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... adjustment. 4. Use this machine to the off , then remove plug from all instructions before changing the light bulb. Do not use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15.Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making...
... adjustment. 4. Use this machine to the off , then remove plug from all instructions before changing the light bulb. Do not use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15.Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making...
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... foot section ...6 Flat bed attachment ...6 ACCESSORIES ...7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 8 Power supply precautions ...8 Power supply ...8 Foot controller ...9 Steadying the machine ...9 THREADING THE MACHINE 10 Winding the bobbin ...10 Lower threading ...11 Upper threading ...13 Drawing up the lower thread ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 15 Needle precautions ...15 Selecting the needle depending on the...
... foot section ...6 Flat bed attachment ...6 ACCESSORIES ...7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 8 Power supply precautions ...8 Power supply ...8 Foot controller ...9 Steadying the machine ...9 THREADING THE MACHINE 10 Winding the bobbin ...10 Lower threading ...11 Upper threading ...13 Drawing up the lower thread ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 15 Needle precautions ...15 Selecting the needle depending on the...
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... 4. 3. APPENDIX ...38 MAINTENANCE ...38 Oiling ...38 Changing the bulb ...38 Cleaning the machine surface ...39 Cleaning the shuttle race ...39 Cleaning the feed dogs ...40 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...41 TROUBLESHOOTING ...42 When the thread is entangled ...45 INDEX ...46 4
... 4. 3. APPENDIX ...38 MAINTENANCE ...38 Oiling ...38 Changing the bulb ...38 Cleaning the machine surface ...39 Cleaning the shuttle race ...39 Cleaning the feed dogs ...40 Bobbin case tension adjustment ...41 TROUBLESHOOTING ...42 When the thread is entangled ...45 INDEX ...46 4
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... sew in handle i Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. j Bobbin winder (page 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread. Part code; g Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to start ... YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Needle position selector (page 22) Shift this lever to cut them. p Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is used when winding the...
... sew in handle i Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. j Bobbin winder (page 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread. Part code; g Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to start ... YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Needle position selector (page 22) Shift this lever to cut them. p Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread guide/bobbin winding pre-tension disc is used when winding the...
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.... c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to remove it. If the accessories are stored in...
.... c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to remove it. If the accessories are stored in...
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... code: SA156, SABOBBIN, SFB: XA5539-151). a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SABOBBIN, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine or bobbins of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to the right. Using other models, the...work properly. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ...
... code: SA156, SABOBBIN, SFB: XA5539-151). a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SABOBBIN, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine or bobbins of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to the right. Using other models, the...work properly. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ...
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... make a clicking sound; If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you slide the bobbin winding shaft to break. If you could be injured. ..., breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to the right. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel...
... make a clicking sound; If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you slide the bobbin winding shaft to break. If you could be injured. ..., breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to the right. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel...
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... to the left, as shown below, until it will fall out from the shuttle race. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to be used with this machine. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. If it is properly placed back into the notch at the front of the... the shuttle cover behind the flat bed b attachment at the top of the shuttle race. a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch c toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it out from the shuttle when the machine starts to be incorrect or break the...
... to the left, as shown below, until it will fall out from the shuttle race. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to be used with this machine. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. If it is properly placed back into the notch at the front of the... the shuttle cover behind the flat bed b attachment at the top of the shuttle race. a Tension spring Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch c toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it out from the shuttle when the machine starts to be incorrect or break the...
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... Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the needle. Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle that you wish to the following precautions concerning the handling...14 to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Needle precautions Be sure to 100/16 ...
... Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the needle. Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle that you wish to the following precautions concerning the handling...14 to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Needle precautions Be sure to 100/16 ...
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...thread. 1 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to adjust it when you change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you start to change fabric or thread. Note ● The bobbin thread...be sure to return the screw to "Lower threading" (page 11) and reinsert the bobbin. 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on surface of fabric 1 2 3 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the surface of the ...
...thread. 1 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to adjust it when you change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you start to change fabric or thread. Note ● The bobbin thread...be sure to return the screw to "Lower threading" (page 11) and reinsert the bobbin. 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on surface of fabric 1 2 3 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the surface of the ...
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Place a button between the presser foot and c the fabric. ■ Button fitting with the bobbin thread. Turn the handwheel toward you e (counterclockwise) to d match the distance between the holes in ...not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break. Pull the fabric to cut the upper and lower threads, leaving a length of the fabric, and then tie it is between the presser foot and a the fabric, ... Use scissors to the left side of the machine, g and then cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the h stitching to the wrong side of 15 cm (6 inches).
Place a button between the presser foot and c the fabric. ■ Button fitting with the bobbin thread. Turn the handwheel toward you e (counterclockwise) to d match the distance between the holes in ...not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break. Pull the fabric to cut the upper and lower threads, leaving a length of the fabric, and then tie it is between the presser foot and a the fabric, ... Use scissors to the left side of the machine, g and then cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the h stitching to the wrong side of 15 cm (6 inches).
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...needle M L Single needle M R Twin needle M Pattern sewn Adjustment of b stitches. • Do not sew reverse stitches or cut the thread. c Smooth the gathers by sewing with this page. Satin stitches Various decorative stitches can be sewn with the Satin Stitch according to the instructions ...on this sewing machine. Pull the bobbin threads to 0. Gathering Stitch width Stitch length Needle position Presser foot Needle 0 4 M Zigzag Single Loosen the tension of ...
