Operation Manual
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... for operation keys 14 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 15 Winding the bobbin 15 Installing the bobbin 18 Upper Threading 21 Threading the upper thread 21 Threading the needle 23 Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader 24 Pulling up the bobbin thread 24 Using the twin needle 25 Replacing the Needle 28 Fabric/thread/needle combinations 28 Checking the needle 29 Replacing the needle 29 Replacing the Presser Foot 31 Replacing the presser foot 31 Removing and attaching the presser foot holder 32 Chapter 2 STARTING TO SEW 33 Sewing 33 Stitch selection...
... for operation keys 14 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 15 Winding the bobbin 15 Installing the bobbin 18 Upper Threading 21 Threading the upper thread 21 Threading the needle 23 Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader 24 Pulling up the bobbin thread 24 Using the twin needle 25 Replacing the Needle 28 Fabric/thread/needle combinations 28 Checking the needle 29 Replacing the needle 29 Replacing the Presser Foot 31 Replacing the presser foot 31 Removing and attaching the presser foot holder 32 Chapter 2 STARTING TO SEW 33 Sewing 33 Stitch selection...
Operation Manual
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... operations for using the machine, carefully read these buttons and the slide to control the speed of the foot controller cable into the accessory compartment of the machine parts and their functions are described below. Refer to page B-8) Use the dial to adjust the upper thread tension. (page B-40) ■ Right-side/rear view a b c j l k 1 Top cover Open the top cover to place the spool of thread on the spool pin. 2 Thread guide plate Pass the thread around the thread guide plate...
... operations for using the machine, carefully read these buttons and the slide to control the speed of the foot controller cable into the accessory compartment of the machine parts and their functions are described below. Refer to page B-8) Use the dial to adjust the upper thread tension. (page B-40) ■ Right-side/rear view a b c j l k 1 Top cover Open the top cover to place the spool of thread on the spool pin. 2 Thread guide plate Pass the thread around the thread guide plate...
Operation Manual
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... button to clean the bobbin case and race. 4 Bobbin cover/bobbin case Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. 5 Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. 6 Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on page B-33. Press and hold the presser foot in the fabric. For character/decorative stitches, press this button to end with guides for the selected stitch. 7 Presser foot holder The presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder. 8 Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to "STARTING TO SEW...
... button to clean the bobbin case and race. 4 Bobbin cover/bobbin case Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. 5 Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. 6 Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on page B-33. Press and hold the presser foot in the fabric. For character/decorative stitches, press this button to end with guides for the selected stitch. 7 Presser foot holder The presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder. 8 Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to "STARTING TO SEW...
Operation Manual
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... "Realigning the pattern" in the "Decorative sewing" section. A Adjusts the left and right position of the stitch pattern. For details, refer to "Operation beep" in the "Decorative sewing" section. 0 Adjusts the up and down position of the presser foot when the machine is pressed. F Change the height of the pattern. For details, refer to "Automatic reinforcement stitching" on page B-37. B Adjust the presser foot pressure. For details, refer to "Changing the pattern size" in...
... "Realigning the pattern" in the "Decorative sewing" section. A Adjusts the left and right position of the stitch pattern. For details, refer to "Operation beep" in the "Decorative sewing" section. 0 Adjusts the up and down position of the presser foot when the machine is pressed. F Change the height of the pattern. For details, refer to "Automatic reinforcement stitching" on page B-37. B Adjust the presser foot pressure. For details, refer to "Changing the pattern size" in...
Operation Manual
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... bobbin cover latch to a raise the needle, and then lower the presser foot lever. Memo • For details on the operation panel to lock all keys and operation buttons are locked (except ). Memo • If the bobbin winder shaft is set to desired r sewing speed position. Press (Needle position button) once or twice to the right. this is raised, an error message appears. Use scissors to start winding the n bobbin. d 1 2 B-18 1 Bobbin cover 2 Latch Winding/Installing the Bobbin Press the "Start/Stop" button...
... bobbin cover latch to a raise the needle, and then lower the presser foot lever. Memo • For details on the operation panel to lock all keys and operation buttons are locked (except ). Memo • If the bobbin winder shaft is set to desired r sewing speed position. Press (Needle position button) once or twice to the right. this is raised, an error message appears. Use scissors to start winding the n bobbin. d 1 2 B-18 1 Bobbin cover 2 Latch Winding/Installing the Bobbin Press the "Start/Stop" button...
