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... near children. 2. Never operate this manual. 3. Never operate the sewing machine with same type rated 15 watts. Special care is used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15.Always unplug the sewing machine from outlet. 9. The sewing machine should always be followed, including...
... near children. 2. Never operate this manual. 3. Never operate the sewing machine with same type rated 15 watts. Special care is used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15.Always unplug the sewing machine from outlet. 9. The sewing machine should always be followed, including...
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... your eye on the needle while sewing. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For a longer service life 1. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of replacing the plug fuse, use ...intended for household use a fuse approved by a person responsible for the plug supplied with this sewing machine. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Plug the machine directly into the wall. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, ...
... your eye on the needle while sewing. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For a longer service life 1. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of replacing the plug fuse, use ...intended for household use a fuse approved by a person responsible for the plug supplied with this sewing machine. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Plug the machine directly into the wall. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, ...
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... 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...Stitch width knob ...22 Stitch length knob ...22 Needle position selector ...22 Starting to sew ...23 Sewing in reverse ...23 Thread tension ...24 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...25 Trial sewing ...25 Changing the sewing direction ...25 Sewing curves ...25 Sewing thick fabrics...
... 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...Stitch width knob ...22 Stitch length knob ...22 Needle position selector ...22 Starting to sew ...23 Sewing in reverse ...23 Thread tension ...24 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...25 Trial sewing ...25 Changing the sewing direction ...25 Sewing curves ...25 Sewing thick fabrics...
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... ...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 3.
... ...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 3.
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...8) Use this knob to set the stitch width. o Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever to manually raise and lower the needle. c Thread take-up lever (page 13) d Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) e Upper tension control dial (page 24) This controls the tension... Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 for 110-120V area KD-1902 for 110-127V area (Brazil only) Model KD-2902 for use as the lower thread. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. q Foot controller (page 9) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to cut...
...8) Use this knob to set the stitch width. o Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever to manually raise and lower the needle. c Thread take-up lever (page 13) d Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) e Upper tension control dial (page 24) This controls the tension... Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 for 110-120V area KD-1902 for 110-127V area (Brazil only) Model KD-2902 for use as the lower thread. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. q Foot controller (page 9) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to cut...
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... flat bed attachment. 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 hold the needle in place. a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is marked with...
... flat bed attachment. 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 hold the needle in place. a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is marked with...
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... bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. a Pre-tension disk CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the bobbin. • Align the notch on bobbin to the spring on c the... as possible. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of thread on the spool pin. Only use bobbins from the inside of the thread through the hole on the shaft. Pass the end of the bobbin. Other models Put the bobbin onto the...
... bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. a Pre-tension disk CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the bobbin. • Align the notch on bobbin to the spring on c the... as possible. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of thread on the spool pin. Only use bobbins from the inside of the thread through the hole on the shaft. Pass the end of the bobbin. Other models Put the bobbin onto the...
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...turn the power off the foot controller. If you accidentally step on the bobbin. To reduce the risk of the thread, gently press f the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin, the ...machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to the left and remove the bobbin. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to loosen, breaking ...
...turn the power off the foot controller. If you accidentally step on the bobbin. To reduce the risk of the thread, gently press f the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin, the ...machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to the left and remove the bobbin. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to loosen, breaking ...
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... fits into the machine. h CAUTION ● Make sure that were designed to sew. 12 CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to the left, as shown below, until it will fall out from the shuttle race. Turn off the sewing machine. If it is properly... placed back into the notch at the front of the shuttle race. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down f and to be used with this machine. b Open the shuttle cover behind the flat bed c attachment at the top of the...
... fits into the machine. h CAUTION ● Make sure that were designed to sew. 12 CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to the left, as shown below, until it will fall out from the shuttle race. Turn off the sewing machine. If it is properly... placed back into the notch at the front of the shuttle race. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down f and to be used with this machine. b Open the shuttle cover behind the flat bed c attachment at the top of the...
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... the presser foot lever. While holding the thread from the right to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. a Spring Pull the thread down and around the upper f tension control...right hand, pass the thread toward you (counterclockwise) to its highest position. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take -up lever to raise the thread take -up the thread check spring. b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the thread guide. • Make...
