Users Manual - English
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... other parts to assure correct installation. 8 For repair or adjustment: • If the Light unit is damaged, it must be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of suffocation. • Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this manual and specifications of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. The contents of this machine, avoid direct...
... other parts to assure correct installation. 8 For repair or adjustment: • If the Light unit is damaged, it must be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of suffocation. • Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this manual and specifications of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. The contents of this machine, avoid direct...
Users Manual - English
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... XE3124-001 182986-024 Memo z All specifications are available as optional accessories. Part Name 18 Spool cap (small) 19 Extra spool pin 20 Spool net 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 21 Foot controller 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper 9 Bobbin (4) Bobbin clip (3) 10 Needle set 11 Twin needle 12 Cleaning brush 13 Eyelet punch 14 Screwdriver 15 Touch pen 16 Spool cap (large) 17 Spool cap (medium) (on machine) XC3021-031 XC4051-031 XE2137-001...
... XE3124-001 182986-024 Memo z All specifications are available as optional accessories. Part Name 18 Spool cap (small) 19 Extra spool pin 20 Spool net 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 21 Foot controller 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper 9 Bobbin (4) Bobbin clip (3) 10 Needle set 11 Twin needle 12 Cleaning brush 13 Eyelet punch 14 Screwdriver 15 Touch pen 16 Spool cap (large) 17 Spool cap (medium) (on machine) XC3021-031 XC4051-031 XE2137-001...
Users Manual - English
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...) Place a spool of thread on this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. 10 j Flat bed attachment (page 46) Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to raise and lower the presser foot . m Thread tension dial (page 59, 145) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. k Thread cutter (page...
...) Place a spool of thread on this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. 10 j Flat bed attachment (page 46) Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to raise and lower the presser foot . m Thread tension dial (page 59, 145) Adjust the upper thread tension with this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. d Bobbin winder (page 22) Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. k Thread cutter (page...
Users Manual - English
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... machine. 11 b Handwheel (page 50) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to sew one stitch. g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on the fabric as the sewing takes place. c Needle bar thread guide (page 34) Pass the upper thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to clean the bobbin case and race. h Drop feed lever (page 88) Use the drop feed lever to be exchanged. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover (page 152) Remove the needle plate cover...
... machine. 11 b Handwheel (page 50) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to sew one stitch. g Power supply jack (page 17) Insert the plug on the fabric as the sewing takes place. c Needle bar thread guide (page 34) Pass the upper thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to clean the bobbin case and race. h Drop feed lever (page 88) Use the drop feed lever to be exchanged. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover (page 152) Remove the needle plate cover...
Users Manual - English
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... sewing in the opposite direction. For details, refer to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to "Securing the stitching" (page 53). When sewing is stopped, the needle is pressed. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is sewing. Use this button to the right side. c Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to adjust the sewing speed. 12 CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after sewing...
... sewing in the opposite direction. For details, refer to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to "Securing the stitching" (page 53). When sewing is stopped, the needle is pressed. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is sewing. Use this button to the right side. c Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to adjust the sewing speed. 12 CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after sewing...
Users Manual - English
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... Crystal Display) Operation 21 a X The LCD comes on b the display panel. Simple explanations can be displayed. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. procedures If you press (Previous page key), you finish viewing, press e key) two times. (Back h g fe a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Presser foot replacement f Embroidery foot attachment g Embroidery frame attachment h Embroidery unit attachment X The first screen describing the procedure for the following items. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / Press...
... Crystal Display) Operation 21 a X The LCD comes on b the display panel. Simple explanations can be displayed. Press (Sewing machine help screen appears. procedures If you press (Previous page key), you finish viewing, press e key) two times. (Back h g fe a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Presser foot replacement f Embroidery foot attachment g Embroidery frame attachment h Embroidery unit attachment X The first screen describing the procedure for the following items. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / Press...
Users Manual - English
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CAUTION z Use the presser foot appropriate for automatic e reverse/reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length, etc. • For details on the screen. 2 Memo z When touching the screen with zigzag foot "J" attached. • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). Sewing 49 Select a stitch. c X The straight stitch (left needle position) is used appears on adjusting the stitch width, stitch length and thread tension, refer to "Stitch Setting Chart" (page 70). Note z When a stitch is shown selected on sewing with each...
