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... on the foot controller. 4. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Plug the machine directly into the wall. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to change without notice. 2 For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. up lever, needle, or other parts • A power failure occurs...
... on the foot controller. 4. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Plug the machine directly into the wall. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to change without notice. 2 For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. up lever, needle, or other parts • A power failure occurs...
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... 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation buttons ...6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle precautions ...20 Needle types and their uses ...20...
... 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation buttons ...6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle precautions ...20 Needle types and their uses ...20...
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... in the foot controller plug. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. 5 q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on and off. c Hole for extra spool pin (page...
... in the foot controller plug. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. 5 q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on and off. c Hole for extra spool pin (page...
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...controller to set bobbin (for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew" (page 28). The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is lowered in the opposite direction. f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to adjust the sewing speed. 6 e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Quick-set the bobbin. Operation...
...controller to set bobbin (for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew" (page 28). The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is lowered in the opposite direction. f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to adjust the sewing speed. 6 e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Quick-set the bobbin. Operation...
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We have designed these accessories to help you be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" 4 Zipper foot "I" 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. No. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA140 F033N: XC2214-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 No. Part Name XC2691-031 9 Bobbin ...
We have designed these accessories to help you be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" 4 Zipper foot "I" 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. No. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA140 F033N: XC2214-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 No. Part Name XC2691-031 9 Bobbin ...
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... start /stop . CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key) on the sewing machine. Hold down lightly, the machine will run at a faster speed. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position changes to the lowered position. 10 Changing the needle stop button). Turn off the foot controller, the machine will increase. X The needle stop position to the raised position. Slide the sewing speed controller to sew at a low speed. Instead, the machine...
... start /stop . CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key) on the sewing machine. Hold down lightly, the machine will run at a faster speed. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position changes to the lowered position. 10 Changing the needle stop button). Turn off the foot controller, the machine will increase. X The needle stop position to the raised position. Slide the sewing speed controller to sew at a low speed. Instead, the machine...
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... thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to its l original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Slide the sewing speed controller back to wind the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; If you follow the instructions carefully. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder...
... thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to its l original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Slide the sewing speed controller back to wind the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; If you follow the instructions carefully. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder...
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... length. Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop button). If the bobbin is plugged in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Slide the sewing speed controller...
... length. Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop button). If the bobbin is plugged in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Slide the sewing speed controller...
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... needle bar does not move when you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this machine. If bobbins from other models are used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see arrow a), and then press lightly on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it is not inserted, reinsert the thread. Slide the button and open the cover. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin...
... needle bar does not move when you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this machine. If bobbins from other models are used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see arrow a), and then press lightly on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it is not inserted, reinsert the thread. Slide the button and open the cover. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin...
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... the quick-set bobbin Raise the needle to the procedure in the wrong direction, it . Replace the bobbin cover. If it is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● The order that the bobbin thread should be used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. b 1 2 • Make sure that the thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you start to sew...
... the quick-set bobbin Raise the needle to the procedure in the wrong direction, it . Replace the bobbin cover. If it is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● The order that the bobbin thread should be used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. b 1 2 • Make sure that the thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you start to sew...
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... feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by hand. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 Check the table on the previous page. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread. Pull up the spool pin as far as the twin needle and wing needle. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever...
... feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by hand. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 Check the table on the previous page. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread. Pull up the spool pin as far as the twin needle and wing needle. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever...
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... fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as described below. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may break while the machine is being operated. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle...
... fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as described below. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may break while the machine is being operated. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle...
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... details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to the left needle position) and the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be adjusted. Pressing the "+" side of the stitching. Attach zigzag foot "J". BASIC STITCHING Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching. Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse...
... details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to the left needle position) and the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be adjusted. Pressing the "+" side of the stitching. Attach zigzag foot "J". BASIC STITCHING Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching. Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse...
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...) Attach buttonhole foot "A". c Select a stitch. UTILITY STITCHES The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. 1 2 5 ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is set to mark the position and length of a the buttonhole on...
