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... box. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" 4 Zipper foot "I" 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on this machine model NX-400/PC-420. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your retailer. Others X59296-051 X59476-051 135793-001 X55467-051 X55468-051.... 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. * 75/11 2 needles 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored) No. Part Name 17 Twin needle 18 Cleaning brush 19 Eyelet punch 20 Screwdriver (large) 21 Screwdriver (small) 22 Spool cap (large) 23 Spool ...
... box. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" 4 Zipper foot "I" 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on this machine model NX-400/PC-420. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your retailer. Others X59296-051 X59476-051 135793-001 X55467-051 X55468-051.... 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. * 75/11 2 needles 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored) No. Part Name 17 Twin needle 18 Cleaning brush 19 Eyelet punch 20 Screwdriver (large) 21 Screwdriver (small) 22 Spool cap (large) 23 Spool ...
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...the needle. C Needle threader lever Use the needle threader to cut the thread. (page Cover D) A Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment of the machine parts. When sewing ...cylindrical pieces, remove the flat bed attachment. D Thread tension dial Use the thread tension dial to adjust the tension of the sewing machine...
...the needle. C Needle threader lever Use the needle threader to cut the thread. (page Cover D) A Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment of the machine parts. When sewing ...cylindrical pieces, remove the flat bed attachment. D Thread tension dial Use the thread tension dial to adjust the tension of the sewing machine...
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... exchanged. APPENDIX INDEX Cover C CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Needle and presser foot section 1 2 3 Right-side/rear view 1 2 3 4 4 8 76 5 1 Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. 2 Thread guide discs... thread through the needle bar thread hook. 4 Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides for the selected stitching. 8 Presser foot holder The presser foot is being used. 5 Main power switch Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on and off....
... exchanged. APPENDIX INDEX Cover C CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Needle and presser foot section 1 2 3 Right-side/rear view 1 2 3 4 4 8 76 5 1 Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. 2 Thread guide discs... thread through the needle bar thread hook. 4 Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides for the selected stitching. 8 Presser foot holder The presser foot is being used. 5 Main power switch Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on and off....
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... to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. 2 3 5 1 4 6 1 Start/stop button Press the start/stop sewing. Note ● Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing, otherwise damage to the machine may occur. When sewing is stopped, the needle is lowered in green, red...
... to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. 2 3 5 1 4 6 1 Start/stop button Press the start/stop sewing. Note ● Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing, otherwise damage to the machine may occur. When sewing is stopped, the needle is lowered in green, red...
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... study this manual for the correct operation of the sewing machine, the upper thread can easily be wound with your knee, leaving both hands free to automatically cut the thread at the front of the various functions. In addition, the needle can be threaded with a simple operation. (page ...24) 2 Automatic thread-cutting The sewing machine can quickly and easily be threaded. Twelve of the stitching. (page 58) 3 One-touch lower...
... study this manual for the correct operation of the sewing machine, the upper thread can easily be wound with your knee, leaving both hands free to automatically cut the thread at the front of the various functions. In addition, the needle can be threaded with a simple operation. (page ...24) 2 Automatic thread-cutting The sewing machine can quickly and easily be threaded. Twelve of the stitching. (page 58) 3 One-touch lower...
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... E Optional Accessories ...1 Introduction ...2 Sewing Machine Features ...2 Contents ...3 Important Safety Instructions 6 GETTING READY 9 Turning the Machine On/Off 10 Power supply precautions ...10 Turning on the machine ...11 Turning off the machine ...11 Understanding the LCD Screens 12 Checking machine operating procedures ...13 Changing the Machine Settings 14 Changing the settings ...14 Changing the needle stop position ...16 Adjusting...
... E Optional Accessories ...1 Introduction ...2 Sewing Machine Features ...2 Contents ...3 Important Safety Instructions 6 GETTING READY 9 Turning the Machine On/Off 10 Power supply precautions ...10 Turning on the machine ...11 Turning off the machine ...11 Understanding the LCD Screens 12 Checking machine operating procedures ...13 Changing the Machine Settings 14 Changing the settings ...14 Changing the needle stop position ...16 Adjusting...