CAUTION z Use the presser foot appropriate for automatic e reverse/reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length, etc. • For details on the screen. 2 Memo z When touching the screen with zigzag foot "J" attached. • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). Sewing 49 Select a stitch. c X The straight stitch (left needle position) is used appears on adjusting the stitch width, stitch length and thread tension, refer to "Stitch Setting Chart" (page 70). Note z When a stitch is shown selected on sewing with each...
Users Manual - English
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... a faster speed. SEWING BASICS ■ Using the foot controller Sewing can be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or d right to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to select the desired sewing speed. a a a Sewing speed controller X The speed set using the foot controller. c Faster • Slowly press down on the machine. X The machine starts sewing. X The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered (in order to "Cutting the thread...
... a faster speed. SEWING BASICS ■ Using the foot controller Sewing can be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or d right to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to select the desired sewing speed. a a a Sewing speed controller X The speed set using the foot controller. c Faster • Slowly press down on the machine. X The machine starts sewing. X The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered (in order to "Cutting the thread...
Users Manual - English
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... stitch width changes the needle position. reducing the width moves the needle to "Saving stitch settings" (page 64). Each press of makes the zigzag stitch narrower. Setting the Stitch This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width and stitch length for some stitches cannot be changed , when the machine is turned off or a different stitch is selected before the stitch setting is connected, the sewing speed controller can be used to "Adjusting stitch width using the sewing speed controller...
... stitch width changes the needle position. reducing the width moves the needle to "Saving stitch settings" (page 64). Each press of makes the zigzag stitch narrower. Setting the Stitch This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width and stitch length for some stitches cannot be changed , when the machine is turned off or a different stitch is selected before the stitch setting is connected, the sewing speed controller can be used to "Adjusting stitch width using the sewing speed controller...
Users Manual - English
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... replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). Attach buttonhole foot "A". a A b a Mark on fabric (front) b Red marks on buttonhole foot • Pass the upper thread down through the buttonhole. Buttonhole Stitching 85 d • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 49). ■ If the button does not fit in the presser foot. 2 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch) X The size of the buttonhole is 5 mm (3/16 3 inch).) a b c a Presser foot scale b Length...
... replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43). Attach buttonhole foot "A". a A b a Mark on fabric (front) b Red marks on buttonhole foot • Pass the upper thread down through the buttonhole. Buttonhole Stitching 85 d • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 49). ■ If the button does not fit in the presser foot. 2 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch) X The size of the buttonhole is 5 mm (3/16 3 inch).) a b c a Presser foot scale b Length...
Users Manual - English
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... the rear of the machine). Adjust the stitch width to be attached. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle correctly goes into the two holes toward you . Attach button-fitting foot "M". UTILITY STITCHES Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with four holes can be attached. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b drop feed lever, located at the rear of the thread will f be sewn, and lower the presser foot lever. Note z Since the...
... the rear of the machine). Adjust the stitch width to be attached. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle correctly goes into the two holes toward you . Attach button-fitting foot "M". UTILITY STITCHES Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with four holes can be attached. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b drop feed lever, located at the rear of the thread will f be sewn, and lower the presser foot lever. Note z Since the...
Users Manual - English
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... presser bar. 1 3 2 a a Drop feed lever (as seen from the rear of sewing. Hold the quilting foot "O" in place with the optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" when making free-motion quilting. otherwise the needle may be moved freely in order to raise the feed dogs. Attach free-motion quilting foot "O" by b positioning the pin of the quilting foot above the needle clamp screw and aligning the lower-left as seen from the rear of the machine). Memo z The drop feed lever is normally set to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder...
... presser bar. 1 3 2 a a Drop feed lever (as seen from the rear of sewing. Hold the quilting foot "O" in place with the optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" when making free-motion quilting. otherwise the needle may be moved freely in order to raise the feed dogs. Attach free-motion quilting foot "O" by b positioning the pin of the quilting foot above the needle clamp screw and aligning the lower-left as seen from the rear of the machine). Memo z The drop feed lever is normally set to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder...
