Operation Manual
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... making any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Special care is used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine...
... making any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Special care is used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine...
Operation Manual
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...37 Sewing buttons 37 Darning 38 Using the blind stitch foot 39 6. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 ACCESSORIES 5 Optional accessories 5 THE MAIN PARTS 6 Flat bed attachment 6 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 7 Connecting plugs 7 Main power and sewing light switch 8 Foot controller 8 Checking the needle 8 Replacing the needle 8 Changing the presser foot 10 THE CONTROLS 11 Pattern selection dial 11 Patterns and stitch names 11 Reverse sewing lever 12 THREADING THE MACHINE 13 Winding the bobbin 13 Lower threading 15 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 16...
...37 Sewing buttons 37 Darning 38 Using the blind stitch foot 39 6. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 ACCESSORIES 5 Optional accessories 5 THE MAIN PARTS 6 Flat bed attachment 6 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 7 Connecting plugs 7 Main power and sewing light switch 8 Foot controller 8 Checking the needle 8 Replacing the needle 8 Changing the presser foot 10 THE CONTROLS 11 Pattern selection dial 11 Patterns and stitch names 11 Reverse sewing lever 12 THREADING THE MACHINE 13 Winding the bobbin 13 Lower threading 15 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 16...
Operation Manual
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... 10. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Depending on machine) XC4901-121 2 Buttonhole foot "A" X59369-321 3 Zipper foot "I JJ 6. 7. No. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Extra spool pin XG3488-001 2 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) X57521-021 3 Darning Plate XC6063-021 4 Button sewing foot "M" XE2137-001 5 Walking Foot SA107 F034N: XC2165-002 No. Part Name 6 Quilting Foot 7 1/4-inch Quilting Foot 8 Narrow Hemmer Foot 9 Blind Stitch Foot 10 Quilting guide Part Code...
... 10. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Depending on machine) XC4901-121 2 Buttonhole foot "A" X59369-321 3 Zipper foot "I JJ 6. 7. No. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Extra spool pin XG3488-001 2 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) X57521-021 3 Darning Plate XC6063-021 4 Button sewing foot "M" XE2137-001 5 Walking Foot SA107 F034N: XC2165-002 No. Part Name 6 Quilting Foot 7 1/4-inch Quilting Foot 8 Narrow Hemmer Foot 9 Blind Stitch Foot 10 Quilting guide Part Code...
Operation Manual
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...) 5 Hole for extra spool pin (Page 26) This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with accessory compartment (Page 6) A Presser foot (Page 10) B Reverse sewing lever (Page 12) Push this to control the sewing speed, and to stitch in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to raise and lower the presser foot. THE MAIN PARTS 3 2 1 1 J 4 5 D 6 C E 7 B 8 F 9 0 A 1 Bobbin winder (Page 13) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this lever to start and stop sewing. C Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 34) D Pattern selection dial (Page...
...) 5 Hole for extra spool pin (Page 26) This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with accessory compartment (Page 6) A Presser foot (Page 10) B Reverse sewing lever (Page 12) Push this to control the sewing speed, and to stitch in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to raise and lower the presser foot. THE MAIN PARTS 3 2 1 1 J 4 5 D 6 C E 7 B 8 F 9 0 A 1 Bobbin winder (Page 13) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this lever to start and stop sewing. C Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 34) D Pattern selection dial (Page...
Operation Manual
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... 5 ZIGZAG (SATIN) STITCH 6 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 7 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 8 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 9 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) 1.6 (1/16) - 29, 36 29, 38 1.8 (1/8) - 29, 38 2 (1/16) - 29, 38 3 (1/8) - 29, 35, 36, 38, 39 11 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE CONTROLS Pattern selection dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may...
... 5 ZIGZAG (SATIN) STITCH 6 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 7 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 8 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 9 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) 1.6 (1/16) - 29, 36 29, 38 1.8 (1/8) - 29, 38 2 (1/16) - 29, 38 3 (1/8) - 29, 35, 36, 38, 39 11 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE CONTROLS Pattern selection dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may...
Operation Manual
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... your foot off the foot controller. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Press the foot controller to start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to break. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Pass the end of the thread through the hole Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 3 on the bobbin from...
... your foot off the foot controller. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Press the foot controller to start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to break. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Pass the end of the thread through the hole Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 3 on the bobbin from...
Operation Manual
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... details about bobbin winding. Remove the bobbin cover by the arrow. If you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn off the machine while threading. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it and 3 lift toward you accidentally step on using the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by sliding it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Refer...