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... mentioned in the needle area, such as contained in this machine. 18. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Important Safety Instructions When using this machine, basic safety precautions...machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any air openings blocked. To disconnect, turn the main switch to the symbol "{" position when making any opening. 6. Special care is not intended for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle...
... mentioned in the needle area, such as contained in this machine. 18. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Important Safety Instructions When using this machine, basic safety precautions...machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any air openings blocked. To disconnect, turn the main switch to the symbol "{" position when making any opening. 6. Special care is not intended for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle...
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...consult your eye on the foot controller. 4. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. up lever, needle, or other parts to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts •.... Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to...
...consult your eye on the foot controller. 4. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. up lever, needle, or other parts to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts •.... Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to...
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES 1 GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off 10 Understanding the LCD Screens 12 Changing the Machine Settings 14 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 18 Upper Threading ...24 Replacing the Needle 33 Replacing the Presser Foot 37 Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces 42 APPENDIX INDEX
CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES 1 GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off 10 Understanding the LCD Screens 12 Changing the Machine Settings 14 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 18 Upper Threading ...24 Replacing the Needle 33 Replacing the Presser Foot 37 Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces 42 APPENDIX INDEX
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... on the error messages that should be used 2 Single or twin needle 3 Selected stitch 4 Stitch length (mm) 5 Stitch width (mm) Memo ● For details on the front at the right of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the selected stitch and error messages if operations... are performed incorrectly. APPENDIX INDEX 12 When the sewing machine is turned on, the LCD comes on and the following screen appears. 1 3 2 ...
... on the error messages that should be used 2 Single or twin needle 3 Selected stitch 4 Stitch length (mm) 5 Stitch width (mm) Memo ● For details on the front at the right of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the selected stitch and error messages if operations... are performed incorrectly. APPENDIX INDEX 12 When the sewing machine is turned on, the LCD comes on and the following screen appears. 1 3 2 ...
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... whether the pattern will be adjusted with each attribute, refer to be changed. page 60 Needle position Specifies where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is sounded with the sewing speed controller. page 28 Stitch width control Allows the stitch width to be large or small. ...the LCD. page 118 Save settings Allows adjusted pattern widths and lengths to be sewn once or repeatedly. page 16 Twin needle sewing Specifies the twin needle. page 118 Pattern size Sets the size of patterns to be set are listed below. page 17 Buzzer LCD brightness ...
... whether the pattern will be adjusted with each attribute, refer to be changed. page 60 Needle position Specifies where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is sounded with the sewing speed controller. page 28 Stitch width control Allows the stitch width to be large or small. ...the LCD. page 118 Save settings Allows adjusted pattern widths and lengths to be sewn once or repeatedly. page 16 Twin needle sewing Specifies the twin needle. page 118 Pattern size Sets the size of patterns to be set are listed below. page 17 Buzzer LCD brightness ...
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... operation 1 panel, and then press , , and (arrow keys) until is selected. X The machine is now set to leave the needle lowered in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Adjusting the brightness of the LCD The brightness of the LCD can be adjusted. APPENDIX ...press (+). Press (OK key). 2 X The screen for changing the needle stop with the needle in the raised position. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Changing the needle stop position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to stop position appears. Press (OK key...
... operation 1 panel, and then press , , and (arrow keys) until is selected. X The machine is now set to leave the needle lowered in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Adjusting the brightness of the LCD The brightness of the LCD can be adjusted. APPENDIX ...press (+). Press (OK key). 2 X The screen for changing the needle stop with the needle in the raised position. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Changing the needle stop position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to stop position appears. Press (OK key...
