Operation Manual
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... site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for its intended use a fuse approved by the manufacturer as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. FOR USERS IN CENELEC COUNTRIES This appliance can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot...
... site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for its intended use a fuse approved by the manufacturer as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. FOR USERS IN CENELEC COUNTRIES This appliance can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot...
Operation Manual
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...parts 5 Needle and presser foot section 6 Operation buttons 6 Operation panel 6 Spool pin 7 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 7 Power supply precautions 7 Power supply 8 Foot controller 8 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 9 Changing the needle stop position 9 Changing the initial needle position 9 Cancelling the operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep) ........ 9 THREADING THE MACHINE 10 Winding the bobbin 10 Lower threading 13 Upper threading 15 Drawing up 59 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric 59 Incorrect thread tension...
...parts 5 Needle and presser foot section 6 Operation buttons 6 Operation panel 6 Spool pin 7 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 7 Power supply precautions 7 Power supply 8 Foot controller 8 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 9 Changing the needle stop position 9 Changing the initial needle position 9 Cancelling the operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep) ........ 9 THREADING THE MACHINE 10 Winding the bobbin 10 Lower threading 13 Upper threading 15 Drawing up 59 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric 59 Incorrect thread tension...
Operation Manual
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... feed the fabric in place. j Bobbin cover k Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder. n Needle clamp screw Operation buttons The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to reduce the stitch length; c Needle position button Press this controller to adjust the sewing speed. c Stitch length adjustment key Press the "-" side to sew reverse stitches. press the "+" side to hold the presser foot holder in the sewing direction. d Presser foot holder screw Use...
... feed the fabric in place. j Bobbin cover k Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder. n Needle clamp screw Operation buttons The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to reduce the stitch length; c Needle position button Press this controller to adjust the sewing speed. c Stitch length adjustment key Press the "-" side to sew reverse stitches. press the "+" side to hold the presser foot holder in the sewing direction. d Presser foot holder screw Use...
Operation Manual
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... sewing speed controller.) ■ For models equipped with the start/stop button) to pass the thread around c the bobbin five or six times. a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start/stop h button) (for models equipped with the start . a Notch b Spring Follow steps a through d the slit in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Slide the sewing speed controller back to j the left and remove the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right (to e set the speed...
... sewing speed controller.) ■ For models equipped with the start/stop button) to pass the thread around c the bobbin five or six times. a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start/stop h button) (for models equipped with the start . a Notch b Spring Follow steps a through d the slit in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Slide the sewing speed controller back to j the left and remove the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right (to e set the speed...
Operation Manual
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... be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in injury. 1 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Turn on the needle plate cover. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its j original position (for models equipped with thread. •...
... be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in injury. 1 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Turn on the needle plate cover. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its j original position (for models equipped with thread. •...
Operation Manual
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... the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 a Tension-adjusting spring Hold the end of the cover (as indicated. Turn off the sewing machine. Replace the bobbin cover. b Slide the button and open the cover. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the d direction shown by marks on the needle plate cover. c 1 2 a Cover b Slide button...
... the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 a Tension-adjusting spring Hold the end of the cover (as indicated. Turn off the sewing machine. Replace the bobbin cover. b Slide the button and open the cover. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the d direction shown by marks on the needle plate cover. c 1 2 a Cover b Slide button...
Operation Manual
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.... While lowering the needle threader lever, hook c the thread onto the guide. 1 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide Fully lower the needle threader lever. j CAUTION ● Make sure you accidentally step on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. a Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the foot controller and the machine starts to "Upper threading" (page 15). Lower the presser foot lever. When using the needle threader (for models...
.... While lowering the needle threader lever, hook c the thread onto the guide. 1 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide Fully lower the needle threader lever. j CAUTION ● Make sure you accidentally step on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. a Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the foot controller and the machine starts to "Upper threading" (page 15). Lower the presser foot lever. When using the needle threader (for models...
Operation Manual
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... the needle position button) once or twice. Pass the thread along the slit in the direction of the thread as described in . a Presser foot lever Pass the end of a the arrow, and leave it . • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Replace the bobbin cover. g a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of the upper thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you may cause sewing problems. Drawing up the lower thread Lightly...
... the needle position button) once or twice. Pass the thread along the slit in the direction of the thread as described in . a Presser foot lever Pass the end of a the arrow, and leave it . • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Replace the bobbin cover. g a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of the upper thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you may cause sewing problems. Drawing up the lower thread Lightly...
Operation Manual
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... two top threads. Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. a Needle bar thread guide Attach zigzag foot "J". (Refer to the back. a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool 1 a Twin needle b Extra spool pin CAUTION ● Use twin needles that the thread winds off from the front of the needle from the front to thread the twin needle. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to "Replacing the needle" (page 20). Pass the thread through the eye of the spool. Thread the upper thread for making...
... two top threads. Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. a Needle bar thread guide Attach zigzag foot "J". (Refer to the back. a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool 1 a Twin needle b Extra spool pin CAUTION ● Use twin needles that the thread winds off from the front of the needle from the front to thread the twin needle. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to "Replacing the needle" (page 20). Pass the thread through the eye of the spool. Thread the upper thread for making...
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... models equipped with the twin needle, refer to "Adjusting the stitch length and width" (page 24). CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be damaged. ● Do not try turning the fabric with this occurs, increase the stitch length. Raise the presser foot lever. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sure to each other. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Select a stitch. If this machine. CAUTION ● When changing the sewing direction, be used...
... models equipped with the twin needle, refer to "Adjusting the stitch length and width" (page 24). CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be damaged. ● Do not try turning the fabric with this occurs, increase the stitch length. Raise the presser foot lever. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sure to each other. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Select a stitch. If this machine. CAUTION ● When changing the sewing direction, be used...
Operation Manual
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... (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) or a 5 cm (2 inches) While holding the end of the thread and the fabric d with the start /stop button), if the foot controller is changed from the standard setting, around or disappears from the LCD. Lower the presser foot lever. Press the "+" or "-" side of (stitch width c adjustment key) to increase or reduce the stitch width. Refer to "Sewing speed controller (for models...
... (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) or a 5 cm (2 inches) While holding the end of the thread and the fabric d with the start /stop button), if the foot controller is changed from the standard setting, around or disappears from the LCD. Lower the presser foot lever. Press the "+" or "-" side of (stitch width c adjustment key) to increase or reduce the stitch width. Refer to "Sewing speed controller (for models...
Operation Manual
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... sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the mark on the surface of the bobbin case correctly. Memo ● We recommend that you do a test sample on setting the machine so that the needle will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric. 1 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread ■ Upper tension is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the fabric. Note ● If the bobbin thread was started...
... sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the mark on the surface of the bobbin case correctly. Memo ● We recommend that you do a test sample on setting the machine so that the needle will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric. 1 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread ■ Upper tension is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the fabric. Note ● If the bobbin thread was started...
Operation Manual
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... machine starts sewing. c Select a stitch. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/ stop button) is about 28 mm (1-1/ 8 inches) (diameter + thickness of 10 mm (3/8 inch), the button guide plate should be put through the hole in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. a Marks on the fabric. a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole...
... machine starts sewing. c Select a stitch. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/ stop button) is about 28 mm (1-1/ 8 inches) (diameter + thickness of 10 mm (3/8 inch), the button guide plate should be put through the hole in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. a Marks on the fabric. a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole...
Operation Manual
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... holes, and then sew them in the same way. 35 Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. c Adjust the stitch width to remove any excess of the gimp thread. With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the h gimp thread remaining at the top end of the d gimp thread. Buttons with 2 or with the sewing machine. b Select a stitch or . Trim off any slack. a Feed dog position lever The feed dogs are lowered...
... holes, and then sew them in the same way. 35 Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. c Adjust the stitch width to remove any excess of the gimp thread. With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the h gimp thread remaining at the top end of the d gimp thread. Buttons with 2 or with the sewing machine. b Select a stitch or . Trim off any slack. a Feed dog position lever The feed dogs are lowered...
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... feed dog position lever is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Pattern No. Set the stitch length to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the fabric, and then tie it to "Basic stitching" on page 30. Start sewing. Use scissors to the shortest setting by g pressing the stitch length adjustment key. ZIPPER INSERTION You can easily position it with their right b sides facing each other. Attach zigzag foot "J". a Place the two pieces of fabric b Basting stitching c Zipper...
