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... ...13 Changing the initial needle position ...14 Cancelling the operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin ...15 Lower threading ...20 Upper threading ...23 Drawing up the lower thread ...28 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 29 Needle precautions ...29 Needle types and their uses...
... ...13 Changing the initial needle position ...14 Cancelling the operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin ...15 Lower threading ...20 Upper threading ...23 Drawing up the lower thread ...28 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 29 Needle precautions ...29 Needle types and their uses...
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... foot "G" XE6305-101 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is available through your dealer. No. Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver...
... foot "G" XE6305-101 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is available through your dealer. No. Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver...
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... thread cutter to lower the feed dogs. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of thread. k Air vent This vent allows ...23) This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. j Handwheel This is used to manually raise and lower the needle. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 15) Pass the thread under this to control the sewing speed, and to circulate. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...
... thread cutter to lower the feed dogs. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of thread. k Air vent This vent allows ...23) This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. j Handwheel This is used to manually raise and lower the needle. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 15) Pass the thread under this to control the sewing speed, and to circulate. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...
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... pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to sew reverse stitches. i Quick-set bobbin (for detailed sewing in place. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. When sewing is stopped, ...screw Use the presser foot holder screw to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Be sure to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. set the bobbin. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin) You can start or stop button to hold the needle in the sewing ...
... pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to sew reverse stitches. i Quick-set bobbin (for detailed sewing in place. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. When sewing is stopped, ...screw Use the presser foot holder screw to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Be sure to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. set the bobbin. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin) You can start or stop button to hold the needle in the sewing ...
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...(7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 18. 1 a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ●...Remove the spool cap. X The spool pin swings up. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. The thread may bend or break. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. If you use...
...(7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 18. 1 a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ●...Remove the spool cap. X The spool pin swings up. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. The thread may bend or break. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. If you use...
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...; Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the front. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide. c b Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto...
...; Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the front. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide. c b Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto...
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...low it in as far as possible. Turn on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. a Spring on the sewing machine. k • Leave 1 cm (3/8 inch) of thread from the hole on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise...plugged in, the start/stop the machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the bobbin. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to 3-15/16 inches) of the thread straight up. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is pulled...
...low it in as far as possible. Turn on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. a Spring on the sewing machine. k • Leave 1 cm (3/8 inch) of thread from the hole on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise...plugged in, the start/stop the machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the bobbin. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to 3-15/16 inches) of the thread straight up. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is pulled...
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...● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with the sewing speed controller.) ... SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with your left and remove the bobbin. a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start/ m stop button) (for models equipped with the start . 1 2 a Wound evenly b ...
...● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with the sewing speed controller.) ... SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with your left and remove the bobbin. a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start/ m stop button) (for models equipped with the start . 1 2 a Wound evenly b ...
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... cut the thread as described. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in , the start/stop button cannot be used to start /stop button) (for models equipped with... wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. If the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is...
... cut the thread as described. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in , the start/stop button cannot be used to start /stop button) (for models equipped with... wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. If the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is...
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...the handwheel toward you could be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Be sure to its highest position by marks on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in d the direction shown by the arrow. Turn off while threading the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure ...controller and the machine starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with thread. • For more details on the needle plate cover. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction...
...the handwheel toward you could be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Be sure to its highest position by marks on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in d the direction shown by the arrow. Turn off while threading the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure ...controller and the machine starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with thread. • For more details on the needle plate cover. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction...
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... firmly around the tab with your finger, and then pass the Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models • If the thread is indicated by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the needle... shown. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41). Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the end...
... firmly around the tab with your finger, and then pass the Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models • If the thread is indicated by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the needle... shown. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41). Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the end...
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... the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 If you want to draw up the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the... is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the ...
... the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 If you want to draw up the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the... is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the ...
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...thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Before you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in the direction a of the upper thread. c a Upper thread b Lower thread 28 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold... the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. When sewing gathers or darts, you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. a Mark b Needle ...
...thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Before you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in the direction a of the upper thread. c a Upper thread b Lower thread 28 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold... the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. When sewing gathers or darts, you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. a Mark b Needle ...
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... that have designed your machine so you . ● You can not use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing with the twin needle... the end of the spool. 32 For details on installing a needle, refer to steps a through the eye of the needle from the front of the d bobbin winder shaft. Install the twin needle.
... that have designed your machine so you . ● You can not use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing with the twin needle... the end of the spool. 32 For details on installing a needle, refer to steps a through the eye of the needle from the front of the d bobbin winder shaft. Install the twin needle.
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...the thread correctly. For details, refer to a higher number. 54 3 41 If the thread is too tight Loops will appear on surface of the bobbin case correctly. Memo ● We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew. ■ Correct ... be too tight. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to "Lower threading" (page 20) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the surface of your fabric. 1 Memo ● When you change...
...the thread correctly. For details, refer to a higher number. 54 3 41 If the thread is too tight Loops will appear on surface of the bobbin case correctly. Memo ● We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew. ■ Correct ... be too tight. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to "Lower threading" (page 20) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the surface of your fabric. 1 Memo ● When you change...
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... the thin needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may bend or break. X The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is for thick fabrics (page 29). a Presser foot locking pin (black button...
... the thin needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may bend or break. X The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is for thick fabrics (page 29). a Presser foot locking pin (black button...
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i • After sewing for about 10 seconds at the beginning of the stitching. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. When you h (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not touch the ... feed dog position lever is positioned at the end of the j stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button.
i • After sewing for about 10 seconds at the beginning of the stitching. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. When you h (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not touch the ... feed dog position lever is positioned at the end of the j stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button.
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... to cut the thread. g 70 f • Be careful not to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37) and "Thread tension" (page 41). It is called "scalloping". Pull the bobbin threads to fabric. d Smooth the gathers by stitching or embroidering over gathers is used on the edge of the fabric. It is called "smocking". UTILITY...
... to cut the thread. g 70 f • Be careful not to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37) and "Thread tension" (page 41). It is called "scalloping". Pull the bobbin threads to fabric. d Smooth the gathers by stitching or embroidering over gathers is used on the edge of the fabric. It is called "smocking". UTILITY...
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...its surrounding area. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that the S mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the race. 4 • Align the S and z marks. e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. Insert the bobbin case so that is scratched, otherwise the upper ...thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 81 a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. a Cleaning brush b Race Note ● Do not put oil on the machine. For...
...its surrounding area. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that the S mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the race. 4 • Align the S and z marks. e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. Insert the bobbin case so that is scratched, otherwise the upper ...thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 81 a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. a Cleaning brush b Race Note ● Do not put oil on the machine. For...
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... operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://solutions.brother.com " . b Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that c the thread unwinds in the correct direction. • Hold the bobbin with your right hand with your left , and hold the end of fabric) page... thread tension (Upper/lower side of the thread with the thread unwinding to the illustration below . If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Be sure to refer to this reason, the thread is inserted with the thread ...
... operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://solutions.brother.com " . b Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that c the thread unwinds in the correct direction. • Hold the bobbin with your right hand with your left , and hold the end of fabric) page... thread tension (Upper/lower side of the thread with the thread unwinding to the illustration below . If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Be sure to refer to this reason, the thread is inserted with the thread ...