Operation Manual
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... presser foot is installed, turn off the machine, attach the correct presser foot, turn machine back on page B-31. i Press the (Thread cutter button) to stop sewing. If necessary, specify the setting for automatic reverse/ c reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length, etc. • For details on adjusting the stitch width and length, refer to adjust sewing speed during sewing. Memo • When the foot controller is attached before starting to page B-46 for the presser foot that the correct presser foot is being used...
... presser foot is installed, turn off the machine, attach the correct presser foot, turn machine back on page B-31. i Press the (Thread cutter button) to stop sewing. If necessary, specify the setting for automatic reverse/ c reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length, etc. • For details on adjusting the stitch width and length, refer to adjust sewing speed during sewing. Memo • When the foot controller is attached before starting to page B-46 for the presser foot that the correct presser foot is being used...
Operation Manual
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... (Thread cutter button) when there is no fabric set using the sewing speed controller will be started and stopped with the foot controller. e Memo • When the foot controller is set in the machine or during machine operation. a B-36 Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. c Slowly depress the foot controller to start sewing. Memo • The speed that is being used, you cannot start sewing by pressing the "Start/Stop" button. • Bobbin winding can also use the thread cutter...
... (Thread cutter button) when there is no fabric set using the sewing speed controller will be started and stopped with the foot controller. e Memo • When the foot controller is set in the machine or during machine operation. a B-36 Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. c Slowly depress the foot controller to start sewing. Memo • The speed that is being used, you cannot start sewing by pressing the "Start/Stop" button. • Bobbin winding can also use the thread cutter...
Operation Manual
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...; With free motion quilting, control the feeding speed of the fabric to the right. b Keep the knee lifter pressed to "Setting the thread tension" on page B-40. CAUTION • While sewing, keep your knee, press the knee lifter to match the sewing speed. Basic operations B-45 For details, refer to the right. a • Do not use the knee lifter while the machine is lowered. ■ Installing the knee...
...; With free motion quilting, control the feeding speed of the fabric to the right. b Keep the knee lifter pressed to "Setting the thread tension" on page B-40. CAUTION • While sewing, keep your knee, press the knee lifter to match the sewing speed. Basic operations B-45 For details, refer to the right. a • Do not use the knee lifter while the machine is lowered. ■ Installing the knee...
Operation Manual
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... - 1/4) (1/64 - 1/16) ment Keyhole buttonhole stitch Buttonholes with 5.0 (3/16) 0.4 (1/64) Automatic buttonhole stitch A vertical bar tack in A making bound 5.0 (3/16) 0.0 - 6.0 2.0 (1/16) 0.2 - 4.0 Automatic NO reinforce- NO (3/32 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/32) ment Darning stitch Darning of medium A weight fabric 7.0 (1/4) 2.0 (1/16) Automatic 2.5 - 7.0 0.4 - 2.5 NO reinforce- Manual Auto. Manual Twin needle Reverse/ Reinforce- ment stitching Walking foot Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative N*2 hems 4.0 (3/16) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.4 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16...
... - 1/4) (1/64 - 1/16) ment Keyhole buttonhole stitch Buttonholes with 5.0 (3/16) 0.4 (1/64) Automatic buttonhole stitch A vertical bar tack in A making bound 5.0 (3/16) 0.0 - 6.0 2.0 (1/16) 0.2 - 4.0 Automatic NO reinforce- NO (3/32 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/32) ment Darning stitch Darning of medium A weight fabric 7.0 (1/4) 2.0 (1/16) Automatic 2.5 - 7.0 0.4 - 2.5 NO reinforce- Manual Auto. Manual Twin needle Reverse/ Reinforce- ment stitching Walking foot Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative N*2 hems 4.0 (3/16) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.4 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16...
Operation Manual
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... presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever, f and then start sewing. Select stitch . Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the feed dog b position switch, located at the rear of the machine). c Select stitch or . Adjust the stitch width so that the needle goes into the grooves, and then loosely tie it . Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to the h wrong side of the machine, and then sew them in the button a to g remove...
... presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever, f and then start sewing. Select stitch . Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the feed dog b position switch, located at the rear of the machine). c Select stitch or . Adjust the stitch width so that the needle goes into the grooves, and then loosely tie it . Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to the h wrong side of the machine, and then sew them in the button a to g remove...
Operation Manual
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... sure that the speed will hit the button, remeasure the distance between the holes in the button. c → The machine automatically stops after sewing reinforcement stitches. • Do not press (Thread cutter button). When you start sewing again. Place the button into the two holes of the machine) and turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs. Start sewing. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the buttonholes. ■ Attaching a shank to the wrong...
