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... controller 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 Changing the initial needle position ...11 Cancelling 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...
... controller 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 Changing the initial needle position ...11 Cancelling 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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...) Used to lower the feed dogs. Not for lubrication. e Thread guide (pages 12 and 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. m Jack/socket connector ... the tension of thread. 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. h Flat bed attachment with two needles...
...) Used to lower the feed dogs. Not for lubrication. e Thread guide (pages 12 and 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. m Jack/socket connector ... the tension of thread. 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. h Flat bed attachment with two needles...
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... foot for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop sewing. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to set bobbin (for the selected stitching. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. i Needle plate The needle plate is depressed. The machine sews ...presser foot is lowered in the fabric. When sewing is stopped, the needle is installed onto the presser foot holder. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in ...
... foot for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop sewing. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to set bobbin (for the selected stitching. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. i Needle plate The needle plate is depressed. The machine sews ...presser foot is lowered in the fabric. When sewing is stopped, the needle is installed onto the presser foot holder. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in ...
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... 3 Monogramming foot "N" Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others XC2691-033 XC3098-031 XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on this machine model XR-9000. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ...10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 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 pin 16 Foot controller Optional...
... 3 Monogramming foot "N" Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others XC2691-033 XC3098-031 XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on this machine model XR-9000. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ...10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 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 pin 16 Foot controller Optional...
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...: SA156, SFB) that comes with this pin. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. e 12 b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on this... machine or bobbins of the bobbin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as ...
...: SA156, SFB) that comes with this pin. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. e 12 b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on this... machine or bobbins of the bobbin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as ...
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...your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop button). Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 ... l original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to the left and remove the bobbin. g CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set the...
...your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop button). Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 ... l original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to the left and remove the bobbin. g CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set the...
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... the thread clockwise around the pre-tension disk (page 12). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin winder seat. Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. Pull the thread to run out... equipped with the start/stop button) to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start . Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start /stop button). Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to the right.
... the thread clockwise around the pre-tension disk (page 12). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin winder seat. Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. Pull the thread to run out... equipped with the start/stop button) to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start . Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start /stop button). Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to the right.
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...machine is not a 1 malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you turn the power off while threading the machine. Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is turned after winding the thread ...cover. b 1 2 handwheel is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the...
...machine is not a 1 malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you turn the power off while threading the machine. Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is turned after winding the thread ...cover. b 1 2 handwheel is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the...
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...press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • If the thread is indicated by marks around the bobbin case. Slide the button and open the cover. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 20). Be...to be used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin Raise the needle to its highest position by the line in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension ...
...press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • If the thread is indicated by marks around the bobbin case. Slide the button and open the cover. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 20). Be...to be used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin Raise the needle to its highest position by the line in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension ...
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... up the lower c thread. c 20 Pass the thread along the slit in . Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by pressing (needle position button) (for ... the back of the upper thread. a Upper thread While holding the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin cover. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward you (counterclockwise) so that some thread ...
... up the lower c thread. c 20 Pass the thread along the slit in . Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by pressing (needle position button) (for ... the back of the upper thread. a Upper thread While holding the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin cover. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward you (counterclockwise) so that some thread ...
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...your stitches. Adjusting thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your fabric. 1 Memo ● When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that you do a test sample on the wrong side of a fabric before you change fabric or thread. Note .... You may be too tight. For details, refer to a higher number. 54 3 31 In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 15) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the...
...your stitches. Adjusting thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your fabric. 1 Memo ● When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that you do a test sample on the wrong side of a fabric before you change fabric or thread. Note .... You may be too tight. For details, refer to a higher number. 54 3 31 In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 15) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the...
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... inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is for thick fabrics (page 21). Make sure that is too thick a to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is attached to feed under the foot, raise the presser foot lever...
... inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is for thick fabrics (page 21). Make sure that is too thick a to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is attached to feed under the foot, raise the presser foot lever...
