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... the reach of children or disposed of the machine and foot control free from all moving parts. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used by or near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; Do not use or store the machine near a space... heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to clean the case. 4 Always keep your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with the bag due to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric...
... the reach of children or disposed of the machine and foot control free from all moving parts. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used by or near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; Do not use or store the machine near a space... heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to clean the case. 4 Always keep your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with the bag due to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric...
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... stitching ...71 Joining ...71 Heirloom stitching ...72 4. APPENDIX ...73 STITCH SETTINGS ...73 Utility stitches ...73 MAINTENANCE ...78 Cleaning the machine surface ...78 Cleaning the bobbin case ...78 TROUBLESHOOTING ...81 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...81 Upper thread tightened up ...81 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...82 Incorrect thread tension ...85 Fabric...
... stitching ...71 Joining ...71 Heirloom stitching ...72 4. APPENDIX ...73 STITCH SETTINGS ...73 Utility stitches ...73 MAINTENANCE ...78 Cleaning the machine surface ...78 Cleaning the bobbin case ...78 TROUBLESHOOTING ...81 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...81 Upper thread tightened up ...81 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...82 Incorrect thread tension ...85 Fabric...
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... the bobbin with your right hand so that the d end of the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models equipped...
... the bobbin with your right hand so that the d end of the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models equipped...
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... clicks into place. 1 a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (c). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise.
... clicks into place. 1 a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (c). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise.
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... on the wrong side of the fabric. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 19) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e ...upper tension-control dial to a lower number. 54 3 ■ Upper tension is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. Reinsert the thread correctly. Thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your fabric. 1 Memo ● When you change...
... on the wrong side of the fabric. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 19) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e ...upper tension-control dial to a lower number. 54 3 ■ Upper tension is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. Reinsert the thread correctly. Thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your fabric. 1 Memo ● When you change...
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... are being sewn and the presser foot is not level, as shown below. If the glue is attached to its original angle. 43 In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of the hook-and-loop fastener • After the seam is for thick...
... are being sewn and the presser foot is not level, as shown below. If the glue is attached to its original angle. 43 In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of the hook-and-loop fastener • After the seam is for thick...
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... electric shock may get an electric shock or be cleaned periodically. a Needle plate cover b Needle plate cover release Remove the bobbin case. Cleaning the bobbin case Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in neutral detergent, squeeze it again with a wet cloth, wipe it out firmly, and ...Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle c clamp screw to f remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it . Cleaning the machine surface Slide the needle plate cover release toward d you may occur. CAUTION ● Unplug the power...
... electric shock may get an electric shock or be cleaned periodically. a Needle plate cover b Needle plate cover release Remove the bobbin case. Cleaning the bobbin case Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in neutral detergent, squeeze it again with a wet cloth, wipe it out firmly, and ...Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle c clamp screw to f remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it . Cleaning the machine surface Slide the needle plate cover release toward d you may occur. CAUTION ● Unplug the power...
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... position of the machine. 79 As shown, insert the tab on the race. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may break. 4 a Needle plate cover b Tab c Hole • Check that ... plate cover is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. Insert the bobbin case so that the U mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the top surface of the needle plate cover. • Align the U and { marks.
... position of the machine. 79 As shown, insert the tab on the race. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may break. 4 a Needle plate cover b Tab c Hole • Check that ... plate cover is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. Insert the bobbin case so that the U mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the top surface of the needle plate cover. • Align the U and { marks.
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If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact your right hand, place the bobbin in the bobbin case. a Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that b the thread unwinds in the correct direction. ... this before requesting service. TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. If the bobbin is adjusted. Be sure to refer to this reason, the thread is caught in the fabric. •...
If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact your right hand, place the bobbin in the bobbin case. a Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that b the thread unwinds in the correct direction. ... this before requesting service. TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. If the bobbin is adjusted. Be sure to refer to this reason, the thread is caught in the fabric. •...
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... • If the bobbin was removed from the machine. c Slit d Cutter Sewing with your right hand. Remove the upper thread from the bobbin case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 19) and "Remedy/check details" in the section "Upper thread tightened up and the upper thread becomes tangled in... the bobbin case, causing a rattling noise. ■ Remedy/check details Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the upper threading. a Tab b Hold down the bobbin...
... • If the bobbin was removed from the machine. c Slit d Cutter Sewing with your right hand. Remove the upper thread from the bobbin case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 19) and "Remedy/check details" in the section "Upper thread tightened up and the upper thread becomes tangled in... the bobbin case, causing a rattling noise. ■ Remedy/check details Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the upper threading. a Tab b Hold down the bobbin...
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...plate cover release b Needle plate cover (front part) 86 Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below to complete it . Remove the bobbin case. a Cleaning brush b Race If the fabric could be removed If the fabric could not be removed, the thread may have become tangled under the... needle plate. a Turn off the sewing machine. c If the needle is caught in the bobbin case, remove them. Continue with step j. f Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove g the bobbin. Follow the procedure described below it forcefully, ...
...plate cover release b Needle plate cover (front part) 86 Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below to complete it . Remove the bobbin case. a Cleaning brush b Race If the fabric could be removed If the fabric could not be removed, the thread may have become tangled under the... needle plate. a Turn off the sewing machine. c If the needle is caught in the bobbin case, remove them. Continue with step j. f Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove g the bobbin. Follow the procedure described below it forcefully, ...
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Then, use the disc- Slightly lift up the needle plate, cut any threads in the bobbin case and l around the feed dogs. Turn the handwheel to check that the feed dogs move smoothly and do not contact the edges of feed dogs ...
Then, use the disc- Slightly lift up the needle plate, cut any threads in the bobbin case and l around the feed dogs. Turn the handwheel to check that the feed dogs move smoothly and do not contact the edges of feed dogs ...
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...29) and "Replacing the needle" (page 29). Memo ● Since the needle may suffer. APPENDIX Insert the bobbin case so that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. If the needle is in a poor condition, for example, if it . CAUTION ● Never use bent needles.... Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in "Cleaning the bobbin case" (page 79 and 80). 88 Check the condition of the needle, and then r install it is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled...
...29) and "Replacing the needle" (page 29). Memo ● Since the needle may suffer. APPENDIX Insert the bobbin case so that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. If the needle is in a poor condition, for example, if it . CAUTION ● Never use bent needles.... Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in "Cleaning the bobbin case" (page 79 and 80). 88 Check the condition of the needle, and then r install it is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled...
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...to the right. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for this machine. page 28 The needle breaks. sew. The bobbin case is not plugged in the needle plate is scratched. authorized service center. Only use a bobbin that are appropriate for models equipped with the ...Correctly install the needle. Contact your retailer or the nearest - Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Replace the bobbin case. page 12 The main power switch is loose. You have not used the right combination of stitch that has been designed for models equipped...
...to the right. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for this machine. page 28 The needle breaks. sew. The bobbin case is not plugged in the needle plate is scratched. authorized service center. Only use a bobbin that are appropriate for models equipped with the ...Correctly install the needle. Contact your retailer or the nearest - Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Replace the bobbin case. page 12 The main power switch is loose. You have not used the right combination of stitch that has been designed for models equipped...
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... machine. There are appropriate for this machine. The upper thread tension is set incorrectly. Remove the tangle thread. Replace the needle. Replace the bobbin case. Bobbin is too tight. the bobbin thread properly. Replace the needle. page 28 page 41 page 78, 82 page 29 page 29 - - ...20 page 19, 20, 22 page 23 page 28 page 29 page 44 page 38, 44 92 for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center...
... machine. There are appropriate for this machine. The upper thread tension is set incorrectly. Remove the tangle thread. Replace the needle. Replace the bobbin case. Bobbin is too tight. the bobbin thread properly. Replace the needle. page 28 page 41 page 78, 82 page 29 page 29 - - ...20 page 19, 20, 22 page 23 page 28 page 29 page 44 page 38, 44 92 for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center...
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...The fabric is a high- Correct the upper threading. Correctly install the needle. page 14 The feed dogs are using is tangled in the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - 4 You have not used the right combination of stitch that you are lowered. ... that are skipped. page 22 There is wrinkled. Attach the presser foot that you want to sew. clean the plate and the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - 93 page 28 The fabric does not feed. Use the presser foot locking pin...
...The fabric is a high- Correct the upper threading. Correctly install the needle. page 14 The feed dogs are using is tangled in the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - 4 You have not used the right combination of stitch that you are lowered. ... that are skipped. page 22 There is wrinkled. Attach the presser foot that you want to sew. clean the plate and the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - 93 page 28 The fabric does not feed. Use the presser foot locking pin...
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... The thread is correct for this machine. Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Attach the presser foot that you want to put it right Correctly install the bobbin thread. Adjust the tension of ...installed. If the thread is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Possible cause The bobbin thread is tangled in the bobbin case. The thread tension is set incorrectly. Bobbin is incorrect. Remove the tangle thread. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Reset the...
... The thread is correct for this machine. Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Attach the presser foot that you want to put it right Correctly install the bobbin thread. Adjust the tension of ...installed. If the thread is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Possible cause The bobbin thread is tangled in the bobbin case. The thread tension is set incorrectly. Bobbin is incorrect. Remove the tangle thread. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Reset the...
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..."F1" through "F9" appears in the table. Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the operation. After cleaning the bobbin case, insert the bobbin case properly. The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot controller was connected. The start /stop button was pressed... while the presser foot is raised. Clean the bobbin case to the left before continuing the operation. Contact your nearest authorized service center. Error Message Probable Cause Solution The foot controller was...
..."F1" through "F9" appears in the table. Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the operation. After cleaning the bobbin case, insert the bobbin case properly. The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot controller was connected. The start /stop button was pressed... while the presser foot is raised. Clean the bobbin case to the left before continuing the operation. Contact your nearest authorized service center. Error Message Probable Cause Solution The foot controller was...
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APPENDIX i INDEX Numerics , 3-point zigzag stitch 45 59 A accessories 6 appliqués 61 B bar tack 66 basic stitching 47 blind hem stitching 48 bobbin 19 , bobbin case 20 78 bobbin , cover 9 19, 20 bobbin winder 8, 14, 17, 90, 91, 95 button sewing 55 , buttonhole foot 52 66 buttonhole , lever 9 53, 67 buttonhole ...
APPENDIX i INDEX Numerics , 3-point zigzag stitch 45 59 A accessories 6 appliqués 61 B bar tack 66 basic stitching 47 blind hem stitching 48 bobbin 19 , bobbin case 20 78 bobbin , cover 9 19, 20 bobbin winder 8, 14, 17, 90, 91, 95 button sewing 55 , buttonhole foot 52 66 buttonhole , lever 9 53, 67 buttonhole ...