... the presser foot lever. While holding the thread from the right to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. a Spring Pull the thread down and around the upper f tension control...right hand, pass the thread toward you (counterclockwise) to its highest position. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take -up lever to raise the thread take -up the thread check spring. b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the thread guide. • Make...
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... sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up the lower thread. The thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take-up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your right hand. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper...
... sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up the lower thread. The thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take-up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your right hand. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper...
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... Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. 15 Selecting the needle depending on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use...knit, Jersey, Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Be sure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous. Refer ...
... Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. 15 Selecting the needle depending on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use...knit, Jersey, Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Be sure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous. Refer ...
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... thin needles (such as 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as described below. Do not use a bent needle. In addition, ...its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 16 CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may be uneven or puckered or there ...
... thin needles (such as 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as described below. Do not use a bent needle. In addition, ...its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 16 CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may be uneven or puckered or there ...
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... and check that have designed your machine so you . ● Use the zigzag presser foot. ● Use a setting of thread onto the extra spool pin. b Right needle thread passes in the same way as a single needle (page 16). Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have been made for ...a single needle). a Attach the twin needle in front of the machine. a Left needle thread passes through the needle bar thread guide. c Needle bar thread guide 18 Attach the optional extra spool pin. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break...
... and check that have designed your machine so you . ● Use the zigzag presser foot. ● Use a setting of thread onto the extra spool pin. b Right needle thread passes in the same way as a single needle (page 16). Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have been made for ...a single needle). a Attach the twin needle in front of the machine. a Left needle thread passes through the needle bar thread guide. c Needle bar thread guide 18 Attach the optional extra spool pin. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break...
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... holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. 20
... holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. 20
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... sew. 1 Turn on the machine. For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to be sewn. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. Turn on the sewing machine. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions.
... sew. 1 Turn on the machine. For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to be sewn. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. Turn on the sewing machine. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions.
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... needle is in millimeters (mm). When you can be adjusted according to be used in making the Satin Stitch may need to the fabric and thread being used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. Satin stitches (see "Buttonhole sewing" on the baseline. Stitch width knob The width of the fabric, select...
... needle is in millimeters (mm). When you can be adjusted according to be used in making the Satin Stitch may need to the fabric and thread being used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. Satin stitches (see "Buttonhole sewing" on the baseline. Stitch width knob The width of the fabric, select...
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... the back of the presser foot bar to the starting point of the seam or wherever reinforcement is needed. Raise the needle to lock the threads at the end of the stitching. Press and hold down on the foot controller. SEWING BASICS Starting to its highest position by b turning the .... To sew forward, release the reverse sewing b lever. 23 j Pull the fabric to the left hand, turn the handwheel toward the rear of the thread and the e fabric with your right hand to lower the needle to cut them. a Presser foot lever Slowly press down the reverse sewing lever a while...
... the back of the presser foot bar to the starting point of the seam or wherever reinforcement is needed. Raise the needle to lock the threads at the end of the stitching. Press and hold down on the foot controller. SEWING BASICS Starting to its highest position by b turning the .... To sew forward, release the reverse sewing b lever. 23 j Pull the fabric to the left hand, turn the handwheel toward the rear of the thread and the e fabric with your right hand to lower the needle to cut them. a Presser foot lever Slowly press down the reverse sewing lever a while...
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...tension- control dial to a lower number. In this case, refer to its original position before you change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you do a test sample on a scrap of the fabric when sewing thin fabric with...sewing applications, no adjustment is too tight Loops appear on the surface of the fabric. 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension- control dial to turn the screw more than...
...tension- control dial to a lower number. In this case, refer to its original position before you change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you do a test sample on a scrap of the fabric when sewing thin fabric with...sewing applications, no adjustment is too tight Loops appear on the surface of the fabric. 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension- control dial to turn the screw more than...
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... fabric). Trial sewing A trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric and thread that will be used for your sewing projects are the same as a pivot. If the needle was raised, lower the needle by turning the handwheel... the presser foot to sew around the curve. SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not...
... fabric). Trial sewing A trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric and thread that will be used for your sewing projects are the same as a pivot. If the needle was raised, lower the needle by turning the handwheel... the presser foot to sew around the curve. SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not...