Quick Setup Guide - English and Spanish
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... too large for lower threading K Foot Controller Jack Insert plug in jack to operate foot controller G L Presser Foot Lever Used to keep your sewing machine. IMPORTANT MESSAGE !! Brother International Corporation is also available at our Brother Solutions Center site at www.brothermall.com. Further information is committed to providing the assistance necessary to ensure the...
... too large for lower threading K Foot Controller Jack Insert plug in jack to operate foot controller G L Presser Foot Lever Used to keep your sewing machine. IMPORTANT MESSAGE !! Brother International Corporation is also available at our Brother Solutions Center site at www.brothermall.com. Further information is committed to providing the assistance necessary to ensure the...
Quick Setup Guide - English and Spanish
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... the front of the hook, match the hook position opposite the driver and insert. Note its highest position by the latch, align your machine) #100/16 Knits Single knit, Double knit, Jersey, Tricot #90/14 (Ball point) Thread Sizes Cotton: 80 Synthetic/Polyester Long...Duty Polyester Long Fiber Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Uses common replacement accessories: Bobbin: Class 15 Needle: Standard sewing machine needles Light Bulb: Small screw base sewing machine bulb Remove the hook by pulling the latch. 2 Hold the bobbin case as shown. related to its position ...
... the front of the hook, match the hook position opposite the driver and insert. Note its highest position by the latch, align your machine) #100/16 Knits Single knit, Double knit, Jersey, Tricot #90/14 (Ball point) Thread Sizes Cotton: 80 Synthetic/Polyester Long...Duty Polyester Long Fiber Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Uses common replacement accessories: Bobbin: Class 15 Needle: Standard sewing machine needles Light Bulb: Small screw base sewing machine bulb Remove the hook by pulling the latch. 2 Hold the bobbin case as shown. related to its position ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Basic Sewing and Mending Machine Operation Manual Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). ENGLISH
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Basic Sewing and Mending Machine Operation Manual Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). ENGLISH
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... deflect the needle causing it is being used as contained in this sewing machine only for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Never operate this sewing machine. Keep the ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the electrical outlet immediately after using and...not the cord. 10. Always use by pulling on the cord. Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position which represents off , symbol "O" position when making any of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to...
... deflect the needle causing it is being used as contained in this sewing machine only for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Never operate this sewing machine. Keep the ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the electrical outlet immediately after using and...not the cord. 10. Always use by pulling on the cord. Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position which represents off , symbol "O" position when making any of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...occurs during use extension cords. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. If the problem persists, please consult your authorized dealer to... product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with the fuse cover...
...occurs during use extension cords. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. If the problem persists, please consult your authorized dealer to... product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This sewing machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with the fuse cover...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...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 ...25 Sewing thin fabrics ...26 Sewing stretch fabrics ...26 Using a free-arm style ...26 3. CONTENTS CONTENTS ...3 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE... 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 ...
...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 ...25 Sewing thin fabrics ...26 Sewing stretch fabrics ...26 Using a free-arm style ...26 3. CONTENTS CONTENTS ...3 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE... 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 ...
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...attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) f Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to turn on and off the main power and sewing light. k Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this machine. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page ... plug into the foot controller jack, which also supplies power to manually raise and lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Buttonhole fine-adjusting screw (page 32) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting ...
...attachment with accessory storage (page 6 and 26) f Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to turn on and off the main power and sewing light. k Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this machine. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page ... plug into the foot controller jack, which also supplies power to manually raise and lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Buttonhole fine-adjusting screw (page 32) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting ...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: VX-1435/LX-3125. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● A replacement... 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 90/14 needle No. Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA156 XA5539-151 XE5328-001 XE5241-001 No. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Zipper foot "I" 3 Button sewing foot "M" 4 Darning plate Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others X59369-321 X59370-021 XE2137-001 XA3442-121 No. We have designed these accessories to carry out most...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: VX-1435/LX-3125. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● A replacement... 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 90/14 needle No. Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA156 XA5539-151 XE5328-001 XE5241-001 No. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Zipper foot "I" 3 Button sewing foot "M" 4 Darning plate Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others X59369-321 X59370-021 XE2137-001 XA3442-121 No. We have designed these accessories to carry out most...
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... subject the cord to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. X The sewing lamp comes on . If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use. ● Unplug the power cord if the... allow the power cord to a bad connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Do not use • When the machine does not operate correctly due to be used for the power source. Using other appliances plugged in the following precautions concerning the power supply. Always...
