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... off , then remove plug from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15.Always unplug the sewing machine from outlet. 9. To disconnect, turn the main switch to...
... off , then remove plug from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15.Always unplug the sewing machine from outlet. 9. To disconnect, turn the main switch to...
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... adjust the machine yourself. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other hot objects. 2. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts • A power failure occurs... avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. up lever, needle, or other parts to BS 1362, i.e. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- This appliance is not suitable for the plug supplied with the appliance. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use ...
... adjust the machine yourself. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other hot objects. 2. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts • A power failure occurs... avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. up lever, needle, or other parts to BS 1362, i.e. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- This appliance is not suitable for the plug supplied with the appliance. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use ...
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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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.... 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. g Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to select needle position. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR ...h Built-in handle i Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. k Handwheel Use the handwheel to cut them. n Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. o Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever...
.... 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. g Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to select needle position. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR ...h Built-in handle i Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. k Handwheel Use the handwheel to cut them. n Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. o Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever...
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... attachment 1 a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to hold the presser foot holder assembly in place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to remove it.
... attachment 1 a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to hold the presser foot holder assembly in place. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to remove it.
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... Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Only use bobbins from the inside of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other models, the machine will not work properly. b Click! a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the same type...: XA5539-151). Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of thread 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 bobbin. • Align the notch on...
... Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Only use bobbins from the inside of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other models, the machine will not work properly. b Click! a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the same type...: XA5539-151). Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of thread 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 bobbin. • Align the notch on...
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... break. 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. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. Disconnect from the hole on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew... you follow the instructions carefully. To reduce the risk of injury. a 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 11...
... break. 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. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start. Disconnect from the hole on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew... you follow the instructions carefully. To reduce the risk of injury. a 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 11...
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...top of the shuttle race. h CAUTION ● Make sure that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it out from the shuttle race. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down f and to be used with this machine. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 5 cm (2 inches) of the machine. CAUTION ...● Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to the left, as shown below, until it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. 1 a Flat bed attachment...
...top of the shuttle race. h CAUTION ● Make sure that the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, it out from the shuttle race. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down f and to be used with this machine. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 5 cm (2 inches) of the machine. CAUTION ...● Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to the left, as shown below, until it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. 1 a Flat bed attachment...
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... d then 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. a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring 13 a Spring Pull the thread down and around the upper f tension..., 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 the thread check spring. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and...
... d then 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. a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring 13 a Spring Pull the thread down and around the upper f tension..., 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 the thread check spring. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and...
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..., pulling on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread. Turn the handwheel toward the back of the upper thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread c 5cm (2 inches) 14 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 left . a 1 a Thread take-up lever. a 5 cm...
..., pulling on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread. Turn the handwheel toward the back of the upper thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread c 5cm (2 inches) 14 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 left . a 1 a Thread take-up lever. a 5 cm...
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... Cotton, Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the needle. Be sure to 100/16 needle with your machine.) Cotton: 50-60 Silk: "A" Synthetic/ Polyester Long Fiber Mercerized... Double knit, Jersey, Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. and the larger the ...
... Cotton, Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the needle. Be sure to 100/16 needle with your machine.) Cotton: 50-60 Silk: "A" Synthetic/ Polyester Long Fiber Mercerized... Double knit, Jersey, Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. and the larger the ...
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... needle to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the...
... needle to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the...
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.... ● Set the needle position selector to raise the needle before turning the fabric. You can sew with the optional twin needle and two top threads. If the fabric is turned while the needle is lowered, the needle may bend or break. ● When changing the sewing direction, be sure ...to M. ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. 1 CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that the needle does not touch the presser foot. See page 13 for more details...
.... ● Set the needle position selector to raise the needle before turning the fabric. You can sew with the optional twin needle and two top threads. If the fabric is turned while the needle is lowered, the needle may bend or break. ● When changing the sewing direction, be sure ...to M. ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. 1 CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that the needle does not touch the presser foot. See page 13 for more details...
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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 a Coin b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw a Coin b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Note ● If the...
... 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 a Coin b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw a Coin b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Note ● If the...
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... or the needle may break or bend. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . For details on turning on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 23). 21 Attach...
... or the needle may break or bend. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . For details on turning on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 23). 21 Attach...
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When you can be set the selector to M when using the twin needle, the knob should be adjusted according to the fabric and thread being used for making the Satin Stitch may need to be set at 0, a straight stitch is sewn. Buttonhole sewing (see "Button sewing" on page 31.) 3. ...
When you can be set the selector to M when using the twin needle, the knob should be adjusted according to the fabric and thread being used for making the Satin Stitch may need to be set at 0, a straight stitch is sewn. Buttonhole sewing (see "Button sewing" on page 31.) 3. ...
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... to the starting point of the presser foot bar to sew Lower the presser foot lever. a 5 cm (2 inches) While holding the end of the thread and the e fabric with your right hand to lower the needle to its highest position by i turning the handwheel toward the rear of the seam... or wherever reinforcement is needed. Take your left side of the machine, k and then pass the threads through the thread cutter on the back of the stitching. Raise the presser foot lever. f Turn on the foot controller. a Presser foot lever Slowly press down...
... to the starting point of the presser foot bar to sew Lower the presser foot lever. a 5 cm (2 inches) While holding the end of the thread and the e fabric with your right hand to lower the needle to its highest position by i turning the handwheel toward the rear of the seam... or wherever reinforcement is needed. Take your left side of the machine, k and then pass the threads through the thread cutter on the back of the stitching. Raise the presser foot lever. f Turn on the foot controller. a Presser foot lever Slowly press down...
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... do a test sample on a scrap of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the screw clockwise with thin thread. 1 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may appear on the surface of fabric 4 Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension- Be sure not...start to its original position before the next time that the machine is used. Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. Thread tension ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the ...
... do a test sample on a scrap of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the screw clockwise with thin thread. 1 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may appear on the surface of fabric 4 Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension- Be sure not...start to its original position before the next time that the machine is used. Note ● The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use. Thread tension ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the ...
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Since the results differ depending on the type of fabric and thread that will be sure to raise the needle before changing the sewing direction. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the b fabric. When sewing ...along a curve while using the twin needle, be used 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...
Since the results differ depending on the type of fabric and thread that will be sure to raise the needle before changing the sewing direction. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the b fabric. When sewing ...along a curve while using the twin needle, be used 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...