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...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 ... 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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... ...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 UTILITY STITCHES 27 USEFUL STITCHES ...27 Zigzag stitches ...27 Basic stitching ...27 Blind hem stitching ...28 Darning...
... ...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 UTILITY STITCHES 27 USEFUL STITCHES ...27 Zigzag stitches ...27 Basic stitching ...27 Blind hem stitching ...28 Darning...
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...to cut them. n Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. 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 thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. f ... only) Model KD-2902 for use as the lower thread. b Stitch width knob (page 22) Turn this switch to set the stitch length. 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...
...to cut them. n Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. 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 thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. f ... only) Model KD-2902 for use as the lower thread. b Stitch width knob (page 22) Turn this switch to set the stitch length. 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...
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...bobbins of the bobbin. b Click! Only use bobbins from the inside of the same type (part code: SA156, SABOBBIN, SFB: XA5539-151). Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Actual size This model a 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. a Spring on the shaft b Groove...on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin Turn on this 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 thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other models, the machine will not work ...
...bobbins of the bobbin. b Click! Only use bobbins from the inside of the same type (part code: SA156, SABOBBIN, SFB: XA5539-151). Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Actual size This model a 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. a Spring on the shaft b Groove...on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin Turn on this 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 thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other models, the machine will not work ...
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... power off the foot controller. CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to start. To reduce the risk of thread from supply circuit before servicing. Disconnect from the hole on the foot controller and the...
... power off the foot controller. CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to start. To reduce the risk of thread from supply circuit before servicing. Disconnect from the hole on the foot controller and the...
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... in the right direction. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. a Tension spring b 5 cm (2 inches) Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it out from the shuttle race. h CAUTION ● Make sure that were designed... the shuttle when the machine starts to be incorrect or break the needle. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to the left, as shown below, until it will fall out from e a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the machine. b Open ...
... in the right direction. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. a Tension spring b 5 cm (2 inches) Hold the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it out from the shuttle race. h CAUTION ● Make sure that were designed... the shuttle when the machine starts to be incorrect or break the needle. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to the left, as shown below, until it will fall out from e a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the machine. b Open ...
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...put a spool of thread is in the groove catches the thread 1 • If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on this pin. Be sure to break. a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring 13 a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take -up lever ...CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the spool pin and cause ...
...put a spool of thread is in the groove catches the thread 1 • If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on this pin. Be sure to break. a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring 13 a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take -up lever ...CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the spool pin and cause ...
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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 Raise the presser foot lever to check that does not use the presser foot holder. a Coin b Presser foot holder c Presser foot...
... 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 Raise the presser foot lever to check that does not use the presser foot holder. a Coin b Presser foot holder c Presser foot...
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... not to a lower number. Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. If the problem persists, increase the tension in the bobbin by turning the upper tension- Thread tension ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on a scrap of fabric before... the next time that the machine is used. Memo ● Before beginning to change fabric or thread. You may appear on...
... not to a lower number. Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. If the problem persists, increase the tension in the bobbin by turning the upper tension- Thread tension ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on a scrap of fabric before... the next time that the machine is used. Memo ● Before beginning to change fabric or thread. You may appear on...
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... be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric should be used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the b fabric. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit...
... be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric should be used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the b fabric. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit...
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... the stitch width knob at an even speed. Various decorative stitches can be sewn with the Satin Stitch according to create gathers. Pull the bobbin threads to the instructions on this sewing machine. Needle Needle position L Single needle M R Twin needle M L Single needle M R Twin needle M L...speed. NOTE: For twin needle sewing, repeatedly move the stitch width knob from 0 to 5, then from 0 to 3, then quickly back to "Thread tension" (page 24). Stitch length Set between 0 and 1 (F) for the shape above to 0 while depressing the foot control at an even speed ...
... the stitch width knob at an even speed. Various decorative stitches can be sewn with the Satin Stitch according to create gathers. Pull the bobbin threads to the instructions on this sewing machine. Needle Needle position L Single needle M R Twin needle M L Single needle M R Twin needle M L...speed. NOTE: For twin needle sewing, repeatedly move the stitch width knob from 0 to 5, then from 0 to 3, then quickly back to "Thread tension" (page 24). Stitch length Set between 0 and 1 (F) for the shape above to 0 while depressing the foot control at an even speed ...
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... adjusted according to increase the bobbin case tension. a Screw ■ Checking the tension of the fabric after you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to match the bobbin thread. control dial to descend slowly, then the thread tension is too loose" to the procedure described below. Therefore, the thread tension must be too loose. In this case...
... adjusted according to increase the bobbin case tension. a Screw ■ Checking the tension of the fabric after you adjust the bobbin thread, adjust the upper thread to match the bobbin thread. control dial to descend slowly, then the thread tension is too loose" to the procedure described below. Therefore, the thread tension must be too loose. In this case...
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...brother.com ". Plug the machine in the shuttle race, clean the shuttle race. page 9 You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for example, in the shuttle race. Insert the needle properly. Replace the needle. appropriate for the type of the guide above the needle.) Correct the upper threading. The upper thread tension... sew. page 16 You have not used the right combi- Choose a thread and needle that is not plugged in the thread. Loosen the upper thread tension. You are nation of stitch. - Replace the needle plate. authorized service...
...brother.com ". Plug the machine in the shuttle race, clean the shuttle race. page 9 You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for example, in the shuttle race. Insert the needle properly. Replace the needle. appropriate for the type of the guide above the needle.) Correct the upper threading. The upper thread tension... sew. page 16 You have not used the right combi- Choose a thread and needle that is not plugged in the thread. Loosen the upper thread tension. You are nation of stitch. - Replace the needle plate. authorized service...
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.... Replace the needle plate. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Replace the bobbin. Correct the upper threading. The bobbin thread is tangled. The thread tension is incorrect. The thread tension is incorrect. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. You have not attached the presserfoot holder properly. The bobbin is tangled on it ...
.... Replace the needle plate. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Replace the bobbin. Correct the upper threading. The bobbin thread is tangled. The thread tension is incorrect. The thread tension is incorrect. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. You have not attached the presserfoot holder properly. The bobbin is tangled on it ...
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...it more than an hour a day. The thread tension is damaged. page 15 page 39 The sewing light bulb does not The sewing lamp is incorrect. Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. Correct the upper threading. appropriate for the type of fabric. page...light bulb. page 38 44 Replace the needle. page 26 The thread tension is bent or blunt. Fit the spool properly. - Choose a thread and needle that are skipped. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. page 38 The presser foot that has been designed for ...
...it more than an hour a day. The thread tension is damaged. page 15 page 39 The sewing light bulb does not The sewing lamp is incorrect. Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. Correct the upper threading. appropriate for the type of fabric. page...light bulb. page 38 44 Replace the needle. page 26 The thread tension is bent or blunt. Fit the spool properly. - Choose a thread and needle that are skipped. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. page 38 The presser foot that has been designed for ...
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... width knob ... 55,, 22 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 ttwroiunbnleesehdoleoti.n..g...1..7..,.. 42 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...
... width knob ... 55,, 22 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 ttwroiunbnleesehdoleoti.n..g...1..7..,.. 42 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...