... sure that the speed will hit the button, remeasure the distance between the holes in the button. c → The machine automatically stops after sewing reinforcement stitches. • Do not press (Thread cutter button). When you start sewing again. Place the button into the two holes of the machine) and turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs. Start sewing. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the buttonholes. ■ Attaching a shank to the wrong...
Operation Manual
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... the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread c unwinds in the bobbin case. For this before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. A-4 a Remove the bobbin from the upper side of the fabric. ■ Remedy/check details Correctly install the bobbin thread. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://support.brother.com/ ". If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions...
... the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread c unwinds in the bobbin case. For this before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. A-4 a Remove the bobbin from the upper side of the fabric. ■ Remedy/check details Correctly install the bobbin thread. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://support.brother.com/ ". If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions...
Operation Manual
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... of the bobbin winder guide post A-10 Troubleshooting ■ Checking machine operations If the needle plate has been removed, check machine operations to "Installing the bobbin" and "Replacing the presser foot" in the "Basic operations" section. If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate, the machine may have become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. you c (counterclockwise), and look from the trial sewing, check the upper threading or the type of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly, the thread may be damaged...
... of the bobbin winder guide post A-10 Troubleshooting ■ Checking machine operations If the needle plate has been removed, check machine operations to "Installing the bobbin" and "Replacing the presser foot" in the "Basic operations" section. If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate, the machine may have become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. you c (counterclockwise), and look from the trial sewing, check the upper threading or the type of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly, the thread may be damaged...
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... presser foot with the needle threader. While initially winding thread on the bobbin the bobbin thread is not turned on the pin properly. After removing the thread wound below the bobbin winder seat. B-29 B-18 Main power switch is not properly inserted into the guides. B-10 B-10 A-20 The LCD screen is installed incorrectly. finger. B-3 Needle is fogged up . Replace the needle. The needle threader hook is incompatible with the presser foot lever. (For models Presser foot was raised using the "Presser foot...
... presser foot with the needle threader. While initially winding thread on the bobbin the bobbin thread is not turned on the pin properly. After removing the thread wound below the bobbin winder seat. B-29 B-18 Main power switch is not properly inserted into the guides. B-10 B-10 A-20 The LCD screen is installed incorrectly. finger. B-3 Needle is fogged up . Replace the needle. The needle threader hook is incompatible with the presser foot lever. (For models Presser foot was raised using the "Presser foot...
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...B-32 Upper thread tension is turned or bent. B-40 Fabric is attached incorrectly. authorized Brother dealer. B-18 Presser foot is pulled during sewing. - Replace the needle. Only use the foot controller to "OFF" in the Replace the needle plate, or consult your presser foot. Press the "Start/Stop" button. Remove the foot controller, or use a bobbin designed specifically for threading the machine and rethread the machine. Spool cap is defective. A-2 Needle is set incorrectly. Move the bobbin winder shaft to "ON". Use the...
...B-32 Upper thread tension is turned or bent. B-40 Fabric is attached incorrectly. authorized Brother dealer. B-18 Presser foot is pulled during sewing. - Replace the needle. Only use the foot controller to "OFF" in the Replace the needle plate, or consult your presser foot. Press the "Start/Stop" button. Remove the foot controller, or use a bobbin designed specifically for threading the machine and rethread the machine. Spool cap is defective. A-2 Needle is set incorrectly. Move the bobbin winder shaft to "ON". Use the...
Operation Manual
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... Needle breaks. Use fabric that the upper thread sets properly in the Replace the needle plate, or consult your needle plate. S-4 Stitch length is incorrectly installed. The selected needle is not appropriate for this machine is being used . Adjust the thread tension. authorized Brother dealer. Rethread upper and lower thread. Check the steps for the selected fabric. The bobbin thread is too short. to cut the tangled thread and remove it from the race, etc. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine. Screw of the presser foot...
... Needle breaks. Use fabric that the upper thread sets properly in the Replace the needle plate, or consult your needle plate. S-4 Stitch length is incorrectly installed. The selected needle is not appropriate for this machine is being used . Adjust the thread tension. authorized Brother dealer. Rethread upper and lower thread. Check the steps for the selected fabric. The bobbin thread is too short. to cut the tangled thread and remove it from the race, etc. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine. Screw of the presser foot...
Operation Manual
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... use a bobbin designed specifically for fabric. Replace the needle. B-29 Thread is dull. S-4 Presser foot pressure is not used . Skipped stitches No stitching High-pitched sound while sewing Fabric does not feed through the machine. Adjust the thread tension. Check the "Fabric/Thread/Needle Combination" chart. B-29 Needle is dull. B-29 Dust or lint has collected under the fabric. S-4, D-3 Needle is turned, bent or the point is installed incorrectly. B-18 Upper threading is incorrect. A-2 Pieces of thin paper under the needle plate...
