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... the needle 7 Changing the presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns and stitch names 9 Reverse sewing lever 10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin 11 Lower threading 13 Upper threading 14 Drawing up the lower thread 16 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 17 2. carrying the mark, rating as marked...
... the needle 7 Changing the presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns and stitch names 9 Reverse sewing lever 10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin 11 Lower threading 13 Upper threading 14 Drawing up the lower thread 16 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 17 2. carrying the mark, rating as marked...
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...-052 No. No. Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessories to help you purchased, the following accessory may be purchased separately. Part Name 6 Bobbin (One is on machine) 7 Needle set (90/14 needle) 8 Oval screwdriver 9 Foot controller Part Code Americas Others SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 3-piece set: XE5328-001...
...-052 No. No. Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessories to help you purchased, the following accessory may be purchased separately. Part Name 6 Bobbin (One is on machine) 7 Needle set (90/14 needle) 8 Oval screwdriver 9 Foot controller Part Code Americas Others SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 3-piece set: XE5328-001...
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...dial (Page 22) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 4 Thread guide (Page 11, 14) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 5 Thread take-up lever (Page 15) 6 Thread cutter (Page 19) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut... the machine to manually raise and lower the needle. A Handwheel Used to the power supply. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 43 2 1 5 A 6 0 7 9 8 1 Bobbin winder (Page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220-240V area The foot controller part code differs depending on and off.
...dial (Page 22) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 4 Thread guide (Page 11, 14) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 5 Thread take-up lever (Page 15) 6 Thread cutter (Page 19) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut... the machine to manually raise and lower the needle. A Handwheel Used to the power supply. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 43 2 1 5 A 6 0 7 9 8 1 Bobbin winder (Page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220-240V area The foot controller part code differs depending on and off.
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... of cloth and dust to the machine. ■ Checking the needle correctly Put the flat side of any bent needles safely. 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Foot controller When you press the foot controller down the foot controller. only) ● Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller...
... of cloth and dust to the machine. ■ Checking the needle correctly Put the flat side of any bent needles safely. 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Foot controller When you press the foot controller down the foot controller. only) ● Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller...
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... incorrectly, the thread may cause damage to the machine. 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 the spool pin. Then, pass the thread around the pre-tension disk and pull ...the thread in completely. 11 1 1 Pre-tension disk CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in completely. 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Using other models, the machine...
... incorrectly, the thread may cause damage to the machine. 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 the spool pin. Then, pass the thread around the pre-tension disk and pull ...the thread in completely. 11 1 1 Pre-tension disk CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in completely. 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Using other models, the machine...
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...and hold the end of the thread straight up. If you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the bobbin, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the notch of the... to start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the right. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to break. Then stop the machine. 1 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder 4 shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. 1 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you slide ...
...and hold the end of the thread straight up. If you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the bobbin, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the notch of the... to start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the right. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to break. Then stop the machine. 1 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder 4 shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. 1 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you slide ...
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...to loosen, and may break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by the arrow. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 ...slit, as shown. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down with thread. Remove the bobbin cover by turning the 2 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Hold the end of the...
...to loosen, and may break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by the arrow. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 ...slit, as shown. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down with thread. Remove the bobbin cover by turning the 2 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Hold the end of the...
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... upper thread. 1 Groove 2 Projection Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up the lower thread before starting 1 sewing. Replace the bobbin cover. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 1 1 Presser foot lever 14 Put the 6 projection into the race retainer groove and push closed...
... upper thread. 1 Groove 2 Projection Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up the lower thread before starting 1 sewing. Replace the bobbin cover. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 1 1 Presser foot lever 14 Put the 6 projection into the race retainer groove and push closed...
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... you (counterclockwise) and check that you threaded the left needle. 1 Follow the same instructions for threading a single needle (see page 14). X Two lines of the bobbin winder shaft. Thread the left needle using the twin needle, be sure to the machine. Thread the right needle. 2 Thread the right needle in front.... If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may be used with any other . Install the second thread spool onto the extra spool pin. 1 Bobbin winder shaft 3 2 Extra spool pin 2 3 Thread spool 1 ■ Twin needle threading You should only be damaged. 21
... you (counterclockwise) and check that you threaded the left needle. 1 Follow the same instructions for threading a single needle (see page 14). X Two lines of the bobbin winder shaft. Thread the left needle using the twin needle, be sure to the machine. Thread the right needle. 2 Thread the right needle in front.... If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may be used with any other . Install the second thread spool onto the extra spool pin. 1 Bobbin winder shaft 3 2 Extra spool pin 2 3 Thread spool 1 ■ Twin needle threading You should only be damaged. 21
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... will affect the quality of the fabric. You may need to adjust it when you start to "Lower threading" on page 13 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on scrap of a fabric before you change fabric or ...thread. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to sew. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly...
... will affect the quality of the fabric. You may need to adjust it when you start to "Lower threading" on page 13 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on scrap of a fabric before you change fabric or ...thread. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to sew. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly...
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...about 10 stitches. 7 CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the wrong side of the stitching. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the fabric, and... the machine while pressing down the foot controller. Put a button between the 1 buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. If it with the desired width. The needle may break and you may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the machine...
...about 10 stitches. 7 CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the wrong side of the stitching. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the fabric, and... the machine while pressing down the foot controller. Put a button between the 1 buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. If it with the desired width. The needle may break and you may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the machine...
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... in the illustration, and then slide the needle plate to the left to remove it . Using the oval screwdriver, remove the 4 two screws. Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out 5 to extend the life of the locations described below, otherwise damage to ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary...
... in the illustration, and then slide the needle plate to the left to remove it . Using the oval screwdriver, remove the 4 two screws. Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out 5 to extend the life of the locations described below, otherwise damage to ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary...
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... • Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. 39 APPENDIX Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum 6 cleaner to the bobbin case. Insert the bobbin case so that the ▲ mark 7 on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark on machine as shown below. 1 1 2 2 ... screws. 1 1 2 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race • Do not apply oil to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE9326-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that you install the needle plate securely.
... • Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. 39 APPENDIX Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum 6 cleaner to the bobbin case. Insert the bobbin case so that the ▲ mark 7 on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark on machine as shown below. 1 1 2 2 ... screws. 1 1 2 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race • Do not apply oil to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE9326-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that you install the needle plate securely.
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... breaks. left. 12 not work. You have not used a bobbin that has been Use a bobbin that are using . appropriate for the type of fabric. 17 The presser foot you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. There are pulling... Correct the upper threading. 14 You have not used the foot controller properly. The needle is scratched. Replace the needle plate. The bobbin case is incorrectly installed. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you are fabric, thread and needle. Symptom Possible cause How ...
... breaks. left. 12 not work. You have not used a bobbin that has been Use a bobbin that are using . appropriate for the type of fabric. 17 The presser foot you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. There are pulling... Correct the upper threading. 14 You have not used the foot controller properly. The needle is scratched. Replace the needle plate. The bobbin case is incorrectly installed. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you are fabric, thread and needle. Symptom Possible cause How ...
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...appropriate for this machine. Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Replace the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Fit the spool properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. APPENDIX Symptom ▲ ...been designed for this machine. Sew with stabilizer material under the fabric. Use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Bobbin is correct for the type of thread and needle for this machine. How to...
...appropriate for this machine. Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Replace the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Fit the spool properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. APPENDIX Symptom ▲ ...been designed for this machine. Sew with stabilizer material under the fabric. Use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Bobbin is correct for the type of thread and needle for this machine. How to...
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.... How to sew. Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of stitch that you are appropriate for example, in the bobbin case. Remove the darning plate. The fabric does not feed. Remove the tangled thread. Correctly install the needle. If the thread is ...tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. If the thread is tangled in the race, clean the race. Page 14 17 7 7 38 - 22 38 - 17 38 ...
.... How to sew. Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of stitch that you are appropriate for example, in the bobbin case. Remove the darning plate. The fabric does not feed. Remove the tangled thread. Correctly install the needle. If the thread is ...tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. If the thread is tangled in the race, clean the race. Page 14 17 7 7 38 - 22 38 - 17 38 ...
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INDEX Numerics 1/4-inch quilting foot 35 4-Step Automatic Buttonhole 27 A , Accessories 4 optional 4 33 Appliqués 32 B Blind hem stitching 24 Blind stitch foot 37 Bobbin winding 11 Button sewing 29 Buttonhole adjusting 28 making 27 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw 28 C Cleaning 38 Connecting plugs 6 D , , Darning 31 Darning plate 29 31 ...
INDEX Numerics 1/4-inch quilting foot 35 4-Step Automatic Buttonhole 27 A , Accessories 4 optional 4 33 Appliqués 32 B Blind hem stitching 24 Blind stitch foot 37 Bobbin winding 11 Button sewing 29 Buttonhole adjusting 28 making 27 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw 28 C Cleaning 38 Connecting plugs 6 D , , Darning 31 Darning plate 29 31 ...