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...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. BUILT-IN STITCHES ... 20 Changing the sewing direction 20 Sewing thick fabrics 20 Sewing thin fabrics 21 Sewing stretch fabrics 21 Stitching cylindrical pieces 21 Thread tension 21 3. APPENDIX 34 MAINTENANCE 34 Restrictions on oiling 34 Precautions on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover....
...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. BUILT-IN STITCHES ... 20 Changing the sewing direction 20 Sewing thick fabrics 20 Sewing thin fabrics 21 Sewing stretch fabrics 21 Stitching cylindrical pieces 21 Thread tension 21 3. APPENDIX 34 MAINTENANCE 34 Restrictions on oiling 34 Precautions on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover....
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... E G Foot controller (Page 7) You can use as the lower thread. 2 Spool 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 ...
... E G Foot controller (Page 7) You can use as the lower thread. 2 Spool 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 ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Then, pass the thread around the pre-tension disk and pull the thread in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may cause damage to the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the...(7/16 inch) 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 thread is in completely. 11 CAUTION ● If the spool of 1 thread on the spool pin. Using other bobbins may tangle on ...
...part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Then, pass the thread around the pre-tension disk and pull the thread in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may cause damage to the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the...(7/16 inch) 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 thread is in completely. 11 CAUTION ● If the spool of 1 thread on the spool pin. Using other bobbins may tangle on ...
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... and cause the needle to the right. Then stop the machine. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may occur when the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly..., by hand, until the projection slides into the notch of the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (3-4 inches) of the thread, 6 gently press the foot controller to the machine. When the bobbin seems full and begins 9 spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller. Note...
... and cause the needle to the right. Then stop the machine. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may occur when the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly..., by hand, until the projection slides into the notch of the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (3-4 inches) of the thread, 6 gently press the foot controller to the machine. When the bobbin seems full and begins 9 spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller. Note...
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... it and 3 lift toward you accidentally step on page 17 after threading the upper thread. Refer to be injured. Raise the needle by sliding it may cause the thread tension to "Drawing up the lower thread before threading the lower thread. • See page 11 for the details about bobbin winding. ...Put the 6 projection into the race retainer groove and push closed. 1 Bobbin cover Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out 4 in the right direction. If you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Remove the bobbin cover by turning the ...
... it and 3 lift toward you accidentally step on page 17 after threading the upper thread. Refer to be injured. Raise the needle by sliding it may cause the thread tension to "Drawing up the lower thread before threading the lower thread. • See page 11 for the details about bobbin winding. ...Put the 6 projection into the race retainer groove and push closed. 1 Bobbin cover Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out 4 in the right direction. If you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Remove the bobbin cover by turning the ...
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...lightly holding down the bobbin 2 with your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is only available on page 13. When sewing gathers or darts, you to ...Tension-adjusting spring 14 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. Put the 3 projection into the race retainer groove and push closed. 1 Install...
...lightly holding down the bobbin 2 with your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is only available on page 13. When sewing gathers or darts, you to ...Tension-adjusting spring 14 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. Put the 3 projection into the race retainer groove and push closed. 1 Install...
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... COMBINATIONS" on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. For details on page 18. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up . • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not...
... COMBINATIONS" on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. For details on page 18. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up . • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not...
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...right hand, pass the thread Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by turning the handwheel toward you raise the needle by holding the thread from front to back 9 leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inches). 1 1 Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the thread take-up lever is ...lowered, the upper thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take -up lever. While holding the 1...
...right hand, pass the thread Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by turning the handwheel toward you raise the needle by holding the thread from front to back 9 leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inches). 1 1 Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the thread take-up lever is ...lowered, the upper thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take -up lever. While holding the 1...
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...be left over. Before you (counterclockwise) by hand so that some thread will be removed. Replace the bobbin cover. 4 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both 3 threads and put them toward you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in 3 the previous steps 1 to ...raise the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand to 3. Draw up the lower thread as described in . Pass the thread along the slit in the 2 direction of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the bobbin...
...be left over. Before you (counterclockwise) by hand so that some thread will be removed. Replace the bobbin cover. 4 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both 3 threads and put them toward you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in 3 the previous steps 1 to ...raise the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand to 3. Draw up the lower thread as described in . Pass the thread along the slit in the 2 direction of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the bobbin...
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... SUK 90/14 may cause machine malfunction. FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 1 Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size 60-90 50 60-90 50 30...
... SUK 90/14 may cause machine malfunction. FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 1 Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size 60-90 50 60-90 50 30...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... you (counterclockwise). Turning it toward you (counterclockwise) so that the needle does not hit basting pins or other way may cause the thread to the machine. Raise the needle by hand, always turn on the wheel points up. Turn the pattern selection dial to select a 3 stitch (see ...page 8). 4 1 Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, 6 pass the thread under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may be injured. ● Do not start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to tangle and...
... you (counterclockwise). Turning it toward you (counterclockwise) so that the needle does not hit basting pins or other way may cause the thread to the machine. Raise the needle by hand, always turn on the wheel points up. Turn the pattern selection dial to select a 3 stitch (see ...page 8). 4 1 Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, 6 pass the thread under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may be injured. ● Do not start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to tangle and...
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...point where you (counterclockwise). b Pull the fabric to its highest position. Trial sewing A trial piece of the c machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. . 1 Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit...0 X The machine stops sewing. • You can use reverse sewing for your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of fabric and thread that are the same as a pivot, turn the handwheel toward you want to "Reverse sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 X The machine starts ...
...point where you (counterclockwise). b Pull the fabric to its highest position. Trial sewing A trial piece of the c machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. . 1 Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit...0 X The machine stops sewing. • You can use reverse sewing for your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of fabric and thread that are the same as a pivot, turn the handwheel toward you want to "Reverse sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 X The machine starts ...
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... pieces such as too much or too little tension will affect the quality of your fabric. 2 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 1 1 Flat bed attachment X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-arm sewing is possible. 21 You may not feed correctly. Slide the flat bed attachment... to adjust it when you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as cuffs and pant legs, or hardto-reach areas. Thread tension The tension of the thread will weaken your seams or cause puckers on scrap of a fabric before you change fabric or...
... pieces such as too much or too little tension will affect the quality of your fabric. 2 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 1 1 Flat bed attachment X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-arm sewing is possible. 21 You may not feed correctly. Slide the flat bed attachment... to adjust it when you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as cuffs and pant legs, or hardto-reach areas. Thread tension The tension of the thread will weaken your seams or cause puckers on scrap of a fabric before you change fabric or...
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...this case, refer to "Upper threading" on page 15 and rethread the upper thread. 25 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on the surface of the fabric. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. ...appear on the back of the fabric. 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 by turning the ...
...this case, refer to "Upper threading" on page 15 and rethread the upper thread. 25 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on the surface of the fabric. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. ...appear on the back of the fabric. 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 by turning the ...
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... Stitch 10 (Center Needle Position) 4 (3/16) Straight Stitch 11 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) ■ Top stitching and stretch materials You can use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to the Zigzag Stitch, and then start sewing.
... Stitch 10 (Center Needle Position) 4 (3/16) Straight Stitch 11 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) ■ Top stitching and stretch materials You can use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to the Zigzag Stitch, and then start sewing.
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... fabrics. Sew them under the 1 area you are using 2 the Elastic Stitch as when making patchwork. Following the line of the tear, sew using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. Double action stitching Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Double Action 16 Stitch 1.2 (1/16...
... fabrics. Sew them under the 1 area you are using 2 the Elastic Stitch as when making patchwork. Following the line of the tear, sew using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. Double action stitching Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Double Action 16 Stitch 1.2 (1/16...
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...) 5 (3/16) Straight Stitch 9 (Center Needle Position) 3 (1/8) Zigzag (Satin) 5 Stitch 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) Straight Stitch 11 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) Loosen the tension of the upper thread so 1 that the lower thread lies on the underside of 2 straight stitches. 5 Pull the lower threads to the fabric. 1 Sew a single row (or many rows) of the material.
...) 5 (3/16) Straight Stitch 9 (Center Needle Position) 3 (1/8) Zigzag (Satin) 5 Stitch 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) Straight Stitch 11 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) Loosen the tension of the upper thread so 1 that the lower thread lies on the underside of 2 straight stitches. 5 Pull the lower threads to the fabric. 1 Sew a single row (or many rows) of the material.
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... the needle does not hit the button during sewing. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn on the needle 4 plate. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the fabric, and then tie it hits, see step 1. Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the wrong side of... may be injured. The needle may break and you may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the button sewing foot 3 "M".
... the needle does not hit the button during sewing. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn on the needle 4 plate. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the fabric, and then tie it hits, see step 1. Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the wrong side of... may be injured. The needle may break and you may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the button sewing foot 3 "M".
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...; Align the ▲ and ● marks. 1 Screws • Make sure 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. 3 1 ▲ mark 2 ● mark 3 Bobbin case • Make sure that the indicated points...
...; Align the ▲ and ● marks. 1 Screws • Make sure 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. 3 1 ▲ mark 2 ● mark 3 Bobbin case • Make sure that the indicated points...
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... the nearest authorized service center. Replace the bobbin case. Remove any knots or tangles. - Loosen the upper thread tension. 22 36 Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". The needle is scratched. appropriate for this machine. breaks. The bobbin case is incorrectly installed. for..., you want to sew. The needle is not appropriate for the thread Choose a needle that is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that you for you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. the type of...
... the nearest authorized service center. Replace the bobbin case. Remove any knots or tangles. - Loosen the upper thread tension. 22 36 Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". The needle is scratched. appropriate for this machine. breaks. The bobbin case is incorrectly installed. for..., you want to sew. The needle is not appropriate for the thread Choose a needle that is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that you for you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. the type of...