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..., the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. 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... outlet. • Never drop or insert any object into any adjustments in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is not a toy: • Your close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles. •...
..., the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. 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... outlet. • Never drop or insert any object into any adjustments in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is not a toy: • Your close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles. •...
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......78 Cleaning the machine surface ...78 Cleaning the bobbin case ...78 TROUBLESHOOTING ...81 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...81 Upper thread tightened up ...81 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...82 Incorrect thread tension ...85 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed...foot ...45 Using overcasting foot ...46 BASIC STITCHING ...47 Basic stitching ...47 BLIND HEM STITCHING 48 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 51 Button sewing ...55 ZIPPER INSERTION ...57 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 59 Stretch stitching ...59 Elastic attaching ...59 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT ...
......78 Cleaning the machine surface ...78 Cleaning the bobbin case ...78 TROUBLESHOOTING ...81 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...81 Upper thread tightened up ...81 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...82 Incorrect thread tension ...85 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed...foot ...45 Using overcasting foot ...46 BASIC STITCHING ...47 Basic stitching ...47 BLIND HEM STITCHING 48 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 51 Button sewing ...55 ZIPPER INSERTION ...57 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 59 Stretch stitching ...59 Elastic attaching ...59 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT ...
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...If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Turn off the sewing machine. Put the left tab in f place (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (...counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. a Cover b Slide button ...
...If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Turn off the sewing machine. Put the left tab in f place (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (...counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. a Cover b Slide button ...
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... if dust collects in neutral detergent, squeeze it out. a Cleaning brush b Race • Do not put oil on the bobbin case. 78 APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Cleaning the machine surface Slide the needle plate cover release toward d you may occur. therefore, it . a CAUTION ● Make sure you clean...
... if dust collects in neutral detergent, squeeze it out. a Cleaning brush b Race • Do not put oil on the bobbin case. 78 APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Cleaning the machine surface Slide the needle plate cover release toward d you may occur. therefore, it . a CAUTION ● Make sure you clean...
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...U and { marks. As shown, insert the tab on the race. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 4 a Needle plate cover b Tab c Hole • Check that the indicated points are... aligned before installing the bobbin case. a U mark b { mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that the needle plate cover is flush with the { mark on the needle plate h cover into the hole in the needle plate, and then correctly position of the machine. 79
...U and { marks. As shown, insert the tab on the race. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 4 a Needle plate cover b Tab c Hole • Check that the indicated points are... aligned before installing the bobbin case. a U mark b { mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that the needle plate cover is flush with the { mark on the needle plate h cover into the hole in the needle plate, and then correctly position of the machine. 79
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..., contact your right hand, place the bobbin in the bobbin case. If the bobbin is adjusted. TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. For this before requesting service. Be sure to refer to...is tight, and the results do not change even after the thread tension is inserted with the thread unwinding in the wrong direction, sewing will be removed page 86 ■ Remedy/check details 4 Upper thread tightened up Correctly install the lower thread. ■ Symptom...
..., contact your right hand, place the bobbin in the bobbin case. If the bobbin is adjusted. TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. For this before requesting service. Be sure to refer to...is tight, and the results do not change even after the thread tension is inserted with the thread unwinding in the wrong direction, sewing will be removed page 86 ■ Remedy/check details 4 Upper thread tightened up Correctly install the lower thread. ■ Symptom...
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...c Slit d Cutter Sewing with scissors. • For details, refer to "Cleaning the bobbin case" on the lower side of the thread around the tab with the cutter. • After starting sewing, a rattling noise is made and sewing cannot continue. •... "Remedy/check details" in the section "Upper thread tightened up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case, causing a rattling noise. ■ Remedy/check details Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the upper threading....c upper threading. • If the bobbin was removed from the machine. Remove the tangled thread.
...c Slit d Cutter Sewing with scissors. • For details, refer to "Cleaning the bobbin case" on the lower side of the thread around the tab with the cutter. • After starting sewing, a rattling noise is made and sewing cannot continue. •... "Remedy/check details" in the section "Upper thread tightened up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case, causing a rattling noise. ■ Remedy/check details Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the upper threading....c upper threading. • If the bobbin was removed from the machine. Remove the tangled thread.
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a Turn off the sewing machine. c If the needle is caught in the sewing machine and cannot be completed according to the procedure, instead of the fabric, and then remove the needle. • Refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 29). ... complete it forcefully, contact your nearest authorized service center. ■ Removing the fabric from the machine Immediately stop the sewing machine. e If the fabric can be removed Continue with the following steps to clean the bobbin case. Remove the bobbin case. a Cleaning brush b Race If the fabric could be removed If the fabric could not...
a Turn off the sewing machine. c If the needle is caught in the sewing machine and cannot be completed according to the procedure, instead of the fabric, and then remove the needle. • Refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 29). ... complete it forcefully, contact your nearest authorized service center. ■ Removing the fabric from the machine Immediately stop the sewing machine. e If the fabric can be removed Continue with the following steps to clean the bobbin case. Remove the bobbin case. a Cleaning brush b Race If the fabric could be removed If the fabric could not...
