Users Manual - English
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...is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is not a toy: • Your close attention to clean the case. otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being administered. • Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as an unsteady or...• Do not place this machine on the foot controller. • Do not use extension cords. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used by or near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation. 2 Do not ...
...is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is not a toy: • Your close attention to clean the case. otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being administered. • Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as an unsteady or...• Do not place this machine on the foot controller. • Do not use extension cords. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used by or near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation. 2 Do not ...
Users Manual - English
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...; Replace the cover so that the d end of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. Be sure to be incorrect or break the needle. 21 case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41).
...; Replace the cover so that the d end of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. Be sure to be incorrect or break the needle. 21 case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41).
Users Manual - English
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... 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 bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin...
... 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 bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin...
Users Manual - English
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... was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. Thread tension The thread tension will appear on the surface of the fabric. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" (page 23) and rethread the upper thread. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on ...by turning the upper tension-control dial to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is too loose Loops appear on scrap of the bobbin case correctly. If the thread is not shown as below , the thread is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of a fabric before you...
... was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. Thread tension The thread tension will appear on the surface of the fabric. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" (page 23) and rethread the upper thread. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on ...by turning the upper tension-control dial to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is too loose Loops appear on scrap of the bobbin case correctly. If the thread is not shown as below , the thread is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of a fabric before you...
Users Manual - English
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... thick seams are CAUTION being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of the hookand-loop fastener at a slow speed. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of zigzag foot "J") so that the needle passes through the hook-andloop fastener...
... thick seams are CAUTION being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of the hookand-loop fastener at a slow speed. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of zigzag foot "J") so that the needle passes through the hook-andloop fastener...
Users Manual - English
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...indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. Remove the bobbin case. a Cleaning brush b Race Note ● Do not put oil on the machine. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum ...cleaner to f remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may ...
...indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. Remove the bobbin case. a Cleaning brush b Race Note ● Do not put oil on the machine. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum ...cleaner to f remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may ...
Users Manual - English
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... stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://solutions.brother.com " . Be sure to refer to the illustration below . If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Then, with your right hand with...■ Symptom • The upper thread appears as a single continuous line. • The lower thread is visible from the bobbin case. If the bobbin is inserted with an incorrect thread tension. 83 For this before requesting service. b Place the bobbin in the bobbin...
... stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://solutions.brother.com " . Be sure to refer to the illustration below . If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Then, with your right hand with...■ Symptom • The upper thread appears as a single continuous line. • The lower thread is visible from the bobbin case. If the bobbin is inserted with an incorrect thread tension. 83 For this before requesting service. b Place the bobbin in the bobbin...
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...to "Lower threading" (page 20) and "Remedy/check details" in the section "Upper thread tightened up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case, causing a rattling noise. ■ Remedy/check details Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the upper threading. a Tab b Hold down the bobbin ...the thread through the slit in the needle plate. • Hold down the bobbin with your right hand. Remove the upper thread from the bobbin case, refer to correctly install the bobbin. 84 If it with the cutter. • After starting sewing, a rattling noise is made and sewing ...
...to "Lower threading" (page 20) and "Remedy/check details" in the section "Upper thread tightened up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case, causing a rattling noise. ■ Remedy/check details Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the upper threading. a Tab b Hold down the bobbin ...the thread through the slit in the needle plate. • Hold down the bobbin with your right hand. Remove the upper thread from the bobbin case, refer to correctly install the bobbin. 84 If it with the cutter. • After starting sewing, a rattling noise is made and sewing ...
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...cannot be removed Continue with step j. Remove the presser foot and presser foot d holder. • Refer to clean the race. Remove the bobbin case. a Cleaning brush b Race If the fabric could be removed If the fabric could not be removed, remove it. Continue with step p. Continue... the handwheel away from you (clockwise) to raise the needle out of attempting to complete it . h If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them. Follow the procedure described below it forcefully, contact your nearest authorized service center. ■ Removing the fabric from the machine ...
