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...unusual, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may injure your back or knees. 4 Always keep your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to the needle. ...DANGER - Do not use the machine. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety...
...unusual, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may injure your back or knees. 4 Always keep your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to the needle. ...DANGER - Do not use the machine. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety...
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... to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as described in this machine was supplied in the back of this equipment, you do not play... the manufacturer as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is required, first follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this manual.
... to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as described in this machine was supplied in the back of this equipment, you do not play... the manufacturer as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is required, first follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this manual.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...45 Precautions on storing the machine 45 Cleaning 45 TROUBLESHOOTING 47 INDEX 50 3 CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. 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...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 bobbin...
...45 Precautions on storing the machine 45 Cleaning 45 TROUBLESHOOTING 47 INDEX 50 3 CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. 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...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 bobbin...
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... Others XC4901-021 XD1792-031 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137-001 No. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to help you purchased, the following are available as optional accessories to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) 3 Walking Foot 4 Quilting Foot Part...
... Others XC4901-021 XD1792-031 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137-001 No. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to help you purchased, the following are available as optional accessories to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) 3 Walking Foot 4 Quilting Foot Part...
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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... to the left to the power supply. D Pattern selection dial (Page 9) Rotate the dial in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment 5 F Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 36) J F KG... 6 Thread guide (Page 14, 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 7 Thread take-up lever (Page 18) 8 Thread cutter (Page 24) Pass the threads through the thread cutter ...
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... to the left to the power supply. D Pattern selection dial (Page 9) Rotate the dial in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment 5 F Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 36) J F KG... 6 Thread guide (Page 14, 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 7 Thread take-up lever (Page 18) 8 Thread cutter (Page 24) Pass the threads through the thread cutter ...
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...To reduce the risk of time. Connecting plugs Connect the foot controller plug to heat. Do not subject the cord to the 1 machine. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to a bad connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Use only the power cord... included with this plug is intended to a wall 2 outlet. 2 1 Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to be used for the power source. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 6 Always grasp the plug to remove...
...To reduce the risk of time. Connecting plugs Connect the foot controller plug to heat. Do not subject the cord to the 1 machine. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to a bad connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Use only the power cord... included with this plug is intended to a wall 2 outlet. 2 1 Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to be used for the power source. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 6 Always grasp the plug to remove...
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...flat surface. only) ● Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller can be straight and sharp for home use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on the machine rating plate. CAUTION ● Always turn off . Check the needle from the top and the sides. Lower the presser foot... lever. 3 1 1 Presser foot lever 7 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on the wheel points up on the machine with a bent needle. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock...
...flat surface. only) ● Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller can be straight and sharp for home use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on the machine rating plate. CAUTION ● Always turn off . Check the needle from the top and the sides. Lower the presser foot... lever. 3 1 1 Presser foot lever 7 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on the wheel points up on the machine with a bent needle. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock...
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... Do not use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have chosen. Press the black button at the back of the sewing machine may be used with this machine. Using any other presser foot may cause injury. ● Only use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot.... Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward the 5 back of the needle toward you (counterclockwise) so that have to sew and how. With the flat side of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. If you leave the power on and step on what you want...
... Do not use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have chosen. Press the black button at the back of the sewing machine may be used with this machine. Using any other presser foot may cause injury. ● Only use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot.... Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward the 5 back of the needle toward you (counterclockwise) so that have to sew and how. With the flat side of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. If you leave the power on and step on what you want...
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... choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may bend or break the needle and cause injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank. Stretch stitching Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you turn...
... choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may bend or break the needle and cause injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank. Stretch stitching Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you turn...
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LIGHTNING STITCH 18 - PARALLELOGRAM STITCH 16 - SQUARE STITCH 19 - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 37 Stitches 27 Stitches 13 13 Stitch Name BEAD STITCH 14 14 ARROWHEAD STITCH 15 - DECORATIVE STITCH 20 15 TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH 21 16 ...
LIGHTNING STITCH 18 - PARALLELOGRAM STITCH 16 - SQUARE STITCH 19 - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 37 Stitches 27 Stitches 13 13 Stitch Name BEAD STITCH 14 14 ARROWHEAD STITCH 15 - DECORATIVE STITCH 20 15 TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH 21 16 ...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If the needle hits the presser foot, ...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. Reverse sewing lever You can use the bobbin that position while ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If the needle hits the presser foot, ...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. Reverse sewing lever You can use the bobbin that position while ...
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... the bobbin. 7 1 1 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. If you . 1 Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winder shaft to... sew, you turn off the foot controller. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, 6 gently press the foot controller to ...
... the bobbin. 7 1 1 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. If you . 1 Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winder shaft to... sew, you turn off the foot controller. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, 6 gently press the foot controller to ...
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... the illustration). • Draw up the lower thread" on page 21 after threading the upper thread. Then, pull the thread toward the rear of the machine (as shown in the direction shown by the arrow. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. This feature is not correctly inserted through the... Put the 6 projection into the race retainer groove and push closed. 1 12 CAUTION ● Make sure you to "Drawing up the lower thread before starting sewing.
... the illustration). • Draw up the lower thread" on page 21 after threading the upper thread. Then, pull the thread toward the rear of the machine (as shown in the direction shown by the arrow. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. This feature is not correctly inserted through the... Put the 6 projection into the race retainer groove and push closed. 1 12 CAUTION ● Make sure you to "Drawing up the lower thread before starting sewing.
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...and threads, refer to the steps in the correct combination. Refer to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on page 22. 17 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Note ● If the thread is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may cause incorrect thread tension. For details on... the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up lever 5 Mark on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the...
...and threads, refer to the steps in the correct combination. Refer to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on page 22. 17 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Note ● If the thread is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may cause incorrect thread tension. For details on... the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up lever 5 Mark on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the...
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...foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. 18 Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 While holding the thread from right to left as shown in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly...turning the 3 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 threaded. 1 Spring Feed the upper thread as shown in the following illustration. 1 CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is lowered...
...foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. 18 Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 While holding the thread from right to left as shown in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly...turning the 3 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 threaded. 1 Spring Feed the upper thread as shown in the following illustration. 1 CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is lowered...
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..., the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of about 5 cm (2 inch). • If your sewing machine is only available on certain models. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in the following illustration. 1 1 1 5 cm (2 ...the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION ● The needle threader can easily be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. Follow steps 1 to thread the needle (see next section).
..., the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of about 5 cm (2 inch). • If your sewing machine is only available on certain models. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in the following illustration. 1 1 1 5 cm (2 ...the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION ● The needle threader can easily be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. Follow steps 1 to thread the needle (see next section).
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... the rear of the upper 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel 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, put them toward you (counterclockwise) by hand so that... some thread will be removed. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the machine. Pull on the upper thread to 3. Replace the bobbin cover. 4 21 Pass the thread along ...
... the rear of the upper 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel 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, put them toward you (counterclockwise) by hand so that... some thread will be removed. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the machine. Pull on the upper thread to 3. Replace the bobbin cover. 4 21 Pass the thread along ...
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... substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to be used as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may cause machine malfunction. Memo ● The lower the thread number, the thicker the 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. Schmetz needles "JERSEY BALL POINT" 130/705H SUK 90/14 may also cause the seam...
... substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to be used as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may cause machine malfunction. Memo ● The lower the thread number, the thicker the 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. Schmetz needles "JERSEY BALL POINT" 130/705H SUK 90/14 may also cause the seam...
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...injured, watch the needle carefully while you may be injured. ● Do not start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) 23 The needle may break and you may be ...damaged. Starting sewing Raise the presser foot lever. 5 Turn on the machine. 1 1 Raise the needle by hand, always turn the handwheel by turning the 2 ...
...injured, watch the needle carefully while you may be injured. ● Do not start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) 23 The needle may break and you may be ...damaged. Starting sewing Raise the presser foot lever. 5 Turn on the machine. 1 1 Raise the needle by hand, always turn the handwheel by turning the 2 ...
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... operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. The upper thread breaks. The needle clamp screw is incorrectly installed. The presser foot you are using is appropriate... not appropriate for the type of the guide above the needle.) There are pulling the fabric too much. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. The needle breaks. Possible cause The main power switch...
... operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. The upper thread breaks. The needle clamp screw is incorrectly installed. The presser foot you are using is appropriate... not appropriate for the type of the guide above the needle.) There are pulling the fabric too much. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. The needle breaks. Possible cause The main power switch...