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...or deformation, stop using , when cleaning, when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. •...; While the machine is stored or in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to make any opening. • Do not operate where aerosol (...
...or deformation, stop using , when cleaning, when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. •...; While the machine is stored or in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to make any opening. • Do not operate where aerosol (...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...Brother dealer. Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this product are subject to ensure that you should be supervised to change without notice. Use accessories recommended by ASTA to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in this machine...it could cause the needle to BS 1362, i.e. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for its intended use . FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT ...
...Brother dealer. Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this product are subject to ensure that you should be supervised to change without notice. Use accessories recommended by ASTA to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in this machine...it could cause the needle to BS 1362, i.e. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for its intended use . FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...34 Making a buttonhole (1-step automatic buttonhole 34 Adjusting buttonholes 36 Sewing buttons 37 5. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Optional accessories 4 THE MAIN PARTS 5 Flat bed attachment 5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting plugs 6 Main power and sewing light switch 7 Foot controller 7 Checking the needle 7 Replacing...9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and stitch names 10 Stitch length dial 12 Stitch width dial 12 Reverse sewing lever 13 THREADING THE MACHINE 13 Winding the bobbin 13 Lower threading 15 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set ...
...34 Making a buttonhole (1-step automatic buttonhole 34 Adjusting buttonholes 36 Sewing buttons 37 5. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Optional accessories 4 THE MAIN PARTS 5 Flat bed attachment 5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting plugs 6 Main power and sewing light switch 7 Foot controller 7 Checking the needle 7 Replacing...9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and stitch names 10 Stitch length dial 12 Stitch width dial 12 Reverse sewing lever 13 THREADING THE MACHINE 13 Winding the bobbin 13 Lower threading 15 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...accessories to help you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part Name 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on the machine model. Optional accessories The following accessory ...001 See page 5 Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Darning Plate 5 Button sewing foot "M" Part Code Americas Others XC4901-021 XD1792-031 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137-...
...accessories to help you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part Name 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on the machine model. Optional accessories The following accessory ...001 See page 5 Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Darning Plate 5 Button sewing foot "M" Part Code Americas Others XC4901-021 XD1792-031 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137-...
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... manually raise and lower the needle. Flat bed attachment The accessories can be stored in either direction to choose the stitch you want. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 654 3 2 1 7 E 8 9 D 0 A C B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 13) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220/240V area The ...: Model KD-1902 for 110/120V area Model KD-2902 for use this lever to stitch in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. J Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (Page 34) Lower...
... manually raise and lower the needle. Flat bed attachment The accessories can be stored in either direction to choose the stitch you want. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 654 3 2 1 7 E 8 9 D 0 A C B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 13) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220/240V area The ...: Model KD-1902 for 110/120V area Model KD-2902 for use this lever to stitch in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. J Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (Page 34) Lower...
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... sources may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock. ● Do not allow the power cord to the 1 machine. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to them. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Using other ). Do not ...power and remove the plug in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power first. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of electric shock, this machine. ● Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. only) ●...
... sources may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock. ● Do not allow the power cord to the 1 machine. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to them. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Using other ). Do not ...power and remove the plug in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power first. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of electric shock, this machine. ● Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. only) ●...
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...1 Presser foot lever 7 The product code is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn off the machine before you press harder, the machine's speed will stop. ■ Checking the needle correctly Put the flat ... the mark on the wheel points up on the foot controller. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off the machine. 1 Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward the 'O' mark)...
...1 Presser foot lever 7 The product code is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn off the machine before you press harder, the machine's speed will stop. ■ Checking the needle correctly Put the flat ... the mark on the wheel points up on the foot controller. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off the machine. 1 Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward the 'O' mark)...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... foot to touches the stopper, and securely tighten prevent the needle from falling into the the needle clamp screw with this machine. Press the black button at the back of the sewing machine may be damaged. ● Always turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to release the presser foot. 1 1 Use an ... be used with an oval hole in line with your left hand, and 4 then use an oval screwdriver to sew and how. screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be injured. ● Always use presser feet that the mark on what you want to turn off the...
... foot to touches the stopper, and securely tighten prevent the needle from falling into the the needle clamp screw with this machine. Press the black button at the back of the sewing machine may be damaged. ● Always turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to release the presser foot. 1 1 Use an ... be used with an oval hole in line with your left hand, and 4 then use an oval screwdriver to sew and how. screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be injured. ● Always use presser feet that the mark on what you want to turn off the...
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... be damaged. Pattern selection dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to a stretch stitch. 2 1 1 Pattern selection dial 2 Chosen pattern number 9 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank.
... be damaged. Pattern selection dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to a stretch stitch. 2 1 1 Pattern selection dial 2 Chosen pattern number 9 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank.