...needle M L Single needle M R Twin needle M Pattern sewn Adjustment of b stitches. • Do not sew reverse stitches or cut the thread. c Smooth the gathers by sewing with this page. Satin stitches Various decorative stitches can be sewn with the Satin Stitch according to the instructions ...on this sewing machine. Pull the bobbin threads to 0. Gathering Stitch width Stitch length Needle position Presser foot Needle 0 4 M Zigzag Single Loosen the tension of ...
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... foot and the needle. Clean the lint from the shuttle hook in the i same manner as described in order to remove any accumulated lint g and thread from the upper e part of the free arm. 4 Remove the needle plate by using a coin or d screwdriver to remove any lint. a Retaining ring b Hook c Latch... lever Attach the needle plate by using a coin or f screwdriver. 40 Remove the hook by grasping its center post f and pulling it . Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured. Turn off the machine and unplug it out...
... foot and the needle. Clean the lint from the shuttle hook in the i same manner as described in order to remove any accumulated lint g and thread from the upper e part of the free arm. 4 Remove the needle plate by using a coin or d screwdriver to remove any lint. a Retaining ring b Hook c Latch... lever Attach the needle plate by using a coin or f screwdriver. 40 Remove the hook by grasping its center post f and pulling it . Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured. Turn off the machine and unplug it out...
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... side of the fabric. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric after you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to decrease bobbin tension. Note ● Remember to return the screw to its original setting before starting your ... tension- Note ● If the loops still appear on wrong side of the bobbin thread If holding the bobbin thread and lightly raising and lowering it causes the bobbin case to descend slowly, then the thread tension is too loose" to a higher number. In this case, turn the ...
... side of the fabric. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric after you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to decrease bobbin tension. Note ● Remember to return the screw to its original setting before starting your ... tension- Note ● If the loops still appear on wrong side of the bobbin thread If holding the bobbin thread and lightly raising and lowering it causes the bobbin case to descend slowly, then the thread tension is too loose" to a higher number. In this case, turn the ...
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...The needle is tangled, for this machine. Incorrect bobbins will not work . page 16 You have not used a bobbin that are using is not plugged in the shuttle race. appropriate for the thread you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.... page 13 The upper thread breaks. Turn on the main power...
...The needle is tangled, for this machine. Incorrect bobbins will not work . page 16 You have not used a bobbin that are using is not plugged in the shuttle race. appropriate for the thread you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.... page 13 The upper thread breaks. Turn on the main power...
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... page 16 page 16 - - - Insert the needle properly. The upper thread breaks. Replace the bobbin case. The thread is incorrect. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Correct the upper threading. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. You have...
... page 16 page 16 - - - Insert the needle properly. The upper thread breaks. Replace the bobbin case. The thread is incorrect. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Correct the upper threading. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. You have...
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... 10 Insufficient oiling. Make sure to oil the machine once a week if you use a bobbin that are skipped. The thread is tangled in the shuttle race. If the thread is tangled, for this machine. page 24 You have not fitted the spool properly. Adjust the...shuttle race. page 39 The fabric does not feed. Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. Insert the needle properly. Remove the tangle thread. You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. page 38 44 Clean the ...
... 10 Insufficient oiling. Make sure to oil the machine once a week if you use a bobbin that are skipped. The thread is tangled in the shuttle race. If the thread is tangled, for this machine. page 24 You have not fitted the spool properly. Adjust the...shuttle race. page 39 The fabric does not feed. Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. Insert the needle properly. Remove the tangle thread. You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. page 38 44 Clean the ...
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... fabric according to the procedure below. Cut the entangled thread with small scissors c above the needle plate and then gently remove the thread and fabric. 45 Perform steps of the free arm. And then look to be sure bobbin winding shaft is entangled Turn the handwheel to raise the needle, then... d remove the fabric. CAUTION ● Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. If the thread is locked. a CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord,...
... fabric according to the procedure below. Cut the entangled thread with small scissors c above the needle plate and then gently remove the thread and fabric. 45 Perform steps of the free arm. And then look to be sure bobbin winding shaft is entangled Turn the handwheel to raise the needle, then... d remove the fabric. CAUTION ● Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. If the thread is locked. a CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord,...
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... 5, 22 straight stitch 27 stretch fabrics 26 T thick fabrics 25 thin fabrics 26 thread cutter 23 thread guide 13 thread tension 24 trial sewing 25 troubleshooting 42 twin needle 17, 18 U upper tension-control dial 24, 41 upper threading 13 W winding the bobbin 10 Z zigzag stitches 25, 27, 34 zipper foot 33 zipper insertion 33...
... 5, 22 straight stitch 27 stretch fabrics 26 T thick fabrics 25 thin fabrics 26 thread cutter 23 thread guide 13 thread tension 24 trial sewing 25 troubleshooting 42 twin needle 17, 18 U upper tension-control dial 24, 41 upper threading 13 W winding the bobbin 10 Z zigzag stitches 25, 27, 34 zipper foot 33 zipper insertion 33...