Operation Manual
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...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 twin needle 13 Replacing the Presser Foot 14 Replacing the presser foot 14 Removing the presser foot holder 15 Sewing Basics 15 Selecting the stitch 15 Setting the stitch length and stitch width 15 Starting to sew 16 Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches 16 Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching 17 Thread tension 17 Utility Stitches 17 Overcasting stitches 17 Blind hem...
...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 twin needle 13 Replacing the Presser Foot 14 Replacing the presser foot 14 Removing the presser foot holder 15 Sewing Basics 15 Selecting the stitch 15 Setting the stitch length and stitch width 15 Starting to sew 16 Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches 16 Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching 17 Thread tension 17 Utility Stitches 17 Overcasting stitches 17 Blind hem...
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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... bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) or the same type. 2 Changing the initial needle position You can change the stitch selected when the machine is turned on to either "straight stitch (left needle position)" or "straight stitch (middle (center) needle position)". (Default: ) 1 Turn off the machine. 2 Holding down 3, turn on the machine. 3 After the machine has turned on, release 3. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you can make adjustments...
... bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) or the same type. 2 Changing the initial needle position You can change the stitch selected when the machine is turned on to either "straight stitch (left needle position)" or "straight stitch (middle (center) needle position)". (Default: ) 1 Turn off the machine. 2 Holding down 3, turn on the machine. 3 After the machine has turned on, release 3. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you can make adjustments...
Operation Manual
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... 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 follow the instructions carefully. Notch 6 Stop the machine and trim the excess thread. The "b" mark on the bobbin winder shaft, the bobbin can be used as transparent nylon thread, at a low speed...
... 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 follow the instructions carefully. Notch 6 Stop the machine and trim the excess thread. The "b" mark on the bobbin winder shaft, the bobbin can be used as transparent nylon thread, at a low speed...
Operation Manual
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... presser foot lever. ★: Only for the quick set bobbin Feed the end of the cover. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. • Never use a thread weight of "Winding/Installing the bobbin". 2 Set the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft, and then slide the shaft to 2 of 20 or lower. • Use the needle and the thread in the same orientation. 3 Wind five or six times. XX You can begin sewing without cutting the thread using...
... presser foot lever. ★: Only for the quick set bobbin Feed the end of the cover. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. • Never use a thread weight of "Winding/Installing the bobbin". 2 Set the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft, and then slide the shaft to 2 of 20 or lower. • Use the needle and the thread in the same orientation. 3 Wind five or six times. XX You can begin sewing without cutting the thread using...
Operation Manual
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... fabric thickness For top-stitching Polyester thread, 30 90/14 - 100/16 Setting appropriate for the fabric that should be used . For safety and best results, we recommend replacing the needle regularly. Fabric Type/Application Thread Type Weight Size of the fabric or thread. If the combination of 20 weight or lower. When sewing lightweight fabrics, make the stitch length coarser (longer). (page 15) When sewing stretch fabrics, refer to malfunction. * T he larger the number...
... fabric thickness For top-stitching Polyester thread, 30 90/14 - 100/16 Setting appropriate for the fabric that should be used . For safety and best results, we recommend replacing the needle regularly. Fabric Type/Application Thread Type Weight Size of the fabric or thread. If the combination of 20 weight or lower. When sewing lightweight fabrics, make the stitch length coarser (longer). (page 15) When sewing stretch fabrics, refer to malfunction. * T he larger the number...
Operation Manual
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... occur if the foot controller (or ("Start/ Stop" button) ★) is produced when the needle enters the fabric. (The tip of thread for some models. Make the flat side face back. 7 Attach the presser foot. (page 15) Tighten. CAUTION • Use the twin needle that this mark points up to turn off the machine. 4 Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in the needle plate with some models. 13 The needle could break and injure...
... occur if the foot controller (or ("Start/ Stop" button) ★) is produced when the needle enters the fabric. (The tip of thread for some models. Make the flat side face back. 7 Attach the presser foot. (page 15) Tighten. CAUTION • Use the twin needle that this mark points up to turn off the machine. 4 Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in the needle plate with some models. 13 The needle could break and injure...
Operation Manual
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... lower the presser foot lever so that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. • Never use the presser foot holder, 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 - Memo • If a straight stitch or triple stretch stitch is...
... lower the presser foot lever so that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. • Never use the presser foot holder, 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 - Memo • If a straight stitch or triple stretch stitch is...
Operation Manual
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... model. Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is used for your machine's body, and then select the stitch number. Check the stitches lineup on the machine's body, and then select the stitch number. 8 Remove the flat bed attachment to use the free arm. 9 Slide the item that the fabric feeds correctly, and then start sewing. 10 Position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the presser foot guide. 1 Reinforcement stitching * Stitches...
... model. Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is used for your machine's body, and then select the stitch number. Check the stitches lineup on the machine's body, and then select the stitch number. 8 Remove the flat bed attachment to use the free arm. 9 Slide the item that the fabric feeds correctly, and then start sewing. 10 Position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the presser foot guide. 1 Reinforcement stitching * Stitches...
Operation Manual
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... 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 make a hole in your left hand, and then start sewing. Before attaching the buttonhole foot "A", pass the upper thread underneath...
... 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 make a hole in your left hand, and then start sewing. Before attaching the buttonhole foot "A", pass the upper thread underneath...
Operation Manual
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... button. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the holes in the button to be sewn on stretch fabrics, use the seam ripper in the same way. 8 Turn the handwheel toward the rear of the machine, and then sew them in any slack. 8 Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to . XX The feed dogs are lowered. 4 Attach button fitting foot "M". 0 5 Select a stitch. * Check the stitch number on the model. Button sewing (for that stitch. 6 Adjust...
