Operation Manual
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... Parts 4 Main parts 4 Needle and presser foot section 4 Operation buttons 4 Flat bed attachment 4 Accessories 5 Included accessories 5 Optional accessories 5 Using Your Machine 5 Power supply 6 Foot controller 6 Operation panel 6 Settings/Functions 6 Threading the Machine 7 Winding/Installing the bobbin 7 Upper threading 9 Drawing up the bobbin thread 11 Fabric/Thread/Needle Combination 12 Needle 13 Checking the needle 13 Replacing the needle 13 Sewing with the button fitting foot "M 21 Zipper insertion 22 Bar tack stitching 23 Making Adjustment 23 Brother Support...
... Parts 4 Main parts 4 Needle and presser foot section 4 Operation buttons 4 Flat bed attachment 4 Accessories 5 Included accessories 5 Optional accessories 5 Using Your Machine 5 Power supply 6 Foot controller 6 Operation panel 6 Settings/Functions 6 Threading the Machine 7 Winding/Installing the bobbin 7 Upper threading 9 Drawing up the bobbin thread 11 Fabric/Thread/Needle Combination 12 Needle 13 Checking the needle 13 Replacing the needle 13 Sewing with the button fitting foot "M 21 Zipper insertion 22 Bar tack stitching 23 Making Adjustment 23 Brother Support...
Operation Manual
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... D Power supply jack (page 6) E Foot controller (page 6) F Foot controller jack (page 6) G Presser foot lever (pages 8, 9, 16) H Feed dog position switch (page 21) I A 7 8 E B 0 9C D H G F 1 Bobbin winder (page 8) 2 Spool pin (page 7) 3 Hole for extra spool pin (page 14) 4 Thread tension dial (page 17) 5 Thread guide (pages 8, 10) 6 Thread take-up lever (page 10) 7 Thread cutter (page 16) 8 Flat bed attachment with guides for sewing straight seams. 0 Needle bar thread guide (page 10) A Needle clamp screw Operation buttons The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as presser...
... D Power supply jack (page 6) E Foot controller (page 6) F Foot controller jack (page 6) G Presser foot lever (pages 8, 9, 16) H Feed dog position switch (page 21) I A 7 8 E B 0 9C D H G F 1 Bobbin winder (page 8) 2 Spool pin (page 7) 3 Hole for extra spool pin (page 14) 4 Thread tension dial (page 17) 5 Thread guide (pages 8, 10) 6 Thread take-up lever (page 10) 7 Thread cutter (page 16) 8 Flat bed attachment with guides for sewing straight seams. 0 Needle bar thread guide (page 10) A Needle clamp screw Operation buttons The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as presser...
Operation Manual
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... Machine Winding/Installing the bobbin CAUTION • Make sure the power is changed . : Single needle mode : Twin needle mode * For details, refer to "Sewing with the sewing speed controller becomes slower. ★ 1 Turn off the machine. 2 Holding down 4, turn on the machine. 3 After the machine has turned on , release 6. XX The initial needle position is changed . XX The operation beep setting is off . l : Slower speed mode : Standard speed mode 5 Turning on/off the automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching...
... Machine Winding/Installing the bobbin CAUTION • Make sure the power is changed . : Single needle mode : Twin needle mode * For details, refer to "Sewing with the sewing speed controller becomes slower. ★ 1 Turn off the machine. 2 Holding down 4, turn on the machine. 3 After the machine has turned on , release 6. XX The initial needle position is changed . XX The operation beep setting is off . l : Slower speed mode : Standard speed mode 5 Turning on/off the automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching...
Operation Manual
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... later procedures. 2 Pass the thread under the thread guide and around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. • Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. 11 Raise the needle to its highest position, and then raise the presser foot lever. ★ or Turn toward you. 12 Turn off the machine. 13 Open the bobbin cover. ★: Only for some models. 8
... later procedures. 2 Pass the thread under the thread guide and around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. • Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. 11 Raise the needle to its highest position, and then raise the presser foot lever. ★ or Turn toward you. 12 Turn off the machine. 13 Open the bobbin cover. ★: Only for some models. 8
Operation Manual
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... and break the needle. • Never use a thread weight of the thread through the slit, and then pull the thread to the right. Cutter * The thread feeding direction is correctly inserted through the tension spring of the bobbin case. For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin ★ Slit for the quick set bobbin Feed the end of 20 or lower. • Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. (page 12) 1 Raise the presser foot lever...
