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...foot controller. Use accessories recommended by or near children. • The plastic bag that you do not deflect the needle and cause it must be replaced by authorized Brother Service Center. • In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in...8226; When storing this product are subject to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being sewn may fall, resulting in injuries. 6 Special care is used by the ...
...foot controller. Use accessories recommended by or near children. • The plastic bag that you do not deflect the needle and cause it must be replaced by authorized Brother Service Center. • In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in...8226; When storing this product are subject to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com 2 otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being sewn may fall, resulting in injuries. 6 Special care is used by the ...
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...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 11 Pattern selection dial 11 Patterns and stitch names 11 Reverse sewing lever 12 ... threading 15 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 16 Upper threading 17 Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a twin needle (Option 25 Thread tension 27 3. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......... 1 1. SEWING BASICS 23 Please read ...
...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 11 Pattern selection dial 11 Patterns and stitch names 11 Reverse sewing lever 12 ... threading 15 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 16 Upper threading 17 Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a twin needle (Option 25 Thread tension 27 3. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......... 1 1. SEWING BASICS 23 Please read ...
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... be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Part Code Americas Others 3-piece set: XE5328-001 2-piece set (90/14 needle) 6 Screwdriver 7 Foot controller Note ● The included accessories vary depending on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2.... 3. 4. 5. No. Depending on the machine model. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Extra spool pin XG3488-001 2 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) X57521-021 3 Darning Plate XC6063-021 4 Button sewing foot "M" XE2137-001 5 Walking Foot SA107 F034N: XC2165-002 No. No. M ...
... be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Part Code Americas Others 3-piece set: XE5328-001 2-piece set (90/14 needle) 6 Screwdriver 7 Foot controller Note ● The included accessories vary depending on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2.... 3. 4. 5. No. Depending on the machine model. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Extra spool pin XG3488-001 2 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) X57521-021 3 Darning Plate XC6063-021 4 Button sewing foot "M" XE2137-001 5 Walking Foot SA107 F034N: XC2165-002 No. No. M ...
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... (Page 24) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 8 Needle threader (Page 19) (This is only available on certain models.) 9 Quick-set bobbin (Page 16, 21) (This is being used. Contact your Brother dealer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. C Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 34) D Pattern selection dial...
... (Page 24) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 8 Needle threader (Page 19) (This is only available on certain models.) 9 Quick-set bobbin (Page 16, 21) (This is being used. Contact your Brother dealer or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center. C Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 34) D Pattern selection dial...
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... machine before you (counterclockwise) so that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is mentioned on the machine rating plate. Replacing the needle CAUTION ● Always turn on the machine while pressing down lightly, the machine will stop. 1 2 1 Slower 2 Faster You should make sure that... the mark on the wheel points up on the foot controller. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the needle on a flat surface. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Lower the presser foot lever. 3 1 1 Presser foot lever 8 The ...
... machine before you (counterclockwise) so that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is mentioned on the machine rating plate. Replacing the needle CAUTION ● Always turn on the machine while pressing down lightly, the machine will stop. 1 2 1 Slower 2 Faster You should make sure that... the mark on the wheel points up on the foot controller. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the needle on a flat surface. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Lower the presser foot lever. 3 1 1 Presser foot lever 8 The ...
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... screw with your left hand, and 4 then use excessive force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. Hold the needle with a screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. 1 Use a screwdriver • Do not use...
... screw with your left hand, and 4 then use excessive force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. Hold the needle with a screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. 1 Use a screwdriver • Do not use...
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..., and may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you may be used with the correct orientation, the needle may strike the presser foot, which may cause accident or injury. 1 Shank 2 Bar ■ Presser foot installation orientation You will have chosen. ...not installed with this machine. Using any other presser foot may bend or break the needle and cause injury. power on and step on the controller, the machine will vary. 10 Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel...
..., and may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you may be used with the correct orientation, the needle may strike the presser foot, which may cause accident or injury. 1 Shank 2 Bar ■ Presser foot installation orientation You will have chosen. ...not installed with this machine. Using any other presser foot may bend or break the needle and cause injury. power on and step on the controller, the machine will vary. 10 Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel...
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...5 (3/16) 29, 36, 37, 39 29, 36, 37, 39 29, 36, 37, 39 5 ZIGZAG (SATIN) STITCH 6 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 7 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 8 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 9 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) 1.6 (1/16) - 29, 36 29, 38 1.8 (1/8) - 29, 38 2 (1/16) - 29, 38...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 you turn the pattern selection dial in the down position when you (counterclockwise) so that...
...5 (3/16) 29, 36, 37, 39 29, 36, 37, 39 29, 36, 37, 39 5 ZIGZAG (SATIN) STITCH 6 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 7 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 8 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 9 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) 1.6 (1/16) - 29, 36 29, 38 1.8 (1/8) - 29, 38 2 (1/16) - 29, 38...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 you turn the pattern selection dial in the down position when you (counterclockwise) so that...
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... 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 sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible and hold .... 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 lever 14 STRETCH ...
... 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 sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible and hold .... 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 lever 14 STRETCH ...
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... you slide the bobbin winder shaft to break. this is wound around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; The machine may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 14 If you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the bobbin, when the thread runs low it... may occur when the thread is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is too short, not...
... you slide the bobbin winder shaft to break. this is wound around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; The machine may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 14 If you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the bobbin, when the thread runs low it... may occur when the thread is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is too short, not...