... button. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the holes in the button to be sewn on stretch fabrics, use the seam ripper in the same way. 8 Turn the handwheel toward the rear of the machine, and then sew them in any slack. 8 Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to . XX The feed dogs are lowered. 4 Attach button fitting foot "M". 0 5 Select a stitch. * Check the stitch number on the model. Button sewing (for that stitch. 6 Adjust...
Operation Manual
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... sure that the needle does not touch the presser foot. CAUTION • When using zipper foot "I Pin on the right side Needle drop point 8 Select the straight stitch ( middle (center) needle position). * Check the stitch number on the machine's body, and set the machine for that the speed will be slow). 3 Baste the fabric from the zipper opening a b 22 5 Align the seam with the bobbin thread. 11 When you are finished attaching the button, slide the feed dog position switch, to...
... sure that the needle does not touch the presser foot. CAUTION • When using zipper foot "I Pin on the right side Needle drop point 8 Select the straight stitch ( middle (center) needle position). * Check the stitch number on the machine's body, and set the machine for that the speed will be slow). 3 Baste the fabric from the zipper opening a b 22 5 Align the seam with the bobbin thread. 11 When you are finished attaching the button, slide the feed dog position switch, to...
Operation Manual
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..., leave the needle lowered (in your sewing does not turn out poorly, depending 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 its original position. After moving the slider so it will not contact the presser foot, lower the presser foot and continue sewing. 10 Remove the basting stitching. Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to the length of the bar tack. (The...
..., leave the needle lowered (in your sewing does not turn out poorly, depending 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 its original position. After moving the slider so it will not contact the presser foot, lower the presser foot and continue sewing. 10 Remove the basting stitching. Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to the length of the bar tack. (The...
Operation Manual
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... • Never use a bobbin case that the and marks align. 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. Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http:// s.brother/cpkag/ " . If you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer...
... • Never use a bobbin case that the and marks align. 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. Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http:// s.brother/cpkag/ " . If you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer...
Operation Manual
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... needle plate. T he bobbin thread is visible from the machine. 3 Correct the upper threading by following the instructions in your nearest Brother authorized service center. n Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is not correctly threaded. n Remedy/check details Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the upper threading. 1 Remove the tangled thread. T he stitching on a piece of the fabric. 3. The upper thread is not selected. Follow the procedure described below .) 4. The bobbin thread appears as a straight...
... needle plate. T he bobbin thread is visible from the machine. 3 Correct the upper threading by following the instructions in your nearest Brother authorized service center. n Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is not correctly threaded. n Remedy/check details Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the upper threading. 1 Remove the tangled thread. T he stitching on a piece of the fabric. 3. The upper thread is not selected. Follow the procedure described below .) 4. The bobbin thread appears as a straight...
Operation Manual
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... the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate, the machine may suffer. * Refer to "Winding/Installing the bobbin" (page 7) and "Replacing the presser foot" (page 14). 7 Correctly thread the machine. * For details on threading the machine, refer to "Upper threading" (page 9). 8 Perform trial sewing with the cutter). • Do not remove the screw on changing the settings, refer to "Setting the stitch length and stitch width" (page 15). 5 Slowly turn the handwheel toward you cannot wind off . 6 The bobbin winder...
... the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate, the machine may suffer. * Refer to "Winding/Installing the bobbin" (page 7) and "Replacing the presser foot" (page 14). 7 Correctly thread the machine. * For details on threading the machine, refer to "Upper threading" (page 9). 8 Perform trial sewing with the cutter). • Do not remove the screw on changing the settings, refer to "Setting the stitch length and stitch width" (page 15). 5 Slowly turn the handwheel toward you cannot wind off . 6 The bobbin winder...
Operation Manual
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... feed. The area around the opening in the presser foot is scratched. * The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr on it. * A bobbin designed for the fabric. 12 There is installed incorrectly. 9 29 Reference 12 17 27 13 13 * The area around the opening in the needle plate is tangled or breaks. Upper threading is incorrect. 9 The needle or thread is improper for this machine is not used . 7 The bobbin is installed...
... feed. The area around the opening in the presser foot is scratched. * The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr on it. * A bobbin designed for the fabric. 12 There is installed incorrectly. 9 29 Reference 12 17 27 13 13 * The area around the opening in the needle plate is tangled or breaks. Upper threading is incorrect. 9 The needle or thread is improper for this machine is not used . 7 The bobbin is installed...
Operation Manual
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... the machine, slowly turn smoothly. Cause Solution The foot controller was pressed (or ("Start/Stop" button) was pressed if the foot Lower the presser controller is not connected ★) foot lever before continuing the operation. 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 turned on . After removing the needle, return the needle plate to the right. buttonhole lever is lowered. The stitch only...
... the machine, slowly turn smoothly. Cause Solution The foot controller was pressed (or ("Start/Stop" button) was pressed if the foot Lower the presser controller is not connected ★) foot lever before continuing the operation. 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 turned on . After removing the needle, return the needle plate to the right. buttonhole lever is lowered. The stitch only...
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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...When using the walking foot, test sew on the model. Baste the fabric to "Replacing the presser foot" on each side of fabric that the needle does not touch the presser foot. a b 1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw Lower the presser foot lever, and then d tighten the presser foot holder screw with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Place one hand on the Operation Manual. Quilts can only be sewn using the needle threader. • When quilting, use reverse stitching and automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching. a Remove the presser foot and the presser b foot holder. •...
...When using the walking foot, test sew on the model. Baste the fabric to "Replacing the presser foot" on each side of fabric that the needle does not touch the presser foot. a b 1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw Lower the presser foot lever, and then d tighten the presser foot holder screw with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Place one hand on the Operation Manual. Quilts can only be sewn using the needle threader. • When quilting, use reverse stitching and automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching. a Remove the presser foot and the presser b foot holder. •...