Users Manual - English
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...it off when making any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert any object into any air openings blocked. 5 Always keep your...; Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from the build up of . Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used by or near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation. 2 otherwise, the machine...
...it off when making any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert any object into any air openings blocked. 5 Always keep your...; Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from the build up of . Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used by or near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation. 2 otherwise, the machine...
Users Manual - English
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... bobbin so the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. case, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 21 b Slide the button and open the cover. a Tab CAUTION ● Make...
... bobbin so the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. case, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 21 b Slide the button and open the cover. a Tab CAUTION ● Make...
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... tension (page 41). a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (c). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly...
... tension (page 41). a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (c). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly...
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...Upper thread d Lower thread ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on wrong side of the fabric. Reinsert the thread correctly. In this case, refer to a lower number. 54 3 ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops will weaken your stitches. Note ● If the bobbin thread... was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. 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 Lower thread e ...
...Upper thread d Lower thread ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on wrong side of the fabric. Reinsert the thread correctly. In this case, refer to a lower number. 54 3 ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops will weaken your stitches. Note ● If the bobbin thread... was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. 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 Lower thread e ...
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... needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is not level, as shown below. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of zigzag foot "J") so that the needle passes through the hook-andloop fastener...
... needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is not level, as shown below. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of zigzag foot "J") so that the needle passes through the hook-andloop fastener...
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...scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 90 e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. 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. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. APPENDIX Remove...
...scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 90 e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. 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. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. APPENDIX Remove...
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...this reason, the thread is visible from the bobbin case. Be sure to refer to the illustration below . b Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that c the thread unwinds in the bobbin case. APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check... the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://solutions.brother.com " . Frequent troubleshooting topics Detailed causes...
...this reason, the thread is visible from the bobbin case. Be sure to refer to the illustration below . b Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that c the thread unwinds in the bobbin case. APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check... the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://solutions.brother.com " . Frequent troubleshooting topics Detailed causes...
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...plate, then cut the thread with scissors. • For details, refer to "Lower threading" (page 20) and "Remedy/check details" in the bobbin case, causing a rattling noise. ■ Remedy/check details Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the upper threading. On models equipped with the quick-set ...; After starting sewing, a rattling noise is made and sewing cannot continue. • Looking under the fabric, there is tangled thread in the bobbin case. 4 c Slit d Cutter Sewing with the correct thread tension is possible after the bobbin has been correctly installed in the bobbin...
...plate, then cut the thread with scissors. • For details, refer to "Lower threading" (page 20) and "Remedy/check details" in the bobbin case, causing a rattling noise. ■ Remedy/check details Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the upper threading. On models equipped with the quick-set ...; After starting sewing, a rattling noise is made and sewing cannot continue. • Looking under the fabric, there is tangled thread in the bobbin case. 4 c Slit d Cutter Sewing with the correct thread tension is possible after the bobbin has been correctly installed in the bobbin...
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...Turn off the sewing machine. c If the needle is lowered into the fabric, turn the 4 handwheel away from the machine Remove the bobbin case. h If threads remain in the sewing machine and cannot be removed Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove g the bobbin. Lift...the needle plate cover. a Needle plate cover release b Needle plate cover (front part) 97 Follow the procedure described below it . a Bobbin case Remove the presser foot and presser foot d holder. • Refer to remove the fabric from the race and its surrounding area. Immediately stop...
...Turn off the sewing machine. c If the needle is lowered into the fabric, turn the 4 handwheel away from the machine Remove the bobbin case. h If threads remain in the sewing machine and cannot be removed Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove g the bobbin. Lift...the needle plate cover. a Needle plate cover release b Needle plate cover (front part) 97 Follow the procedure described below it . a Bobbin case Remove the presser foot and presser foot d holder. • Refer to remove the fabric from the race and its surrounding area. Immediately stop...
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...and z marks. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on the machine. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that the machine is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become... "Checking machine operations" to "Checking the needle" (page 30) and "Replacing the needle" (page 30). For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin...
...and z marks. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on the machine. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that the machine is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become... "Checking machine operations" to "Checking the needle" (page 30) and "Replacing the needle" (page 30). For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin...
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...31 The needle is too tight. Replace the needle. page 29 The needle breaks. The upper thread tension is bent or blunt. Replace the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins will not work . page 15 102 APPENDIX ■ While sewing Symptom Possible cause How to put it , and clean the race..... page 30 You have not used the foot controller properly. The presser foot you want to sew. Lightly guide the fabric. - The bobbin case is turned off. page 12 The main power switch is scratched. page 39 The start / stop button when the foot controller is scratched. page...
...31 The needle is too tight. Replace the needle. page 29 The needle breaks. The upper thread tension is bent or blunt. Replace the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins will not work . page 15 102 APPENDIX ■ While sewing Symptom Possible cause How to put it , and clean the race..... page 30 You have not used the foot controller properly. The presser foot you want to sew. Lightly guide the fabric. - The bobbin case is turned off. page 12 The main power switch is scratched. page 39 The start / stop button when the foot controller is scratched. page...
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for this machine. - breaks. The needle is bent or blunt. Correctly install the needle. Replace the presser foot. Replace the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin. Remove the tangled thread and clean the race. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. page 20, 21 You have not used a bobbin ... thread is scratched. Replace the needle. page 30 The area around the hole in the needle plate is too big for this machine. The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr on it right Reference The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for example, the spool is not installed correctly,...
for this machine. - breaks. The needle is bent or blunt. Correctly install the needle. Replace the presser foot. Replace the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin. Remove the tangled thread and clean the race. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. page 20, 21 You have not used a bobbin ... thread is scratched. Replace the needle. page 30 The area around the hole in the needle plate is too big for this machine. The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr on it right Reference The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for example, the spool is not installed correctly,...
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...fabric is scratched. Adjust the tension of stitching. Correctly install the needle. page 89 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. The bobbin case is wrinkled. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. page 15 The feed dogs are skipped. Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the...the type of fabric. Replace the needle. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the race. page 23 Replace the bobbin case. Possible cause How to put it right Reference The presser foot you want to sew. page 89 Dust has built up in the feed...
...fabric is scratched. Adjust the tension of stitching. Correctly install the needle. page 89 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. The bobbin case is wrinkled. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. page 15 The feed dogs are skipped. Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the...the type of fabric. Replace the needle. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the race. page 23 Replace the bobbin case. Possible cause How to put it right Reference The presser foot you want to sew. page 89 Dust has built up in the feed...
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... tangled The sewing machine beeps for example, because the thread is moved to remove the tangled thread (p.93). After cleaning the race, insert the bobbin case properly. Contact your nearest authorized service center. Otherwise, operate the machine by using the foot controller. Then, thread the upper thread properly, and continue the...
... tangled The sewing machine beeps for example, because the thread is moved to remove the tangled thread (p.93). After cleaning the race, insert the bobbin case properly. Contact your nearest authorized service center. Otherwise, operate the machine by using the foot controller. Then, thread the upper thread properly, and continue the...
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... guide 9 26 , needle clamp screw 9 31 basic stitching 47 blind hem stitching 48 needle plate 9 , needle plate cover 9 89 bobbin 20 needle position 47 bobbin case 21 bobbin , cover 9 20, 21 needle position button 9 , needle threader 9 26 bobbin winder 8, 15, 18, 101, 102, 106 button sewing 55 O , buttonhole foot 52 66...
... guide 9 26 , needle clamp screw 9 31 basic stitching 47 blind hem stitching 48 needle plate 9 , needle plate cover 9 89 bobbin 20 needle position 47 bobbin case 21 bobbin , cover 9 20, 21 needle position button 9 , needle threader 9 26 bobbin winder 8, 15, 18, 101, 102, 106 button sewing 55 O , buttonhole foot 52 66...