Operation Manual
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... hem stitching 18 Buttonhole sewing 19 Button sewing (for models equipped with the button fitting foot "M 21 Zipper insertion 22 Bar tack stitching 23 Making Adjustment 23 Brother Support Website Information (Downloading Manuals 24 Care and Maintenance 24 Restrictions on oiling 24 Precautions on storing the machine 24 Cleaning the machine surface 24 Cleaning the...
... hem stitching 18 Buttonhole sewing 19 Button sewing (for models equipped with the button fitting foot "M 21 Zipper insertion 22 Bar tack stitching 23 Making Adjustment 23 Brother Support Website Information (Downloading Manuals 24 Care and Maintenance 24 Restrictions on oiling 24 Precautions on storing the machine 24 Cleaning the machine surface 24 Cleaning the...
Operation Manual
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... damaged or incorrect needle plate, as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in injuries. 6 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used by any other part may ignite, resulting in should be connected to... unplug the power cord. • When transporting the machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Do not use the machine. Do not pull on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest authorized Brother dealer for use the machine near children. • The plastic bag that this manual...
... damaged or incorrect needle plate, as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in injuries. 6 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used by any other part may ignite, resulting in should be connected to... unplug the power cord. • When transporting the machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Do not use the machine. Do not pull on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest authorized Brother dealer for use the machine near children. • The plastic bag that this manual...
Operation Manual
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...Operation buttons (page 4) 0 Operation panel (page 6) A Handwheel This is being used to circulate. Names of Machine Parts Main parts 65 432 1 I Handle Carry the machine by keeping this button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction. 2 "Start/Stop" button ★ Press this button to start or stop... sewing. 3 Needle position button ★ Press this controller to adjust the sewing speed. Note • Before storing accessories inside the flat bed attachment. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is used . If accessories are sewn by...
...Operation buttons (page 4) 0 Operation panel (page 6) A Handwheel This is being used to circulate. Names of Machine Parts Main parts 65 432 1 I Handle Carry the machine by keeping this button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction. 2 "Start/Stop" button ★ Press this button to start or stop... sewing. 3 Needle position button ★ Press this controller to adjust the sewing speed. Note • Before storing accessories inside the flat bed attachment. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is used . If accessories are sewn by...
Operation Manual
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...: Lowered position) 1 Turn off the machine, press the "O" mark on the machine with product code 888-N00/N02/N20/N22/ N40/N42. No. Function 1 Needle stop position 2 Initial needle position (left / middle (center)) 3 Operation beep ★ 4 Maximum sewing speed 5 Automatic reverse / reinforcement stitching ... sound. Slowly depress the foot controller to turn on , release 1. To turn off the machine. 2 Holding down 1, turn on the machine. 3 After the machine has turned on the main power, sewing light, and LCD. This is changed. : Lowered position : Raised position ★: Only ...
...: Lowered position) 1 Turn off the machine, press the "O" mark on the machine with product code 888-N00/N02/N20/N22/ N40/N42. No. Function 1 Needle stop position 2 Initial needle position (left / middle (center)) 3 Operation beep ★ 4 Maximum sewing speed 5 Automatic reverse / reinforcement stitching ... sound. Slowly depress the foot controller to turn on , release 1. To turn off the machine. 2 Holding down 1, turn on the machine. 3 After the machine has turned on the main power, sewing light, and LCD. This is changed. : Lowered position : Raised position ★: Only ...
Operation Manual
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...setting 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 3. l : On : Off * For details, refer to "Automatic...straight stitch (middle (center) needle position)". (Default: ) 1 Turn off the machine. 2 Holding down 2, turn on the machine. 3 After the machine has turned on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be confirmed by the stitch number in the right place, the thread...
...setting 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 3. l : On : Off * For details, refer to "Automatic...straight stitch (middle (center) needle position)". (Default: ) 1 Turn off the machine. 2 Holding down 2, turn on the machine. 3 After the machine has turned on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be confirmed by the stitch number in the right place, the thread...
