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...Always use by or near children. 2. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for household use as described in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Do not allow...should always be followed, including the following: "Read all moving parts. DANGER - Replace bulb with this sewing machine only for use the proper needle plate. WARNING - To reduce the risk of lint, dust and loose cloth. 5. Use only accessories recommended by pulling on the cord. Keep...
...Always use by or near children. 2. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for household use as described in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Do not allow...should always be followed, including the following: "Read all moving parts. DANGER - Replace bulb with this sewing machine only for use the proper needle plate. WARNING - To reduce the risk of lint, dust and loose cloth. 5. Use only accessories recommended by pulling on the cord. Keep...
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... 3. Do not use plugs with this equipment, you study the manual before using the machine. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not store anything on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. For a longer service life 1. Never use or store the ...and adjust the machine yourself. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • ...
... 3. Do not use plugs with this equipment, you study the manual before using the machine. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not store anything on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. For a longer service life 1. Never use or store the ...and adjust the machine yourself. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • ...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Flat bed attachment ...6 ACCESSORIES ...7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 8 Power supply precautions ...8 Power supply ...8 ...Upper threading ...13 Drawing up the lower thread ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 15 Needle precautions ...15 Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types 15 Checking the needle ...16 Replacing the needle ...16 Sewing with a twin needle (Option) ...18 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 19 Replacing the presser foot...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Flat bed attachment ...6 ACCESSORIES ...7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 8 Power supply precautions ...8 Power supply ...8 ...Upper threading ...13 Drawing up the lower thread ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 15 Needle precautions ...15 Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types 15 Checking the needle ...16 Replacing the needle ...16 Sewing with a twin needle (Option) ...18 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 19 Replacing the presser foot...
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... uniform. j Handwheel Use the handwheel to cut them. m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. e Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) f Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to start and...
... uniform. j Handwheel Use the handwheel to cut them. m Thread cutter (page 23) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. e Flat bed attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) f Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to start and...
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...bed attachment. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to hold the needle in place. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. If the accessories are...the sewing direction. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to remove it. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in a bag, they may fall out, ...
...bed attachment. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to hold the needle in place. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. If the accessories are...the sewing direction. b Presser foot screw Use the presser foot screw to remove it. h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set the bobbin. Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in a bag, they may fall out, ...
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... X57521-021 Note (For U.S.A. Part Name 5 Bobbin 6 Needle set 7 Oval screwdriver OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. 2. only) ● Foot controller: Model KD-1902, N This foot controller can be able to carry out most sewing tasks. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: VX-1435/LX-3125. ● The screw of the presser foot holder...
... X57521-021 Note (For U.S.A. Part Name 5 Bobbin 6 Needle set 7 Oval screwdriver OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. 2. only) ● Foot controller: Model KD-1902, N This foot controller can be able to carry out most sewing tasks. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: VX-1435/LX-3125. ● The screw of the presser foot holder...
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...only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Press the foot controller to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this is turned after winding the..., the machine will not operate correctly. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 11 If bobbins from ...
...only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Press the foot controller to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this is turned after winding the..., the machine will not operate correctly. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 11 If bobbins from ...
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... wrong direction, it will fall out from the shuttle race. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to be incorrect or break the needle.
... wrong direction, it will fall out from the shuttle race. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down e and to be incorrect or break the needle.
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... incorrectly, the thread may tangle on this pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Pull up lever to break. Be sure to raise the thread... check spring Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to its highest position. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take -up the spool pin as far as possible, and...
... incorrectly, the thread may tangle on this pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Pull up lever to break. Be sure to raise the thread... check spring Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to its highest position. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take -up the spool pin as far as possible, and...
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...hand. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be passed behind the needle bar thread h guide above the needle. Drawing up g lever from front to its highest position by holding the thread as shown below, f pull it between the tension discs. ... feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the upper thread, b raise the needle to back and pull i out about 15 cm (6 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward you raise the presser foot lever and the thread...
...hand. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be passed behind the needle bar thread h guide above the needle. Drawing up g lever from front to its highest position by holding the thread as shown below, f pull it between the tension discs. ... feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the upper thread, b raise the needle to back and pull i out about 15 cm (6 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward you raise the presser foot lever and the thread...
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... and thread thickness. Refer to sew. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on sewing machine needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped ...(Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: 80 Synthetic/ Polyester Long...
... and thread thickness. Refer to sew. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on sewing machine needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped ...(Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: 80 Synthetic/ Polyester Long...
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... in the table on a flat surface and check that has been determined to 75/11), the needle may occur if the foot controller is even. 1 2 Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to be skipped stitches. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or ...the machine is bent. If the combination of the needle on the previous page. Use the oval screwdriver and a needle that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is being operated. Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. a CAUTION ●...
