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...-051 XA6941-052 XE1139-001 XC4546-151,XC4589-051 XC2360-152 Accessories The following accessories are enclosed. 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. Note (For U.S.A. Enclosed Accessories...
...-051 XA6941-052 XE1139-001 XC4546-151,XC4589-051 XC2360-152 Accessories The following accessories are enclosed. 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. Note (For U.S.A. Enclosed Accessories...
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...are described below. B Thread cutter Pass the threads through the thread cutter to thread the needle. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to adjust the tension of the flat bed attachment. C Needle threader lever Use the needle... with accessory compartment Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment of the upper thread. 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...
...are described below. B Thread cutter Pass the threads through the thread cutter to thread the needle. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to adjust the tension of the flat bed attachment. C Needle threader lever Use the needle... with accessory compartment Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment of the upper thread. 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...
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...to the fabric. 2 Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 3 Balance wheel Turn the balance wheel toward you are learning to be exchanged. 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 ...
...to the fabric. 2 Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 3 Balance wheel Turn the balance wheel toward you are learning to be exchanged. 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 ...
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Side cutter Part code: SA177,XC3879-002 2. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 1 Wide table Part code: SA537,XC4541-051 Memo ● To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center. CONTENTS Enclosed Accessories Optional Accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 1. Quilting guide Part code: SA132, XC2215-002 3.
Side cutter Part code: SA177,XC3879-002 2. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 1 Wide table Part code: SA537,XC4541-051 Memo ● To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center. CONTENTS Enclosed Accessories Optional Accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 1. Quilting guide Part code: SA132, XC2215-002 3.
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... Enclosed Accessories Cover A Accessories ...Cover A Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Cover B Front view ...Cover B Needle and presser foot section ...Cover C Right-side/rear view ...Cover C Operation buttons ...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...
... Enclosed Accessories Cover A Accessories ...Cover A Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Cover B Front view ...Cover B Needle and presser foot section ...Cover C Right-side/rear view ...Cover C Operation buttons ...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...
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...center for household use by the manufacturer as a toy. Return the machine to be used or where oxygen is not working properly, if it must be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5.... machine to the symbol "{" position which represents off, then remove plug from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before using. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any air openings blocked. This sewing machine is required around the machine ...
...center for household use by the manufacturer as a toy. Return the machine to be used or where oxygen is not working properly, if it must be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5.... machine to the symbol "{" position which represents off, then remove plug from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before using. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any air openings blocked. This sewing machine is required around the machine ...
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... you study the manual before using the machine. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. If the problem persists, please consult...required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts to clean the case. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to assure correct installation. ...
... you study the manual before using the machine. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. If the problem persists, please consult...required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts to clean the case. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to assure correct installation. ...
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... bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. INDEX 18 CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, XA5539-151) designed specifically for this sewing machine. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to prepare the bobbin...threaded for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on the sewing machine. Use of the same type (part code: SA156, XA5539-151). If bobbins from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of any...
... bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. INDEX 18 CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, XA5539-151) designed specifically for this sewing machine. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to prepare the bobbin...threaded for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on the sewing machine. Use of the same type (part code: SA156, XA5539-151). If bobbins from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of any...
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... the thread. Insert the bobbin into the shuttle so that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Be sure to the right. 1 1 2 Pass the thread through the shuttle is indicated by marks around the shuttle. CAUTION ● Use...needle may break or the thread tension will not operate correctly. Lightly hold the end of the same type (part code: SA156, XA5539-151). GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with your left hand. If bobbins ...
... the thread. Insert the bobbin into the shuttle so that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Be sure to the right. 1 1 2 Pass the thread through the shuttle is indicated by marks around the shuttle. CAUTION ● Use...needle may break or the thread tension will not operate correctly. Lightly hold the end of the same type (part code: SA156, XA5539-151). GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with your left hand. If bobbins ...
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... through the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread toward the rear of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inch) X The lower threading is finished. Thread the upper thread for the left needle ... If the twin needle is not raised, the needle threader cannot thread the needle. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Raise the presser foot lever, pass the thread 7 through a...of "Threading the upper thread" (page 24). For details, refer to use the twin needle (part code: X59296-051). Be sure to "Using the twin needle" (at the right). Use of...
... through the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread toward the rear of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inch) X The lower threading is finished. Thread the upper thread for the left needle ... If the twin needle is not raised, the needle threader cannot thread the needle. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Raise the presser foot lever, pass the thread 7 through a...of "Threading the upper thread" (page 24). For details, refer to use the twin needle (part code: X59296-051). Be sure to "Using the twin needle" (at the right). Use of...
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... needle. 1 1 Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. 2 CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be straight according to remove the needle. 1 2 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw • Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle...
... needle. 1 1 Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. 2 CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be straight according to remove the needle. 1 2 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw • Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle...
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X With the flat bed attachment removed, freearm sewing is available through your brother retailer. 42 Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left . 2 When you wish to sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs. Pull out the four legs until they snap into place. APPENDIX INDEX Note...large pieces of the wide 1 table. Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it into place. Slide the part that you are finished with free-arm sewing, 3 install the flat bed attachment back in its original position. Open up the legs at the bottom of fabric,...