Operation Manual
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... the pretension disk, front to adjust the bobbin winding speed. ★ ★ Slower Faster 8 Start the machine. Make sure the notch fits the projection. Release. ★ or 7 Slide the sewing speed controller to back. Bobbin case 4 Turn on the bobbin winder shaft, and then slide the shaft to... the right. Notch 6 Stop the machine and trim the excess thread. ON OFF 5 While holding the end of the...
... the pretension disk, front to adjust the bobbin winding speed. ★ ★ Slower Faster 8 Start the machine. Make sure the notch fits the projection. Release. ★ or 7 Slide the sewing speed controller to back. Bobbin case 4 Turn on the bobbin winder shaft, and then slide the shaft to... the right. Notch 6 Stop the machine and trim the excess thread. ON OFF 5 While holding the end of the...
Operation Manual
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... then pass the thread though the slit as described. Notch Make sure the notch fits the projection. XX You can begin sewing without cutting the thread using the "b" mark on the machine. 5 Follow steps 7 to 2 of "Winding/Installing the bobbin". Slit (cutter) * Check the installation orientation of the... thread through the slit, and then pull the thread to the right. Upper threading CAUTION • Make sure you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. • Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower. • Use ...
... then pass the thread though the slit as described. Notch Make sure the notch fits the projection. XX You can begin sewing without cutting the thread using the "b" mark on the machine. 5 Follow steps 7 to 2 of "Winding/Installing the bobbin". Slit (cutter) * Check the installation orientation of the... thread through the slit, and then pull the thread to the right. Upper threading CAUTION • Make sure you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. • Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower. • Use ...
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Thread take-up to the highest position. 3 If the power of the machine is off . 4 Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and put a spool of thread on this mark points... the range of the needle by hand. If you so that the thread unwinds as shown. Make sure the main power switch is on the machine. a) Lower the presser foot lever. ★: Only for some models. Make sure that this pin. 2 Raise the needle to 6 of ... cannot use the needle threader if you can only be used with the thread cutter (3). Next, cut the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16.
Thread take-up to the highest position. 3 If the power of the machine is off . 4 Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and put a spool of thread on this mark points... the range of the needle by hand. If you so that the thread unwinds as shown. Make sure the main power switch is on the machine. a) Lower the presser foot lever. ★: Only for some models. Make sure that this pin. 2 Raise the needle to 6 of ... cannot use the needle threader if you can only be used with the thread cutter (3). Next, cut the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16.
Operation Manual
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...the thread as illustrated below. 10 cm (4 inches) Bobbin thread Upper thread n For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin ★ You can begin sewing without cutting it stops (3), and pass the thread in the direction of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. (page...thread 1 Refer to "Upper threading" (page 9) to thread the machine with the upper thread and thread the needle. 2 Follow steps 11 to 13 of the needle. Turn towards you sew gathers or finish up the threads at the beginning of sewing, draw up to the highest position. 6 Pull on the upper thread...
...the thread as illustrated below. 10 cm (4 inches) Bobbin thread Upper thread n For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin ★ You can begin sewing without cutting it stops (3), and pass the thread in the direction of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. (page...thread 1 Refer to "Upper threading" (page 9) to thread the machine with the upper thread and thread the needle. 2 Follow steps 11 to 13 of the needle. Turn towards you sew gathers or finish up the threads at the beginning of sewing, draw up to the highest position. 6 Pull on the upper thread...
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... appropriate for Cotton thread 50 - 60 75/11 - 90/14 the fabric thickness n Transparent nylon thread Use a home sewing machine topstitching needle, regardless of needle Stitch length mm (inch) Lightweight fabrics Lawn, georgette, challis, organdy, crepe, chiffon, voile,...) When sewing stretch fabrics, refer to "Sewing guide" (http://s.brother/cmkag/). It may cause machine to malfunction. * T he larger the number, the larger the needle. As the numbers decrease, the needles get finer. • Thread that can be used with this machine: Home sewing machine needles (...
