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... 10 Stitch length dial 12 Stitch width dial 12 Reverse sewing lever 13 THREADING THE MACHINE 13 Winding the bobbin 13 Lower threading 15 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 16 Upper threading 17 Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a twin needle (Option 25 Thread tension 27...
... 10 Stitch length dial 12 Stitch width dial 12 Reverse sewing lever 13 THREADING THE MACHINE 13 Winding the bobbin 13 Lower threading 15 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 16 Upper threading 17 Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a twin needle (Option 25 Thread tension 27...
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...: XC2215-002 4 Depending on the model you purchased, the following are available as optional accessories to help you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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...
...: XC2215-002 4 Depending on the model you purchased, the following are available as optional accessories to help you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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...
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...(Page 27) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 6 Thread guide (Page 14, 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 7 Thread take-up lever (Page 18) 8 Thread cutter (Page 24) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to ...cut them. 9 Needle threader (Page 19) (This is only available on certain models.) 0 Quick-set bobbin (Page 16, 21) (This is only available on certain models.) A Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 5) B Presser foot (Page 8) C Reverse sewing ...
...(Page 27) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 6 Thread guide (Page 14, 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 7 Thread take-up lever (Page 18) 8 Thread cutter (Page 24) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to ...cut them. 9 Needle threader (Page 19) (This is only available on certain models.) 0 Quick-set bobbin (Page 16, 21) (This is only available on certain models.) A Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 5) B Presser foot (Page 8) C Reverse sewing ...
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... code 885-X08. Other needles may occur if the foot controller is not in use . Dispose of any bent needles safely. 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Replacing the needle 1 2 1 Slower 2 Faster You should make sure that the mark on the wheel points up on the foot controller. Checking...
... code 885-X08. Other needles may occur if the foot controller is not in use . Dispose of any bent needles safely. 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Replacing the needle 1 2 1 Slower 2 Faster You should make sure that the mark on the wheel points up on the foot controller. Checking...
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... CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that position while you use the bobbin that comes with this machine. Reverse sewing lever You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams. To sew in reverse, ... that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 13 Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to sew with the stitches bunched together may bend or break. ● If the stitches are bunched together, increase...
... CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that position while you use the bobbin that comes with this machine. Reverse sewing lever You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams. To sew in reverse, ... that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 13 Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to sew with the stitches bunched together may bend or break. ● If the stitches are bunched together, increase...
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... incorrectly, the thread may occur when the thread is in the groove on the spool pin. While holding the thread from the inside of the bobbin. 1 Spring on the shaft 2 Notch 3 7-10 cm (3-4 inches) CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of thread is wound around the pre... the spool of the thread straight up the spool pin and put a spool of thread from the hole on the machine. 5 14 Turn on the bobbin. If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may tangle on the thread guide.
... incorrectly, the thread may occur when the thread is in the groove on the spool pin. While holding the thread from the inside of the bobbin. 1 Spring on the shaft 2 Notch 3 7-10 cm (3-4 inches) CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of thread is wound around the pre... the spool of the thread straight up the spool pin and put a spool of thread from the hole on the machine. 5 14 Turn on the bobbin. If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may tangle on the thread guide.
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...the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 7 • Leave 1 cm (1/2 inch) of the thread, 6 gently press the foot controller to break. Press the foot controller to the ...left and remove the bobbin. Prepare the bobbin wound properly 1 before winding the bobbin, when the thread runs low it and 3 lift toward you could be injured. this is turned after winding the thread ...
...the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 7 • Leave 1 cm (1/2 inch) of the thread, 6 gently press the foot controller to break. Press the foot controller to the ...left and remove the bobbin. Prepare the bobbin wound properly 1 before winding the bobbin, when the thread runs low it and 3 lift toward you could be injured. this is turned after winding the thread ...
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... the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to 4 from the cover toward you set bobbin) Install the bobbin wound with thread. Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out 4 in the illustration). • Draw up the lower thread" on certain models. Lower threading (for...be incorrect or break the needle. While lightly holding down with your right hand as shown in the direction shown by the arrow. Replace the bobbin cover. Then, pull the thread toward the rear of the machine (as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the ...
... the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to 4 from the cover toward you set bobbin) Install the bobbin wound with thread. Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out 4 in the illustration). • Draw up the lower thread" on certain models. Lower threading (for...be incorrect or break the needle. While lightly holding down with your right hand as shown in the direction shown by the arrow. Replace the bobbin cover. Then, pull the thread toward the rear of the machine (as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the ...
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..., you can draw up lever 5 Mark on page 22. 17 If the upper threading is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to the steps in the correct combination. KNOWING YOUR...
..., you can draw up lever 5 Mark on page 22. 17 If the upper threading is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to the steps in the correct combination. KNOWING YOUR...
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... slowly turn the handwheel toward the rear of the machine. Draw up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward you (counterclockwise) by hand so that some thread will be removed.... Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 10 cm (4...
... slowly turn the handwheel toward the rear of the machine. Draw up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward you (counterclockwise) by hand so that some thread will be removed.... Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 10 cm (4...