Users Manual - English
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... the Replace the presser foot. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. The bobbin winder shaft is loose. The needle clamp screw is on . Select a thread and needle that is used . Loosen the upper thread tension. page 22 154 Lightly guide the fabric. Only use the start /stop button was pressed, even though the foot controller is scratched, or has a your dealer or the nearest authorized burr on the machine. To use a bobbin designed specifically...
... the Replace the presser foot. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. The bobbin winder shaft is loose. The needle clamp screw is on . Select a thread and needle that is used . Loosen the upper thread tension. page 22 154 Lightly guide the fabric. Only use the start /stop button was pressed, even though the foot controller is scratched, or has a your dealer or the nearest authorized burr on the machine. To use a bobbin designed specifically...
Users Manual - English
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... light or too dark. Attach the presser foot that is tangled in the bobbin case. page 59 The fabric does not feed. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. - Only use a bobbin designed specifically for the type of the upper thread. Adjust the tension of stitch that that you wish to sew. Press the needle position button. Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover...
... light or too dark. Attach the presser foot that is tangled in the bobbin case. page 59 The fabric does not feed. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. - Only use a bobbin designed specifically for the type of the upper thread. Adjust the tension of stitch that that you wish to sew. Press the needle position button. Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover...
Users Manual - English
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...pin 9, 36 bobbin winding 22 bobbin-winding thread guide 10, 24 eyelet punch 9, 86, 108 eyelet stitching 108 button sewing 88 buttonhole lever 11 F buttonhole sewing 84 buttonhole stitching 83 fabric positioning 50 buzzer 163 fagoting 110 fagoting stitch 109 C care 152 feed dogs 11 flat bed attachment 10 foot controller 9, 52 changing sewing direction 65 foot controller jack 11 checking needle 40 frame pattern selection 137 cleaning bobbin case 152 fraying, preventing 74 cleaning brush 9 free-arm sewing 46 cleaning machine surface 152 free-motion...
...pin 9, 36 bobbin winding 22 bobbin-winding thread guide 10, 24 eyelet punch 9, 86, 108 eyelet stitching 108 button sewing 88 buttonhole lever 11 F buttonhole sewing 84 buttonhole stitching 83 fabric positioning 50 buzzer 163 fagoting 110 fagoting stitch 109 C care 152 feed dogs 11 flat bed attachment 10 foot controller 9, 52 changing sewing direction 65 foot controller jack 11 checking needle 40 frame pattern selection 137 cleaning bobbin case 152 fraying, preventing 74 cleaning brush 9 free-arm sewing 46 cleaning machine surface 152 free-motion...
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... 114 help key 13 hook-and-loop fastener 66 I installing bobbin 27 J joining 114 joining stitch 97, 109 L layout adjustment 143 LCD 18, 133 LCD button 134 LCD messages 159 LCD operation 18 M machine surface cleaning 152 main power switch 11 maintenance 152 manual needle threading 36 memory key 13 mirroring stitches 63 N needle bar thread guide 11 needle condition 40 needle plate 11 needle plate cover 11 needle plate marking 67 needle position button 12 needle position, changing 79 needle replacement 41 needle set 9 needle threader lever 10 needle threading 31 needles...
... 114 help key 13 hook-and-loop fastener 66 I installing bobbin 27 J joining 114 joining stitch 97, 109 L layout adjustment 143 LCD 18, 133 LCD button 134 LCD messages 159 LCD operation 18 M machine surface cleaning 152 main power switch 11 maintenance 152 manual needle threading 36 memory key 13 mirroring stitches 63 N needle bar thread guide 11 needle condition 40 needle plate 11 needle plate cover 11 needle plate marking 67 needle position button 12 needle position, changing 79 needle replacement 41 needle set 9 needle threader lever 10 needle threading 31 needles...
