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.... Always unplug before using." To reduce the risk of lint, dust and loose cloth. 5. Use this sewing machine only for use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15.Always unplug the sewing machine from the accumulation of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury...
.... Always unplug before using." To reduce the risk of lint, dust and loose cloth. 5. Use this sewing machine only for use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15.Always unplug the sewing machine from the accumulation of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury...
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...problem persists, please consult your eye on the needle while sewing. 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 a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. Never... for the plug supplied with this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Remember to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. This appliance is completed • Replacing or removing the needle or any assemblies, the presser feet, needle,...
...problem persists, please consult your eye on the needle while sewing. 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 a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. Never... for the plug supplied with this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- Remember to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. This appliance is completed • Replacing or removing the needle or any assemblies, the presser feet, needle,...
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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
... ...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
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... lever to sew in the opposite direction. 5 h Built-in handle i Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. m Foot controller jack Insert the foot controller plug into the foot controller jack, which also supplies power to this knob to turn on the country... (page 22) Turn this switch to set the stitch length. k Handwheel Use the handwheel to raise and lower the presser foot. n Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to start and stop sewing. Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 for 110-120V area KD-1902 for 110-127V area (Brazil...
... lever to sew in the opposite direction. 5 h Built-in handle i Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin holds the spool of the upper thread. m Foot controller jack Insert the foot controller plug into the foot controller jack, which also supplies power to this knob to turn on the country... (page 22) Turn this switch to set the stitch length. k Handwheel Use the handwheel to raise and lower the presser foot. n Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to start and stop sewing. Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 for 110-120V area KD-1902 for 110-127V area (Brazil...
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... presser foot holder assembly in the sewing direction. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to set the bobbin. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to remove it. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly.
... presser foot holder assembly in the sewing direction. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to set the bobbin. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to remove it. e Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder assembly.
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...groove of the bobbin. • Align the notch on bobbin to the spring on c the bobbin from other models, the machine will not work properly. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. Pass the end of the bobbin. e 10 CAUTION a Pre-tension disk b ... this machine. Other models Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may tangle on this machine or bobbins of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. Pass the...
...groove of the bobbin. • Align the notch on bobbin to the spring on c the bobbin from other models, the machine will not work properly. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. Pass the end of the bobbin. e 10 CAUTION a Pre-tension disk b ... this machine. Other models Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may tangle on this machine or bobbins of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. Pass the...
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... cause the needle to start. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured. ● -" Moving parts - g • Leave 1 cm (1/2 inch) of thread from supply circuit before servicing. If you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 11 Raise the needle to the right. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE.... Press the foot controller to break. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to sew, you turn the power off the foot controller. a 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you ...
... cause the needle to start. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured. ● -" Moving parts - g • Leave 1 cm (1/2 inch) of thread from supply circuit before servicing. If you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 11 Raise the needle to the right. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE.... Press the foot controller to break. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to sew, you turn the power off the foot controller. a 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you ...
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... Bobbin case latch Unwind about 5 cm (2 inches) of the shuttle race. h CAUTION ● Make sure that were designed to sew. 12 If the thread unrolls in the right direction. If it is properly placed back into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly... or break the needle. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling 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 b Shuttle cover Remove...
... Bobbin case latch Unwind about 5 cm (2 inches) of the shuttle race. h CAUTION ● Make sure that were designed to sew. 12 If the thread unrolls in the right direction. If it is properly placed back into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin case is incorrectly... or break the needle. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling 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 b Shuttle cover Remove...
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... -up the spool pin as far as possible, 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 the thread guide. • Make sure that the spring in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing... machine can not be threaded. a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring 13 a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you, in the groove on the spool pin and cause...
... -up the spool pin as far as possible, 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 the thread guide. • Make sure that the spring in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing... machine can not be threaded. a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring 13 a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you, in the groove on the spool pin and cause...
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...-up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you b (counterclockwise) to draw up the lower thread. Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread c 5cm (2 inches) 14 a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be passed behind the needle...
...-up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you b (counterclockwise) to draw up the lower thread. Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread c 5cm (2 inches) 14 a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be passed behind the needle...
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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 fabric being sewn. 15 Use of the needle. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Needle precautions Be ...sure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle...
...Cotton, 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 Use of the needle. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Needle precautions Be ...sure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle...
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Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may be sure ... a bent needle. a CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches. Raise the needle to turn off the sewing machine. 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 foot controller is being operated...
Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may be sure ... a bent needle. a CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches. Raise the needle to turn off the sewing machine. 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 foot controller is being operated...
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... to back. See page 13 for more details. See page 13 for more details. You can sew with the optional twin needle and two top threads. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. a Attach the twin needle in the hole on the stitch... needles could break and injure you. ● Use the zigzag presser foot. ● Use a setting of less than 3 on the top of the needle bar thread guide. If the fabric is turned while the needle is the same as a single needle (page 16). b Put the extra spool pin in the same...
... to back. See page 13 for more details. See page 13 for more details. You can sew with the optional twin needle and two top threads. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. a Attach the twin needle in the hole on the stitch... needles could break and injure you. ● Use the zigzag presser foot. ● Use a setting of less than 3 on the top of the needle bar thread guide. If the fabric is turned while the needle is the same as a single needle (page 16). b Put the extra spool pin in the same...
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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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.... Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. For details on the sewing machine. Position the fabric, and then start sewing.
.... Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. For details on the sewing machine. Position the fabric, and then start sewing.
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....) 2. Satin stitches (see "Button sewing" on page 36.) Stitch length knob The stitch length is used for making a Satin Stitch (a close to the fabric and thread being used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. When the knob is set to other positions for almost all stitches, but set a longer stitch length...
....) 2. Satin stitches (see "Button sewing" on page 36.) Stitch length knob The stitch length is used for making a Satin Stitch (a close to the fabric and thread being used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. When the knob is set to other positions for almost all stitches, but set a longer stitch length...
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.... Press and hold down on the sewing machine. Raise the presser foot lever. h X The machine stops sewing. g X The machine starts sewing. a Thread cutter Sewing in reverse Reverse sewing is used to its highest position by i turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Raise the needle to lock the... threads at the end of the thread and the e fabric with your right hand to lower the needle to the left hand, turn the handwheel toward the rear...
.... Press and hold down on the sewing machine. Raise the presser foot lever. h X The machine stops sewing. g X The machine starts sewing. a Thread cutter Sewing in reverse Reverse sewing is used to its highest position by i turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Raise the needle to lock the... threads at the end of the thread and the e fabric with your right hand to lower the needle to the left hand, turn the handwheel toward the rear...
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...case, refer to its original position before you start to change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you change fabric or thread. control dial to a lower number. Be sure not to adjust it when you do a...the quality of your fabric. 1 a Wrong side 2 b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread 3 4 ■ Upper tension 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 surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the ...
...case, refer to its original position before you start to change tension adjustments make sure the upper thread and bobbin are inserted correctly. ● We recommend you change fabric or thread. control dial to a lower number. Be sure not to adjust it when you do a...the quality of your fabric. 1 a Wrong side 2 b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread 3 4 ■ Upper tension 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 surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the ...
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... by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. 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 sure to raise the needle before changing the sewing direction. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under ...
... by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. 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 sure to raise the needle before changing the sewing direction. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under ...