types of the bobbin winder shaft. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to "Stitch length dial" on adjusting the stitch length, refer to the machine. If this may cause the needle to hit the needle plate and break. 3 2 1 Start sewing...
... needle bar thread guide 2 Right needle thread passes in the same way that you (counterclockwise) and check that are sewn parallel to "Changing the presser foot" on the types of the bobbin winder shaft. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to "Stitch length dial" on adjusting the stitch length, refer to the machine. If this may cause the needle to hit the needle plate and break. 3 2 1 Start sewing...
Operation Manual
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... stitches. In this case, refer to raise the needle from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric. You may be sure to "Lower threading" on page 17 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on the surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to adjust it when you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension...
... stitches. In this case, refer to raise the needle from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric. You may be sure to "Lower threading" on page 17 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on the surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to adjust it when you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension...
Operation Manual
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... replacing the presser foot. Note ● When sewing a stitch pattern other than for a buttonhole, do not lower, touch or move the buttonhole lever, otherwise the stitching may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ■ Making a buttonhole Using tailor's chalk, mark the position and 1 length of the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 Making a buttonhole (1-step automatic buttonhole) 1 Marks on a scrap piece of the fabric. 36 Otherwise, injuries may become misaligned or sewn incorrectly. 1 Button plate...
... replacing the presser foot. Note ● When sewing a stitch pattern other than for a buttonhole, do not lower, touch or move the buttonhole lever, otherwise the stitching may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ■ Making a buttonhole Using tailor's chalk, mark the position and 1 length of the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 Making a buttonhole (1-step automatic buttonhole) 1 Marks on a scrap piece of the fabric. 36 Otherwise, injuries may become misaligned or sewn incorrectly. 1 Button plate...
Operation Manual
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... button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set to 25 mm (1 inch) on the scale. 1 2 1 10 mm (3/8 inch) 2 15 mm (9/16 inch) Pass the upper thread down through the 4 hole in the order shown. 3 24 1 Stop the machine when buttonhole 9 stitching is finished. Raise the needle and the presser foot 0 lever, remove the fabric, and cut the thread. The bar tacks of fabric...
... button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set to 25 mm (1 inch) on the scale. 1 2 1 10 mm (3/8 inch) 2 15 mm (9/16 inch) Pass the upper thread down through the 4 hole in the order shown. 3 24 1 Stop the machine when buttonhole 9 stitching is finished. Raise the needle and the presser foot 0 lever, remove the fabric, and cut the thread. The bar tacks of fabric...
Operation Manual
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... the buttonhole fine-adjustment screw with a large screwdriver in the "+" direction. • This adjustment ensures both sides of the buttonhole are the same. Then adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button. The needle may break and you may be injured. Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to...
... the buttonhole fine-adjustment screw with a large screwdriver in the "+" direction. • This adjustment ensures both sides of the buttonhole are the same. Then adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button. The needle may break and you may be injured. Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to...
Operation Manual
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... needle clamp screw. Insert the stem of the quilting guide into 1 the hole at the rear of the quilting guide so 2 that the quilting guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn. 1 Presser foot screw 2 Needle clamp screw CAUTION ● Use the oval screwdriver to sew, draw the quilting design on page 42. 1 Attach the quilting foot, making sure that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Set the pattern selection dial to the 4 Straight Stitch. • Before starting to tighten the presser foot holder screw...
... needle clamp screw. Insert the stem of the quilting guide into 1 the hole at the rear of the quilting guide so 2 that the quilting guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn. 1 Presser foot screw 2 Needle clamp screw CAUTION ● Use the oval screwdriver to sew, draw the quilting design on page 42. 1 Attach the quilting foot, making sure that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Set the pattern selection dial to the 4 Straight Stitch. • Before starting to tighten the presser foot holder screw...
Operation Manual
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... the right. Lightly guide the fabric. Correct the upper threading. Remove any knots or tangles. If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. The bobbin-winder shaft is scratched. The upper thread tension is bent or blunt. Correctly install the needle. Use the oval screwdriver to the left. Replace the needle. Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for this machine. Fit the spool properly. Choose a needle that is...
... the right. Lightly guide the fabric. Correct the upper threading. Remove any knots or tangles. If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. The bobbin-winder shaft is scratched. The upper thread tension is bent or blunt. Correctly install the needle. Use the oval screwdriver to the left. Replace the needle. Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for this machine. Fit the spool properly. Choose a needle that is...
Operation Manual
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Replace the bobbin case. The thread is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 17-18 You have not attached the presser foot holder properly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. 29 You have not used a bobbin that has been Use a bobbin that has been designed for designed for this machine. for the type of fabric. 24 The fabric is scratched or does not turn smoothly. The needle is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that is bent...
Replace the bobbin case. The thread is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 17-18 You have not attached the presser foot holder properly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. 29 You have not used a bobbin that has been Use a bobbin that has been designed for designed for this machine. for the type of fabric. 24 The fabric is scratched or does not turn smoothly. The needle is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that is bent...
Operation Manual
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... L Light switch 7 , Lower threading 17 quick-set bobbin 18 23 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 47 N Narrow hemmer foot 44 Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread .........24 replacing 7 Needle threader 21 O Overedge stitching 34 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 10 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 18 23 Quilting foot 43 R Race cleaning 47 Reverse sewing lever 14 S Satin stitch 30 , Shell tuck stitching 32 Spool pin 15 19 extra 28 Stitch length dial 14 Stitch width dial 14 Stitches built-in 30 names 10 Straight stitching 30 Stretch...
... L Light switch 7 , Lower threading 17 quick-set bobbin 18 23 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 47 N Narrow hemmer foot 44 Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread .........24 replacing 7 Needle threader 21 O Overedge stitching 34 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 10 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 18 23 Quilting foot 43 R Race cleaning 47 Reverse sewing lever 14 S Satin stitch 30 , Shell tuck stitching 32 Spool pin 15 19 extra 28 Stitch length dial 14 Stitch width dial 14 Stitches built-in 30 names 10 Straight stitching 30 Stretch...