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... Always use outdoors. 7. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like....and New Zealand only) 17. Always unplug the machine from outlet. 9. This sewing machine is being used or where oxygen is not intended.... Use this machine only for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot control free from all instructions... while stitching. Young children should be supervised to the symbol "{" position when making ...
... Always use outdoors. 7. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like....and New Zealand only) 17. Always unplug the machine from outlet. 9. This sewing machine is being used or where oxygen is not intended.... Use this machine only for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot control free from all instructions... while stitching. Young children should be supervised to the symbol "{" position when making ...
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...keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of the..., we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Be sure to clean the case. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other moving...
...keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of the..., we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Be sure to clean the case. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other moving...
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... FOOT 24 Replacing the presser foot ...24 Removing the presser foot holder ...25 2. SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3 CONTENTS 1.
... FOOT 24 Replacing the presser foot ...24 Removing the presser foot holder ...25 2. SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3 CONTENTS 1.
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... YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. 5 l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. q... winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of thread. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to select the stitch and specify ...
... YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. 5 l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. q... winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of thread. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to select the stitch and specify ...
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... appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew reverse stitches. e Presser foot The presser...
... appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew reverse stitches. e Presser foot The presser...
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...from other bobbins may tangle on this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section ...describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. e 11 a Pre-tension disk b...
...from other bobbins may tangle on this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section ...describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. e 11 a Pre-tension disk b...
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...stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models ...controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to wind the thread around the bobbin a ...
...stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models ...controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to wind the thread around the bobbin a ...
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... to wind the free end of the procedure in , the start /stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop button) (for models equipped with your left and remove the bobbin. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot ...or six times. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to a suitable length. c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. Pull the thread to the right and pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft ...
... to wind the free end of the procedure in , the start /stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop button) (for models equipped with your left and remove the bobbin. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot ...or six times. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to a suitable length. c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. Pull the thread to the right and pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft ...
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...off while threading the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this is correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • Make sure that were designed to its highest position by the arrow. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is ...started or the handwheel is not inserted, reinsert the thread. this sewing machine.
...off while threading the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this is correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • Make sure that were designed to its highest position by the arrow. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is ...started or the handwheel is not inserted, reinsert the thread. this sewing machine.
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... If it is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it . Put the left tab in the right direction. Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make... use bobbins that were designed to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you set bobbin Raise the needle to its highest position by marks around the bobbin case. a Cover b Slide button...
... If it is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it . Put the left tab in the right direction. Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make... use bobbins that were designed to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you set bobbin Raise the needle to its highest position by marks around the bobbin case. a Cover b Slide button...
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... position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark...
... position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark...
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... the upper thread as the twin needle and wing needle. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by hand. Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75...
... the upper thread as the twin needle and wing needle. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by hand. Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle.
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... about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up...
... about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up...
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...stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits 50-60 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 30 Size of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine...the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on the fabric and thread thickness. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Use of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 ...
...stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits 50-60 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 30 Size of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine...the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on the fabric and thread thickness. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Use of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 ...
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... instructions in the table on a flat surface and check that has been determined to be skipped stitches. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. Lower the presser foot lever. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 Use the screwdriver ...occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is bent. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may bend or break.
... instructions in the table on a flat surface and check that has been determined to be skipped stitches. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. Lower the presser foot lever. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 Use the screwdriver ...occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is bent. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may bend or break.
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...needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is loosened too much .) Install the twin needle in the same way. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to the needle ...damage may be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is removed, follow the procedure below to insert ...
...needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is loosened too much .) Install the twin needle in the same way. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to the needle ...damage may be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is removed, follow the procedure below to insert ...
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... -up lever is the same as a single needle (page 21). b Right needle thread passes in the same way as for normally threading the machine (for threading the machine to "Stitch settings" (page 52). 1 CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). Using the needle threader may be sewn with the...
... -up lever is the same as a single needle (page 21). b Right needle thread passes in the same way as for normally threading the machine (for threading the machine to "Stitch settings" (page 52). 1 CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). Using the needle threader may be sewn with the...
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... the presser foot holder Align the presser foot holder with the lower- Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is securely attached. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Note ● If the presser... foot pin snaps into the shank in your left side of the presser bar. 1 a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect.
... the presser foot holder Align the presser foot holder with the lower- Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is securely attached. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Note ● If the presser... foot pin snaps into the shank in your left side of the presser bar. 1 a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect.
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... the threads. For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to "Power supply" (page 9). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. Turn on the machine. General sewing procedure...
... the threads. For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to "Power supply" (page 9). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. Turn on the machine. General sewing procedure...