... feed dog position lever is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Pattern No. Set the stitch length to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the fabric, and then tie it to "Basic stitching" on page 30. Start sewing. Use scissors to the shortest setting by g pressing the stitch length adjustment key. ZIPPER INSERTION You can easily position it with their right b sides facing each other. Attach zigzag foot "J". a Place the two pieces of fabric b Basting stitching c Zipper...
Operation Manual
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... needle plate cover. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. If you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. a Needle plate cover b Tab c Hole • Check that the needle plate cover is flush with the top surface of the machine as shown below . Visit us . ■ Upper thread...
... needle plate cover. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. If you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. a Needle plate cover b Tab c Hole • Check that the needle plate cover is flush with the top surface of the machine as shown below . Visit us . ■ Upper thread...
Operation Manual
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... f bobbin and presser foot. • Refer to "Upper threading" (page 15). a Select (middle needle position stitch). If the needle contacts the needle plate, remove the needle plate, and then install it . • Refer to check that the machine is operating correctly. Note ● After completing this time, increase the d stitch length and width to their maximum settings. • Refer to steps q h and i in the needle plate. therefore, contact your nearest authorized service center. Attach the needle plate cover...
... f bobbin and presser foot. • Refer to "Upper threading" (page 15). a Select (middle needle position stitch). If the needle contacts the needle plate, remove the needle plate, and then install it . • Refer to check that the machine is operating correctly. Note ● After completing this time, increase the d stitch length and width to their maximum settings. • Refer to steps q h and i in the needle plate. therefore, contact your nearest authorized service center. Attach the needle plate cover...
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... needle plate is a notch (a) on the main power switch. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of stitch that is incorrectly installed. Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the presser foot. page 10 64 APPENDIX ■ While sewing Symptom The sewing machine does not work properly. The needle breaks. Possible cause The machine is connected. (for models equipped with the machine cannot be removed. The bobbin winder shaft is incorrectly installed. The foot controller or the start /stop button...
... needle plate is a notch (a) on the main power switch. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of stitch that is incorrectly installed. Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the presser foot. page 10 64 APPENDIX ■ While sewing Symptom The sewing machine does not work properly. The needle breaks. Possible cause The machine is connected. (for models equipped with the machine cannot be removed. The bobbin winder shaft is incorrectly installed. The foot controller or the start /stop button...
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... type of the needle bar thread guide.) Correct the upper threading. page 26 The thread is appropriate for example, in the needle plate. The needle is scratched or does not turn smoothly. The area around the hole in the thread. Replace the bobbin case. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. - The bobbin is incorrectly installed. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. cap. page 19 The upper thread tension is set incorrectly. Remove the tangle thread. Correctly install...
... type of the needle bar thread guide.) Correct the upper threading. page 26 The thread is appropriate for example, in the needle plate. The needle is scratched or does not turn smoothly. The area around the hole in the thread. Replace the bobbin case. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. - The bobbin is incorrectly installed. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. cap. page 19 The upper thread tension is set incorrectly. Remove the tangle thread. Correctly install...
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... E error messages 68 extra spool pin 21 eyelet punch 34 F fagoting 43 fast bobbin winding 12 feed dog position lever 5, 35, 41 feed , dogs 6 35, 40 , flat bed attachment 5 28 foot controller 4 8, 25 free-motion quilting 40 H , handwheel 5 25 heirloom stitching 45 hook-and-loop fastener 28 J joining 45 , joining stitch 38 43 M main parts 5 main power switch 8 , monogramming 44 45 N , needle bar thread guide 6 16 needle clamp screw 6 needle plate 6 , needle plate cover 6 57 needle position 30 needle position button 6 , needle threader 6 17 O openings 41 , operation beep...
... E error messages 68 extra spool pin 21 eyelet punch 34 F fagoting 43 fast bobbin winding 12 feed dog position lever 5, 35, 41 feed , dogs 6 35, 40 , flat bed attachment 5 28 foot controller 4 8, 25 free-motion quilting 40 H , handwheel 5 25 heirloom stitching 45 hook-and-loop fastener 28 J joining 45 , joining stitch 38 43 M main parts 5 main power switch 8 , monogramming 44 45 N , needle bar thread guide 6 16 needle clamp screw 6 needle plate 6 , needle plate cover 6 57 needle position 30 needle position button 6 , needle threader 6 17 O openings 41 , operation beep...