Operation Manual
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... ...37 2. SEWING BASICS 38 SEWING ...38 General sewing procedure ...38 Selecting a stitch ...39 Adjusting the stitch length and width ...40 Starting to sew ...41 Thread tension ...43 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...44 Trial sewing ...44 Changing the sewing direction ...44 Sewing curves ...44 Sewing thick fabrics ...44 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener...
... ...37 2. SEWING BASICS 38 SEWING ...38 General sewing procedure ...38 Selecting a stitch ...39 Adjusting the stitch length and width ...40 Starting to sew ...41 Thread tension ...43 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...44 Trial sewing ...44 Changing the sewing direction ...44 Sewing curves ...44 Sewing thick fabrics ...44 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener...
Operation Manual
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... Cleaning the race ...91 TROUBLESHOOTING ...94 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...94 Upper thread tightened up ...94 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...95 Incorrect thread tension ...98 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 99 Error message "E6" appears in the LCD ...103 List of symptoms ...105 ERROR...
... Cleaning the race ...91 TROUBLESHOOTING ...94 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...94 Upper thread tightened up ...94 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...95 Incorrect thread tension ...98 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 99 Error message "E6" appears in the LCD ...103 List of symptoms ...105 ERROR...
Operation Manual
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... the lower thread. q Presser foot lever (page 25) This is being used. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc (page 19) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pre-tension disc when winding the bobbin thread. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used... winder (page 17) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. b Upper tension-control dial (page 43) This controls the tension of thread. j Handwheel This is used to raise and lower the presser foot.
... the lower thread. q Presser foot lever (page 25) This is being used. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc (page 19) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pre-tension disc when winding the bobbin thread. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used... winder (page 17) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. b Upper tension-control dial (page 43) This controls the tension of thread. j Handwheel This is used to raise and lower the presser foot.
Operation Manual
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... too short, 1 not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may occur when the thread is plugged in as far as possible. b Hook c Pre-tension disk d Pull it in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to 3-15/16 inches) of thread from the hole on... far as CAUTION possible. ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of thread from the hole on the shaft slides into the pre-tension disk, otherwise the bobbin may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. 19 k • Pull 1 cm (3/8 inch) of the thread straight up...
... too short, 1 not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may occur when the thread is plugged in as far as possible. b Hook c Pre-tension disk d Pull it in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to 3-15/16 inches) of thread from the hole on... far as CAUTION possible. ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of thread from the hole on the shaft slides into the pre-tension disk, otherwise the bobbin may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. 19 k • Pull 1 cm (3/8 inch) of the thread straight up...
Operation Manual
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... the bobbin winding shaft to the right. While holding the thread that the spring on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the pre-tension disk (page 17). Slide the sewing speed controller back to start. (start /stop button) to its p original position. a Sewing speed controller... slowly, take your left and remove the bobbin. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to pass the thread around the d pre-tension disk with the fast bobbin winding system Place the bobbin on the shaft fits into the notch in "Winding the bobbin...
... the bobbin winding shaft to the right. While holding the thread that the spring on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the pre-tension disk (page 17). Slide the sewing speed controller back to start. (start /stop button) to its p original position. a Sewing speed controller... slowly, take your left and remove the bobbin. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to pass the thread around the d pre-tension disk with the fast bobbin winding system Place the bobbin on the shaft fits into the notch in "Winding the bobbin...
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... the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to fast). If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine...
... the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to fast). If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine...
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... SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be injured. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated ...off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the needle plate cover. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in ...
... SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be injured. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated ...off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the needle plate cover. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in ...
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... a), and then press lightly on the needle plate cover. Put the left side of the thread is not correctly inserted through presser foot lever. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Be sure to guide it through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the d end of the cover... in the diagram). ■ Lower threading with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 23 press (needle position button), and raise the • If the thread is on the left, and...
... a), and then press lightly on the needle plate cover. Put the left side of the thread is not correctly inserted through presser foot lever. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Be sure to guide it through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the d end of the cover... in the diagram). ■ Lower threading with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 23 press (needle position button), and raise the • If the thread is on the left, and...
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... the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the lower thread" (page 30). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 24 If you want to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 43). a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly... inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check ...
... the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the lower thread" (page 30). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 24 If you want to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 43). a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly... inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check ...
Operation Manual
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... with your left side of the presser bar. a Presser foot lever b Presser foot holder c Shank d Pin X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 36). a • For details, refer to remove the presser foot holder...
... with your left side of the presser bar. a Presser foot lever b Presser foot holder c Shank d Pin X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 36). a • For details, refer to remove the presser foot holder...
Operation Manual
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... 54 3 43 Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to a lower number. 54 3 ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the wrong side of the bobbin case correctly. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper... upper thread. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension-control dial to adjust it when you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that you do a test sample on...
... 54 3 43 Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to a lower number. 54 3 ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the wrong side of the bobbin case correctly. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper... upper thread. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension-control dial to adjust it when you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that you do a test sample on...