... appropriate for Cotton thread 50 - 60 75/11 - 90/14 the fabric thickness n Transparent nylon thread Use a home sewing machine topstitching needle, regardless of needle Stitch length mm (inch) Lightweight fabrics Lawn, georgette, challis, organdy, crepe, chiffon, voile,...) When sewing stretch fabrics, refer to "Sewing guide" (http://s.brother/cmkag/). It may cause machine to malfunction. * T he larger the number, the larger the needle. As the numbers decrease, the needles get finer. • Thread that can be used with this machine: Home sewing machine needles (...
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... 15) Tighten. For details on a flat surface and check that has been made for this machine (part code: X59296-121). • Do not sew with fabric or paper to "Stitch chart" (http://s.brother/cmkag/). * The twin needle and the extra spool pin are sold separately with the twin needle... and two upper threads. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ★: Only for making decorative stitches...
... 15) Tighten. For details on a flat surface and check that has been made for this machine (part code: X59296-121). • Do not sew with fabric or paper to "Stitch chart" (http://s.brother/cmkag/). * The twin needle and the extra spool pin are sold separately with the twin needle... and two upper threads. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ★: Only for making decorative stitches...
Operation Manual
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...to its highest position. ★ or Press once or twice. If the fabric is turned while the needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. • Always use the correct presser foot for some models. 14 First spool Extra spool pin Second spool 4 Thread the left ... Black button ★: Only for the stitch pattern you so that this machine. Needle bar thread guide 6 Turn the machine into the twin needle mode. (page 7) 7 Select a stitch and start sewing. * If you (counterclockwise) and check that have chosen. Turn toward you select an inappropriate stitch with ...
...to its highest position. ★ or Press once or twice. If the fabric is turned while the needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. • Always use the correct presser foot for some models. 14 First spool Extra spool pin Second spool 4 Thread the left ... Black button ★: Only for the stitch pattern you so that this machine. Needle bar thread guide 6 Turn the machine into the twin needle mode. (page 7) 7 Select a stitch and start sewing. * If you (counterclockwise) and check that have chosen. Turn toward you select an inappropriate stitch with ...
Operation Manual
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... and pin align. Selected stitch Presser foot that should be used Note • The presser foot to the needle location. Sewing Basics CAUTION • While the machine is selected, changing the stitch width changes the needle position. Note • The setting value changes until it reaches the ...from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur. • Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break or bend. • Press + or - Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in ...
... and pin align. Selected stitch Presser foot that should be used Note • The presser foot to the needle location. Sewing Basics CAUTION • While the machine is selected, changing the stitch width changes the needle position. Note • The setting value changes until it reaches the ...from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur. • Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break or bend. • Press + or - Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in ...
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... Select a stitch. * Stitches may be possible to prevent them from " http://s.brother/cmkag/ ". n Correct tension * Too much or too little tension will affect the quality of your fabric. Overcasting stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to set the correct thread tension....upper thread may differ depending on the model. Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) XX The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and then continue sewing. Note • If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is not ...
... Select a stitch. * Stitches may be possible to prevent them from " http://s.brother/cmkag/ ". n Correct tension * Too much or too little tension will affect the quality of your fabric. Overcasting stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to set the correct thread tension....upper thread may differ depending on the model. Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) XX The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and then continue sewing. Note • If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is not ...
Operation Manual
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... presser foot, remove the entangled thread, and then raise the presser foot lever to remove the presser foot. If you pull the fabric toward you sew with the incorrect stitch, the needle may not be achieved. 18 1 Turn the skirt or pants inside along the basting. b a 1 Wrong side of ...of hem 5 Basting point 6 Basting d a ac af a a e b The needle should not touch the presser foot center bar. 5 Sew with the edge of skirts and pants with the edge of the machine. Blind hem stitching Secure the lower edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide, and then lower the...