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...button. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the presser foot and d the fabric. Start sewing. Use scissors to check that it with the bobbin thread. Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with stitch , select stitch .) Adjust the stitch width so that the needle correctly goes... into the two holes toward you h (counterclockwise) to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the j stitching to sew reinforcement stitches. CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle goes into ...
...button. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the presser foot and d the fabric. Start sewing. Use scissors to check that it with the bobbin thread. Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with stitch , select stitch .) Adjust the stitch width so that the needle correctly goes... into the two holes toward you h (counterclockwise) to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the j stitching to sew reinforcement stitches. CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle goes into ...
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... straight stitch, and then adjust the b stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension. • For details, refer to fabric. Pull the bobbin threads to decorate the front of blouses and to cut the thread. Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is sewn...
... straight stitch, and then adjust the b stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension. • For details, refer to fabric. Pull the bobbin threads to decorate the front of blouses and to cut the thread. Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is sewn...
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... injuries or an electric shock may get an electric shock or be cleaned periodically. After cleaning it once with a dry cloth. Cleaning the bobbin case Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in neutral detergent, squeeze it should be injured. therefore, it out firmly, and then wipe the... surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; a Needle plate cover 70 a Raise the needle and the presser foot. b Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle c clamp screw to...
... injuries or an electric shock may get an electric shock or be cleaned periodically. After cleaning it once with a dry cloth. Cleaning the bobbin case Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in neutral detergent, squeeze it should be injured. therefore, it out firmly, and then wipe the... surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; a Needle plate cover 70 a Raise the needle and the presser foot. b Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle c clamp screw to...
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...2 1 2 a Projection b Spring 71 CAUTION a Cleaning brush b Race ● Never use a bobbin case that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. Insert the bobbin case so that the projection g 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. For a new bobbin case (part code: XC3152-021), contact your nearest authorized service center. 4 ● Make sure that is scratched, otherwise the ...
...2 1 2 a Projection b Spring 71 CAUTION a Cleaning brush b Race ● Never use a bobbin case that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. Insert the bobbin case so that the projection g 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. For a new bobbin case (part code: XC3152-021), contact your nearest authorized service center. 4 ● Make sure that is scratched, otherwise the ...
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...retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. The bobbin case is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Only use a bobbin that for the type of stitch. There are pulling the fabric too much. for this machine. ...for example, you want to firmly tighten the screw. Replace the presser foot. Incorrect bobbins will not work . The thread is not plugged in the bobbin case. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. Possible cause How to sew. left. Use the screwdriver to you have not ...
...retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. The bobbin case is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Only use a bobbin that for the type of stitch. There are pulling the fabric too much. for this machine. ...for example, you want to firmly tighten the screw. Replace the presser foot. Incorrect bobbins will not work . The thread is not plugged in the bobbin case. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. Possible cause How to sew. left. Use the screwdriver to you have not ...
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...machine. appropriate for the fabric you are using. Replace the needle. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - The bobbin case is tangled on it right Reference You have not threaded the upper thread properly. You have not used the right combina- or ... your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Correct the upper threading. You have not fitted the spool properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. page 17 You have not inserted the needle properly. Fit the spool properly. Replace the needle ...
...machine. appropriate for the fabric you are using. Replace the needle. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - The bobbin case is tangled on it right Reference You have not threaded the upper thread properly. You have not used the right combina- or ... your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Correct the upper threading. You have not fitted the spool properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. page 17 You have not inserted the needle properly. Fit the spool properly. Replace the needle ...
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...the needle properly. page 70 There is correct for not correct for the type of fabric. Correct the upper threading. page 17 - Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Raise the needle either by pressing (needle position button) once or twice. page 17 You have not inserted the ... needle. If the thread is incorrect. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. clean the plate and the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - 74 page 68 The feed dogs are skipped. page 28 The fabric does...
...the needle properly. page 70 There is correct for not correct for the type of fabric. Correct the upper threading. page 17 - Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Raise the needle either by pressing (needle position button) once or twice. page 17 You have not inserted the ... needle. If the thread is incorrect. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. clean the plate and the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - 74 page 68 The feed dogs are skipped. page 28 The fabric does...