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... use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as described in the back of . For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 The contents of this manual and specifications of suffocation. • Do not use as it off when making any assemblies, the ...accessories recommended by or near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is required, first follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this product are subject to clean the case...
... use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as described in the back of . For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 The contents of this manual and specifications of suffocation. • Do not use as it off when making any assemblies, the ...accessories recommended by or near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is required, first follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this product are subject to clean the case...
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... 32 4. APPENDIX 40 MAINTENANCE 40 Restrictions on oiling 40 Precautions on storing the machine 40 Cleaning 40 TROUBLESHOOTING 42 INDEX 45 4 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 ACCESSORIES 5 Optional accessories 5 THE MAIN PARTS 6 Flat bed attachment 6 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 7 Connecting plugs 7 Main power and sewing light switch 8 Foot controller 8 Checking the needle 8 Replacing the needle 8 Changing the...
... 32 4. APPENDIX 40 MAINTENANCE 40 Restrictions on oiling 40 Precautions on storing the machine 40 Cleaning 40 TROUBLESHOOTING 42 INDEX 45 4 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 ACCESSORIES 5 Optional accessories 5 THE MAIN PARTS 6 Flat bed attachment 6 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 7 Connecting plugs 7 Main power and sewing light switch 8 Foot controller 8 Checking the needle 8 Replacing the needle 8 Changing the...
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... 2-piece set (90/14 needle) 6 Screwdriver 7 Foot controller Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 No. A A I I " XE9369-001 4 Bobbin (One is on the machine model. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to help you purchased, the following are available as optional accessories...
... 2-piece set (90/14 needle) 6 Screwdriver 7 Foot controller Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 No. A A I I " XE9369-001 4 Bobbin (One is on the machine model. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to help you purchased, the following are available as optional accessories...
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... 11) Rotate the dial in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to start and stop sewing. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 4 Thread take-up lever (Page 18) 5 Hole for extra spool... (Page 13, 17) This is used . Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to manually raise and lower the needle. Contact your Brother dealer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. F Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to choose the stitch you want. I K G H H ...
... 11) Rotate the dial in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to start and stop sewing. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 4 Thread take-up lever (Page 18) 5 Hole for extra spool... (Page 13, 17) This is used . Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to manually raise and lower the needle. Contact your Brother dealer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. F Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to choose the stitch you want. I K G H H ...
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... the risk of time. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with ...wet hands. Using other power sources may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock. ● Do not allow the power cord to your authorized Brother...
... the risk of time. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with ...wet hands. Using other power sources may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock. ● Do not allow the power cord to your authorized Brother...
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...Replacing the needle CAUTION ● Always turn on the foot controller when the machine is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward the 'O' mark)...will stop. 1 2 1 Slower 2 Faster You should make sure that the mark on the machine with a bent needle. Otherwise, injuries may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with product code 888-X64/X74/ X77/X87. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of ...
...Replacing the needle CAUTION ● Always turn on the foot controller when the machine is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward the 'O' mark)...will stop. 1 2 1 Slower 2 Faster You should make sure that the mark on the machine with a bent needle. Otherwise, injuries may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with product code 888-X64/X74/ X77/X87. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of ...
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...needle from falling into the hole in the same way. 9 With the flat side of the needle toward the 5 back of the sewing machine may be damaged. 1 Use a screwdriver • Do not use excessive force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain ... the needle clamp using a screwdriver. 2 3 1 1 Use a screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle Install the twin needle in the needle plate. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, place fabric or paper under the presser foot to remove the needle. 1 CAUTION ● Make sure you insert the...
...needle from falling into the hole in the same way. 9 With the flat side of the needle toward the 5 back of the sewing machine may be damaged. 1 Use a screwdriver • Do not use excessive force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain ... the needle clamp using a screwdriver. 2 3 1 1 Use a screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle Install the twin needle in the needle plate. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, place fabric or paper under the presser foot to remove the needle. 1 CAUTION ● Make sure you insert the...
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...foot, which may cause accident or injury. 1 Shank 2 Bar ■ Presser foot installation orientation You will have been designed to sew and how. Turn off the machine before you have chosen. Using any other presser foot may bend or break the needle and cause injury. Raise the needle by pulling... foot depending on what you leave the foot is in the correct place, the bar should snap in line with this machine. If the presser ● Always turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. Note ● Depending on the type of presser foot holder, the method of vertically ...
...foot, which may cause accident or injury. 1 Shank 2 Bar ■ Presser foot installation orientation You will have been designed to sew and how. Turn off the machine before you have chosen. Using any other presser foot may bend or break the needle and cause injury. Raise the needle by pulling... foot depending on what you leave the foot is in the correct place, the bar should snap in line with this machine. If the presser ● Always turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. Note ● Depending on the type of presser foot holder, the method of vertically ...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE CONTROLS Pattern selection dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE CONTROLS Pattern selection dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward ...
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... machine will then sew forward. 11 2.5 (3/32) The length of reverse stitches is fixed at 2 mm (1/16 inch). 29, 36, 38 STRAIGHT STITCH (Left Needle Position) - 12 2 (1/16) 30, 39 1 BLIND HEM STITCH 5 (3/16) 13 1 (1/16) 31 ELASTIC STITCH 5 (3/16) 1 Reverse sewing...5 (3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) 30, 39 31 32 32 12 To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. Pattern Preset Length (mm (inch)) Reference Reverse sewing lever Stitch Name Preset Width (mm (inch)) Page You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and 1 10 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 4 (3/16) - ...