... and break the needle. • Never use a thread weight of the thread through the slit, and then pull the thread to the right. Cutter * The thread feeding direction is correctly inserted through the tension spring of the bobbin case. For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin ★ Slit for the quick set bobbin Feed the end of 20 or lower. • Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. (page 12) 1 Raise the presser foot lever...
Operation Manual
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... the type and thickness of the fabric. As the numbers increase, the thread gets finer. • The machine needle and thread that should be skipped stitches. ★: Only for the fabric, and then adjust the stitch length. For details on when to replace the needle, refer to malfunction. * T he larger the number, the larger the needle. n Sewing decorative stitch patterns (needles and threads) ★ When sewing lightweight, medium weight or stretch fabrics, use a home sewing machine needle 90...
... the type and thickness of the fabric. As the numbers increase, the thread gets finer. • The machine needle and thread that should be skipped stitches. ★: Only for the fabric, and then adjust the stitch length. For details on when to replace the needle, refer to malfunction. * T he larger the number, the larger the needle. n Sewing decorative stitch patterns (needles and threads) ★ When sewing lightweight, medium weight or stretch fabrics, use a home sewing machine needle 90...
Operation Manual
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... needle threader to thread the twin needle. Bent needles can be sure to turn off the machine. 4 Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in cases such as a piece of thread for making decorative stitches. Replace the needle in the needle plate with the twin needle You can use the same color or two different colors of clothing. Replacing the needle CAUTION • Before replacing the needle, be sewn with the twin needle, refer to the highest position. 2 Remove the presser foot...
... needle threader to thread the twin needle. Bent needles can be sure to turn off the machine. 4 Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in cases such as a piece of thread for making decorative stitches. Replace the needle in the needle plate with the twin needle You can use the same color or two different colors of clothing. Replacing the needle CAUTION • Before replacing the needle, be sewn with the twin needle, refer to the highest position. 2 Remove the presser foot...
Operation Manual
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... changed from all moving parts such as the walking foot * and quilting foot *. * : Sold separately with each stitch appears in injuries. • Make sure that does not use bent needles. Setting the stitch length and stitch width • Press + or - or Presser foot Screwdriver holder Note • When attaching the presser foot holder, hold the presser foot holder in operation, pay special attention to change the stitch number. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in the LCD. 5 Slowly lower the presser foot lever...
... changed from all moving parts such as the walking foot * and quilting foot *. * : Sold separately with each stitch appears in injuries. • Make sure that does not use bent needles. Setting the stitch length and stitch width • Press + or - or Presser foot Screwdriver holder Note • When attaching the presser foot holder, hold the presser foot holder in operation, pay special attention to change the stitch number. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in the LCD. 5 Slowly lower the presser foot lever...
Operation Manual
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... start sewing. 10 Position the fabric with the fold of the machine after sewing. 6 Attach blind stitch foot "R". 7 Select a stitch. * Stitches may be damaged. 14 Remove the basting stitching and turn the fabric with the right side facing out. If you change the needle drop point, raise the needle, and then change the stitch width. * To make sure that you are finished, and raise the presser foot and needle to the back, as shown below . 1 Button guide plate 2 Presser foot scale 3 Presser foot pin...
... start sewing. 10 Position the fabric with the fold of the machine after sewing. 6 Attach blind stitch foot "R". 7 Select a stitch. * Stitches may be damaged. 14 Remove the basting stitching and turn the fabric with the right side facing out. If you change the needle drop point, raise the needle, and then change the stitch width. * To make sure that you are finished, and raise the presser foot and needle to the back, as shown below . 1 Button guide plate 2 Presser foot scale 3 Presser foot pin...
Operation Manual
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... button guide plate should be set . 3 Attach buttonhole foot "A". XX Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. 8 Raise the needle and presser foot, then remove the fabric, and then cut the threads. 9 Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position. 10 Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut. 11 Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open...
... button guide plate should be set . 3 Attach buttonhole foot "A". XX Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. 8 Raise the needle and presser foot, then remove the fabric, and then cut the threads. 9 Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position. 10 Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut. 11 Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open...