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...machine (as shown in the direction shown by sliding it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward the rear of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to be injured. If the thread unrolls in... before threading the lower thread. • See page 13 for the details about bobbin winding. Refer to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle. 15 1 2 1 Groove 2 Projection • Make sure that the end of the thread comes out from the cover toward you set bobbin, see page ...
...machine (as shown in the direction shown by sliding it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward the rear of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to be injured. If the thread unrolls in... before threading the lower thread. • See page 13 for the details about bobbin winding. Refer to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle. 15 1 2 1 Groove 2 Projection • Make sure that the end of the thread comes out from the cover toward you set bobbin, see page ...
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...presser foot lever. 2 Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of 4 thread on this pin. 1 1 Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the 3 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on page 22. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in ... handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. For details on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide...
...presser foot lever. 2 Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of 4 thread on this pin. 1 1 Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning the 3 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on page 22. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in ... handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. For details on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide...
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... 1 Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the thread take -up lever. toward you (counterclockwise) so that the spring in the following illustration. 1 4 2 1 1 Needle bar thread guide 53 Make sure you guide the thread through 7 the thread take-up lever from front 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 the groove on the wheel points up. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● Make ...
... 1 Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the thread take -up lever. toward you (counterclockwise) so that the spring in the following illustration. 1 4 2 1 1 Needle bar thread guide 53 Make sure you guide the thread through 7 the thread take-up lever from front 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 the groove on the wheel points up. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● Make ...
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..." on page 17 before using special thread such as possible, and then turn the lever toward the back of the needle to make sure that the mark on the wheel 3 points up as shown in the following illustration. 1 While lowering the... needle threader lever, 4 hook the thread onto the guide. 2 1 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide Pull down the needle threader lever as 5 much as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with ...
..." on page 17 before using special thread such as possible, and then turn the lever toward the back of the needle to make sure that the mark on the wheel 3 points up as shown in the following illustration. 1 While lowering the... needle threader lever, 4 hook the thread onto the guide. 2 1 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide Pull down the needle threader lever as 5 much as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with ...
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...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 bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through 8 the eye of the needle, start from step 3 again. Raise the presser ...foot lever. 9 20 While lightly holding the thread, turn the 6 needle threader lever toward the front of Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then ... may cause sewing problems. Pull the loop of the thread passed through the eye of the needle toward you).
...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 bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through 8 the eye of the needle, start from step 3 again. Raise the presser ...foot lever. 9 20 While lightly holding the thread, turn the 6 needle threader lever toward the front of Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then ... may cause sewing problems. Pull the loop of the thread passed through the eye of the needle toward you).
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... some thread will be removed. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up the lower thread by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR...
... some thread will be removed. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up the lower thread by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR...
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... machine malfunction. The wrong combination may also cause the seam to be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to 100/16 needle, regardless of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 100/16 90/14-100/16 Stretch fabrics Jersey Tricot Thread for knits 50-60 Ball point...weighted #20 or lower. Memo ● The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; 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 ...
... machine malfunction. The wrong combination may also cause the seam to be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to 100/16 needle, regardless of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 100/16 90/14-100/16 Stretch fabrics Jersey Tricot Thread for knits 50-60 Ball point...weighted #20 or lower. Memo ● The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; 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 ...
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... sewing Raise the presser foot lever. 5 Turn on the machine. 1 1 CAUTION ● Do not turn it the other objects during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and you may be injured. ● Do not use the correct presser foot. Keep your hands away from moving parts. ● Do... thread under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to select a 3 stitch (see page 11). The needle may break and you may be injured. ● When you turn the handwheel by turning the 2 handwheel toward the rear of the machine. 1 1 5 ...
... sewing Raise the presser foot lever. 5 Turn on the machine. 1 1 CAUTION ● Do not turn it the other objects during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and you may be injured. ● Do not use the correct presser foot. Keep your hands away from moving parts. ● Do... thread under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to select a 3 stitch (see page 11). The needle may break and you may be injured. ● When you turn the handwheel by turning the 2 handwheel toward the rear of the machine. 1 1 5 ...
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... of the stitching. CAUTION ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with the needle in the fabric at the point where you (counterclockwise). Raise the presser foot lever. Refer to the left hand, turn the fabric, lower the presser... pressing the reverse sewing lever. b Pull the fabric to "Reverse sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 The machine starts sewing. Using the needle as those used for your foot off the foot controller. 0 The machine stops sewing. • You can use reverse sewing for the details. Use ...
... of the stitching. CAUTION ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with the needle in the fabric at the point where you (counterclockwise). Raise the presser foot lever. Refer to the left hand, turn the fabric, lower the presser... pressing the reverse sewing lever. b Pull the fabric to "Reverse sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 The machine starts sewing. Using the needle as those used for your foot off the foot controller. 0 The machine stops sewing. • You can use reverse sewing for the details. Use ...
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... left to sew onto 2 the arm, and then sew from the top. 1 1 Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of the needle should face toward the back and the rounded side should face toward you wish to 1 release it together with free-arm sewing, install the flat... bed attachment back in the same way as cuffs and pant legs, or hardto-reach areas. CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that you . 25 Slide the part that have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under...
... left to sew onto 2 the arm, and then sew from the top. 1 1 Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of the needle should face toward the back and the rounded side should face toward you wish to 1 release it together with free-arm sewing, install the flat... bed attachment back in the same way as cuffs and pant legs, or hardto-reach areas. CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that you . 25 Slide the part that have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under...