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... CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns and stitch names 9 Reverse sewing lever 10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin 11 Lower threading 13 Lower threading (for the plug supplied with a quick-set bobbin 14 Upper threading 15 Drawing up the lower thread 17 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 18 2. Never use a fuse...
... CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns and stitch names 9 Reverse sewing lever 10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin 11 Lower threading 13 Lower threading (for the plug supplied with a quick-set bobbin 14 Upper threading 15 Drawing up the lower thread 17 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 18 2. Never use a fuse...
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... SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 No. No. Optional accessories The following accessory may be purchased separately. Part Name 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Bobbin (One is on the machine model.
... SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 No. No. Optional accessories The following accessory may be purchased separately. Part Name 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Bobbin (One is on the machine model.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... pin (Page 11, 15) This holds the spool of thread. 3 Thread guide (Page 11, 15) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 4 Thread take-up lever (Page 16) 5 Upper tension-control dial (Page 22) This controls the tension of the upper thread.... 6 Thread cutter (Page 20) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 7 Quick-set bobbin (Page 14, 17) (This is only available on certain models.) 8 Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 5) 9 Presser foot (Page 8) 0 Reverse sewing lever ...
... pin (Page 11, 15) This holds the spool of thread. 3 Thread guide (Page 11, 15) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 4 Thread take-up lever (Page 16) 5 Upper tension-control dial (Page 22) This controls the tension of the upper thread.... 6 Thread cutter (Page 20) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 7 Quick-set bobbin (Page 14, 17) (This is only available on certain models.) 8 Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 5) 9 Presser foot (Page 8) 0 Reverse sewing lever ...
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... the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward the 'O' mark) CAUTION ● Do not turn off . Dispose of any bent needles safely. 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Replacing the needle CAUTION ● Always turn on a flat surface. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch...
... the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward the 'O' mark) CAUTION ● Do not turn off . Dispose of any bent needles safely. 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Replacing the needle CAUTION ● Always turn on a flat surface. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch...
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...This model Other models 1 1 Pull the thread in completely. 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of 1 thread on this pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from other bobbins may tangle on the thread guide. Using other models, the machine will not work properly.... 11 CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in the groove on the spool pin. Only use bobbins from the spool 2 with your right hand, pass the thread toward you use the bobbin that comes with this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the...
...This model Other models 1 1 Pull the thread in completely. 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of 1 thread on this pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from other bobbins may tangle on the thread guide. Using other models, the machine will not work properly.... 11 CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in the groove on the spool pin. Only use bobbins from the spool 2 with your right hand, pass the thread toward you use the bobbin that comes with this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the...
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...the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn on the bobbin. 1 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder 4 shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to loosen, and may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 12 Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to the right. If you do not cut...foot controller to start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the machine. If the thread is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. The machine may cause the thread tension to the right. While holding the end of the thread, 6 gently press ...
...the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn on the bobbin. 1 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder 4 shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to loosen, and may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 12 Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to the right. If you do not cut...foot controller to start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the machine. If the thread is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. The machine may cause the thread tension to the right. While holding the end of the thread, 6 gently press ...
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...shown. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the thread comes out from the cover toward you set bobbin, see page 14. Refer to be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. If you accidentally ...on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you turn off the machine while threading. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown in the illustration). • Draw up the lower thread...
...shown. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the thread comes out from the cover toward you set bobbin, see page 14. Refer to be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. If you accidentally ...on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you turn off the machine while threading. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown in the illustration). • Draw up the lower thread...
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... feature is not correctly inserted through the slit (1 and 2). Follow steps 1 to the steps in "Drawing up the lower thread by hand so that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. 2 1 2 3 1 12 1 Groove 2 Projection • Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. Then, pull the...Slit 2 Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is only available on page 13. While lightly holding down the bobbin 2 with thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 14 Put the ...
... feature is not correctly inserted through the slit (1 and 2). Follow steps 1 to the steps in "Drawing up the lower thread by hand so that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. 2 1 2 3 1 12 1 Groove 2 Projection • Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. Then, pull the...Slit 2 Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is only available on page 13. While lightly holding down the bobbin 2 with thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 14 Put the ...
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... be left over. Before you (counterclockwise) by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be removed. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing ...immediately without cutting it. Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. Pass the thread along the slit in . Replace the bobbin cover. 4 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both 3 threads and ...
... be left over. Before you (counterclockwise) by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be removed. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing ...immediately without cutting it. Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. Pass the thread along the slit in . Replace the bobbin cover. 4 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both 3 threads and ...
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... upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" on page 13 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 2 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension ...dial to a lower number. ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the back of the ...
... upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" on page 13 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 2 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension ...dial to a lower number. ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the back of the ...
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X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the machine. 31 USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES L Sewing buttons Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [... ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. The needle may break and you may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the wrong side of the stitching. Place the...
X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the machine. 31 USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES L Sewing buttons Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [... ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. The needle may break and you may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the wrong side of the stitching. Place the...
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... the needle plate as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop using it may reduce its efficiency. 1 Use the screwdriver Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out 5 to the left to remove it. • Exposed to extremely high temperatures • Exposed to extremely low temperatures •...
... the needle plate as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop using it may reduce its efficiency. 1 Use the screwdriver Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out 5 to the left to remove it. • Exposed to extremely high temperatures • Exposed to extremely low temperatures •...
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... 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race • Do not apply oil to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. Insert the bobbin case so that the ▲ mark 7 on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark on the machine as shown below. 1 1 2 2 • Align the ▲ and ...9679; marks. 1 Screws • Make sure that is scratched; CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break, or sewing performance may break...
... 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race • Do not apply oil to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. Insert the bobbin case so that the ▲ mark 7 on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark on the machine as shown below. 1 1 2 2 • Align the ▲ and ...9679; marks. 1 Screws • Make sure that is scratched; CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break, or sewing performance may break...
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...loose. Loosen the upper thread tension. 22 You are knots or tangles in the needle plate or the presser foot is scratched. Replace the bobbin case. for this machine. 11 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (For example, you are fabric, thread and needle. ... breaks. Remove any knots or tangles. - You can solve most problems by yourself. You have not used a bobbin that has been Use a bobbin that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Correctly install the needle. 7 The needle clamp screw is too...
...loose. Loosen the upper thread tension. 22 You are knots or tangles in the needle plate or the presser foot is scratched. Replace the bobbin case. for this machine. 11 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (For example, you are fabric, thread and needle. ... breaks. Remove any knots or tangles. - You can solve most problems by yourself. You have not used a bobbin that has been Use a bobbin that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Correctly install the needle. 7 The needle clamp screw is too...
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...combination of fabric, thread and needle. The needle is incorrect. The thread tension is bent or blunt. Replace the needle plate. Use a bobbin that has been designed for the fabric you want to sew. The thread tension is scratched or does not turn smoothly. You have not threaded...the upper thread. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of stitch that has been designed for this machine. Bobbin is set incorrectly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. You have not attached the presser foot holder properly. Sew with stabilizer material under...
...combination of fabric, thread and needle. The needle is incorrect. The thread tension is bent or blunt. Replace the needle plate. Use a bobbin that has been designed for the fabric you want to sew. The thread tension is scratched or does not turn smoothly. You have not threaded...the upper thread. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of stitch that has been designed for this machine. Bobbin is set incorrectly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. You have not attached the presser foot holder properly. Sew with stabilizer material under...
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...for the type of fabric. Attach the presser foot that is not appropriate for the type of stitch that are using is tangled in the bobbin case. The darning plate is not sewn correctly. Remove the darning plate. The stitch is fitted on the needle plate. The needle is ... 38 You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The presser foot that you want to sew. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Possible cause...
...for the type of fabric. Attach the presser foot that is not appropriate for the type of stitch that are using is tangled in the bobbin case. The darning plate is not sewn correctly. Remove the darning plate. The stitch is fitted on the needle plate. The needle is ... 38 You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The presser foot that you want to sew. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Possible cause...
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...18 Flat bed attachment 5 Foot controller 7 Free-arm style 21 G Gathering 30 H Handwheel 15 L Light switch 7 , Lower threading 13 quick-set bobbin 14 17 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 34 N Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread ......... 18 replacing 7 O Overedge stitching ...25 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 9 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 14 17 39 R Race cleaning 34 Reverse sewing lever 10 , S Spool pin 11 15 Stitches built-in 23 names 9 Straight stitching 23 ...
...18 Flat bed attachment 5 Foot controller 7 Free-arm style 21 G Gathering 30 H Handwheel 15 L Light switch 7 , Lower threading 13 quick-set bobbin 14 17 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 34 N Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread ......... 18 replacing 7 O Overedge stitching ...25 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 9 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 14 17 39 R Race cleaning 34 Reverse sewing lever 10 , S Spool pin 11 15 Stitches built-in 23 names 9 Straight stitching 23 ...