Operation Manual
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... the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that is lowered, the needle may not be used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. When sewing along a curve while using the twin needle, be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the...
... the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that is lowered, the needle may not be used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. When sewing along a curve while using the twin needle, be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the...
Operation Manual
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...it is used to decorate the front of handkerchiefs. The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to "Selecting a stitch" (page 39) and "Thread tension" (page 43). g 72 b Stitch along the stitches. Attach monogramming foot "N". a Select the 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. e Stitch between the straight stitches. Attach zigzag foot "J". Pull out the threads for the straight ...
...it is used to decorate the front of handkerchiefs. The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to "Selecting a stitch" (page 39) and "Thread tension" (page 43). g 72 b Stitch along the stitches. Attach monogramming foot "N". a Select the 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. e Stitch between the straight stitches. Attach zigzag foot "J". Pull out the threads for the straight ...
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... of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. a Right side of fabric 73 Sew while making a crazy quilt. b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to one side. They are called "shell tucks". a Sew together the right sides of the two pieces b of fabric, and then...
... of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. a Right side of fabric 73 Sew while making a crazy quilt. b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to one side. They are called "shell tucks". a Sew together the right sides of the two pieces b of fabric, and then...
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...Remedy/check details Correctly install the lower thread. a Lower side of fabric b Lower thread visible from the upper side of the appropriate tension being applied to the illustration below . For this before requesting service. Visit us . ■ Upper thread tightened up ■ Symptom...a single continuous line. • The lower thread is visible from the bobbin case. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible ...
...Remedy/check details Correctly install the lower thread. a Lower side of fabric b Lower thread visible from the upper side of the appropriate tension being applied to the illustration below . For this before requesting service. Visit us . ■ Upper thread tightened up ■ Symptom...a single continuous line. • The lower thread is visible from the bobbin case. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible ...
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... 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 case. ■ Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded...
... 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 case. ■ Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded...
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...the fabric are being used . Cause 3 An appropriate setting on the upper tension-control dial is not selected. Turn the upper tension-control dial to a higher number (toward the left). (Loosen the thread tension.) • When the upper thread is the same as a straight line on the ... stitches. • Refer to "Needle types and their uses" (page 31) to a lower number (toward the right). (Tighten the thread tension.) 54 3 54 3 98 Turn the upper tension-control dial to check that used . Note ● If the upper threading and lower threading are incorrect, the thread...
...the fabric are being used . Cause 3 An appropriate setting on the upper tension-control dial is not selected. Turn the upper tension-control dial to a higher number (toward the left). (Loosen the thread tension.) • When the upper thread is the same as a straight line on the ... stitches. • Refer to "Needle types and their uses" (page 31) to a lower number (toward the right). (Tighten the thread tension.) 54 3 54 3 98 Turn the upper tension-control dial to check that used . Note ● If the upper threading and lower threading are incorrect, the thread...
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...below the needle plate. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw. The presser foot you want to sew. Loosen the upper thread tension. The area around the hole in . Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Only use the start / stop button, disconnect ... install the spool or spool installed. The spool or spool cap is turned off. The needle clamp screw is too tight. The upper thread tension is loose. The bobbin case is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to the the right. Replace the bobbin case. To use a...
...below the needle plate. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw. The presser foot you want to sew. Loosen the upper thread tension. The area around the hole in . Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Only use the start / stop button, disconnect ... install the spool or spool installed. The spool or spool cap is turned off. The needle clamp screw is too tight. The upper thread tension is loose. The bobbin case is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to the the right. Replace the bobbin case. To use a...
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... best fits the size of the spool being used the right combination of the needle Correct the upper threading. page 31 The upper thread tension is scratched. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. - Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. ... the bobbin thread properly. Sew with stabilizer material under the fabric. Symptom Possible cause How to put it . Loosen the upper thread tension. breaks. page 32 The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched. page 17 You have not threaded the upper thread...
... best fits the size of the spool being used the right combination of the needle Correct the upper threading. page 31 The upper thread tension is scratched. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. - Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. ... the bobbin thread properly. Sew with stabilizer material under the fabric. Symptom Possible cause How to put it . Loosen the upper thread tension. breaks. page 32 The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched. page 17 You have not threaded the upper thread...
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sew. page 82 The thread tension is incorrectly installed. Correct the upper threading. The needle is incorrect. sew. Contact your retailer or the nearest - Stitches are using is not Attach the ... combination of the upper thread. If the thread is scratched. Replace the needle. The fabric does not feed. Possible cause How to sew. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. page 25 You have not used the right combination of fabric. Replace the needle. Remove the needle plate cover and...
sew. page 82 The thread tension is incorrectly installed. Correct the upper threading. The needle is incorrect. sew. Contact your retailer or the nearest - Stitches are using is not Attach the ... combination of the upper thread. If the thread is scratched. Replace the needle. The fabric does not feed. Possible cause How to sew. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. page 25 You have not used the right combination of fabric. Replace the needle. Remove the needle plate cover and...