... in the table on a flat surface and check that has been determined to 75/11), the needle may occur if the foot controller is even. 1 2 Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to be skipped stitches. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or ...the machine is bent. If the combination of the needle on the previous page. Use the oval screwdriver and a needle that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is being operated. Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. a CAUTION ●...
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... the same way. CAUTION ● Be sure to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much .) While holding the needle with the end of the machine, insert the needle until it to remove the needle. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the sewing machine may be...
... the same way. CAUTION ● Be sure to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much .) While holding the needle with the end of the machine, insert the needle until it to remove the needle. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the sewing machine may be...
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... appropriate stitch (straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2. 1 CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that the needle does not touch the presser foot. You can sew with bent needles. Other needles could break and injure you can use the same color or two different colors of thread onto the... extra spool pin. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ■ Twin needle threading Attach the twin needle. Put the second spool of thread for making decorative stitches. If the fabric is turned ...
... appropriate stitch (straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2. 1 CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that the needle does not touch the presser foot. You can sew with bent needles. Other needles could break and injure you can use the same color or two different colors of thread onto the... extra spool pin. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ■ Twin needle threading Attach the twin needle. Put the second spool of thread for making decorative stitches. If the fabric is turned ...
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...Press the black button at the back of the d presser foot holder to be injured. ● Always use presser feet that have chosen. Raise the needle to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is positioned to be sure to its highest position by b turning...presser foot type (A, I, etc.) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Raise the presser foot lever. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you...
...Press the black button at the back of the d presser foot holder to be injured. ● Always use presser feet that have chosen. Raise the needle to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is positioned to be sure to its highest position by b turning...presser foot type (A, I, etc.) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Raise the presser foot lever. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you...
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... machine, refer to "Power supply" (page 8). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur. ● Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the... needle may break or bend. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to be sewn. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . ...
... machine, refer to "Power supply" (page 8). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur. ● Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the... needle may break or bend. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to be sewn. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . ...
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Selecting stitching Turning the stitch selection dial in either direction, select the desired stitch. 2 Number on dial Pattern selection dial Stitch name Pattern Page 1 4-step automatic buttonhole b ac d 31 2 Zigzag stitch 3 Zigzag stitch 4 Zigzag stitch 27, 35 5 Zigzag (satin) stitch 6 -10 11 12 Straight stitch (Center needle position) 6 7 8 9 10 28, 30, 34, 37 Select the desired length. Straight stitch (Left needle position) 28 Stretch blind Stitch 28 13 Shell tuck stitch 37 14 Elastic stitch 38 22
Selecting stitching Turning the stitch selection dial in either direction, select the desired stitch. 2 Number on dial Pattern selection dial Stitch name Pattern Page 1 4-step automatic buttonhole b ac d 31 2 Zigzag stitch 3 Zigzag stitch 4 Zigzag stitch 27, 35 5 Zigzag (satin) stitch 6 -10 11 12 Straight stitch (Center needle position) 6 7 8 9 10 28, 30, 34, 37 Select the desired length. Straight stitch (Left needle position) 28 Stretch blind Stitch 28 13 Shell tuck stitch 37 14 Elastic stitch 38 22
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...machine stops sewing. b 23 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 b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). f Turn on the foot controller. a Raise the... needle to the starting point of the stitching. Raise the needle to cut them. a Thread cutter Sewing in reverse Reverse sewing is used to sew Lower the presser foot lever....
...machine stops sewing. b 23 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 b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). f Turn on the foot controller. a Raise the... needle to the starting point of the stitching. Raise the needle to cut them. a Thread cutter Sewing in reverse Reverse sewing is used to sew Lower the presser foot lever....
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... fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inches) thick is sewn or if the fabric is lowered, the needle may not be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn,... change the sewing direction to sew around the curve. Turn the fabric using the needle as those used with too much force, the needle may bend or break. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and...results differ depending on the type of fabric and thread that will be sure to raise the needle before changing the sewing direction. Refer to these tips when sewing your project, and check the ...
... fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inches) thick is sewn or if the fabric is lowered, the needle may not be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn,... change the sewing direction to sew around the curve. Turn the fabric using the needle as those used with too much force, the needle may bend or break. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and...results differ depending on the type of fabric and thread that will be sure to raise the needle before changing the sewing direction. Refer to these tips when sewing your project, and check the ...
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... ● When sewing with the decorative satin stitches. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. 27 CAUTION ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Select the desired width. 4...STITCHES USEFUL STITCHES Zigzag stitches You can use straight stitches at the b beginning of the zigzag stitch for sewing stretch materials. Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning and end of the stitching. When sewing is finished, cut the thread. Select a stitch. Start ...
... ● When sewing with the decorative satin stitches. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. 27 CAUTION ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Select the desired width. 4...STITCHES USEFUL STITCHES Zigzag stitches You can use straight stitches at the b beginning of the zigzag stitch for sewing stretch materials. Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning and end of the stitching. When sewing is finished, cut the thread. Select a stitch. Start ...