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Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to thread the needle. When sewing cylindrical pieces, remove the flat bed attachment. APPENDIX INDEX Cover B CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various...Cover E) 8 Sewing speed controller Use the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed. 9 Knee lifter mounting slot Plug the knee lifter into the knee lifter mounting slot. 0 Operation buttons Use the operation buttons to adjust the tension of the sewing machine and their functions...
Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to thread the needle. When sewing cylindrical pieces, remove the flat bed attachment. APPENDIX INDEX Cover B CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various...Cover E) 8 Sewing speed controller Use the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed. 9 Knee lifter mounting slot Plug the knee lifter into the knee lifter mounting slot. 0 Operation buttons Use the operation buttons to adjust the tension of the sewing machine and their functions...
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...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. 6 Foot controller jack Insert the plug on the end of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric. 2 Handle Carry the... stitch. 4 Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to lower the feed dogs. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. 5 6 8 7 1 Presser foot dial Use the presser foot dial to adjust the amount of the foot controller cable ...
...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. 6 Foot controller jack Insert the plug on the end of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric. 2 Handle Carry the... stitch. 4 Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to lower the feed dogs. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is installed onto the presser foot holder. 5 6 8 7 1 Presser foot dial Use the presser foot dial to adjust the amount of the foot controller cable ...
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... lower the needle. Reinforcement stitches are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on how the sewing machine is being operated. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Operation buttons The operation buttons help you 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...
... lower the needle. Reinforcement stitches are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on how the sewing machine is being operated. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Operation buttons The operation buttons help you 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...
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... key Press this key to display operation information. For details, refer to "Understanding the LCD Screens" (page 12). 2 Sewing machine help key Press this key to select sewing settings, such as the operation beep. 0 Stitch keys Use these keys to move in the indicated direction when selecting an item...various items and select the settings. Cover E INDEX CONTENTS Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, consists of characters or decorative stitches. 6 Arrow keys Use these keys to quickly select one of 12 of the most often used stitches...
... key Press this key to display operation information. For details, refer to "Understanding the LCD Screens" (page 12). 2 Sewing machine help key Press this key to select sewing settings, such as the operation beep. 0 Stitch keys Use these keys to move in the indicated direction when selecting an item...various items and select the settings. Cover E INDEX CONTENTS Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, consists of characters or decorative stitches. 6 Arrow keys Use these keys to quickly select one of 12 of the most often used stitches...
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...the needle can be threaded with a simple operation. (page 24) 2 Automatic thread-cutting The sewing machine can be set to handle the fabric. (page 61) APPENDIX INDEX 2 Twelve of the sewing machine, the upper thread can easily be selected with the stitch keys. (page 68) 6 Knee ... cut the thread at the front of the most often used utility stitches can quickly be threaded. In addition, after you for purchasing this sewing machine. Sewing Machine Features 1 4 5 2 6 3 1 Easy upper threading Since the spool can quickly and easily be accessed for the correct operation of the...
...the needle can be threaded with a simple operation. (page 24) 2 Automatic thread-cutting The sewing machine can be set to handle the fabric. (page 61) APPENDIX INDEX 2 Twelve of the sewing machine, the upper thread can easily be selected with the stitch keys. (page 68) 6 Knee ... cut the thread at the front of the most often used utility stitches can quickly be threaded. In addition, after you for purchasing this sewing machine. Sewing Machine Features 1 4 5 2 6 3 1 Easy upper threading Since the spool can quickly and easily be accessed for the correct operation of the...
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... ...Cover D Operation panel ...Cover 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...
... ...Cover D Operation panel ...Cover 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...
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...the needle area, such as a toy. Never operate this manual. 3. Never drop or insert any object into water. Always use outdoors. 7. This sewing machine is not working properly, if it is not intended for its intended use by or near children. 2. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This... the plug, not the cord. 10. It may deflect the needle causing it must be left unattended while plugged in this machine. 18. Always unplug the machine from all instructions before cleaning. Young children should be used by young children or infirm persons without supervision. 17. Use only accessories...
...the needle area, such as a toy. Never operate this manual. 3. Never drop or insert any object into water. Always use outdoors. 7. This sewing machine is not working properly, if it is not intended for its intended use by or near children. 2. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This... the plug, not the cord. 10. It may deflect the needle causing it must be left unattended while plugged in this machine. 18. Always unplug the machine from all instructions before cleaning. Young children should be used by young children or infirm persons without supervision. 17. Use only accessories...
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...Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. For repair or adjustment In ...is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 8 APPENDIX INDEX Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other moving...
...Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. For repair or adjustment In ...is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com 8 APPENDIX INDEX Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other moving...
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... for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on and off. Pulling on the cord. If the cord or plug is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled... cord may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in to them. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn off the main power ...
... for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on and off. Pulling on the cord. If the cord or plug is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled... cord may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in to them. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn off the main power ...
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...3 electrical outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. In addition, before transporting the sewing machine to another location, be sure to turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Unplug the power supply cord from the 4 power supply jack. When ... to "O"), and then plug the power supply cord into a 2 household electrical outlet. Note ● When the sewing machine is turned off, all stitch settings are finished using the sewing machine, turn it off (the main power switch is turned off . To reduce the risk of the power supply cord...
...3 electrical outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. In addition, before transporting the sewing machine to another location, be sure to turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Unplug the power supply cord from the 4 power supply jack. When ... to "O"), and then plug the power supply cord into a 2 household electrical outlet. Note ● When the sewing machine is turned off, all stitch settings are finished using the sewing machine, turn it off (the main power switch is turned off . To reduce the risk of the power supply cord...
