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... storing the machine ...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 3. UTILITY STITCHES 27 USEFUL STITCHES ...27 Zigzag stitches ...27 Basic stitching ...27...
... storing the machine ...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 3. UTILITY STITCHES 27 USEFUL STITCHES ...27 Zigzag stitches ...27 Basic stitching ...27...
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... holder assembly. a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is marked with guides for the selected stitching. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in the bag, and then store the...
... holder assembly. a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is marked with guides for the selected stitching. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in the bag, and then store the...
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... the wrong direction, it will fall out from the shuttle race. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread from e a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or...direction. b Open the shuttle cover behind the flat bed c attachment at the top of the machine. Turn off the sewing machine. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. If it out from the shuttle when the machine starts to the left, as shown below, until...
... the wrong direction, it will fall out from the shuttle race. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread from e a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or...direction. b Open the shuttle cover behind the flat bed c attachment at the top of the machine. Turn off the sewing machine. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. If it out from the shuttle when the machine starts to the left, as shown below, until...
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... thread e Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to "Lower threading" (page 11) and reinsert the bobbin. 1 2 3 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on 5 surface of fabric 4 Solution Reduce the tension by turning ... surface of the fabric when sewing thin fabric with a screwdriver. control dial to its original position before you change fabric or thread. In this case, refer to turn the screw more than one full turn. Be sure not to "Upper threading" (page 13) and rethread. 1 5 2...
... thread e Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tensioncontrol dial to "Lower threading" (page 11) and reinsert the bobbin. 1 2 3 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on 5 surface of fabric 4 Solution Reduce the tension by turning ... surface of the fabric when sewing thin fabric with a screwdriver. control dial to its original position before you change fabric or thread. In this case, refer to turn the screw more than one full turn. Be sure not to "Upper threading" (page 13) and rethread. 1 5 2...
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... d CAUTION ● Be sure to remove it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the free arm. Remove the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you and pulling it . a Bobbin case latch Slide the latch levers out from the retaining e ring to unplug the machine before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or...
... d CAUTION ● Be sure to remove it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the free arm. Remove the bobbin case by pulling its latch d toward you and pulling it . a Bobbin case latch Slide the latch levers out from the retaining e ring to unplug the machine before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or...
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Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before ...
Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before ...
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...; If the loops still appear on wrong side of fabric 4 Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension- If the bobbin case descends without being shaken: The bobbin thread is too tight Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface... side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on thin fabrics, the thread tension may be too loose. APPENDIX Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use. Note ● Remember to return the screw to a lower number...
...; If the loops still appear on wrong side of fabric 4 Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension- If the bobbin case descends without being shaken: The bobbin thread is too tight Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface... side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on thin fabrics, the thread tension may be too loose. APPENDIX Bobbin case tension adjustment The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use. Note ● Remember to return the screw to a lower number...
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... properly, or the thread has come out of stitch that are using is loose. Contact your retailer or the nearest - The bobbin case is turned off. page 39 42 Choose a thread and needle that you have not inserted the needle properly. Loosen the upper thread... requesting service. authorized service center. page 15 The presser foot you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". page 24 - - The needle is scratched. You can solve most problems by yourself...
... properly, or the thread has come out of stitch that are using is loose. Contact your retailer or the nearest - The bobbin case is turned off. page 39 42 Choose a thread and needle that you have not inserted the needle properly. Loosen the upper thread... requesting service. authorized service center. page 15 The presser foot you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". page 24 - - The needle is scratched. You can solve most problems by yourself...
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... retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin case. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Bobbin is incorrectly installed. Wind the bobbin thread properly. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. APPENDIX Symptom Possible cause How to...
... retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin case. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Bobbin is incorrectly installed. Wind the bobbin thread properly. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. APPENDIX Symptom Possible cause How to...
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... appropriate for example, in the shuttle race, clean the shuttle race. Replace the needle. page 39 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. The bobbin case is not correct for the type of stitch that you want to sew. page 38 The presser foot that you are sewing thin fabric, the... cause How to put it right Reference You have not used the right combi- page 26 The thread tension is not sewn correctly. Replace the bobbin case. page 28, 30, 31, 33, 34 The stitch is incorrect. page 39 The fabric does not feed. The needle is a highpitched noise while sewing. ...
... appropriate for example, in the shuttle race, clean the shuttle race. Replace the needle. page 39 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. The bobbin case is not correct for the type of stitch that you want to sew. page 38 The presser foot that you are sewing thin fabric, the... cause How to put it right Reference You have not used the right combi- page 26 The thread tension is not sewn correctly. Replace the bobbin case. page 28, 30, 31, 33, 34 The stitch is incorrect. page 39 The fabric does not feed. The needle is a highpitched noise while sewing. ...
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INDEX A accessories 7 appliqués 34 B basic stitching 27 bbloinbbdinhem....s..t.i.t.c..h..i.n..g...1..0..,.. 28 11 bobbin case 12 bobbin winder 10 button sewing 31 buttonhole sewing 30 C cleaning 39 D darning 29 E embroidering 34 extra spool pin 18 F feed dogs flat bed attachment 66,, ... 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 46
INDEX A accessories 7 appliqués 34 B basic stitching 27 bbloinbbdinhem....s..t.i.t.c..h..i.n..g...1..0..,.. 28 11 bobbin case 12 bobbin winder 10 button sewing 31 buttonhole sewing 30 C cleaning 39 D darning 29 E embroidering 34 extra spool pin 18 F feed dogs flat bed attachment 66,, ... 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 46