... presser foot, remove the entangled thread, and then raise the presser foot lever to remove the presser foot. If you pull the fabric toward you sew with the incorrect stitch, the needle may not be achieved. 18 1 Turn the skirt or pants inside along the basting. b a 1 Wrong side of ...of hem 5 Basting point 6 Basting d a ac af a a e b The needle should not touch the presser foot center bar. 5 Sew with the edge of skirts and pants with the edge of the machine. Blind hem stitching Secure the lower edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide, and then lower the...
Operation Manual
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...on buttonhole foot 5 5 mm (3/16 inch) A e a b cd Note • Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on your project. 19 Check stitch selections on the machine's body, and then select the stitch number. 8 Remove the flat bed attachment to pull the ...fabric under the presser foot towards the back of fabric Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is used for your machine's body, and then select the stitch number. Buttonholes are finished, and raise the presser foot and needle...
...on buttonhole foot 5 5 mm (3/16 inch) A e a b cd Note • Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on your project. 19 Check stitch selections on the machine's body, and then select the stitch number. 8 Remove the flat bed attachment to pull the ...fabric under the presser foot towards the back of fabric Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is used for your machine's body, and then select the stitch number. Buttonholes are finished, and raise the presser foot and needle...
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... fabric (front) 2 Red marks on buttonhole foot 3 Upper thread A cb a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever 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 ... buttonhole (diameter + thickness of button) 3 5 mm (3/16 inch) a b c Example: For a button with the correct size. Buttonhole sewing 2 Pull out the button guide plate of the buttonhole. Before attaching the buttonhole foot "A", pass the upper thread underneath the presser foot through the ...
... fabric (front) 2 Red marks on buttonhole foot 3 Upper thread A cb a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever 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 ... buttonhole (diameter + thickness of button) 3 5 mm (3/16 inch) a b c Example: For a button with the correct size. Buttonhole sewing 2 Pull out the button guide plate of the buttonhole. Before attaching the buttonhole foot "A", pass the upper thread underneath the presser foot through the ...
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CAUTION • When opening the buttonhole with the machine. Button sewing (for some other way than how it is the same as...to the thickness of the gimp thread. 6 Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever, and then start sewing. 7 When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp thread to be attached. 2 Raise the presser foot lever. 3 Slide the ...feed dog position switch, located at the rear of the machine, and then sew them in the button. Check stitch selections on the machine's body, and set the machine for that stitch. 6 Adjust the stitch width so that the needle...
CAUTION • When opening the buttonhole with the machine. Button sewing (for some other way than how it is the same as...to the thickness of the gimp thread. 6 Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever, and then start sewing. 7 When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp thread to be attached. 2 Raise the presser foot lever. 3 Slide the ...feed dog position switch, located at the rear of the machine, and then sew them in the button. Check stitch selections on the machine's body, and set the machine for that stitch. 6 Adjust the stitch width so that the needle...
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...With the right sides of the fabric facing each other , sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening. 1 Reverse stitches 2 End of zipper opening . I ". If a different stitch is sewn on the machine's body, and set the machine for 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 ...
...With the right sides of the fabric facing each other , sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening. 1 Reverse stitches 2 End of zipper opening . I ". If a different stitch is sewn on the machine's body, and set the machine for 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 ...
Sewing Guide
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... clamp screw Lower the presser foot lever, and then d tighten the presser foot holder screw with the bobbin thread. * Do not use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. • The walking foot can easily be used in project. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may differ depending on a scrap..., causing it with the screwdriver. Quilts can only be sewn using the walking foot* and the quilting guide*. * Items sold separately, please contact your authorized Brother dealer.
... clamp screw Lower the presser foot lever, and then d tighten the presser foot holder screw with the bobbin thread. * Do not use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. • The walking foot can easily be used in project. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may differ depending on a scrap..., causing it with the screwdriver. Quilts can only be sewn using the walking foot* and the quilting guide*. * Items sold separately, please contact your authorized Brother dealer.