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... (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. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Understanding the LCD Screens The LCD screen, located on the error...
... (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. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Understanding the LCD Screens The LCD screen, located on the error...
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... bobbin Press (OK key). 4 X The first screen describing the procedure for the selected topic appears. X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. 1 When you are finished with the help screen appears. To display the next screen, press . X The initial stitch screen appears again.... CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Checking machine operating procedures Simple descriptions on replacing the presser foot, threading the upper thread, winding the bobbin and installing the ...
... bobbin Press (OK key). 4 X The first screen describing the procedure for the selected topic appears. X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. 1 When you are finished with the help screen appears. To display the next screen, press . X The initial stitch screen appears again.... CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Checking machine operating procedures Simple descriptions on replacing the presser foot, threading the upper thread, winding the bobbin and installing the ...
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... appears. APPENDIX INDEX Press (OK key). 4 X A screen containing settings for changing machine settings is changed . Press , , and (arrow keys) until 5 the desired setting is selected. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Changing the Machine Settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed . 14 Press (OK key). 6 X The initial stitch screen...
... appears. APPENDIX INDEX Press (OK key). 4 X A screen containing settings for changing machine settings is changed . Press , , and (arrow keys) until 5 the desired setting is selected. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Changing the Machine Settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed . 14 Press (OK key). 6 X The initial stitch screen...
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... of the pattern. 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 the corresponding reference page. page 143 page 16...the up and down position of the stitching. page 121 APPENDIX INDEX Changing the Machine Settings 15 CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES ■ List of stitch or machine attribute The stitch or machine attribute that can be sewn once or repeatedly. Attribute Icon Details Reference Automatic reverse/...
... of the pattern. 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 the corresponding reference page. page 143 page 16...the up and down position of the stitching. page 121 APPENDIX INDEX Changing the Machine Settings 15 CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES ■ List of stitch or machine attribute The stitch or machine attribute that can be sewn once or repeatedly. Attribute Icon Details Reference Automatic reverse/...
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...initial stitch screen appears again. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Changing the needle stop position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to , press . However, the machine can be set to instead leave the needle raised when sewing is selected. To make the LCD ...darker, press (+). APPENDIX INDEX 16 X The machine is now set to stop...
...initial stitch screen appears again. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Changing the needle stop position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to , press . However, the machine can be set to instead leave the needle raised when sewing is selected. To make the LCD ...darker, press (+). APPENDIX INDEX 16 X The machine is now set to stop...
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Press (OK key). 2 X The screen for changing the language of the screens appears. APPENDIX INDEX Changing the Machine Settings 17 When the sewing machine is changed. Press (OK key). 4 X The initial stitch screen appears again. Press or 3 selected. until is The language ...) until the desired language is selected. X The language of the screens is purchased, the screens appear in English. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Changing the screen language The language used in the screens that are displayed can be changed to one of the many available...
Press (OK key). 2 X The screen for changing the language of the screens appears. APPENDIX INDEX Changing the Machine Settings 17 When the sewing machine is changed. Press (OK key). 4 X The initial stitch screen appears again. Press or 3 selected. until is The language ...) until the desired language is selected. X The language of the screens is purchased, the screens appear in English. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Changing the screen language The language used in the screens that are displayed can be changed to one of the many available...
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...inch) This model Older model Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to the machine. ● The enclosed bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, ...XA5539-151) designed specifically for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on the sewing machine. Use of the same type (part code: SA156, XA5539-151). Be sure to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin...
...inch) This model Older model Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to the machine. ● The enclosed bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, ...XA5539-151) designed specifically for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on the sewing machine. Use of the same type (part code: SA156, XA5539-151). Be sure to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin...
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... pin as far as possible until the right side of the spool touches the right end of the spool. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Turn on the sewing machine. 1 Place the spool of the spool. Lift open the upper cover. 2 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft 3 so ...that the spring on the spool pin when the sewing machine is purchased. 1 2 APPENDIX Remove the spool cap that the thread unrolls correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin. Slide the spool ...
... pin as far as possible until the right side of the spool touches the right end of the spool. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Turn on the sewing machine. 1 Place the spool of the spool. Lift open the upper cover. 2 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft 3 so ...that the spring on the spool pin when the sewing machine is purchased. 1 2 APPENDIX Remove the spool cap that the thread unrolls correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin. Slide the spool ...
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... not a malfunction. CAUTION ● Use a bobbin thread that the speed will be incorrect. X The sewing machine stops. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the balance wheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will be fast). APPENDIX INDEX Winding/Installing the Bobbin 21 g Remove the bobbin from the...
... not a malfunction. CAUTION ● Use a bobbin thread that the speed will be incorrect. X The sewing machine stops. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the balance wheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will be fast). APPENDIX INDEX Winding/Installing the Bobbin 21 g Remove the bobbin from the...
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...-151). INDEX 22 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 sure to thread the...to the right. 1 1 2 Pass the thread through the shuttle is indicated by marks around the shuttle. If bobbins from older models are used, the machine will be passed through the slot as indicated. APPENDIX 1 Bobbin cover 2 Latch X The bobbin cover opens. 1 1 Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread....
...-151). INDEX 22 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 sure to thread the...to the right. 1 1 2 Pass the thread through the shuttle is indicated by marks around the shuttle. If bobbins from older models are used, the machine will be passed through the slot as indicated. APPENDIX 1 Bobbin cover 2 Latch X The bobbin cover opens. 1 1 Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread....