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... a toy. It may deflect the needle causing it must be used as described in this machine only for household use by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. If the Light unit is required around the machine needle. 11. Do not use...
... a toy. It may deflect the needle causing it must be used as described in this machine only for household use by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. If the Light unit is required around the machine needle. 11. Do not use...
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...problem persists, please consult your eye on the foot controller. 4. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Use only neutral soaps or ...presser feet, needle, or other moving parts. 2. up lever, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Do not use extension cords. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts •...
...problem persists, please consult your eye on the foot controller. 4. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Use only neutral soaps or ...presser feet, needle, or other moving parts. 2. up lever, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Do not use extension cords. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts •...
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...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 ... foot holder ...25 2. 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 Sewing...
...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 ... foot holder ...25 2. 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 Sewing...
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...pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. 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. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. c Hole for extra spool... pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29...
...pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. 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. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. c Hole for extra spool... pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29...
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...stitches" (page 29). ■ Buttons provided on some models c Start/stop button to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. b Needle threader (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop button (for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar... thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes...
...stitches" (page 29). ■ Buttons provided on some models c Start/stop button to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. b Needle threader (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop button (for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar... thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes...
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...pin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide...the right. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine or bobbins of the bobbin. e 11 Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin Turn on the spool pin. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This...
...pin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide...the right. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine or bobbins of the bobbin. e 11 Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin Turn on the spool pin. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This...
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this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the ...before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models ...
this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the ...before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models ...
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...CAUTION ● Be sure to wind the free end of the procedure in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to its k original position (for models equipped with the start /stop button). When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your right ...controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with your left and remove the bobbin. a Slit in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in the bobbin...
...CAUTION ● Be sure to wind the free end of the procedure in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to its k original position (for models equipped with the start /stop button). When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your right ...controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with your left and remove the bobbin. a Slit in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in the bobbin...
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...starts to sew, you slide the bobbin winding shaft to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; this machine. If it may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in e place (see page 15. Put the left tab in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b... Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with your finger, and then pass the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is...
...starts to sew, you slide the bobbin winding shaft to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; this machine. If it may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in e place (see page 15. Put the left tab in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b... Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with your finger, and then pass the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is...
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... be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models ...with this machine. the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left tab in d place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks...
... be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models ...with this machine. the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left tab in d place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks...
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... with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is... not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the needle threader, see page 17. Be sure to raise the needle. Raise the needle by...
... with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is... not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the needle threader, see page 17. Be sure to raise the needle. Raise the needle by...
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...-up lever from front to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle by hand. If you guide the thread through 6 of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use the needle threader if you may tangle on this pin. Make sure the main power ...switch is off when threading the needle by holding the thread in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. If you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you can only use needles in the range of the procedure in your left . The...
...-up lever from front to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle by hand. If you guide the thread through 6 of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use the needle threader if you may tangle on this pin. Make sure the main power ...switch is off when threading the needle by holding the thread in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. If you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you can only use needles in the range of the procedure in your left . The...
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X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of thread through the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18
X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of thread through the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18
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... b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. c 19 a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Pass the thread along the slit in the direction a of the arrow, and leave... sewing gathers or darts, you draw up or by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. Before you can draw up the lower thread by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it...
... b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. c 19 a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Pass the thread along the slit in the direction a of the arrow, and leave... sewing gathers or darts, you draw up or by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. Before you can draw up the lower thread by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it...
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... The sewing machine needle that you wish 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 the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle...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 ...
... The sewing machine needle that you wish 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 the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle...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 ...
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...needle by pressing once or twice.) Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ... the combination of the or needle on a flat surface and check that the mark on the previous page. 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 ...
...needle by pressing once or twice.) Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ... the combination of the or needle on a flat surface and check that the mark on the previous page. 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 ...
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... the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it clockwise. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. Note ● The needle can be damaged...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 at the bottom. As seen from the front of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten...
... the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it clockwise. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. Note ● The needle can be damaged...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 at the bottom. As seen from the front of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten...
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...131096-121). If the fabric is turned while the needle is lowered, the needle may damage the machine. Attach the extra spool pin. c Needle bar thread guide Note Models equipped with a needle threader ● You cannot use the needle threader to back. Sewing with a twin needle We have been made...the twin needle. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with the twin needle, refer to the needle bar thread guide. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the ...
...131096-121). If the fabric is turned while the needle is lowered, the needle may damage the machine. Attach the extra spool pin. c Needle bar thread guide Note Models equipped with a needle threader ● You cannot use the needle threader to back. Sewing with a twin needle We have been made...the twin needle. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with the twin needle, refer to the needle bar thread guide. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the ...
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... holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Use the screwdriver to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 24). Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the f presser foot...
... holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Use the screwdriver to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 24). Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the f presser foot...
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... sewn. For details on the sewing machine. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch.
... sewn. For details on the sewing machine. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch.