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...ignite, resulting in the back of . Do not use or store the machine near a heat source, such as described in injuries. 6 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or ...8226; Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Special care is required around the machine needle. • Do not turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use a...
...ignite, resulting in the back of . Do not use or store the machine near a heat source, such as described in injuries. 6 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or ...8226; Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 Special care is required around the machine needle. • Do not turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use a...
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... a needle threader 19 Drawing up the lower thread 21 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 22 2. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 ACCESSORIES 5 Optional accessories 5 THE MAIN PARTS 6 Flat bed attachment 6 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 7 Connecting plugs 7 Main power and sewing light switch 8 Foot controller 8 Checking the needle 8 Replacing the needle 8 Changing the presser foot 10 THE CONTROLS...
... a needle threader 19 Drawing up the lower thread 21 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 22 2. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 ACCESSORIES 5 Optional accessories 5 THE MAIN PARTS 6 Flat bed attachment 6 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 7 Connecting plugs 7 Main power and sewing light switch 8 Foot controller 8 Checking the needle 8 Replacing the needle 8 Changing the presser foot 10 THE CONTROLS...
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... Foot SA107 F034N: XC2165-002 No. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. No. No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to help you purchased, the following are available as optional accessories to be inserted into the...
... Foot SA107 F034N: XC2165-002 No. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. No. No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to help you purchased, the following are available as optional accessories to be inserted into the...
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...Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting. Flat bed attachment The accessories can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. Contact your Brother dealer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. I Presser foot lever (Page 17) Used to start and stop sewing. F Air... only available on certain models.) 9 Quick-set bobbin (Page 16, 21) (This is being used. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is only available on the country or region. E Handwheel Used to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment 6 Foot ...
...Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting. Flat bed attachment The accessories can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. Contact your Brother dealer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. I Presser foot lever (Page 17) Used to start and stop sewing. F Air... only available on certain models.) 9 Quick-set bobbin (Page 16, 21) (This is being used. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is only available on the country or region. E Handwheel Used to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment 6 Foot ...
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... the machine to your authorized Brother Service Center for repairs before continuing use. ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power first. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is...
... the machine to your authorized Brother Service Center for repairs before continuing use. ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is in poor condition. ● Turn off the main power first. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is...
Operation Manual
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...the foot controller down the foot controller. The product code is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on the foot controller when the machine is not in use . Other needles may bend or break and cause injury. ●...; Never sew with product code 888-X64/X74/ X77/X87. When you change the needle. Replacing the ...
...the foot controller down the foot controller. The product code is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on the foot controller when the machine is not in use . Other needles may bend or break and cause injury. ●...; Never sew with product code 888-X64/X74/ X77/X87. When you change the needle. Replacing the ...
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With the flat side of the needle toward the 5 back of the sewing machine may be damaged. Next, tighten the needle clamp using a screwdriver. 2 3 1 1 Use a screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle Install the twin needle in the needle plate. Hold the ... 4 then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to prevent the needle from falling into the hole in the same way. 9 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, place fabric or paper under the presser foot to remove the needle. 1 CAUTION ● Make sure you insert the...
With the flat side of the needle toward the 5 back of the sewing machine may be damaged. Next, tighten the needle clamp using a screwdriver. 2 3 1 1 Use a screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle Install the twin needle in the needle plate. Hold the ... 4 then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to prevent the needle from falling into the hole in the same way. 9 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, place fabric or paper under the presser foot to remove the needle. 1 CAUTION ● Make sure you insert the...
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power on and step on the controller, the machine will vary. 10 Note ● Depending on the type of presser foot holder, the method of vertically downward. | the ...and fix the 1 5 presser foot onto the shank. If you want to sew and how. Turn off the machine before you have chosen. Using any other presser foot may be used with this machine. Changing the presser foot Put a different presser foot on the needle 4 plate...If you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the shank. If the presser ● Always turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever.
power on and step on the controller, the machine will vary. 10 Note ● Depending on the type of presser foot holder, the method of vertically downward. | the ...and fix the 1 5 presser foot onto the shank. If you want to sew and how. Turn off the machine before you have chosen. Using any other presser foot may be used with this machine. Changing the presser foot Put a different presser foot on the needle 4 plate...If you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the shank. If the presser ● Always turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever.
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... on the wheel points up. To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may be damaged. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE CONTROLS Pattern selection dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward...
... on the wheel points up. To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may be damaged. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE CONTROLS Pattern selection dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward...
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...sewing lever. The machine will then sew forward. 11 2.5 (3/32) The length of reverse stitches is fixed at 2 mm (1/16 inch). 29, 36, 38 STRAIGHT STITCH (Left Needle Position) - 12 2 (1/16) 30, 39 1 BLIND HEM STITCH 5 (3/16) 13 1 (1/16) 31 ELASTIC STITCH 5 (3/16) 1 Reverse sewing...16) 5 (3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) 30, 39 31 32 32 12 Pattern Preset Length (mm (inch)) Reference Reverse sewing lever Stitch Name Preset Width (mm (inch)) Page You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and 1 10 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 4 (3/16) - 29, 38 reinforcing seams. To...
...sewing lever. The machine will then sew forward. 11 2.5 (3/32) The length of reverse stitches is fixed at 2 mm (1/16 inch). 29, 36, 38 STRAIGHT STITCH (Left Needle Position) - 12 2 (1/16) 30, 39 1 BLIND HEM STITCH 5 (3/16) 13 1 (1/16) 31 ELASTIC STITCH 5 (3/16) 1 Reverse sewing...16) 5 (3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) 30, 39 31 32 32 12 Pattern Preset Length (mm (inch)) Reference Reverse sewing lever Stitch Name Preset Width (mm (inch)) Page You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and 1 10 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 4 (3/16) - 29, 38 reinforcing seams. To...
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Only use bobbins from the spool 2 with your right hand, pass the thread toward you use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Then, pass the thread around the pre-tension disk and pull the thread ... thread guide. If you , in the wrong place, or is Class 15 type bobbin. SA156 is set 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...
Only use bobbins from the spool 2 with your right hand, pass the thread toward you use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Then, pass the thread around the pre-tension disk and pull the thread ... thread guide. If you , in the wrong place, or is Class 15 type bobbin. SA156 is set 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...
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...the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to the machine. Pass the end of the thread through the hole Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 3 on the bobbin from the inside of the ... CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. While holding the end of thread from the hole on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not ...
...the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to the machine. Pass the end of the thread through the hole Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 3 on the bobbin from the inside of the ... CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. While holding the end of thread from the hole on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not ...
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... spring of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to sew, you turn off the machine while threading. If you accidentally step on page 21 after threading the upper thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass... the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Prepare the bobbin wound properly 1 before starting sewing. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be incorrect or break the needle. 15 1 2 1 Groove 2 Projection • Make sure that the end...
... spring of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to sew, you turn off the machine while threading. If you accidentally step on page 21 after threading the upper thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass... the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Prepare the bobbin wound properly 1 before starting sewing. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be incorrect or break the needle. 15 1 2 1 Groove 2 Projection • Make sure that the end...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up lever 5 Mark on the wheel points up the spool pin and put a ... spool of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 Pull up . • If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may bend or break. ●...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up lever 5 Mark on the wheel points up the spool pin and put a ... spool of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 Pull up . • If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may bend or break. ●...
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.... 1 Thread the needle from the spool 5 with a needle threader, use the needle threader to back 9 leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inches). • If your sewing machine is equipped with your right hand, pass the thread Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by turning the handwheel toward you, in... presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 18
.... 1 Thread the needle from the spool 5 with a needle threader, use the needle threader to back 9 leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inches). • If your sewing machine is equipped with your right hand, pass the thread Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by turning the handwheel toward you, in... presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 18
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...through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION ● The needle threader can be used, refer to "Upper threading" on page 17. When using the needle threader. Follow steps 1 to make sure that the mark on the wheel 3 points up as shown in front of the machine (away from "Upper...be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a needle threader) This feature is only available on page 17 before using special ...
...through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION ● The needle threader can be used, refer to "Upper threading" on page 17. When using the needle threader. Follow steps 1 to make sure that the mark on the wheel 3 points up as shown in front of the machine (away from "Upper...be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a needle threader) This feature is only available on page 17 before using special ...
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... hook will pull the thread through the needle. (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. 1 Raise the needle threader lever. 7 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Pull the loop of the thread passed through the eye of the needle toward you... threader lever toward the front of Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm the machine (toward the rear of the machine. 1 1 Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the thread with force or it may bend the needle. ...
... hook will pull the thread through the needle. (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. 1 Raise the needle threader lever. 7 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Pull the loop of the thread passed through the eye of the needle toward you... threader lever toward the front of Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm the machine (toward the rear of the machine. 1 1 Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the thread with force or it may bend the needle. ...
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... the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread as described in . When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. Before you draw up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 • The bobbin cover should still be left...you (counterclockwise) by hand so that some thread will be removed. Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward the back of the...
... the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread as described in . When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. Before you draw up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 • The bobbin cover should still be left...you (counterclockwise) by hand so that some thread will be removed. Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward the back of the...
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...as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may cause machine malfunction. and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ■ Transparent nylon ...thread Use a 90/14 to skip stitches. 22 The wrong combination may also cause the seam to be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to 100/16 needle,...
...as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may cause machine malfunction. and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ■ Transparent nylon ...thread Use a 90/14 to skip stitches. 22 The wrong combination may also cause the seam to be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to 100/16 needle,...
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... Always use bent or broken needles, otherwise you (counterclockwise) so that the needle does not hit basting pins or other objects during sewing. The machine may start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may be injured. ● Do not start unexpectedly and cause...the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) 23 Starting sewing Raise the presser foot lever. 5 Turn on the machine. 1 1 CAUTION ● Do not turn it the other way may cause the thread to tangle and ...
... Always use bent or broken needles, otherwise you (counterclockwise) so that the needle does not hit basting pins or other objects during sewing. The machine may start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may be injured. ● Do not start unexpectedly and cause...the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) 23 Starting sewing Raise the presser foot lever. 5 Turn on the machine. 1 1 CAUTION ● Do not turn it the other way may cause the thread to tangle and ...