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...a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may have been damaged when the fabric was caught in the machine, we recommend... needle" (page 29). Note ● After completing this procedure, continue with the { mark on the race. a U mark b { mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that the machine is bent, be sure to install a new needle. • Refer to q steps h and i in injuries. • Align the U and { marks...
...a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may have been damaged when the fabric was caught in the machine, we recommend... needle" (page 29). Note ● After completing this procedure, continue with the { mark on the race. a U mark b { mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that the machine is bent, be sure to install a new needle. • Refer to q steps h and i in injuries. • Align the U and { marks...
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... - Contact your retailer or the nearest - Only use a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. ■ While sewing Symptom Possible cause How to put it , and clean the bobbin case. page 12 The bobbin winder shaft is turned off. Press the foot controller or the start ... not threaded correctly. Replace the bobbin case. page 29 You have not used a bobbin that you want to you are pulling the fabric too much. Replace the presser foot. Plug the machine in . page 17, 18 The sewing machine does not work properly. page 39 The...
... - Contact your retailer or the nearest - Only use a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. ■ While sewing Symptom Possible cause How to put it , and clean the bobbin case. page 12 The bobbin winder shaft is turned off. Press the foot controller or the start ... not threaded correctly. Replace the bobbin case. page 29 You have not used a bobbin that you want to you are pulling the fabric too much. Replace the presser foot. Plug the machine in . page 17, 18 The sewing machine does not work properly. page 39 The...
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...on it right The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The bobbin case is tangled in the bobbin case. Shorten the stitch length, or sew with the stabilizer material under the fabric. You have not used , or the thread ...has come out of fabric, thread and needle. Bobbin is not being used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine...
...on it right The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The bobbin case is tangled in the bobbin case. Shorten the stitch length, or sew with the stabilizer material under the fabric. You have not used , or the thread ...has come out of fabric, thread and needle. Bobbin is not being used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine...
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... upper thread properly. Correct the upper threading. pitched noise while sewing. The bobbin case is incorrectly installed. page 55, 65 The stitch is tangled, for this machine. Lengthen the stitch length. The thread is too fine. The presser foot you want to sew. If the thread is not appropriate for the type of stitch...
... upper thread properly. Correct the upper threading. pitched noise while sewing. The bobbin case is incorrectly installed. page 55, 65 The stitch is tangled, for this machine. Lengthen the stitch length. The thread is too fine. The presser foot you want to sew. If the thread is not appropriate for the type of stitch...
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...that has been designed for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. You have not threaded the right combination of thread and needle for the fabric you want to sew. How to sew. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Correct the... upper threading. If the thread is incorrectly installed. The thread tension is incorrect. The thread tension is incorrect. Bobbin is tangled, for this machine...
...that has been designed for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. You have not threaded the right combination of thread and needle for the fabric you want to sew. How to sew. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Correct the... upper threading. If the thread is incorrectly installed. The thread tension is incorrect. The thread tension is incorrect. Bobbin is tangled, for this machine...
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... or broken, replace the needle. The motor locked up , for example, because the thread is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. Clean the bobbin case to sew. 95 Operation beep (for the cause of the error, and correct it before continuing the operation. Then, thread the...operation is performed you will hear two or four beeps (only for four seconds and the machine automatically stops. Follow the instructions indicated in the LCD while the sewing machine is tangled The sewing machine beeps for models equipped with the operation beep) Each time a key is tangled. ERROR ...
... or broken, replace the needle. The motor locked up , for example, because the thread is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. Clean the bobbin case to sew. 95 Operation beep (for the cause of the error, and correct it before continuing the operation. Then, thread the...operation is performed you will hear two or four beeps (only for four seconds and the machine automatically stops. Follow the instructions indicated in the LCD while the sewing machine is tangled The sewing machine beeps for models equipped with the operation beep) Each time a key is tangled. ERROR ...
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... 66 basic stitching 47 blind hem stitching 48 bobbin 19 , bobbin case 20 78 bobbin , cover 9 19, 20 bobbin winder 8, 14, 17, 90, 91, 95 button sewing 55 , buttonhole foot 52 66 buttonhole , lever 9 53, 67 buttonhole sewing 51 C crazy quilt stitching 62 D , darning 45 59 E ...63 quilting foot 64 , quilting guide 63 64 R reinforcement stitching 40 , reverse/reinforcement stitch button 9 40 S scallop stitching 70 seam ripper 54 sewing machine needles 28 , sewing speed controller 9 13 sleeve holes 66 smocking 70 spool cap 6 10, 14, 23 spool , pin 10 14, 22 , start/stop button...
... 66 basic stitching 47 blind hem stitching 48 bobbin 19 , bobbin case 20 78 bobbin , cover 9 19, 20 bobbin winder 8, 14, 17, 90, 91, 95 button sewing 55 , buttonhole foot 52 66 buttonhole , lever 9 53, 67 buttonhole sewing 51 C crazy quilt stitching 62 D , darning 45 59 E ...63 quilting foot 64 , quilting guide 63 64 R reinforcement stitching 40 , reverse/reinforcement stitch button 9 40 S scallop stitching 70 seam ripper 54 sewing machine needles 28 , sewing speed controller 9 13 sleeve holes 66 smocking 70 spool cap 6 10, 14, 23 spool , pin 10 14, 22 , start/stop button...