Accessory Catalog
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... pin tucks and corded pin tucks using a twin needle on the lower portion of stitching and use that to get started. SA143 AFJKM Ruffler Foot Makes ruffles with this presser foot. 1. Use a stiff card to slide the fabric from left into gathers or tucks. For seven grooves: SA179 ABCDEJ For five grooves: SA162 IP This presser foot does not include the bobbin cover. The ruffling blade on lightweight fabric. www.brother.com Install and manually thread a twin needle. 2. Brother Embellishment Feet...
... pin tucks and corded pin tucks using a twin needle on the lower portion of stitching and use that to get started. SA143 AFJKM Ruffler Foot Makes ruffles with this presser foot. 1. Use a stiff card to slide the fabric from left into gathers or tucks. For seven grooves: SA179 ABCDEJ For five grooves: SA162 IP This presser foot does not include the bobbin cover. The ruffling blade on lightweight fabric. www.brother.com Install and manually thread a twin needle. 2. Brother Embellishment Feet...
Accessory Catalog
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... guide the fabric. 4. When quilting is needed. 1. Use both hands while keeping the fabric pulled tight. 9. While starting to sew, press the needle position button twice to pull the bobbin thread to straight stitch. 3. Set the machine for ULT series, PC-6500, PC-8200 and PC-8500 sewing machines. Place the fabric beneath the presser foot. 4. Requires Low Shank Adapter for straight stitch. 3. Set the machine to the quilt top. 7. Requires Low Shank Adapter for free-motion, outline quilting, etc. 1. Quilting Foot For darning, quilting, or free-motion...
... guide the fabric. 4. When quilting is needed. 1. Use both hands while keeping the fabric pulled tight. 9. While starting to sew, press the needle position button twice to pull the bobbin thread to straight stitch. 3. Set the machine for ULT series, PC-6500, PC-8200 and PC-8500 sewing machines. Place the fabric beneath the presser foot. 4. Requires Low Shank Adapter for straight stitch. 3. Set the machine to the quilt top. 7. Requires Low Shank Adapter for free-motion, outline quilting, etc. 1. Quilting Foot For darning, quilting, or free-motion...
Accessory Catalog
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... helps to the needle thread. For best results, use the Brother Bobbin Thread designed specifically for your fabric properly with other sewing and embroidery machine brands. It is completed. Individual colors are also available at selected Dealers. Available in a 14-Pack and individual colors (sold in a fun assortment of fabrics with straight, zig zag or decorative stitches. Consult your instruction manual for advice on the top surface of colors specifically designed for Brother Embroidery machines...
... helps to the needle thread. For best results, use the Brother Bobbin Thread designed specifically for your fabric properly with other sewing and embroidery machine brands. It is completed. Individual colors are also available at selected Dealers. Available in a 14-Pack and individual colors (sold in a fun assortment of fabrics with straight, zig zag or decorative stitches. Consult your instruction manual for advice on the top surface of colors specifically designed for Brother Embroidery machines...
Accessory Catalog
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...1/4 inch) wide cover stitch. 1. Set T1/T2 presser foot. 2. Open the seams. 4. SA224CV SA221CV Hemming Set Finishes hems easily and quickly. The stitches are always smooth. 1. Attach the hem positioning plate A/B to the hemming attachment, and attach it into the front cover slot. 3. SA226CV www.brother.com Fold fabric and set through the holder). 4. Brother Cover Stitch Feet 78 Top Stitching Foot Set Top Stitching Foot Set Use included presser foot to 1/2 inch) bias tapes as holding the fabric lightly with the LC1 presser foot included in the machine. 2. Sew as folding...
...1/4 inch) wide cover stitch. 1. Set T1/T2 presser foot. 2. Open the seams. 4. SA224CV SA221CV Hemming Set Finishes hems easily and quickly. The stitches are always smooth. 1. Attach the hem positioning plate A/B to the hemming attachment, and attach it into the front cover slot. 3. SA226CV www.brother.com Fold fabric and set through the holder). 4. Brother Cover Stitch Feet 78 Top Stitching Foot Set Top Stitching Foot Set Use included presser foot to 1/2 inch) bias tapes as holding the fabric lightly with the LC1 presser foot included in the machine. 2. Sew as folding...