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... "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may bend or break. ● When using the thread from the spool on the types of the bobbin winder shaft. For details on adjusting the stitch length, refer to "Stitch length dial" on the machine. 4 2 Select a stitch. 5 ■ Twin ... onto the end of thread and fabric that are sewn parallel to each needle separately. Install the second thread spool onto the extra spool pin. 1 Bobbin winder shaft 3 2 Extra spool pin 2 3 Thread spool CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, the stitches may damage the machine. CAUTION ●...
... "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may bend or break. ● When using the thread from the spool on the types of the bobbin winder shaft. For details on adjusting the stitch length, refer to "Stitch length dial" on the machine. 4 2 Select a stitch. 5 ■ Twin ... onto the end of thread and fabric that are sewn parallel to each needle separately. Install the second thread spool onto the extra spool pin. 1 Bobbin winder shaft 3 2 Extra spool pin 2 3 Thread spool CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, the stitches may damage the machine. CAUTION ●...
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Memo ● We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you change fabric or thread. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to adjust it when you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as ... the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" on page 15 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 back of the fabric. You may be too tight...
Memo ● We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you change fabric or thread. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to adjust it when you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as ... the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" on page 15 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 back of the fabric. You may be too tight...
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... make sure that it hits, see step 1. The needle may break and you may be injured. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the button sewing foot 3 "M". 37 If it is the same as the distance between the 1 buttonholes and... the foot to the wrong side of the stitching. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Then adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not...
... make sure that it hits, see step 1. The needle may break and you may be injured. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the button sewing foot 3 "M". 37 If it is the same as the distance between the 1 buttonholes and... the foot to the wrong side of the stitching. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Then adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not...
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... not store the machine in the illustration, and then slide the needle plate to the left to remove it. 1 1 Use the oval screwdriver Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out 5 to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user. Using the oval screwdriver, remove the...
... not store the machine in the illustration, and then slide the needle plate to the left to remove it. 1 1 Use the oval screwdriver Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out 5 to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user. Using the oval screwdriver, remove the...
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...; Align the ▲ and ● marks. 1 Screws • Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. 42 Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum 6 cleaner to the bobbin case. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE9326-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that is scratched;
...; Align the ▲ and ● marks. 1 Screws • Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. 42 Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum 6 cleaner to the bobbin case. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE9326-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that is scratched;
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...thread and needle that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle. Loosen the upper thread tension. Use a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. Possible cause The main power switch is scratched. The area around the hole in the thread... the bobbin case. APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. The upper thread tension is loose. How to the left. Correct the upper threading. Choose a needle that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions ...
...thread and needle that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle. Loosen the upper thread tension. Use a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. Possible cause The main power switch is scratched. The area around the hole in the thread... the bobbin case. APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. The upper thread tension is loose. How to the left. Correct the upper threading. Choose a needle that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions ...
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...fitted the spool properly. The thread tension is bent or blunt. fabric. 25 If thin fabrics are being fed correctly. breaks. Replace the bobbin. - Remove the tangled thread and clean the race. 41 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Adjust the tension of fabric.... 22 The fabric is The needle is incorrect. Attach the presser foot holder properly. - Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 15-16 You have not used a bobbin that has been Use a bobbin that are using. Replace the needle plate. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for ...
...fitted the spool properly. The thread tension is bent or blunt. fabric. 25 If thin fabrics are being fed correctly. breaks. Replace the bobbin. - Remove the tangled thread and clean the race. 41 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Adjust the tension of fabric.... 22 The fabric is The needle is incorrect. Attach the presser foot holder properly. - Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 15-16 You have not used a bobbin that has been Use a bobbin that are using. Replace the needle plate. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for ...
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... is correct for the type of stitch that is correct for the type of stitch. Remove the needle plate and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Attach the presser foot that you want to sew. You have not inserted the needle properly. The needle threader can not be used ... tension is tangled in the race, clean the race. How to the correct position. Insert the needle properly. The needle is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Replace the needle. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the...
... is correct for the type of stitch that is correct for the type of stitch. Remove the needle plate and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Attach the presser foot that you want to sew. You have not inserted the needle properly. The needle threader can not be used ... tension is tangled in the race, clean the race. How to the correct position. Insert the needle properly. The needle is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Replace the needle. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the...
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...33 Flat bed attachment 5 Foot controller 7 Free-arm style 25 G Gathering 39 H Handwheel 17 L Light switch 7 , Lower threading 15 quick-set bobbin 16 21 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 41 N Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread .........22 replacing 7 Needle threader 19 O... Overedge stitching 32 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 10 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 16 21 R Race cleaning 41 Reverse sewing lever 13 S Satin stitch 28 , Shell tuck stitching 30 Spool pin 14 17 extra 26 Stitch...
...33 Flat bed attachment 5 Foot controller 7 Free-arm style 25 G Gathering 39 H Handwheel 17 L Light switch 7 , Lower threading 15 quick-set bobbin 16 21 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 41 N Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread .........22 replacing 7 Needle threader 19 O... Overedge stitching 32 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 10 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 16 21 R Race cleaning 41 Reverse sewing lever 13 S Satin stitch 28 , Shell tuck stitching 30 Spool pin 14 17 extra 26 Stitch...