Operation Manual
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... holes of the button. n Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics ★ (Available on the base, to . XX The feed dogs are lowered. 4 Attach button fitting foot "M". 0 5 Select a stitch. * Check the stitch number on the machine's body, and set the machine for some other way than how it is the same as if the needle will be attached. 2 Raise the presser foot lever. 3 Slide the feed dog position switch, located at the rear of the machine on models with the machine...
... holes of the button. n Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics ★ (Available on the base, to . XX The feed dogs are lowered. 4 Attach button fitting foot "M". 0 5 Select a stitch. * Check the stitch number on the machine's body, and set the machine for some other way than how it is the same as if the needle will be attached. 2 Raise the presser foot lever. 3 Slide the feed dog position switch, located at the rear of the machine on models with the machine...
Operation Manual
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... feed dog position switch, to and turn the handwheel to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Zipper insertion n Inserting a centered zipper Stitching is selected or the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. 9 Sew about 5 cm (2 inches) from the end of fabric 2 Basting stitching 3 Zipper a c 6 Remove about 10 stitches at a slow speed. b 1 Wrong side of the basting on the outside. I Pin on the right side Needle drop point 8 Select the straight stitch...
... feed dog position switch, to and turn the handwheel to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Zipper insertion n Inserting a centered zipper Stitching is selected or the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. 9 Sew about 5 cm (2 inches) from the end of fabric 2 Basting stitching 3 Zipper a c 6 Remove about 10 stitches at a slow speed. b 1 Wrong side of the basting on the outside. I Pin on the right side Needle drop point 8 Select the straight stitch...
Operation Manual
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... the presser foot, lower the presser foot and continue sewing. 10 Remove the basting stitching. Set the button guide plate on the presser foot scale is finished, raise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric, and then cut the threads. 8 Raise the buttonhole lever to the length of the bar tack. (The distance between the markings on buttonhole foot "A" to its original position. Memo • If the presser foot contacts the zipper slider, leave the needle lowered (in front of the pocket opening. 2 mm...
... the presser foot, lower the presser foot and continue sewing. 10 Remove the basting stitching. Set the button guide plate on the presser foot scale is finished, raise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric, and then cut the threads. 8 Raise the buttonhole lever to the length of the bar tack. (The distance between the markings on buttonhole foot "A" to its original position. Memo • If the presser foot contacts the zipper slider, leave the needle lowered (in front of the pocket opening. 2 mm...
Operation Manual
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... appear in the bobbin case. 25 If you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http:// s.brother/cpkag/ " . 5 Insert the bobbin case so that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 6 Attach the needle plate, and then tighten the screws. Topic Upper thread tightened up .
... appear in the bobbin case. 25 If you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http:// s.brother/cpkag/ " . 5 Insert the bobbin case so that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 6 Attach the needle plate, and then tighten the screws. Topic Upper thread tightened up .
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... stitches. * Refer to "Fabric/Thread/Needle Combination" (page 12) to check that a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are being used , the thread tension will not be removed, cut the thread with scissors. * For details, refer to "Cleaning the race" (page 24). 2 Remove the upper thread from the machine. 3 Correct the upper threading by following the instructions in your nearest Brother authorized service center. Check the upper threading and bobbin threading first, and then adjust the thread tension...
... stitches. * Refer to "Fabric/Thread/Needle Combination" (page 12) to check that a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are being used , the thread tension will not be removed, cut the thread with scissors. * For details, refer to "Cleaning the race" (page 24). 2 Remove the upper thread from the machine. 3 Correct the upper threading by following the instructions in your nearest Brother authorized service center. Check the upper threading and bobbin threading first, and then adjust the thread tension...
Operation Manual
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... needle clamp screw is loose. 13 The needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. 13 The needle or thread is improper for the fabric. 12 The presser foot is pushed to "Upper threading" (page 9). 8 Perform trial sewing with your right hand. The machine is "*", contact your nearest Brother authorized service center. 6 Turn off . 6 The bobbin winder shaft is not appropriate for some models. List of fabric being used properly. 6 The needle breaks. Upper threading...