... details about bobbin winding. Remove the bobbin cover by the arrow. If you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn off the machine while threading. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it and 3 lift toward you accidentally step on using the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by sliding it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Refer...
Operation Manual
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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 lever 5 Mark on page 22. For details on the wheel 17 CAUTION ● If the spool of needles and threads, refer to break. 1 1 Mark on the correct combination of thread is in the correct combination. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 Pull up . • If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may bend or...
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 lever 5 Mark on page 22. For details on the wheel 17 CAUTION ● If the spool of needles and threads, refer to break. 1 1 Mark on the correct combination of thread is in the correct combination. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 Pull up . • If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may bend or...
Operation Manual
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... the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. Before you draw up the lower thread, put them toward you can draw up the lower thread by hand to 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread...
... the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. Before you draw up the lower thread, put them toward you can draw up the lower thread by hand to 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread...
Operation Manual
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... 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 50 50-60 Size of the fabric or thread. Memo ● The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Using the wrong combination, such...
... 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 50 50-60 Size of the fabric or thread. Memo ● The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Using the wrong combination, such...
Operation Manual
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... fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. Sewing with this needle and two top threads. CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. SEWING BASICS Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. You can sew with a twin needle (Option) We have designed your machine so you . 25 The needle could break and damage the machine. ● Make...
... fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. Sewing with this needle and two top threads. CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. SEWING BASICS Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. You can sew with a twin needle (Option) We have designed your machine so you . 25 The needle could break and damage the machine. ● Make...
Operation Manual
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... a fabric before you change fabric or thread. You may bend or break. ● The twin needle should only be too tight. Start sewing. 8 For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting sewing" on page 23. Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to a lower number. 27 Do not use the twin needle with the Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) and the Zigzag Stitch (1.5 mm (1/16 inch) width). Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may...
... a fabric before you change fabric or thread. You may bend or break. ● The twin needle should only be too tight. Start sewing. 8 For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting sewing" on page 23. Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to a lower number. 27 Do not use the twin needle with the Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) and the Zigzag Stitch (1.5 mm (1/16 inch) width). Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may...
Operation Manual
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...) Straight Stitch 9 (Center Needle Position) 3 (1/8) Straight 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 straight stitch for the standard stitch length. 5 12 1 For a shorter stitch length, turn the pattern selecting dial to the left position of Zigzag (Satin) Stitch (number 5). 2 For a longer stitch length, turn the pattern selecting dial to the Zigzag Stitch, and then start sewing. The middle position is the setting for top stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics...
...) Straight Stitch 9 (Center Needle Position) 3 (1/8) Straight 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 straight stitch for the standard stitch length. 5 12 1 For a shorter stitch length, turn the pattern selecting dial to the left position of Zigzag (Satin) Stitch (number 5). 2 For a longer stitch length, turn the pattern selecting dial to the Zigzag Stitch, and then start sewing. The middle position is the setting for top stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics...
Operation Manual
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... the machine starts sewing. Sew the length of chalk mark 2 Red lines ■ Making a Buttonhole Step Step 1 (Front bar tack) Sewn section Pattern 1. Making a buttonhole Pattern 1 Stitch Stitch Length [mm Width [mm Foot (inch)] (inch)] 0.5 (1/32) Button5 (3/16) hole Foot "A" CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not installed with the plastic insert at the left side of the stitches and then raise the needle from the material. Set the pattern selection dial to "b". 2. Turn the pattern selection dial...
... the machine starts sewing. Sew the length of chalk mark 2 Red lines ■ Making a Buttonhole Step Step 1 (Front bar tack) Sewn section Pattern 1. Making a buttonhole Pattern 1 Stitch Stitch Length [mm Width [mm Foot (inch)] (inch)] 0.5 (1/32) Button5 (3/16) hole Foot "A" CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not installed with the plastic insert at the left side of the stitches and then raise the needle from the material. Set the pattern selection dial to "b". 2. Turn the pattern selection dial...
Operation Manual
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... not turn on the needle 4 plate. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 7 CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. The machine may be injured. Put a button between the 1 buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES L Sewing buttons Stitch Name Pattern Zigzag 2 Stitch Zigzag 3 Stitch Zigzag 4 Stitch Stitch Length [mm (inch)] 0.7 (1/32...
