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DANGER - Use this sewing machine only for its intended 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 immediately after using and before using the sewing machine, basic ...
DANGER - Use this sewing machine only for its intended 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 immediately after using and before using the sewing machine, basic ...
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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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... 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 UTILITY STITCHES 27 USEFUL STITCHES ...27 Zigzag stitches ...27 Basic stitching ...27 Blind hem stitching ...28...
... 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 UTILITY STITCHES 27 USEFUL STITCHES ...27 Zigzag stitches ...27 Basic stitching ...27 Blind hem stitching ...28...
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...spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. k Handwheel Use the handwheel to start and stop sewing. 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. q Foot controller (page 9)... into the foot controller jack, which also supplies power to this lever to set the stitch length. j Bobbin winder (page 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for 220-240V area The foot controller part code differs depending on and off the main power and sewing ...
...spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. k Handwheel Use the handwheel to start and stop sewing. 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. q Foot controller (page 9)... into the foot controller jack, which also supplies power to this lever to set the stitch length. j Bobbin winder (page 10) The bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for 220-240V area The foot controller part code differs depending on and off the main power and sewing ...
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... the sewing takes place. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. 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...
... the sewing takes place. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly. 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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...a Spring on the shaft b Groove of thread on the sewing machine. e 10 CAUTION a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this pin. If you use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread is not in as far as possible, and... a then put a spool of the bobbin Turn on this machine. Other ...
...a Spring on the shaft b Groove of thread on the sewing machine. e 10 CAUTION a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this pin. If you use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread is not in as far as possible, and... a then put a spool of the bobbin Turn on this machine. Other ...
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... to the right. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to sew, you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding... the end of injury. Press the foot controller to the left and remove the bobbin. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. Disconnect from the hole on the foot controller and the machine starts to break. CAUTION ●...
... to the right. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to sew, you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding... the end of injury. Press the foot controller to the left and remove the bobbin. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. Disconnect from the hole on the foot controller and the machine starts to break. CAUTION ●...
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... sure you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to sew. 12 If the thread unrolls in the right direction. If it will fall out 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 is properly placed... race, and then release the latch. • Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the machine. 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. ...
... sure you and pulling it may cause the thread tension to sew. 12 If the thread unrolls in the right direction. If it will fall out 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 is properly placed... race, and then release the latch. • Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the machine. 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. ...
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...concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. 15 Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: 80 Synthetic/ Polyester Long Fiber Fine...sewing on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section ...
...concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. 15 Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: 80 Synthetic/ Polyester Long Fiber Fine...sewing on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section ...
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...the tension by turning the upper tension- Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. control dial to a higher number. ■ Bobbin tension is used. You may appear on 5 surface of ...thread. 1 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly inserted, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 11) and reinsert the bobbin. 1 2 3 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread...
...the tension by turning the upper tension- Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. control dial to a higher number. ■ Bobbin tension is used. You may appear on 5 surface of ...thread. 1 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly inserted, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 11) and reinsert the bobbin. 1 2 3 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread...
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...a button between the holes in order to d match the distance between the presser foot and c the fabric. ■ Button fitting with the bobbin thread. f • After sewing for about 15 cm (6")) in the button. Place the darning plate on heavier fabric. After sewing about 10 stitches,...previously explained. Start sewing. With a normal sewing needle, pull the threads d to sew a few reinforcement stitches. 32 Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, g and then cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at a low speed, press and hold down the reverse sewing ...
...a button between the holes in order to d match the distance between the presser foot and c the fabric. ■ Button fitting with the bobbin thread. f • After sewing for about 15 cm (6")) in the button. Place the darning plate on heavier fabric. After sewing about 10 stitches,...previously explained. Start sewing. With a normal sewing needle, pull the threads d to sew a few reinforcement stitches. 32 Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, g and then cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at a low speed, press and hold down the reverse sewing ...
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... at an even speed. Various decorative stitches can be sewn with the Satin Stitch according to the instructions on this sewing machine. Pull the bobbin threads to 0 while depressing the foot control at an even speed. Needle Needle position L Single needle M R Twin needle M L Single needle... M R Twin needle M L Single needle M R Twin needle M Pattern sewn Adjustment of the upper thread (to a about 2). • For details, refer to 0 while depressing the foot control at an even speed from 0 to 5, then from 0 to ...
... at an even speed. Various decorative stitches can be sewn with the Satin Stitch according to the instructions on this sewing machine. Pull the bobbin threads to 0 while depressing the foot control at an even speed. Needle Needle position L Single needle M R Twin needle M L Single needle... M R Twin needle M L Single needle M R Twin needle M Pattern sewn Adjustment of the upper thread (to a about 2). • For details, refer to 0 while depressing the foot control at an even speed from 0 to 5, then from 0 to ...
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... plate by using a coin or d screwdriver to remove the screws. Otherwise, you clean it. Turn off the machine and unplug it out. Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured. Use a brush to clean the lint from the... ring, hook, driver and race body. Cleaning the feed dogs a Retaining ring b Hook c Hook center post Use a brush 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 f screwdriver. 40 Remove the hook by grasping its center...
... plate by using a coin or d screwdriver to remove the screws. Otherwise, you clean it. Turn off the machine and unplug it out. Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and k the needle before you may get an electric shock or be injured. Use a brush to clean the lint from the... ring, hook, driver and race body. Cleaning the feed dogs a Retaining ring b Hook c Hook center post Use a brush 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 f screwdriver. 40 Remove the hook by grasping its center...
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...In this case, turn the screw counterclockwise being careful not to over -loosen the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to match the bobbin thread. a Screw Note ● If the loops still appear on 5 surface of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the ...of the fabric. 1 2 3 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the surface of the bobbin thread If holding the bobbin thread and lightly raising and lowering it causes the bobbin case to increase bobbin tension. When sewing with the upper tension control dial. Note ● If...
...In this case, turn the screw counterclockwise being careful not to over -loosen the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to match the bobbin thread. a Screw Note ● If the loops still appear on 5 surface of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the ...of the fabric. 1 2 3 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the surface of the bobbin thread If holding the bobbin thread and lightly raising and lowering it causes the bobbin case to increase bobbin tension. When sewing with the upper tension control dial. Note ● If...
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... retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Only use a bobbin that are using is not appropriate for example, in . page 24 The thread is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to sew. Remove the tangle thread. The bobbin winder shaft is tangled, for the type of the guide above ...not appropriate for the type of fabric. Plug the machine in the needle plate is too tight. If the thread is correct for the thread you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. The area around the hole in . page 15 The...
... retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Only use a bobbin that are using is not appropriate for example, in . page 24 The thread is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to sew. Remove the tangle thread. The bobbin winder shaft is tangled, for the type of the guide above ...not appropriate for the type of fabric. Plug the machine in the needle plate is too tight. If the thread is correct for the thread you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. The area around the hole in . page 15 The...
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... machine. Correct the upper threading. The thread tension is tangled or breaks. The upper thread is tangled. Correctly install the bobbin thread. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. The thread is too tight. Wind the bobbin thread properly. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Insert the needle properly. The thread is tangled on it...
... machine. Correct the upper threading. The thread tension is tangled or breaks. The upper thread is tangled. Correctly install the bobbin thread. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. The thread is too tight. Wind the bobbin thread properly. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Insert the needle properly. The thread is tangled on it...
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...right combination of fabric. appropriate for the type of fabric, thread and needle. page 16 4 Dust has accumulated under the fabric. Replace the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Remove the tangle thread. come on. The fabric is tangled in the shuttle race... not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly. Only use a bobbin that you are appropriate for the type of the upper thread. Attach the presser foot that are skipped. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. If the thread is damaged. Choose a thread and ...
...right combination of fabric. appropriate for the type of fabric, thread and needle. page 16 4 Dust has accumulated under the fabric. Replace the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Remove the tangle thread. come on. The fabric is tangled in the shuttle race... not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly. Only use a bobbin that you are appropriate for the type of the upper thread. Attach the presser foot that are skipped. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. If the thread is damaged. Choose a thread and ...
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... at the front of "Cleaning the shuttle race" e on page 39. ● Do not turn the handwheel and pull the fabric by force when the thread is entangled or the motor is moved to break. a CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may bend the... needle causing it . And then look to be sure bobbin winding shaft is locked. CAUTION ● Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Turn off the machine and unplug it to the left into...
... at the front of "Cleaning the shuttle race" e on page 39. ● Do not turn the handwheel and pull the fabric by force when the thread is entangled or the motor is moved to break. a CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may bend the... needle causing it . And then look to be sure bobbin winding shaft is locked. CAUTION ● Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Turn off the machine and unplug it to the left into...
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... foot foot holder lever 656,,, 19 20 13 pre-tension disk 10 R relative chart of sewing fabrics, needles and threads .....15 reverse sewing lever 23 S sewing machine needles 15 shuttle hook removal 40 sshpouottlleprinace..c..l.e..a..n..i.n..g 1..0..,.. 40 13 stitch stitch ... 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 foot holder lever 656,,, 19 20 13 pre-tension disk 10 R relative chart of sewing fabrics, needles and threads .....15 reverse sewing lever 23 S sewing machine needles 15 shuttle hook removal 40 sshpouottlleprinace..c..l.e..a..n..i.n..g 1..0..,.. 40 13 stitch stitch ... 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...