Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns and stitch names 9 Reverse sewing lever 10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin 11 Lower threading 13 Upper threading 14 Drawing up the lower thread 16 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 17 2. BUILT-IN STITCHES 23... fabrics 19 Sewing thin fabrics 20 Sewing stretch fabrics 20 Stitching cylindrical pieces 20 Sewing with a twin needle (Option 20 Thread tension 22 3. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 30 Zipper insertion 30 Gathering 31 Darning 31 Appliqués 32 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 33 Using the...
... presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns and stitch names 9 Reverse sewing lever 10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin 11 Lower threading 13 Upper threading 14 Drawing up the lower thread 16 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 17 2. BUILT-IN STITCHES 23... fabrics 19 Sewing thin fabrics 20 Sewing stretch fabrics 20 Stitching cylindrical pieces 20 Sewing with a twin needle (Option 20 Thread tension 22 3. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 30 Zipper insertion 30 Gathering 31 Darning 31 Appliqués 32 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 33 Using the...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... (Page 11, 14) This holds the spool of thread. 3 Upper tension-control dial (Page 22) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 4 Thread guide (Page 11, 14) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 5 Thread take-up lever (Page 15)... dealer or the nearest authorized service center. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 43 2 1 5 A 6 0 7 9 8 1 Bobbin winder (Page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220/240V area The foot controller part code differs depending on and off. A Handwheel Used to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat...
... (Page 11, 14) This holds the spool of thread. 3 Upper tension-control dial (Page 22) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 4 Thread guide (Page 11, 14) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 5 Thread take-up lever (Page 15)... dealer or the nearest authorized service center. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 43 2 1 5 A 6 0 7 9 8 1 Bobbin winder (Page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220/240V area The foot controller part code differs depending on and off. A Handwheel Used to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... thread toward you use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 1 1 Pull the thread in completely. 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool... pin and put a spool of 1 thread on this pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from other bobbins may tangle on the thread guide. If you , in the wrong place, or is...
... thread toward you use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 1 1 Pull the thread in completely. 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool... pin and put a spool of 1 thread on this pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from other bobbins may tangle on the thread guide. If you , in the wrong place, or is...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... threading the lower thread. • See page 11 for the details about bobbin winding. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to be injured. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine... the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn off the machine while threading. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 1 Bobbin cover 13 Raise the needle by the arrow. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly Lower threading Install...
... threading the lower thread. • See page 11 for the details about bobbin winding. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to be injured. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine... the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn off the machine while threading. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 1 Bobbin cover 13 Raise the needle by the arrow. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly Lower threading Install...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...Lower threading" on your stitches. In this case, refer to a lower number. ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops will weaken your seams or cause puckers on page 13 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 CAUTION 2 ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. In this case..., refer to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will appear on back of your fabric. 2 1 3...
...Lower threading" on your stitches. In this case, refer to a lower number. ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops will weaken your seams or cause puckers on page 13 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 CAUTION 2 ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. In this case..., refer to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will appear on back of your fabric. 2 1 3...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...8 The needle is appropriate for the type of fabric. 17 The presser foot you are using . The upper thread tension is incorrectly installed. Loosen the upper thread tension. 22 You are knots or tangles in the needle plate or the presser foot is scratched. You have not used.... Fit the spool properly. - 15, 20 6 The area around the hole in the thread. Replace the bobbin case. There are pulling the fabric too much. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". Correctly install the needle. 7 The needle clamp screw is too tight. sew. Replace the needle plate...
...8 The needle is appropriate for the type of fabric. 17 The presser foot you are using . The upper thread tension is incorrectly installed. Loosen the upper thread tension. 22 You are knots or tangles in the needle plate or the presser foot is scratched. You have not used.... Fit the spool properly. - 15, 20 6 The area around the hole in the thread. Replace the bobbin case. There are pulling the fabric too much. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". Correctly install the needle. 7 The needle clamp screw is too tight. sew. Replace the needle plate...
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.... Replace the needle plate. Replace the bobbin. Attach the presser foot holder properly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Possible cause The needle is wrinkled. The bobbin is incorrect. You have not attached the.... Choose a thread and needle that are being sewn, the fabric is scratched. Replace the needle. Bobbin is correct for the type of fabric. The thread tension is scratched or does not turn smoothly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Reset ...
.... Replace the needle plate. Replace the bobbin. Attach the presser foot holder properly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Possible cause The needle is wrinkled. The bobbin is incorrect. You have not attached the.... Choose a thread and needle that are being sewn, the fabric is scratched. Replace the needle. Bobbin is correct for the type of fabric. The thread tension is scratched or does not turn smoothly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Reset ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... that you are using is tangled, for the type of stitch that are skipped. Remove the needle plate and clean the plate and the bobbin case. The thread tension is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. The fabric does not feed. Possible cause You have not threaded the upper thread properly. The...
... that you are using is tangled, for the type of stitch that are skipped. Remove the needle plate and clean the plate and the bobbin case. The thread tension is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. The fabric does not feed. Possible cause You have not threaded the upper thread properly. The...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... foot 35 4-Step Automatic Buttonhole 27 A , Accessories 4 optional 4 33 Appliqués 32 B Blind hem stitching 24 Blind stitch foot 37 Bobbin winding 11 Button sewing 29 Buttonhole adjusting 28 making 27 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw 28 C Cleaning 38 Connecting plugs 6 D , , Darning 31 ...Stitches built-in 23 names 9 Straight stitching 23 T Thread cutter 19 Thread tension 22 Threading lower 13 twin needle 21 upper 14 Troubleshooting 40 , Twin needle attaching 8 20 sewing 20 U Upper tension control dial 22 Upper threading 14 W Walking foot 33 Z Zigzag stitching 23...
... foot 35 4-Step Automatic Buttonhole 27 A , Accessories 4 optional 4 33 Appliqués 32 B Blind hem stitching 24 Blind stitch foot 37 Bobbin winding 11 Button sewing 29 Buttonhole adjusting 28 making 27 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw 28 C Cleaning 38 Connecting plugs 6 D , , Darning 31 ...Stitches built-in 23 names 9 Straight stitching 23 T Thread cutter 19 Thread tension 22 Threading lower 13 twin needle 21 upper 14 Troubleshooting 40 , Twin needle attaching 8 20 sewing 20 U Upper tension control dial 22 Upper threading 14 W Walking foot 33 Z Zigzag stitching 23...