... not turn on the needle 4 plate. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 7 CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. The machine may be injured. Put a button between the 1 buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES L Sewing buttons Stitch Name Pattern Zigzag 2 Stitch Zigzag 3 Stitch Zigzag 4 Stitch Stitch Length [mm (inch)] 0.7 (1/32...
Operation Manual
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... the machine. The machine may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to guide the fabric. ■ When stretch blind hem stitching When stretch blind hem stitching using the blind stitch foot, turn on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. CAUTION ● Do not turn the screw to adjust the guide to the Zigzag 4 Stitch with the needle position. Set the pattern selection dial to the folded hem. • For more details on the machine. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS Using the blind stitch foot Stitch Name Zigzag Stitch Pattern 2 Stitch Length...
... the machine. The machine may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to guide the fabric. ■ When stretch blind hem stitching When stretch blind hem stitching using the blind stitch foot, turn on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. CAUTION ● Do not turn the screw to adjust the guide to the Zigzag 4 Stitch with the needle position. Set the pattern selection dial to the folded hem. • For more details on the machine. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS Using the blind stitch foot Stitch Name Zigzag Stitch Pattern 2 Stitch Length...
Operation Manual
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... power switch is too tight. Use the screwdriver to - Replace the needle plate. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. The needle is too tight. Lightly guide the fabric. cannot be Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below the needle plate. The upper thread tension is incorrectly installed. Loosen the upper thread tension. 27 42 appropriate for the type of stitch that has been designed designed for the type of fabric. 22 The presser foot you are fabric, thread and needle...
... power switch is too tight. Use the screwdriver to - Replace the needle plate. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. The needle is too tight. Lightly guide the fabric. cannot be Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below the needle plate. The upper thread tension is incorrectly installed. Loosen the upper thread tension. 27 42 appropriate for the type of stitch that has been designed designed for the type of fabric. 22 The presser foot you are fabric, thread and needle...
Operation Manual
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... authorized Brother Service Center. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Attach the presser foot holder properly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Replace the needle. You have not attached the presser foot holder properly. Bobbin is set incorrectly. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Bobbin is set incorrectly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Fit the spool properly. Sew with stabilizer material under the fabric. Possible cause The needle is bent or blunt. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for the fabric...
... authorized Brother Service Center. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Attach the presser foot holder properly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Replace the needle. You have not attached the presser foot holder properly. Bobbin is set incorrectly. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Bobbin is set incorrectly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Fit the spool properly. Sew with stabilizer material under the fabric. Possible cause The needle is bent or blunt. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for the fabric...
Operation Manual
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... The needle threader can not be used the right combination of stitch that is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Replace the needle. Attach the presser foot that you want to sew. Remove the darning plate. The thread tension is tangled in the race, clean the race. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is correct for the type of the upper thread. Choose a thread and needle that are using is not correct for the type of fabric, thread and needle...
... The needle threader can not be used the right combination of stitch that is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Replace the needle. Attach the presser foot that you want to sew. Remove the darning plate. The thread tension is tangled in the race, clean the race. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is correct for the type of the upper thread. Choose a thread and needle that are using is not correct for the type of fabric, thread and needle...
Operation Manual
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...Accessories 5 optional 5 37 Appliqués 36 B Blind hem stitching 30 Blind stitch foot 39 Bobbin winding 13 Button sewing 37 Buttonhole adjusting 34 making 33 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw 34 C Cleaning 40 Connecting plugs 7 D , Darning 38 Darning plate 37 38 Double action stitching 32 Drawing up the lower thread 21 E Elastic stitching 31 F Fabric, thread, and needle combinations ...... 22 Flat bed attachment 6 Foot controller 8 Free-arm style 25 G Gathering 36 H Handwheel 17 L Light switch 8 Lower threading 15 M Main parts 6 Main power 8 Maintenance 40 N Needle...
...Accessories 5 optional 5 37 Appliqués 36 B Blind hem stitching 30 Blind stitch foot 39 Bobbin winding 13 Button sewing 37 Buttonhole adjusting 34 making 33 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw 34 C Cleaning 40 Connecting plugs 7 D , Darning 38 Darning plate 37 38 Double action stitching 32 Drawing up the lower thread 21 E Elastic stitching 31 F Fabric, thread, and needle combinations ...... 22 Flat bed attachment 6 Foot controller 8 Free-arm style 25 G Gathering 36 H Handwheel 17 L Light switch 8 Lower threading 15 M Main parts 6 Main power 8 Maintenance 40 N Needle...