...) Attach buttonhole foot "A". c Select a stitch. UTILITY STITCHES The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. 1 2 5 ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is set to mark the position and length of a the buttonhole on...
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... thickness of the buttonhole. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached. Attach presser foot "M". c 1 a Button fitting foot "M" 38 Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b feed dog position lever, located at the top end of the d gimp thread. With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the h gimp thread remaining at the rear of the machine on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. X The feed dogs are lowered. Trim off any slack. When sewing is finished, gently...
... thickness of the buttonhole. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached. Attach presser foot "M". c 1 a Button fitting foot "M" 38 Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b feed dog position lever, located at the top end of the d gimp thread. With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the h gimp thread remaining at the rear of the machine on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. X The feed dogs are lowered. Trim off any slack. When sewing is finished, gently...
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... the button. Start sewing. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes. • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you are finished attaching the button, k slide the feed dog position lever to (to raise the feed dogs. 39 Set the stitch length to check that the needle goes into the two holes of the sewing machine...
... the button. Start sewing. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes. • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you are finished attaching the button, k slide the feed dog position lever to (to raise the feed dogs. 39 Set the stitch length to check that the needle goes into the two holes of the sewing machine...
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... not used a bobbin that are sewing thin fabric, the stitch is scratched. Attach the presser-foot holder properly. Replace the needle. Reference page 21 - - - The area around the hole in the needle plate is too thick. The thread is scratched, or has a burr on it right Insert the needle properly. The thread tension is tangled or breaks. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. The lower thread...
... not used a bobbin that are sewing thin fabric, the stitch is scratched. Attach the presser-foot holder properly. Replace the needle. Reference page 21 - - - The area around the hole in the needle plate is too thick. The thread is scratched, or has a burr on it right Insert the needle properly. The thread tension is tangled or breaks. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. The lower thread...
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... for example, in the bobbin case. Slide the feed dog position lever to . page 38, 45 The fabric does not feed. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. page 11 4 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Insert the needle properly. page 57 The sewing light bulb does not The sewing lamp is tangled, for the type of stitch that the mark on...
... for example, in the bobbin case. Slide the feed dog position lever to . page 38, 45 The fabric does not feed. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. page 11 4 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Insert the needle properly. page 57 The sewing light bulb does not The sewing lamp is tangled, for the type of stitch that the mark on...
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... the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the left before continuing the operation. The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle position button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is lowered. Raise the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation. Otherwise, operate the machine by using the foot controller. Note ● If error message "F1" through "F8" appears in the table. Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep) Each time a key...
... the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the left before continuing the operation. The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle position button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is lowered. Raise the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation. Otherwise, operate the machine by using the foot controller. Note ● If error message "F1" through "F8" appears in the table. Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep) Each time a key...
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...point zigzag stitch 32 main parts 5 main power switch 9 A , monogramming 49 51 accessories 8 appliqués 42 N needle 20 B bar tack 46 basic stitching 33 blind hem stitching 34 bobbin 14 , bobbin case 14 57 , bobbin cover 6 14 bobbin , winder 11 59, 62 button sewing 38 needle bar thread guide 6 , needle clamp screw 6 22 needle plate 6 needle plate cover 57 needle position 33 needle position button 6 needle threader 17 O buttonhole foot 36 openings 46 buttonhole , lever 6 37, 47 buttonhole sewing 35 operation beep 62 operation buttons 6 4 operation...
...point zigzag stitch 32 main parts 5 main power switch 9 A , monogramming 49 51 accessories 8 appliqués 42 N needle 20 B bar tack 46 basic stitching 33 blind hem stitching 34 bobbin 14 , bobbin case 14 57 , bobbin cover 6 14 bobbin , winder 11 59, 62 button sewing 38 needle bar thread guide 6 , needle clamp screw 6 22 needle plate 6 needle plate cover 57 needle position 33 needle position button 6 needle threader 17 O buttonhole foot 36 openings 46 buttonhole , lever 6 37, 47 buttonhole sewing 35 operation beep 62 operation buttons 6 4 operation...