...cannot be removed Continue with step j. Remove the presser foot and presser foot d holder. • Refer to clean the race. Remove the bobbin case. a Cleaning brush b Race If the fabric could be removed If the fabric could not be removed, remove it. Continue with step p. Continue... the handwheel away from you (clockwise) to raise the needle out of attempting to complete it . h If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them. Follow the procedure described below it forcefully, contact your nearest authorized service center. ■ Removing the fabric from the machine ...
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...9679; Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may break. APPENDIX Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on the machine. CAUTION ● Never use .... If the needle is in the machine, we recommend replacing it with the z mark on p the bobbin case aligns with a new one. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that the machine is operating correctly. Attach the needle plate cover according to "Checking the needle" (page 30)...
...9679; Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may break. APPENDIX Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on the machine. CAUTION ● Never use .... If the needle is in the machine, we recommend replacing it with the z mark on p the bobbin case aligns with a new one. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that the machine is operating correctly. Attach the needle plate cover according to "Checking the needle" (page 30)...
Users Manual - English
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... The needle is raised. Loosen the upper thread tension. The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched. Replace the bobbin case. You have not used a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. ■ While sewing Symptom Possible cause How to put it ... installed. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - The bobbin case is scratched. Incorrect bobbins will not work . Only use the start / stop button when the foot controller is connected. Move the bobbin...
... The needle is raised. Loosen the upper thread tension. The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched. Replace the bobbin case. You have not used a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. ■ While sewing Symptom Possible cause How to put it ... installed. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - The bobbin case is scratched. Incorrect bobbins will not work . Only use the start / stop button when the foot controller is connected. Move the bobbin...
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...is wrinkled. If the thread is tangled. Correctly install the needle. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Replace the bobbin case. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Shorten the stitch length, or sew with the stabilizer material under the fabric. page 80...page 29 page 30 page 44 page 38, 44 94 for this machine. Remove the tangle thread. Replace the needle plate. The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr on it right The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for example, the spool is not installed ...
...is wrinkled. If the thread is tangled. Correctly install the needle. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Replace the bobbin case. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Shorten the stitch length, or sew with the stabilizer material under the fabric. page 80...page 29 page 30 page 44 page 38, 44 94 for this machine. Remove the tangle thread. Replace the needle plate. The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr on it right The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for example, the spool is not installed ...
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... have not used the right combination of fabric. page 29 page 30 Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the race. The bobbin case is too fine. page 15 The feed dogs are skipped. Replace the needle. direction. Choose a thread and needle that you want to sew. ...slanted on zigzag foot "J" to keep the presser foot level while sewing. page 30 Zigzag foot "J" is a high- Replace the needle. Replace the bobbin case. page 80, 84 page 73 The needle is bent or blunt. The presser foot you are using is not appropriate for the type of stitch...
... have not used the right combination of fabric. page 29 page 30 Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the race. The bobbin case is too fine. page 15 The feed dogs are skipped. Replace the needle. direction. Choose a thread and needle that you want to sew. ...slanted on zigzag foot "J" to keep the presser foot level while sewing. page 30 Zigzag foot "J" is a high- Replace the needle. Replace the bobbin case. page 80, 84 page 73 The needle is bent or blunt. The presser foot you are using is not appropriate for the type of stitch...
Users Manual - English
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... example, because the thread is tangled The sewing machine beeps for four seconds and the machine automatically stops. After cleaning the race, insert the bobbin case properly. Move the bobbin winder shaft to remove the tangled thread (p.84). If a non-functioning key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed you...
... example, because the thread is tangled The sewing machine beeps for four seconds and the machine automatically stops. After cleaning the race, insert the bobbin case properly. Move the bobbin winder shaft to remove the tangled thread (p.84). If a non-functioning key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed you...
