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... button 13 Changing the needle stop position ...13 Changing the initial needle position ...14 Cancelling 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...
... button 13 Changing the needle stop position ...13 Changing the initial needle position ...14 Cancelling 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...
Operation Manual
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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" XE2650-001 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XF4967-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is difficult for thick seams to be used on machine) 17 Spool cap (small) 18 Extra spool pin 19 Foot controller Part Code Americas...
... foot "G" XE6305-101 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XE2650-001 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XF4967-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is difficult for thick seams to be used on machine) 17 Spool cap (small) 18 Extra spool pin 19 Foot controller Part Code Americas...
Operation Manual
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...the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. s Thread guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this to control the sewing speed, and to ... can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. r Thread guide (page 16 and 25) This is used . c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc (page 15) Pass the thread under this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. Design and position...
...the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. s Thread guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this to control the sewing speed, and to ... can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. r Thread guide (page 16 and 25) This is used . c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc (page 15) Pass the thread under this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. Design and position...
Operation Manual
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...on the sewing machine model. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to raise or lower the needle. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the sewing direction.... Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to set bobbin (for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use when removing the needle plate cover. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press...
...on the sewing machine model. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to raise or lower the needle. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the sewing direction.... Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to set bobbin (for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use when removing the needle plate cover. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press...
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...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 the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). b CAUTION... ● Do not grab the bar to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. Remove the spool cap. If you use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may become tangled if the...
...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 the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). b CAUTION... ● Do not grab the bar to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. Remove the spool cap. If you use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may become tangled if the...
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... the right end of the spool pin. cb Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. If the spool cap is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide. a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space While holding the spool...
... the right end of the spool pin. cb Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. If the spool cap is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide. a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space While holding the spool...
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... controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Then stop the machine. Note ● If the sewing machine is pulled as far as possible into the notch in as far as possible. ●... the thread, gently j press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop button). Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. If you follow the instructions carefully. If the thread is wound around the...
... controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Then stop the machine. Note ● If the sewing machine is pulled as far as possible into the notch in as far as possible. ●... the thread, gently j press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop button). Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. If you follow the instructions carefully. If the thread is wound around the...
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...is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press ...(start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop button). While holding the thread that the spring on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the pre-tension disk (page 15). a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start/ m stop...
...is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press ...(start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop button). While holding the thread that the spring on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the pre-tension disk (page 15). a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start/ m stop...
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... handwheel is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to the right. 19 Note ● If the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the...suitable length. this is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start /stop button). Pull the thread to the right and pass it...
... handwheel is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to the right. 19 Note ● If the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the...suitable length. this is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start /stop button). Pull the thread to the right and pass it...
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... incorrect or break the needle. 20 Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 21. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to its highest position by the arrow. KNOWING YOUR... SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Raise the needle to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle ...
... incorrect or break the needle. 20 Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 21. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to its highest position by the arrow. KNOWING YOUR... SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Raise the needle to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle ...
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...hand so that the end of the thread comes out from the left tab in the right direction. press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is on the left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to be incorrect or break the needle. 21 b Slide the button and ...open the cover. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models • If the thread is not correctly inserted through equipped with the needle position button), and the tension-adjusting...
...hand so that the end of the thread comes out from the left tab in the right direction. press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is on the left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to be incorrect or break the needle. 21 b Slide the button and ...open the cover. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models • If the thread is not correctly inserted through equipped with the needle position button), and the tension-adjusting...
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...; 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...-adjusting spring 22 a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (c). Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41)....
...; 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...-adjusting spring 22 a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (c). Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41)....
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...the needle either by turning the handwheel toward the back of both d threads and pull them toward you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set... bobbin You can draw up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Replace the bobbin cover. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without ...
...the needle either by turning the handwheel toward the back of both d threads and pull them toward you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set... bobbin You can draw up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Replace the bobbin cover. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without ...
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... could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with the c upper thread. Thread the upper thread for the left needle with bent needles. 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... needle from front to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of the d bobbin winder shaft.
... could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with the c upper thread. Thread the upper thread for the left needle with bent needles. 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... needle from front to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of the d bobbin winder shaft.
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... too loose. Thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your fabric. 1 Memo ● 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 change fabric or thread. Memo ● ...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 the bobbin case correctly. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. If the ...
... too loose. Thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your fabric. 1 Memo ● 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 change fabric or thread. Memo ● ...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 the bobbin case correctly. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. If the ...
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.... a Align the beginning of the hook-and-loop fastener • After the seam 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 too much force, the needle may not feed when...
.... a Align the beginning of the hook-and-loop fastener • After the seam 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 too much force, the needle may not feed when...
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.... Pull the upper thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. i • After sewing for about 10 seconds at the end of the j stitching to sew reinforcement stitches. When you h (counterclockwise) to the distance between... position lever to (to the left as seen from the front of the machine) and turn the handwheel to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at . 56 CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button.
.... Pull the upper thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. i • After sewing for about 10 seconds at the end of the j stitching to sew reinforcement stitches. When you h (counterclockwise) to the distance between... position lever to (to the left as seen from the front of the machine) and turn the handwheel to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at . 56 CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button.
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... The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. b Stitch along the stitches. Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37) and "Thread tension" (page 41). Trim along the edge of the fabric, making c sure not to sew directly on...
... The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. b Stitch along the stitches. Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37) and "Thread tension" (page 41). Trim along the edge of the fabric, making c sure not to sew directly on...
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...that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 90 APPENDIX Remove the bobbin case. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. e Grasp the... brush b Race Note ● Do not put oil on the machine. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that the S mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the race. • Align the S and z marks. Insert the bobbin case so that the indicated points are aligned before installing the...
...that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 90 APPENDIX Remove the bobbin case. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. e Grasp the... brush b Race Note ● Do not put oil on the machine. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that the S mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the race. • Align the S and z marks. Insert the bobbin case so that the indicated points are aligned before installing the...
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...through the fabric when the upper thread is visible from the bobbin case. Turn off the sewing machine. b Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that c the thread unwinds in the bobbin case. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. a ...Remove the bobbin from the upper side of the fabric. 92 If the bobbin is inserted with the...
...through the fabric when the upper thread is visible from the bobbin case. Turn off the sewing machine. b Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that c the thread unwinds in the bobbin case. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. a ...Remove the bobbin from the upper side of the fabric. 92 If the bobbin is inserted with the...