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... 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 31 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 31 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 31 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 33 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 33 2.5 (3/32) 11 LIGHTNING STITCH 18 - PARALLELOGRAM STITCH 16 - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 37 Stitches 27 Stitches 13 13 Stitch Name BEAD STITCH 14 14 ARROWHEAD STITCH 15 - SCALLOP STITCH 17 -
... 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 31 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 31 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 31 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 33 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 33 2.5 (3/32) 11 LIGHTNING STITCH 18 - PARALLELOGRAM STITCH 16 - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 37 Stitches 27 Stitches 13 13 Stitch Name BEAD STITCH 14 14 ARROWHEAD STITCH 15 - SCALLOP STITCH 17 -
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... hold it in the needle bending or breaking. Using other models, the machine will then sew forward. 1 1 Reverse sewing lever THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that the needle does not touch the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel...
... hold it in the needle bending or breaking. Using other models, the machine will then sew forward. 1 1 Reverse sewing lever THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that the needle does not touch the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel...
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...; Press the foot controller to start. 8 When the bobbin seems full and begins 9 spinning slowly, take your foot off the machine while threading. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, 6 gently press the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin and cause the ...and may tangle around the bobbin a few times. Remove the bobbin cover by turning the 2 handwheel toward you. 1 Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you turn off the foot controller. Cut the ...
...; Press the foot controller to start. 8 When the bobbin seems full and begins 9 spinning slowly, take your foot off the machine while threading. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, 6 gently press the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin and cause the ...and may tangle around the bobbin a few times. Remove the bobbin cover by turning the 2 handwheel toward you. 1 Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you turn off the foot controller. Cut the ...
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Refer to "Drawing up the lower thread before starting sewing. Then, pull the thread toward you set bobbin) Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit (1 and 2). If ... rotates counterclockwise. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 2 1 2 3 1 1 Slit 2 Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.) 16 Follow steps 1 to 4 from the cover toward the rear of the machine (as shown. • If the thread is only available on page 15. While lightly holding down with a quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls...
Refer to "Drawing up the lower thread before starting sewing. Then, pull the thread toward you set bobbin) Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit (1 and 2). If ... rotates counterclockwise. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 2 1 2 3 1 1 Slit 2 Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.) 16 Follow steps 1 to 4 from the cover toward the rear of the machine (as shown. • If the thread is only available on page 15. While lightly holding down with a quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls...
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... into the race retainer groove and push closed. 12 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 Groove 2 Projection • Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. For details on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in "..., AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Note ● If the thread is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may cause incorrect thread tension. When...
... into the race retainer groove and push closed. 12 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 Groove 2 Projection • Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. For details on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in "..., AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Note ● If the thread is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may cause incorrect thread tension. When...
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... the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be wrapped around the thread take-up . 18 Make sure you raise the needle by turning the 3 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) ...so that the mark on this pin. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 While holding the thread from right to left as shown in the 6 following illustration. 1 CAUTION ● If...
... the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be wrapped around the thread take-up . 18 Make sure you raise the needle by turning the 3 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) ...so that the mark on this pin. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 While holding the thread from right to left as shown in the 6 following illustration. 1 CAUTION ● If...
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...1 to 8 from front to "Upper threading" on the wheel 3 points up lever before using special thread such as shown in your sewing machine is only available on certain models. However, the needle threader cannot be used, refer to back 9 leaving a thread tail of 130/120...hook the thread onto the guide. 2 1 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 19 Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION ● The needle threader can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in the following illustration. 1 1...
...1 to 8 from front to "Upper threading" on the wheel 3 points up lever before using special thread such as shown in your sewing machine is only available on certain models. However, the needle threader cannot be used, refer to back 9 leaving a thread tail of 130/120...hook the thread onto the guide. 2 1 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 19 Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION ● The needle threader can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in the following illustration. 1 1...
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...thread along the slit in the 2 direction of the arrow, and leave it . Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both 3 threads and put the bobbin...inches) of thread toward you draw up the lower thread, put them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread, slowly...
...thread along the slit in the 2 direction of the arrow, and leave it . Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both 3 threads and put the bobbin...inches) of thread toward you draw up the lower thread, put them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread, slowly...
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... thread; and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations... as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may bend or break the needle. The wrong combination may cause machine malfunction. FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 1 Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis,...
... thread; and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations... as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may bend or break the needle. The wrong combination may cause machine malfunction. FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 1 Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis,...
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...may hit the presser foot and bend or break and you may be injured. ● When you turn it the other objects during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and you may be injured. ● Do not use bent or broken needles, otherwise you use ...the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) 23 Starting sewing Raise the presser foot lever. 5 Turn on the wheel points up. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS Please read before sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you (counterclockwise)...
...may hit the presser foot and bend or break and you may be injured. ● When you turn it the other objects during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and you may be injured. ● Do not use bent or broken needles, otherwise you use ...the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) 23 Starting sewing Raise the presser foot lever. 5 Turn on the wheel points up. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS Please read before sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you (counterclockwise)...
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... threading. The upper thread breaks. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (For example, you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. How to the left. Use the foot controller properly. Lightly guide the fabric...check the following possible problems before requesting service. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. The needle is pushed to firmly tighten the screw. The ...
... threading. The upper thread breaks. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (For example, you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. How to the left. Use the foot controller properly. Lightly guide the fabric...check the following possible problems before requesting service. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. The needle is pushed to firmly tighten the screw. The ...