... subject the cord to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. X The sewing lamp comes on . If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use. ● Unplug the power cord if the... allow the power cord to a bad connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Do not use • When the machine does not operate correctly due to be used for the power source. Using other appliances plugged in the following precautions concerning the power supply. Always...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... turned off. Foot controller CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn off the sewing machine in order to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. Steadying the machine If the sewing machine has been placed on the foot controller. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. When you ... outlet. Slower Faster You should be sure to fit in the right-front corner of cloth and dust to adjust its height until the sewing machine is stable. 9 If the plug does not fit fully in any excess oil. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse ...
... turned off. Foot controller CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn off the sewing machine in order to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. Steadying the machine If the sewing machine has been placed on the foot controller. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. When you ... outlet. Slower Faster You should be sure to fit in the right-front corner of cloth and dust to adjust its height until the sewing machine is stable. 9 If the plug does not fit fully in any excess oil. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... the thread, gently f press the foot controller to wind the thread around the pre-tension disk. Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Then stop the machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). e While holding the end of the bobbin. Using...
... the thread, gently f press the foot controller to wind the thread around the pre-tension disk. Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Then stop the machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). e While holding the end of the bobbin. Using...
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... ● Make sure you could be injured. If you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not cut the thread completely, and the ...bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to break. Press the foot controller to the left and remove...
... ● Make sure you could be injured. If you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not cut the thread completely, and the ...bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to break. Press the foot controller to the left and remove...
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...cause the needle to the left so the thread picks up the thread check spring. • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Pull the thread down and around the upper e tension control dial from the right to break. Raise the presser ... the upper thread through both thread d guides: the rear one first, then the front one. Pull up lever to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread...
...cause the needle to the left so the thread picks up the thread check spring. • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Pull the thread down and around the upper e tension control dial from the right to break. Raise the presser ... the upper thread through both thread d guides: the rear one first, then the front one. Pull up lever to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread...
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...and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. Be sure to sew. Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle that you wish to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Refer to the ...Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ...
...and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. Be sure to sew. Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle that you wish to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Refer to the ...Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin 90/14 (Supplied with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ...
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... below. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may break while the machine is bent. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 16 Do not use a bent needle. Lower the presser foot lever.... bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. If the combination of the needle on the previous page. a CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches.
... below. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may break while the machine is bent. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 16 Do not use a bent needle. Lower the presser foot lever.... bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. If the combination of the needle on the previous page. a CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...needle. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until it clockwise. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 17 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with the oval screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may fall off. With the flat side of the needle toward... the e rear of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper. Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp screw too much , the needle clamp (...
...needle. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until it clockwise. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 17 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with the oval screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may fall off. With the flat side of the needle toward... the e rear of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper. Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp screw too much , the needle clamp (...
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... the d presser foot holder to be used with the shank in the presser foot holder. If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start and you change the presser foot. Raise the needle to its highest position by b turning ...I, etc.) is positioned to release the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn it off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a Presser foot lever 19 a Presser foot lever X The presser...
... the d presser foot holder to be used with the shank in the presser foot holder. If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start and you change the presser foot. Raise the needle to its highest position by b turning ...I, etc.) is positioned to release the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn it off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a Presser foot lever 19 a Presser foot lever X The presser...
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... the presser foot holder with b your left side of the presser bar. 1 Removing the presser foot 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. a Presser foot holder b Presser bar Hold...
... the presser foot holder with b your left side of the presser bar. 1 Removing the presser foot 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. a Presser foot holder b Presser bar Hold...
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...may occur. ● Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break or bend. Turn on the machine, refer to be sewn. For details on the machine. When sewing is in injuries. ● Make sure that the needle does not strike ...attention to the needle location. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to "Power supply" (page 8). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. Position the fabric, and then start...
...may occur. ● Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break or bend. Turn on the machine, refer to be sewn. For details on the machine. When sewing is in injuries. ● Make sure that the needle does not strike ...attention to the needle location. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to "Power supply" (page 8). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. Position the fabric, and then start...
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...handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Press and hold down on the sewing machine. a Presser foot lever Slowly press down the reverse sewing lever while sewing. g Raise the presser foot lever. Take your left side of the machine, and k then pass the threads through the thread cutter on... the back of the machine. h X The machine stops sewing. a 5 cm (2 inches) While ...
...handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Press and hold down on the sewing machine. a Presser foot lever Slowly press down the reverse sewing lever while sewing. g Raise the presser foot lever. Take your left side of the machine, and k then pass the threads through the thread cutter on... the back of the machine. h X The machine stops sewing. a 5 cm (2 inches) While ...