... machine will then sew forward. 11 2.5 (3/32) The length of reverse stitches is fixed at 2 mm (1/16 inch). 29, 36, 38 STRAIGHT STITCH (Left Needle Position) - 12 2 (1/16) 30, 39 1 BLIND HEM STITCH 5 (3/16) 13 1 (1/16) 31 ELASTIC STITCH 5 (3/16) 1 Reverse sewing...5 (3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) 30, 39 31 32 32 12 To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. Pattern Preset Length (mm (inch)) Reference Reverse sewing lever Stitch Name Preset Width (mm (inch)) Page You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and 1 10 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 4 (3/16) - ...
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...). SA156 is set incorrectly, the thread may cause damage to the machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. If you , in the groove on the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with... this machine or bobbins of 1 thread on this pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from ...
...). SA156 is set incorrectly, the thread may cause damage to the machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. If you , in the groove on the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with... this machine or bobbins of 1 thread on this pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from ...
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... cm (3 - 4 inches) CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the thread straight up. Then stop the machine. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound around the bobbin. If you follow the instructions carefully. Press the foot controller to start unexpectedly... and cause personal injury or damage to the right. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not ...
... cm (3 - 4 inches) CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the thread straight up. Then stop the machine. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound around the bobbin. If you follow the instructions carefully. Press the foot controller to start unexpectedly... and cause personal injury or damage to the right. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not ...
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.... 1 Hold the end of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Put the 6 projection into the bobbin race retainer groove and push closed. 1 Bobbin cover ... could be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 16. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is...
.... 1 Hold the end of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Put the 6 projection into the bobbin race retainer groove and push closed. 1 Bobbin cover ... could be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 16. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is...
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... and cause the needle to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the wheel points up. • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. If the upper threading is set incorrectly, the thread may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of 4 thread...toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on page 22. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in the correct combination. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up lever 5 Mark on the wheel 17...
... and cause the needle to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the wheel points up. • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. If the upper threading is set incorrectly, the thread may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of 4 thread...toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on page 22. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in the correct combination. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up lever 5 Mark on the wheel 17...
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toward you (counterclockwise) so that the spring in the following illustration. 1 4 2 1 1 Needle bar thread guide 53 Make sure you may cause sewing problems. 18 Make sure you raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you, in the groove on the wheel points up. 1 1 5 cm ...in the groove catches the thread. thread in your left as shown in the 6 following illustration. 1 Thread the needle from the spool 5 with your sewing machine is equipped with a needle threader, use the needle threader to thread the needle (see next section). 1 1 Thread take-up lever Memo ● ...
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the spring in the following illustration. 1 4 2 1 1 Needle bar thread guide 53 Make sure you may cause sewing problems. 18 Make sure you raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you, in the groove on the wheel points up. 1 1 5 cm ...in the groove catches the thread. thread in your left as shown in the 6 following illustration. 1 Thread the needle from the spool 5 with your sewing machine is equipped with a needle threader, use the needle threader to thread the needle (see next section). 1 1 Thread take-up lever Memo ● ...
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... the thread. 1 Mark on certain models. Lower the presser foot lever. 2 Make sure that the hook passes through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a needle threader) This feature is only available on the wheel 1 12 1 Hook 2...thickness of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader. ● The needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. However, the needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be...
... the thread. 1 Mark on certain models. Lower the presser foot lever. 2 Make sure that the hook passes through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a needle threader) This feature is only available on the wheel 1 12 1 Hook 2...thickness of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader. ● The needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. However, the needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be...
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... force or it may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm the machine (toward you may cause sewing problems. Pull the loop of the thread passed through 8 the eye of the needle toward the rear of the... machine. 1 Raise the needle threader lever. 7 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you ). The hook will pull the thread through the needle. (2 ...
... force or it may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm the machine (toward you may cause sewing problems. Pull the loop of the thread passed through 8 the eye of the needle toward the rear of the... machine. 1 Raise the needle threader lever. 7 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you ). The hook will pull the thread through the needle. (2 ...
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... steps 1 to draw up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Pull on the upper thread to 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward the back of the... up the lower thread by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower thread, put them toward you (counterclockwise) by hand so that some thread will be removed...
... steps 1 to draw up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Pull on the upper thread to 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward the back of the... up the lower thread by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower thread, put them toward you (counterclockwise) by hand so that some thread will be removed...
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...or thread. and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to skip stitches. 22...with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may also cause the seam to be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to 100/16 needle, regardless of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 100/16 90/14-100/16 Stretch fabrics ... break the needle. Memo ● The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; It may cause machine malfunction.
...or thread. and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to skip stitches. 22...with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may also cause the seam to be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to 100/16 needle, regardless of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 100/16 90/14-100/16 Stretch fabrics ... break the needle. Memo ● The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; It may cause machine malfunction.
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... the presser foot (see page 11). Turn the pattern selection dial to the machine. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS Please read before sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you (counterclockwise) so that the needle does not hit basting pins or ... under the presser foot, 6 pass the thread under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) 23 The needle may be injured. ● Take care that the ...
... the presser foot (see page 11). Turn the pattern selection dial to the machine. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS Please read before sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you (counterclockwise) so that the needle does not hit basting pins or ... under the presser foot, 6 pass the thread under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) 23 The needle may be injured. ● Take care that the ...