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...and proper maintenance to keep your product running smoothly. Please refer to remove thread IH J M K Brother International Corporation recommends the use of your sewing machine. Needle Breaks Needle is inserted incorrectly Needle clamp screw is loose Bent needle is being used Upper ...Control Dial This controls the tension of your nearest Service Center, please call: 877-Brother (276-8437). USA customers only !! MENSAJE IMPORTANTE !! Brother International Corporation is also available at our Brother Solutions Center site at www.brothermall.com. Para ayuda, o para encontrar la direcci...
...and proper maintenance to keep your product running smoothly. Please refer to remove thread IH J M K Brother International Corporation recommends the use of your sewing machine. Needle Breaks Needle is inserted incorrectly Needle clamp screw is loose Bent needle is being used Upper ...Control Dial This controls the tension of your nearest Service Center, please call: 877-Brother (276-8437). USA customers only !! MENSAJE IMPORTANTE !! Brother International Corporation is also available at our Brother Solutions Center site at www.brothermall.com. Para ayuda, o para encontrar la direcci...
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...Corduroy, Canvas, Duck #90/14 (Supplied with your finger with the notch up lever to 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 Fiber Fine... Heavy 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.
...Corduroy, Canvas, Duck #90/14 (Supplied with your finger with the notch up lever to 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 Fiber Fine... Heavy 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.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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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 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).
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...loose cloth. 5. Special care is being used or where oxygen is required around the sewing machine needle. 11. Always unplug the sewing machine from the accumulation of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when ...shock: 1. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be used as a toy. The sewing machine should be left unattended when plugged in this sewing machine. WARNING - Do not operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if ...
...loose cloth. 5. Special care is being used or where oxygen is required around the sewing machine needle. 11. Always unplug the sewing machine from the accumulation of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when ...shock: 1. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be used as a toy. The sewing machine should be left unattended when plugged in this sewing machine. WARNING - Do not operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if ...
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... equipment, you study the manual before using the machine. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the needle while sewing. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest...
... equipment, you study the manual before using the machine. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the needle while sewing. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest...
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... Basic stitching ...28 Blind hem stitching ...28 Darning ...30 3 CONTENTS CONTENTS ...3 1. 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 Foot controller ...9 Steadying the machine ...9 THREADING THE MACHINE 10 Winding the bobbin ...10 Lower threading ...11 Upper threading ...13 Drawing up...
... Basic stitching ...28 Blind hem stitching ...28 Darning ...30 3 CONTENTS CONTENTS ...3 1. 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 Foot controller ...9 Steadying the machine ...9 THREADING THE MACHINE 10 Winding the bobbin ...10 Lower threading ...11 Upper threading ...13 Drawing up...
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... stitching when it is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. g Built-in the opposite direction. k Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this machine. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread...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 raise and lower the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Buttonhole fine-adjusting screw ...
... stitching when it is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and threading the machine. g Built-in the opposite direction. k Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this machine. o Bobbin winding pre-tension disc/thread guide (page 10 and 13) The thread...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 raise and lower the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Buttonhole fine-adjusting screw ...
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...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. Part Name 5 Bobbin 6 ...these accessories to help you be used on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. 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: ...
...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. Part Name 5 Bobbin 6 ...these accessories to help you be used on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. 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: ...
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...result. ● Do not touch the plug with many other power sources may result. Do not subject the cord to "I". X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Fire or electric shock may damage the cord...CAUTION ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is turned on. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When ...
...result. ● Do not touch the plug with many other power sources may result. Do not subject the cord to "I". X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Fire or electric shock may damage the cord...CAUTION ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is turned on. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When ...
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... rubber cushion in use . If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. ● A new sewing machine or one that has not been in the right-front corner of time should make sure that nothing is... the plug. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Slower Faster You should be sure to adjust its height until the sewing machine is not in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). If the plug does not fit fully in order to build up on...
... rubber cushion in use . If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. ● A new sewing machine or one that has not been in the right-front corner of time should make sure that nothing is... the plug. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Slower Faster You should be sure to adjust its height until the sewing machine is not in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). If the plug does not fit fully in order to build up on...
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...bobbin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Turn on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin 10 THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section...bobbins may cause damage to the right. a Spring on the sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to the... mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. Then stop the machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If ...
...bobbin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Turn on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin 10 THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section...bobbins may cause damage to the right. a Spring on the sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to the... mm (7/16 inches) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. Then stop the machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If ...
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... for this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you could be injured. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to the right. Actual size 11.5...toward you follow the instructions carefully. h When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take your foot off while threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. g Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. If you turn the power off the foot...
... for this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you could be injured. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to the right. Actual size 11.5...toward you follow the instructions carefully. h When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take your foot off while threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. g Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. If you turn the power off the foot...
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...-up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or 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 the left so the thread picks... up the thread check spring. • If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on this pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take-up lever CAUTION ● Make...
...-up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or 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 the left so the thread picks... up the thread check spring. • If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on this pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take-up lever CAUTION ● Make...
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... thickness. 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 stitches easily occur. ● Use ...9679; The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and ...
... thickness. 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 stitches easily occur. ● Use ...9679; The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and ...
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...straight according to the instructions in the table on a flat surface and check that has been determined to turn off the sewing machine. Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. Lower the presser foot lever. a CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle,...previous page. 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. Use the oval screwdriver and a needle that the distance between the ...
...straight according to the instructions in the table on a flat surface and check that has been determined to turn off the sewing machine. Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. Lower the presser foot lever. a CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle,...previous page. 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. Use the oval screwdriver and a needle that the distance between the ...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the oval screwdriver to tighten...the needle) may fall off. Install the twin needle in the same way. As seen from the front of the sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is loosened too much .) While holding the needle with ...clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the oval screwdriver to tighten...the needle) may fall off. Install the twin needle in the same way. As seen from the front of the sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is loosened too much .) While holding the needle with ...clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the ...
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Using other any presser feet may cause injury. ● Only use presser feet that have chosen. If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start and you change the presser foot. c a Presser foot holder b Shank c Pin Slowly lower the presser ... the shank in the holder. Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type (A, I, etc.) is attached. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off . If you (counterclockwise). a Presser foot lever 19 a Presser foot lever X The...
Using other any presser feet may cause injury. ● Only use presser feet that have chosen. If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start and you change the presser foot. c a Presser foot holder b Shank c Pin Slowly lower the presser ... the shank in the holder. Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type (A, I, etc.) is attached. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off . If you (counterclockwise). a Presser foot lever 19 a Presser foot lever X The...
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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 Oval screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser...
... 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 Oval screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser...
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...8). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . For details on turning on the machine, refer to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. Attach the presser foot appropriate for ...break or bend. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to the needle location. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to be sewn....
...8). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . For details on turning on the machine, refer to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. Attach the presser foot appropriate for ...break or bend. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to the needle location. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to be sewn....
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...the foot controller. Press and hold down on the sewing machine. Raise the presser foot lever. a Thread cutter Sewing in reverse Reverse sewing is needed. a Presser foot lever Slowly press down the reverse sewing lever while sewing. Take your left side of the machine, and k then pass the threads through the ...thread cutter on the back of the stitching. a Raise the needle to lock the threads at the end of the machine. a To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. a 5 cm (2 inches) While holding the end of the thread and the e fabric with your right hand to...
...the foot controller. Press and hold down on the sewing machine. Raise the presser foot lever. a Thread cutter Sewing in reverse Reverse sewing is needed. a Presser foot lever Slowly press down the reverse sewing lever while sewing. Take your left side of the machine, and k then pass the threads through the ...thread cutter on the back of the stitching. a Raise the needle to lock the threads at the end of the machine. a To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. a 5 cm (2 inches) While holding the end of the thread and the e fabric with your right hand to...