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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 difficult for example, at the beginning of the foot when it is on the machine with product code 885-V60/V61/V62/V63...
... 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 difficult for example, at the beginning of the foot when it is on the machine with product code 885-V60/V61/V62/V63...
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... the sewing machine is used to start and stop sewing. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (page 7 and 44) g Operation buttons (page 9) The operation buttons differ... in the foot controller plug. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to manually raise and lower the needle. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 15) Pass the thread under this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. t Handle Carry...
... the sewing machine is used to start and stop sewing. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (page 7 and 44) g Operation buttons (page 9) The operation buttons differ... in the foot controller plug. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to manually raise and lower the needle. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 15) Pass the thread under this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. t Handle Carry...
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...presser foot holder. For details, refer to "Starting to sew in place. Be sure to raise and lower the presser foot. set the bobbin. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise the needle before threading the needle. c Needle position button (...foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. n Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. a Needle threader (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper...
...presser foot holder. For details, refer to "Starting to sew in place. Be sure to raise and lower the presser foot. set the bobbin. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise the needle before threading the needle. c Needle position button (...foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. n Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. a Needle threader (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper...
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...Actual size 11.5 mm (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 (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine. b CAUTION ● Do... spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin. 15 Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. X The spool pin swings up. a Spool pin b Spool ...
...Actual size 11.5 mm (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 (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine. b CAUTION ● Do... spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin. 15 Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. X The spool pin swings up. a Spool pin b Spool ...
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... the spool. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is moved to choose a spool cap that the spool is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. c b Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space While holding the spool with...
... the spool. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is moved to choose a spool cap that the spool is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. c b Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space While holding the spool with...
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... machine. Turn on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the notch in as far as... possible into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may not be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound, when...
... machine. Turn on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the notch in as far as... possible into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may not be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound, when...
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... may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. While holding the thread that the spring on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. 18 a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start/ m stop button) (for models ...● 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. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start...
... may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. While holding the thread that the spring on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. 18 a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start/ m stop button) (for models ...● 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. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start...
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...controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the start /stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start /stop button) to the right. 19 CAUTION ● Be sure...controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in cutter) X The thread is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move ...
...controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the start /stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start /stop button) to the right. 19 CAUTION ● Be sure...controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in cutter) X The thread is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move ...
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...the foot controller and the machine starts to thread the machine as indicated. If the thread unrolls in injury. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be injured. Raise the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the wrong direction, ...it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. If you set bobbin, see page 21. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Be sure...
...the foot controller and the machine starts to thread the machine as indicated. If the thread unrolls in injury. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be injured. Raise the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the wrong direction, ...it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. If you set bobbin, see page 21. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Be sure...
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... Make sure you (counterclockwise) or thread through the slit, as shown. case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41). a Cover b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that the d end of the thread is on the left, and then, after pulling the thread 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 marks on the right side (see arrow a), and then press lightly ...
... Make sure you (counterclockwise) or thread through the slit, as shown. case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41). a Cover b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that the d end of the thread is on the left, and then, after pulling the thread 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 marks on the right side (see arrow a), and then press lightly ...
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....) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow... toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). 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...
....) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow... toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). 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...
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...cm (4 inches) of the upper thread. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of both d threads and pull them toward you (counterclockwise)...direction a of the machine under the presser foot. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Draw up or by pressing (needle position button) (for models ...
...cm (4 inches) of the upper thread. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of both d threads and pull them toward you (counterclockwise)...direction a of the machine under the presser foot. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Draw up or by pressing (needle position button) (for models ...
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... refer to steps a through the eye of "Upper threading" (page 23). Thread the upper thread for the left needle with the c upper thread. a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. Install the twin needle. Pass the thread through l .... 32 Memo ● When setting the thread spool, set it so that can not use the same color or two different colors of the d bobbin winder shaft. For details on installing a needle, refer to back. a • For details on the stitches that the thread winds off from front...
... refer to steps a through the eye of "Upper threading" (page 23). Thread the upper thread for the left needle with the c upper thread. a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. Install the twin needle. Pass the thread through l .... 32 Memo ● When setting the thread spool, set it so that can not use the same color or two different colors of the d bobbin winder shaft. For details on installing a needle, refer to back. a • For details on the stitches that the thread winds off from front...
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...the thread correctly. In this case, refer to a higher number. 54 3 41 In this case, refer 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 surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by...Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on your stitches. For details, refer to adjust it when you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is...
...the thread correctly. In this case, refer to a higher number. 54 3 41 In this case, refer 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 surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by...Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on your stitches. For details, refer to adjust it when you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is...
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...-loop fastener. CAUTION ● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener which is sewn, the presser foot will return to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is pushed with the thin needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may...
...-loop fastener. CAUTION ● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener which is sewn, the presser foot will return to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is pushed with the thin needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may...
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... position lever is positioned at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the j stitching to the wrong side of the stitching. UTILITY STITCHES Turn the handwheel toward you are finished attaching the... left as seen from the front of the button. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes.
... position lever is positioned at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the j stitching to the wrong side of the stitching. UTILITY STITCHES Turn the handwheel toward you are finished attaching the... left as seen from the front of the button. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes.
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Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37) and "Thread tension" (page 41). It is used on the edge of blouses or cuffs. a Select the straight stitch, ...
Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37) and "Thread tension" (page 41). It is used on the edge of blouses or cuffs. a Select the straight stitch, ...
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...a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or... sewing performance may break. 81 a Cleaning brush b Race Note ● Do not put oil on the machine. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that the S mark on g the...
...a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or... sewing performance may break. 81 a Cleaning brush b Race Note ● Do not put oil on the machine. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that the S mark on g the...
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... stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://solutions.brother.com " . If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Then, with the thread unwinding in the bobbin case. Turn off the sewing machine. a Lower side of fabric) page 87 ■...
... stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://solutions.brother.com " . If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Then, with the thread unwinding in the bobbin case. Turn off the sewing machine. a Lower side of fabric) page 87 ■...