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...spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break. INDEX 20 If the spool cap is too small for bobbin winding, and then wind ...it counterclockwise between the discs. 1 1 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES While holding the spool with your right hand to choose a spool cap that best...the size of spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available (large, medium and small), allowing you ...
...spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break. INDEX 20 If the spool cap is too small for bobbin winding, and then wind ...it counterclockwise between the discs. 1 1 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES While holding the spool with your right hand to choose a spool cap that best...the size of spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available (large, medium and small), allowing you ...
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Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the balance wheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right c (so that has been correctly wound, otherwise the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. Slide the bobbin winder shaft...
Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the balance wheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right c (so that has been correctly wound, otherwise the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. Slide the bobbin winder shaft...
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... to insert the bobbin correctly. Be sure to drop the bobbin. INDEX 22 Memo ● The order that has been correctly wound, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will not operate correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread with thread. GETTING READY... with your left hand. CAUTION ● Use a bobbin thread that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Insert the bobbin into the shuttle so that the 4 thread unrolls to the left . • Be careful not to thread the...
... to insert the bobbin correctly. Be sure to drop the bobbin. INDEX 22 Memo ● The order that has been correctly wound, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will not operate correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread with thread. GETTING READY... with your left hand. CAUTION ● Use a bobbin thread that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Insert the bobbin into the shuttle so that the 4 thread unrolls to the left . • Be careful not to thread the...
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Threading the upper thread Turn on the sewing machine. 1 Memo ● The order that the machine should be threaded is raised. 24 INDEX GETTING READY Upper Threading In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX CAUTION ●...
Threading the upper thread Turn on the sewing machine. 1 Memo ● The order that the machine should be threaded is raised. 24 INDEX GETTING READY Upper Threading In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX CAUTION ●...
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.... 1 2 Remove the spool cap that the spool is not in the illustration below. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES 1 1 Needle position button • If the needle is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. Use the spool cap with some space between the cap and the spool. 1 ... (large, medium and small). • If the presser foot is not correctly raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. Press (needle position button) once 3 or twice to raise the needle before using a spool of the spool. Place the spool for the upper thread onto the 6...
.... 1 2 Remove the spool cap that the spool is not in the illustration below. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES 1 1 Needle position button • If the needle is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. Use the spool cap with some space between the cap and the spool. 1 ... (large, medium and small). • If the presser foot is not correctly raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. Press (needle position button) once 3 or twice to raise the needle before using a spool of the spool. Place the spool for the upper thread onto the 6...
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GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available (large, medium and small), allowing you ...diagram shows the shutter position when the presser foot is lowered, the machine cannot be threaded. Be sure to raise the presser foot so that best fits the size of the needle bar. 1 1 Thread hook Next, use the needle threader to hold the thread 0 passed under the thread guide plate...
GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available (large, medium and small), allowing you ...diagram shows the shutter position when the presser foot is lowered, the machine cannot be threaded. Be sure to raise the presser foot so that best fits the size of the needle bar. 1 1 Thread hook Next, use the needle threader to hold the thread 0 passed under the thread guide plate...
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... your left side 2 of the machine. 1 5 1 Needle threader lever X The thread is lowered. Release the needle threader lever. 5 Carefully pull on the needle, refer to pull out the end of the thread. 1 Thread cutter APPENDIX INDEX Upper Threading 27 CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Threading the needle The needle threader can be used with the...
... your left side 2 of the machine. 1 5 1 Needle threader lever X The thread is lowered. Release the needle threader lever. 5 Carefully pull on the needle, refer to pull out the end of the thread. 1 Thread cutter APPENDIX INDEX Upper Threading 27 CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Threading the needle The needle threader can be used with the...
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... UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Raise the presser foot lever, pass the thread 7 through a of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can sew two parallel lines of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inch) X The lower threading is finished. Both upper threads should have the same thickness and...
... UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Raise the presser foot lever, pass the thread 7 through a of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can sew two parallel lines of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inch) X The lower threading is finished. Both upper threads should have the same thickness and...