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APPENDIX i INDEX Numerics , 3-point zigzag stitch 45 59 A accessories 6 appliqués 61 B bar tack 66 basic stitching 47 blind hem stitching 48 bobbin 20 bobbin case 21 bobbin , cover 9 20, 21 bobbin winder 8, 15, 18, 92, 93, 97 button sewing 55 , buttonhole foot 52 66 buttonhole , lever 9 53, 67 buttonhole sewing ...
APPENDIX i INDEX Numerics , 3-point zigzag stitch 45 59 A accessories 6 appliqués 61 B bar tack 66 basic stitching 47 blind hem stitching 48 bobbin 20 bobbin case 21 bobbin , cover 9 20, 21 bobbin winder 8, 15, 18, 92, 93, 97 button sewing 55 , buttonhole foot 52 66 buttonhole , lever 9 53, 67 buttonhole sewing ...
Users Manual - English
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Bobbin work is sewn using the special bobbin case (gray) and bobbin cover with tabs included with this kit was purchased. The bobbin cover with a shape different than that included with your machine cannot ... designs, which gives a three-dimensional appearance to be fed through the sewing machine needle and sewing on the country or region where this kit. Bobbin case (gray) (XE8298-001) Bobbin cover with tabs (*See Note.) Screwdriver (small) (X55468-051) CD-ROM (Contains the Operation Manual and the Templates for freemotion sewing...
Bobbin work is sewn using the special bobbin case (gray) and bobbin cover with tabs included with this kit was purchased. The bobbin cover with a shape different than that included with your machine cannot ... designs, which gives a three-dimensional appearance to be fed through the sewing machine needle and sewing on the country or region where this kit. Bobbin case (gray) (XE8298-001) Bobbin cover with tabs (*See Note.) Screwdriver (small) (X55468-051) CD-ROM (Contains the Operation Manual and the Templates for freemotion sewing...
Users Manual - English
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CAUTION • Be sure to the machine. • Make sure that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, the thread may become tangled or the machine may be damaged. Using any other bobbin case may result in the thread becoming tangled or damage to use the bobbin case (gray) when creating bobbin work. If the bobbin case is correctly installed. h
CAUTION • Be sure to the machine. • Make sure that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, the thread may become tangled or the machine may be damaged. Using any other bobbin case may result in the thread becoming tangled or damage to use the bobbin case (gray) when creating bobbin work. If the bobbin case is correctly installed. h
Users Manual - English
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... the top of the fabric. a b e Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to feed the needle into the punched hole. Then, clean the race and bobbin case as your project in the fabric. f a Punched hole b Upper thread over the presser foot and lightly hold then, lower the presser foot. Since this may...
... the top of the fabric. a b e Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to feed the needle into the punched hole. Then, clean the race and bobbin case as your project in the fabric. f a Punched hole b Upper thread over the presser foot and lightly hold then, lower the presser foot. Since this may...
Users Manual - English
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...-head (-) screw 30° to 45° clockwise. If this may push up the spring plate, as shown below. Should damage occur, the bobbin case may cause damage to turn the phillips screw (+). Note • If the bobbin thread tension is tight, the thread cannot be passed through the tension... as this occurs, gently press down the spring plate with the small screwdriver. • DO NOT adjust the position of the bobbin case (gray), and then insert the bobbin case into the machine. a Spring plate CAUTION a Do not turn , do not use force. Adjusting the Tension of the Bobbin Thread If...
...-head (-) screw 30° to 45° clockwise. If this may push up the spring plate, as shown below. Should damage occur, the bobbin case may cause damage to turn the phillips screw (+). Note • If the bobbin thread tension is tight, the thread cannot be passed through the tension... as this occurs, gently press down the spring plate with the small screwdriver. • DO NOT adjust the position of the bobbin case (gray), and then insert the bobbin case into the machine. a Spring plate CAUTION a Do not turn , do not use force. Adjusting the Tension of the Bobbin Thread If...