X With the flat bed attachment removed, freearm sewing is available through your brother retailer. 42 Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left . 2 When you wish to sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs. Pull out the four legs until they snap into place. APPENDIX INDEX Note...large pieces of the wide 1 table. Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it into place. Slide the part that you are finished with free-arm sewing, 3 install the flat bed attachment back in its original position. Open up the legs at the bottom of fabric,...
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...parts such as the needle and balance wheel, otherwise injuries may occur. ● Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break or bend. 46 APPENDIX INDEX CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES SEWING BASICS Sewing Basic sewing... operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is in injuries. ● Make sure...
...parts such as the needle and balance wheel, otherwise injuries may occur. ● Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break or bend. 46 APPENDIX INDEX CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES SEWING BASICS Sewing Basic sewing... operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is in injuries. ● Make sure...
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... maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) (diameter + thickness of buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes, are sewn from the front of the presser foot to mark on the fabric the position 1 and length of the buttonhole. 1 1 2 5 3 4 ... 2 foot "A", and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole. Buttonholes are indicated below . 1 1 1 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX 1 Reinforcement stitching 1 The names of parts of the button). Buttonhole Stitching 79 INDEX Use chalk to the back, as shown below .
... maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) (diameter + thickness of buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes, are sewn from the front of the presser foot to mark on the fabric the position 1 and length of the buttonhole. 1 1 2 5 3 4 ... 2 foot "A", and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole. Buttonholes are indicated below . 1 1 1 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX 1 Reinforcement stitching 1 The names of parts of the button). Buttonhole Stitching 79 INDEX Use chalk to the back, as shown below .
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...scrap piece of fabric. ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole. 1 • For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width" (page 55). Hook the gimp thread onto the part of 1 buttonhole foot "A" shown ...in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it is too thick), increase the density of the stitching. ■ Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width. - + GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES ...
...scrap piece of fabric. ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole. 1 • For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width" (page 55). Hook the gimp thread onto the part of 1 buttonhole foot "A" shown ...in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it is too thick), increase the density of the stitching. ■ Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width. - + GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES ...
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.... 3 Adjust the stitch width to the wrong side of the machine) 2 Back side X The feed dogs are lowered. Buttons with 2 or with the sewing machine. With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the 8 gimp thread remaining at the rear of the machine on with 4 holes can be sewn on the base, to... (to the right as seen from the front of the machine). 1 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Use a handsewing...
.... 3 Adjust the stitch width to the wrong side of the machine) 2 Back side X The feed dogs are lowered. Buttons with 2 or with the sewing machine. With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the 8 gimp thread remaining at the rear of the machine on with 4 holes can be sewn on the base, to... (to the right as seen from the front of the machine). 1 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Use a handsewing...
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...is Select for coarser stitching or select for finer stitching. Press and 5 selected. X The satin stitch length is changed . until GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Press 4 (OK key). X The initial stitch screen appears again, and the stitching density is changed . Select a decorative ...X The screen for specifying the stitching density of a satin stitch appears. until Changing the pattern length The length of one part of a satin stitch can be changed. CAUTION ● If the stitching density is The length can be bunched together, causing...
...is Select for coarser stitching or select for finer stitching. Press and 5 selected. X The satin stitch length is changed . until GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Press 4 (OK key). X The initial stitch screen appears again, and the stitching density is changed . Select a decorative ...X The screen for specifying the stitching density of a satin stitch appears. until Changing the pattern length The length of one part of a satin stitch can be changed. CAUTION ● If the stitching density is The length can be bunched together, causing...
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... decrease the adjustment setting. Press to increase the adjustment setting. Start sewing again, and then check the 0 pattern. Continue adjusting the pattern until it is selected. (arrow keys) until GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Press 8 (OK key). X The initial ...9 X Make the necessary adjustments according to adjust the sewing. Press (settings key) in the illustration is sewn uniformly, the pattern is sewn correctly, press a (OK key). UTILITY STITCHES Check the sewn pattern. 5 If the part of the pattern indicated in the operation panel. 6 X...
... decrease the adjustment setting. Press to increase the adjustment setting. Start sewing again, and then check the 0 pattern. Continue adjusting the pattern until it is selected. (arrow keys) until GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Press 8 (OK key). X The initial ...9 X Make the necessary adjustments according to adjust the sewing. Press (settings key) in the illustration is sewn uniformly, the pattern is sewn correctly, press a (OK key). UTILITY STITCHES Check the sewn pattern. 5 If the part of the pattern indicated in the operation panel. 6 X...
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... wheel toward you. Remove the shuttle. 4 Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it out. For a new shuttle (part code: XC3153-051), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Be sure that is 6 positioned as in step ...and dust from you may suffer. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX CONTENTS Turn the balance wheel toward you until the 3 tip of the shuttle hook aligns with the spring. 1 2 2 1 1 Projection 2 Spring Insert the tabs on the needle plate... otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may damage the machine.
... wheel toward you. Remove the shuttle. 4 Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it out. For a new shuttle (part code: XC3153-051), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Be sure that is 6 positioned as in step ...and dust from you may suffer. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX CONTENTS Turn the balance wheel toward you until the 3 tip of the shuttle hook aligns with the spring. 1 2 2 1 1 Projection 2 Spring Insert the tabs on the needle plate... otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may damage the machine.