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... the needle to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use bent needles. 13. Young children should always be used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. It may deflect the needle causing it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped...
... the needle to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use bent needles. 13. Young children should always be used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. It may deflect the needle causing it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped...
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...first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- For a longer service life 1. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4...., we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Do not use • Maintaining the machine ...
...first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- For a longer service life 1. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4...., we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Do not use • Maintaining the machine ...
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CONTENTS 1. SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 ...controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle precautions ...20 Needle types and their uses ...20 Checking ...
CONTENTS 1. SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 ...controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle precautions ...20 Needle types and their uses ...20 Checking ...
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... dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the presser foot. k... and off. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the...
... dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the presser foot. k... and off. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the...
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...Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin (for models equipped with guides for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. d Needle position button (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 17) c Presser foot holder The presser...screw to adjust the sewing speed. 6 k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew reverse stitches. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing...
...Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin (for models equipped with guides for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. d Needle position button (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 17) c Presser foot holder The presser...screw to adjust the sewing speed. 6 k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew reverse stitches. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing...
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... winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the spool pin. e 11 Pass the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the sewing machine. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151... the pre-tension disk. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft ...
... winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the spool pin. e 11 Pass the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the sewing machine. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151... the pre-tension disk. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft ...
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... the right h (to set the speed to its l original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Then stop button). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to start. Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop...Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot...
... the right h (to set the speed to its l original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Then stop button). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to start. Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop...Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot...
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...9679; If the sewing machine is to be operated using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin winder seat. c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to fast) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). ...models equipped with the sewing speed controller). a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the bobbin five or six...
...9679; If the sewing machine is to be operated using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin winder seat. c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to fast) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). ...models equipped with the sewing speed controller). a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the bobbin five or six...
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... by turning a the handwheel toward you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to its highest position by the arrow. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. Raise the needle to sew, you ... CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that the thread is correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • Make sure that were designed to be incorrect or break the needle. If the...
... by turning a the handwheel toward you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to its highest position by the arrow. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. Raise the needle to sew, you ... CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that the thread is correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • Make sure that were designed to be incorrect or break the needle. If the...
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... machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in , feed the end of the thread c through the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. Put the left tab in d place (see arrow a), and then ... sure you set bobbin Raise the needle to the procedure in the wrong direction, it is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● The order that the thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you start to sew, follow to its highest position by marks around the...
... machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in , feed the end of the thread c through the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. Put the left tab in d place (see arrow a), and then ... sure you set bobbin Raise the needle to the procedure in the wrong direction, it is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● The order that the thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you start to sew, follow to its highest position by marks around the...
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...Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models ... machine properly. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the ...
...Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models ... machine properly. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the ...
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... for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. CAUTION ● If the spool of the needle by hand. Feed the upper thread as shown in the wrong place, or is in the figure d on the spool pin and cause the needle to the needle bar... thread guide. Make sure you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of thread is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and...
... for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. CAUTION ● If the spool of the needle by hand. Feed the upper thread as shown in the wrong place, or is in the figure d on the spool pin and cause the needle to the needle bar... thread guide. Make sure you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of thread is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and...
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d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
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... the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the... quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped ...
... the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the... quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped ...
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...Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Size Cotton thread Synthetic thread 60-80 Silk thread 50-80 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on ... purchased. 20 Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits 50-60 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 30 Size of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the...
...Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Size Cotton thread Synthetic thread 60-80 Silk thread 50-80 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on ... purchased. 20 Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits 50-60 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 30 Size of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the...
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...correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as described below. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you (counterclockwise) so that the ... that has been determined to be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is being operated. b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle ...
...correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as described below. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you (counterclockwise) so that the ... that has been determined to be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is being operated. b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle ...
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CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until it to the needle bar. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with your left hand, f use a screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is ... the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it touches the needle stopper. As seen from the front of the sewing machine may result...
CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until it to the needle bar. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with your left hand, f use a screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is ... the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it touches the needle stopper. As seen from the front of the sewing machine may result...
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... the hole on the stitches that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Using the needle threader may bend or break. ■ Twin needle threading Attach the twin needle. b Put the extra spool pin in front of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the.... If the fabric is turned while the needle is the same as a single needle (page 21). a Left needle thread passes through the needle bar thread guide. The path for threading the machine to thread the twin needle. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ● When using...
... the hole on the stitches that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Using the needle threader may bend or break. ■ Twin needle threading Attach the twin needle. b Put the extra spool pin in front of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the.... If the fabric is turned while the needle is the same as a single needle (page 21). a Left needle thread passes through the needle bar thread guide. The path for threading the machine to thread the twin needle. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ● When using...
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... holder Align the presser foot holder with b your left side of the presser bar. 1 a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot b holder screw. a Presser foot holder b Presser bar Hold the presser foot holder in...
... holder Align the presser foot holder with b your left side of the presser bar. 1 a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot b holder screw. a Presser foot holder b Presser bar Hold the presser foot holder in...
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... needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts...
... needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts...