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...If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this product are being administered. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric... this machine only for its intended use or store the machine near children. • The plastic bag that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break. 6 This machine is not a toy: • Your close attention to the danger of . Do not use as a stove or ...
...If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this product are being administered. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric... this machine only for its intended use or store the machine near children. • The plastic bag that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break. 6 This machine is not a toy: • Your close attention to the danger of . Do not use as a stove or ...
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... to the machine may occur. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after sewing is stopped to cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may occur. e Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to "Securing the stitching" (page 53). The machine sews... the thread cutter" (page 56). For details, refer to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. When sewing is stopped, the needle is plugged in the opposite direction. For details, refer to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons...
... to the machine may occur. CAUTION ● Do not press the thread cutter button after sewing is stopped to cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may occur. e Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to "Securing the stitching" (page 53). The machine sews... the thread cutter" (page 56). For details, refer to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. When sewing is stopped, the needle is plugged in the opposite direction. For details, refer to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons...
Users Manual - English
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... without cutting the thread using your left hand to hold the thread that was passed through the guide k slit in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. If the bobbin thread is being winded correctly. Memo z Make sure that the bobbin thread...
... without cutting the thread using your left hand to hold the thread that was passed through the guide k slit in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. If the bobbin thread is being winded correctly. Memo z Make sure that the bobbin thread...
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... under the pretension disk of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will not operate correctly. If bobbins from the shaft. Wind the bobbin again. e Note z Make sure that surround the bobbin...
... under the pretension disk of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will not operate correctly. If bobbins from the shaft. Wind the bobbin again. e Note z Make sure that surround the bobbin...
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... as indicated. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. a a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. 28 b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. Lightly hold e the end of the thread with your left hand... hand, and then guide the thread as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to raise the needle, and then raise the presser foot lever. Pass the thread through the slot as shown with your left hand. GETTING READY Press...
... as indicated. a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. a a Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread. 28 b a Needle position button b Presser foot lever Turn off the sewing machine. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. Lightly hold e the end of the thread with your left hand... hand, and then guide the thread as shown, and h then pull the thread out toward the front. • Be careful not to raise the needle, and then raise the presser foot lever. Pass the thread through the slot as shown with your left hand. GETTING READY Press...
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...not correct, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break. For details on the correct combination of No. 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the spool or the needle may break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to "...Selecting the needle depending on the slit in the correct combination. Upper Threading This section describes how...
...not correct, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break. For details on the correct combination of No. 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the spool or the needle may break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to "...Selecting the needle depending on the slit in the correct combination. Upper Threading This section describes how...
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... cap Place the spool of thread on the machine. Memo z If the presser foot is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. a Mark on the handwheel is . a CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not raised...
... cap Place the spool of thread on the machine. Memo z If the presser foot is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. a Mark on the handwheel is . a CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not raised...
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...Thread guide spring c Thread d When the presser foot lever is shut and you cannot hang the thread on the thread guide spring correctly. It may break. If the presser foot lever is lowered, the thread guide spring is lowered Note z When passing the thread behind the thread guide cover, be ...guide spring correctly. z Make sure that the presser foot lever is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may cause incorrect thread tension. Pass the thread through the guides in the order i shown below . 1 CAUTION ● If the spool or the...
...Thread guide spring c Thread d When the presser foot lever is shut and you cannot hang the thread on the thread guide spring correctly. It may break. If the presser foot lever is lowered, the thread guide spring is lowered Note z When passing the thread behind the thread guide cover, be ...guide spring correctly. z Make sure that the presser foot lever is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may cause incorrect thread tension. Pass the thread through the guides in the order i shown below . 1 CAUTION ● If the spool or the...
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... such a case, start from m again. Upper Threading 35 Tb a Needle b Hook Note z If the needle threader lever is accidentally pressed, the machine starts sewing, and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may break. ● When pulling out the thread, do not pull it with extreme... force, otherwise the needle may bend or break. For details, refer to raise the needle before using the needle threader. If a button is not lowered as...
... such a case, start from m again. Upper Threading 35 Tb a Needle b Hook Note z If the needle threader lever is accidentally pressed, the machine starts sewing, and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may break. ● When pulling out the thread, do not pull it with extreme... force, otherwise the needle may bend or break. For details, refer to raise the needle before using the needle threader. If a button is not lowered as...
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... a button is used with the twin needle, the sewing machine may be sewn with the upper c thread. Install the twin needle. Manually thread the left needle b eye. CAUTION ● The needle threader cannot be used with the needle or the needle may break. Be sure to "Stitch Setting Chart"... (page 70). If the needle threader is accidentally pressed, the machine starts ...
... a button is used with the twin needle, the sewing machine may be sewn with the upper c thread. Install the twin needle. Manually thread the left needle b eye. CAUTION ● The needle threader cannot be used with the needle or the needle may break. Be sure to "Stitch Setting Chart"... (page 70). If the needle threader is accidentally pressed, the machine starts ...
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...the d bobbin winder shaft, and install the thread spool on it. Then, thread the upper thread. If the needle threader is used with the twin needle, the sewing machine may be sure to "Replacing the Presser Foot" (page 43). Pass the thread through the ...; For details, refer to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be used with the twin needle. Attach zigzag foot "J". If bunched stitches occur, use a twin needle. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be damaged. CAUTION ● The needle threader cannot be damaged.
...the d bobbin winder shaft, and install the thread spool on it. Then, thread the upper thread. If the needle threader is used with the twin needle, the sewing machine may be sure to "Replacing the Presser Foot" (page 43). Pass the thread through the ...; For details, refer to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be used with the twin needle. Attach zigzag foot "J". If bunched stitches occur, use a twin needle. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be damaged. CAUTION ● The needle threader cannot be damaged.
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...appears again, and appears. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be sure to select the twin needle setting, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. 38 Note z When changing the sewing direction, press (Needle position button) to . l • For details on starting ...to sew, refer to "Starting to each other. j X displays in the fabric, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. i Start sewing. X The screen for setting the twin needle appears. Press k (Back key). CAUTION ● Do not try turning the fabric with the ...
...appears again, and appears. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be sure to select the twin needle setting, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. 38 Note z When changing the sewing direction, press (Needle position button) to . l • For details on starting ...to sew, refer to "Starting to each other. j X displays in the fabric, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. i Start sewing. X The screen for setting the twin needle appears. Press k (Back key). CAUTION ● Do not try turning the fabric with the ...
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... z Only use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim ...14-100/16 Note z Never use the thread of any other needle may cause malfunctions. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. z Never use home sewing machine needles. Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Replacing...
... z Only use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim ...14-100/16 Note z Never use the thread of any other needle may cause malfunctions. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. z Never use home sewing machine needles. Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Replacing...
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... thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. a b a Flat side b Needle type marking CAUTION z If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is bent. Do not use a bent needle. Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as denim, use a 90/14...
... thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. a b a Flat side b Needle type marking CAUTION z If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is bent. Do not use a bent needle. Checking the needle Sewing with thin needles (such as denim, use a 90/14...
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CAUTION z Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with your left hand, g use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw. GETTING READY While holding the needle with the screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle may break or damage may result. 42 Install the twin needle in the same way.
CAUTION z Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with your left hand, g use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw. GETTING READY While holding the needle with the screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle may break or damage may result. 42 Install the twin needle in the same way.
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... b Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot. Replacing the Presser Foot This section describes how to raise the needle. Replacing the presser foot Replace the presser foot as described below. z Zigzag foot "J" is already installed when the sewing machine is accidentally... pressed and the machine starts sewing. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to replace the presser foot. a CAUTION z Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to bend or break. ● Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing...
... b Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot. Replacing the Presser Foot This section describes how to raise the needle. Replacing the presser foot Replace the presser foot as described below. z Zigzag foot "J" is already installed when the sewing machine is accidentally... pressed and the machine starts sewing. Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to replace the presser foot. a CAUTION z Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to bend or break. ● Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing...
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...with the lower- 1 does not use the presser foot holder, such as the b left hand. Otherwise, injuries may hit the presser foot and break or bend. a Presser bar b Presser foot holder Hold the presser foot holder in your finger or the presser foot when attaching/removing it. z... Be sure to tighten the screw with your left side of the presser bar. If the screw is loose, the needle may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a b Remove the presser foot. ab a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder ...
...with the lower- 1 does not use the presser foot holder, such as the b left hand. Otherwise, injuries may hit the presser foot and break or bend. a Presser bar b Presser foot holder Hold the presser foot holder in your finger or the presser foot when attaching/removing it. z... Be sure to tighten the screw with your left side of the presser bar. If the screw is loose, the needle may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a b Remove the presser foot. ab a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder ...
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...Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may break. For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to sew. Turn on the machine. For details on turning on the machine...). ↓ 3 Select the stitch. Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or bend. Cut the thread at the end of the fabric are described below to be sewn. CAUTION z While the ...
...Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may break. For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to sew. Turn on the machine. For details on turning on the machine...). ↓ 3 Select the stitch. Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or bend. Cut the thread at the end of the fabric are described below to be sewn. CAUTION z While the ...
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...not Attach the presser foot that is loose. To use the start /stop button was not pressed. The needle is bent or blunt. The needle is incorrectly installed. The needle breaks. Replace the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. The area around the hole in the ...appropriate for this machine. you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. The needle clamp screw is appropriate for the type of stitch appropriate for the type of fabric, thread and needle is scratched, or has a your dealer or the...
...not Attach the presser foot that is loose. To use the start /stop button was not pressed. The needle is bent or blunt. The needle is incorrectly installed. The needle breaks. Replace the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. The area around the hole in the ...appropriate for this machine. you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. The needle clamp screw is appropriate for the type of stitch appropriate for the type of fabric, thread and needle is scratched, or has a your dealer or the...
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...installed correctly, the spool cap is appropriate for the spool being used . page 152 The needle is tangled or breaks. Wind the thread that is too big for the type of the needle bar thread guide.) Correct the upper threading. page 27 The lower thread is bent or ...that the speed will not work properly. page 59 The upper thread breaks. page 22 Bobbin thread does not wind neatly on it. Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference The needle breaks. Remove any knots or tangles. - The needle is not used . page 41 The area around the bobbin five ...
...installed correctly, the spool cap is appropriate for the spool being used . page 152 The needle is tangled or breaks. Wind the thread that is too big for the type of the needle bar thread guide.) Correct the upper threading. page 27 The lower thread is bent or ...that the speed will not work properly. page 59 The upper thread breaks. page 22 Bobbin thread does not wind neatly on it. Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference The needle breaks. Remove any knots or tangles. - The needle is not used . page 41 The area around the bobbin five ...