... needle clamp screw is loose. 13 The needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. 13 The needle or thread is improper for the fabric. 12 The presser foot is pushed to "Upper threading" (page 9). 8 Perform trial sewing with your right hand. The machine is "*", contact your nearest Brother authorized service center. 6 Turn off . 6 The bobbin winder shaft is not appropriate for some models. List of fabric being used properly. 6 The needle breaks. Upper threading...
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... A bobbin designed for this machine is not used . Upper threading is incorrect. 9 The bobbin thread is wound improperly. 7 The needle or thread is improper for the fabric. 12 The presser foot is not attached properly. 15 The presser foot holder is not attached properly. 15 The thread tension is incorrect. 17 A bobbin designed for this machine is not used . 7 The bobbin thread is tangled or breaks. Upper threading or the bobbin installation is incorrect. 7, 9 The spool is not fitted properly. 7 The needle or thread...
... A bobbin designed for this machine is not used . Upper threading is incorrect. 9 The bobbin thread is wound improperly. 7 The needle or thread is improper for the fabric. 12 The presser foot is not attached properly. 15 The presser foot holder is not attached properly. 15 The thread tension is incorrect. 17 A bobbin designed for this machine is not used . 7 The bobbin thread is tangled or breaks. Upper threading or the bobbin installation is incorrect. 7, 9 The spool is not fitted properly. 7 The needle or thread...
Operation Manual
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... machine locks up because the thread is set incorrectly. 23 Error Messages No. The sewing light is damaged. * The fabric feeds in the bobbin case. 27 Decorative stitch patterns are misaligned. ★ A wrong presser foot is used. 14 Stitch adjustment is tangled. while the presser foot is dull. 13 Fabric being sewn with the machine cannot be removed, consult your nearest Brother authorized service center. the tangled thread before continuing the operation. The stitch only for the single needle...
... machine locks up because the thread is set incorrectly. 23 Error Messages No. The sewing light is damaged. * The fabric feeds in the bobbin case. 27 Decorative stitch patterns are misaligned. ★ A wrong presser foot is used. 14 Stitch adjustment is tangled. while the presser foot is dull. 13 Fabric being sewn with the machine cannot be removed, consult your nearest Brother authorized service center. the tangled thread before continuing the operation. The stitch only for the single needle...
Operation Manual
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...installation 7 bobbin winder 4, 28 bobbin winding 7 buttonhole lever 4 E error messages 30 extra spool pin 5, 14 eyelet punch 5, 20 F fabric/thread/needle combination 12 feed dog position switch 4, 21 feed dogs 4, 27, 29 flat bed attachment 4 foot controller 6 free arm 19 H handwheel 4 L LCD 6 M main parts 4 main power 4, 6 N needle 13 needle bar thread guide 4, 14 needle clamp screw 4 needle plate 4 needle plate cover 27 needle position button 4 needle stop position 6 needle threader 4, 10 O operation beep 7, 30 operation buttons 4 operation panel 6 P presser foot...
...installation 7 bobbin winder 4, 28 bobbin winding 7 buttonhole lever 4 E error messages 30 extra spool pin 5, 14 eyelet punch 5, 20 F fabric/thread/needle combination 12 feed dog position switch 4, 21 feed dogs 4, 27, 29 flat bed attachment 4 foot controller 6 free arm 19 H handwheel 4 L LCD 6 M main parts 4 main power 4, 6 N needle 13 needle bar thread guide 4, 14 needle clamp screw 4 needle plate 4 needle plate cover 27 needle position button 4 needle stop position 6 needle threader 4, 10 O operation beep 7, 30 operation buttons 4 operation panel 6 P presser foot...
Sewing Guide
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e * Stitches may bend or break. Baste the fabric to "Replacing the presser foot" on the Operation Manual. Select a stitch. a Remove the presser foot and the presser b foot holder. • For details, refer to be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. CAUTION • Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the screwdriver. Hook the connecting fork of the f presser foot, and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing. 34 a b 1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw Lower the presser foot lever, and then d tighten the presser foot holder screw with the...
e * Stitches may bend or break. Baste the fabric to "Replacing the presser foot" on the Operation Manual. Select a stitch. a Remove the presser foot and the presser b foot holder. • For details, refer to be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. CAUTION • Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the screwdriver. Hook the connecting fork of the f presser foot, and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing. 34 a b 1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw Lower the presser foot lever, and then d tighten the presser foot holder screw with the...