... use a bobbin designed specifically for fabric. Replace the needle. B-29 Thread is dull. S-4 Presser foot pressure is not used . Skipped stitches No stitching High-pitched sound while sewing Fabric does not feed through the machine. Adjust the thread tension. Check the "Fabric/Thread/Needle Combination" chart. B-29 Needle is dull. B-29 Dust or lint has collected under the fabric. S-4, D-3 Needle is turned, bent or the point is installed incorrectly. B-18 Upper threading is incorrect. A-2 Pieces of thin paper under the needle plate...
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...A-8 A MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Error messages If the "Start/Stop" button is pressed before the machine is set to installing bobbin case. Set (Width control) to "OFF" (refer to page B-12), or use the foot controller to operate the machine. 2 This message is displayed when (Twin needle) is correctly set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. Replace the needle. B-40, A-6 Sew while guiding the fabric with the twin needle is performed incorrectly, an error message appears in a straight line. Using improper needle or thread for threading the machine and...
...A-8 A MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Error messages If the "Start/Stop" button is pressed before the machine is set to installing bobbin case. Set (Width control) to "OFF" (refer to page B-12), or use the foot controller to operate the machine. 2 This message is displayed when (Twin needle) is correctly set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. Replace the needle. B-40, A-6 Sew while guiding the fabric with the twin needle is performed incorrectly, an error message appears in a straight line. Using improper needle or thread for threading the machine and...
Operation Manual
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...Adjusting thread tension B-40 Air vent B-2 Appliqu S-26 Attaching presser foot holder B-32 Automatic fabric sensor system B-43 Automatic reinforcement stitch key B-37 Automatic thread cutting B-42 B Ball point needle B-28 Bar tack stitch S-35 , Basic sewing B-33 D-4 Basic stitching S-6 Basting stitch S-6 Beep A-20 Blind hem stitch S-8 Bobbin case B-3 bobbin case removal A-2 , Bobbin cover B-3 B-18 Bobbin installation B-18 Bobbin thread pulling up B-24 winding B-15 Bobbin winder B-2 Bobbin winding B-15 , Bobbin winding thread guide B-2 B-15 Button guide plate S-15 Button...
...Adjusting thread tension B-40 Air vent B-2 Appliqu S-26 Attaching presser foot holder B-32 Automatic fabric sensor system B-43 Automatic reinforcement stitch key B-37 Automatic thread cutting B-42 B Ball point needle B-28 Bar tack stitch S-35 , Basic sewing B-33 D-4 Basic stitching S-6 Basting stitch S-6 Beep A-20 Blind hem stitch S-8 Bobbin case B-3 bobbin case removal A-2 , Bobbin cover B-3 B-18 Bobbin installation B-18 Bobbin thread pulling up B-24 winding B-15 Bobbin winder B-2 Bobbin winding B-15 , Bobbin winding thread guide B-2 B-15 Button guide plate S-15 Button...
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...33 Sewing direction change S-2 , Sewing speed controller B-3 S-34 Shell tuck stitch S-43 Side cutter S-12 Size D-6 Smocking S-42 Solving operation problems A-4 , Spool cap B-2 B-16 Spool net B-16 , Spool pin B-2 B-15, B-21 "Start/Stop" button B-3 Step stitch pattern D-7 Stippling S-26 Stitch guide foot S-3 Stitch length adjustment B-39 Stitch selection B-34 Stitch settings B-46 Stitch types B-33 Stitch width adjustment B-39 Storing patterns D-9 Straight stitch S-6 S-19, S-27 Stretch fabrics S-5 T Thick fabrics S-4 Thin fabrics S-4 , Thread cutter B-2 B-36 Thread cutter...
...33 Sewing direction change S-2 , Sewing speed controller B-3 S-34 Shell tuck stitch S-43 Side cutter S-12 Size D-6 Smocking S-42 Solving operation problems A-4 , Spool cap B-2 B-16 Spool net B-16 , Spool pin B-2 B-15, B-21 "Start/Stop" button B-3 Step stitch pattern D-7 Stippling S-26 Stitch guide foot S-3 Stitch length adjustment B-39 Stitch selection B-34 Stitch settings B-46 Stitch types B-33 Stitch width adjustment B-39 Storing patterns D-9 Straight stitch S-6 S-19, S-27 Stretch fabrics S-5 T Thick fabrics S-4 Thin fabrics S-4 , Thread cutter B-2 B-36 Thread cutter...