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... button 13 Changing the needle stop position ...13 Changing the initial needle position ...14 Cancelling the operation beep ...14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin ...15 Lower threading ...20 Upper threading ...23 Drawing up the lower thread ...28 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 29 Needle precautions ...29 Needle types and their uses...
... button 13 Changing the needle stop position ...13 Changing the initial needle position ...14 Cancelling the operation beep ...14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin ...15 Lower threading ...20 Upper threading ...23 Drawing up the lower thread ...28 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 29 Needle precautions ...29 Needle types and their uses...
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... foot "G" XE6305-101 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) 17 Spool cap (small...
... foot "G" XE6305-101 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) 17 Spool cap (small...
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...operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. q Presser foot lever (page 23) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of thread. j Handwheel This is used ... bed attachment with accessory compartment (page 7 and 44) g Operation buttons (page 9) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc (page 15) Pass the thread under this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and...
...operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. q Presser foot lever (page 23) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of thread. j Handwheel This is used ... bed attachment with accessory compartment (page 7 and 44) g Operation buttons (page 9) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc (page 15) Pass the thread under this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and...
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... equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to hold the presser foot holder in the opposite direction. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to adjust the sewing speed. 9 k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the sewing direction. n Needle clamp ... before threading the needle. When sewing is stopped, the needle is marked with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to set bobbin) You can start or stop button (for detailed sewing in place. c Needle position button (for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate...
... equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to hold the presser foot holder in the opposite direction. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to adjust the sewing speed. 9 k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the sewing direction. n Needle clamp ... before threading the needle. When sewing is stopped, the needle is marked with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to set bobbin) You can start or stop button (for detailed sewing in place. c Needle position button (for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate...
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...As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 18. 1 a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156... cap. The thread may bend or break. X The spool pin swings up. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with your finger. Using other models, the machine ...
...As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 18. 1 a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156... cap. The thread may bend or break. X The spool pin swings up. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with your finger. Using other models, the machine ...
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... the spool pin. If the spool cap is horizontal and the thread unwinds to choose a spool cap that the spool is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. cb Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned...
... the spool pin. If the spool cap is horizontal and the thread unwinds to choose a spool cap that the spool is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. cb Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned...
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... guide Make sure that the thread is pulled as far as possible. Note ● Make sure that the thread passes under the g hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise CAUTION between the discs, pulling it in as far as possible. ● Pull the thread taut... and hold the end of thread from the hole on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. If you follow the instructions carefully. b Hook c Pre-tension disk d Pull it may occur when the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held...
... guide Make sure that the thread is pulled as far as possible. Note ● Make sure that the thread passes under the g hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise CAUTION between the discs, pulling it in as far as possible. ● Pull the thread taut... and hold the end of thread from the hole on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. If you follow the instructions carefully. b Hook c Pre-tension disk d Pull it may occur when the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held...
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... ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. this is turned after winding the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 15). b Follow steps a through g of the ...thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the...
... ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. this is turned after winding the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 15). b Follow steps a through g of the ...thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the...
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...seat (with the start /stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Pull the thread to the right and pass it through e the slit in cutter) X The thread is cut... to start / h stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to run out. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) (for models...
...seat (with the start /stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Pull the thread to the right and pass it through e the slit in cutter) X The thread is cut... to start / h stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to run out. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) (for models...
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... sure to sew, you accidentally step on the needle plate cover. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by the arrow. If you could be incorrect or break the needle. 20 If the thread unrolls in the...handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with thread. • For more details on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in d the direction shown by marks on the foot controller and the machine starts to thread the machine as indicated....
... sure to sew, you accidentally step on the needle plate cover. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by the arrow. If you could be incorrect or break the needle. 20 If the thread unrolls in the...handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with thread. • For more details on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in d the direction shown by marks on the foot controller and the machine starts to thread the machine as indicated....
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...; The direction for models • If the thread is indicated by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the needle plate cover. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you...your finger, and then pass the Raise the needle to be incorrect or break the needle. 21 press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is not correctly inserted through equipped with your left tab in the right direction. case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41...
...; The direction for models • If the thread is indicated by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the needle plate cover. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you...your finger, and then pass the Raise the needle to be incorrect or break the needle. 21 press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is not correctly inserted through equipped with your left tab in the right direction. case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41...
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...cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 ...Replace the bobbin cover. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see ...
...cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 ...Replace the bobbin cover. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see ...
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... once or twice. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. Pass the thread along the slit in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread as described in the direction a of the .... Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. Draw up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Replace the bobbin cover. a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward the back ...
... once or twice. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. Pass the thread along the slit in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread as described in the direction a of the .... Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. Draw up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Replace the bobbin cover. a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward the back ...
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... the front to thread the twin needle. You can not use the same color or two different colors of the d bobbin winder shaft. b • For details, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 79). a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING...
... the front to thread the twin needle. You can not use the same color or two different colors of the d bobbin winder shaft. b • For details, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 79). a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING...
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...to page 20, 21. 2 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on scrap of the bobbin case correctly. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" (page 23) and rethread the upper thread. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d... too tight Loops will appear on your stitches. Reinsert the thread correctly. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 20) 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 ...
...to page 20, 21. 2 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on scrap of the bobbin case correctly. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" (page 23) and rethread the upper thread. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d... too tight Loops will appear on your stitches. Reinsert the thread correctly. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 20) 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 ...
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.../64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is for thick fabrics (page 29). while sewing, allowing the fabric to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is not level, as shown below. a Align the beginning of the hook...
.../64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is for thick fabrics (page 29). while sewing, allowing the fabric to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is not level, as shown below. a Align the beginning of the hook...
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... at the end of the j stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Adjust the stitch width to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the button. UTILITY STITCHES Turn the handwheel toward you are finished attaching the button...
... at the end of the j stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Adjust the stitch width to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the button. UTILITY STITCHES Turn the handwheel toward you are finished attaching the button...
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... sew directly on the collars of 10 mm c (3/8 inch). 1 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or cut the stitches. Pull the bobbin threads to decorate the edges of blouses or cuffs. Smocking The decorative stitch created by ironing them. • For better results, apply spray starch onto...
... sew directly on the collars of 10 mm c (3/8 inch). 1 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or cut the stitches. Pull the bobbin threads to decorate the edges of blouses or cuffs. Smocking The decorative stitch created by ironing them. • For better results, apply spray starch onto...
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... the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 90 Insert the bobbin case so that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that the S mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the race. • Align the... S and z marks. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to ...
... the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 90 Insert the bobbin case so that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that the S mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the race. • Align the... S and z marks. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to ...
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...before requesting service. APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://solutions.brother.com " . Be sure to refer to this reason, the thread is visible from the upper side of fabric page 93 ... your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Turn off the sewing machine. a Remove the bobbin from upper side of fabric c Upper thread d Upper side of fabric e Lower ...
...before requesting service. APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://solutions.brother.com " . Be sure to refer to this reason, the thread is visible from the upper side of fabric page 93 ... your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Turn off the sewing machine. a Remove the bobbin from upper side of fabric c Upper thread d Upper side of fabric e Lower ...