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... never be replaced by the manufacturer as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in the needle area. • Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation. 8 For repair or adjustment: • If the Light unit (light-emitting diode...
... never be replaced by the manufacturer as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in the needle area. • Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation. 8 For repair or adjustment: • If the Light unit (light-emitting diode...
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... MAIN PARTS 5 Flat bed attachment 5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting plugs 6 Main power and sewing light switch 7 Foot controller 7 Checking the needle 7 Replacing 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. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 27 Making a buttonhole 27 Adjusting buttonholes 28 Sewing buttons 29 5. SEWING...
... MAIN PARTS 5 Flat bed attachment 5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting plugs 6 Main power and sewing light switch 7 Foot controller 7 Checking the needle 7 Replacing 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. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 27 Making a buttonhole 27 Adjusting buttonholes 28 Sewing buttons 29 5. SEWING...
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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 2-piece set: XE7064-001 XE5241-001 See page 5 Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Darning Plate 5 Button sewing foot "M" Part Code Americas Others XC4901-021 X59369-321 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137-001 No. Part Name 5 1/4-inch Quilting Foot 6 Narrow Hemmer Foot 7 Blind Stitch Foot 8 Quilting guide Part Code ...
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 2-piece set: XE7064-001 XE5241-001 See page 5 Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Darning Plate 5 Button sewing foot "M" Part Code Americas Others XC4901-021 X59369-321 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137-001 No. Part Name 5 1/4-inch Quilting Foot 6 Narrow Hemmer Foot 7 Blind Stitch Foot 8 Quilting guide Part Code ...
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... reverse direction. 0 Pattern selection dial (Page 9) Rotate the dial in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. B Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 28) C Main power and sewing light switch (Page 7) You can use as the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (Page 11, 14) This holds the spool of thread. 3 Upper tension-control 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...
... reverse direction. 0 Pattern selection dial (Page 9) Rotate the dial in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. B Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 28) C Main power and sewing light switch (Page 7) You can use as the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (Page 11, 14) This holds the spool of thread. 3 Upper tension-control 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...
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... release the presser foot. 1 1 Use an oval screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle Install the twin needle in the same way. 1 2 3 1 Black button 2 Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot Put a different presser foot on the needle 4 plate so that the bar on the controller, the machine will have to change the presser foot. Press the black button at the back of the 3 presser foot holder to sew and how. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may...
... release the presser foot. 1 1 Use an oval screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle Install the twin needle in the same way. 1 2 3 1 Black button 2 Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot Put a different presser foot on the needle 4 plate so that the bar on the controller, the machine will have to change the presser foot. Press the black button at the back of the 3 presser foot holder to sew and how. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may...
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..., the bar should snap in either direction. 2 1 1 Pattern selection dial 2 Chosen pattern number ■ 17 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Pattern Stitch Name 1 4-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE 2 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 3 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) Preset Length (mm (inch)) Preset Width (mm (inch)) 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) 1.6 (1/16) - 1.8 (1/16) - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank. Pattern selection dial Patterns and stitch names CAUTION ● When you use the pattern...
..., the bar should snap in either direction. 2 1 1 Pattern selection dial 2 Chosen pattern number ■ 17 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Pattern Stitch Name 1 4-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE 2 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) 3 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) Preset Length (mm (inch)) Preset Width (mm (inch)) 0.5 (1/32) 5 (3/16) 1.6 (1/16) - 1.8 (1/16) - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank. Pattern selection dial Patterns and stitch names CAUTION ● When you use the pattern...
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... incorrect thread tension. 1 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 1 Bobbin cover 13 CAUTION ● Make sure you turn off the machine while threading. Hold the end of the bobbin case, it and 3 lift toward you could be incorrect or break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls...
... incorrect thread tension. 1 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 1 Bobbin cover 13 CAUTION ● Make sure you turn off the machine while threading. Hold the end of the bobbin case, it and 3 lift toward you could be incorrect or break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to sew, you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls...
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... 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. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 1 1 Presser foot lever 14 If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of the machine (as shown in the correct combination. Put the 6 projection into the race retainer groove and push closed. 1 2 • Make sure...
... 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. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 1 1 Presser foot lever 14 If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of the machine (as shown in the correct combination. Put the 6 projection into the race retainer groove and push closed. 1 2 • Make sure...
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...; Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. 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. It may bend or break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim...
...; Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. 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. It may bend or break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim...
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... those used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may bend or break. 1 Thread cutter 19 Refer to "Reverse sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 1 2 X The machine starts sewing. Raise the needle by pressing the reverse sewing lever. Lower the presser foot lever. 8 Changing the sewing direction...
... those used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may bend or break. 1 Thread cutter 19 Refer to "Reverse sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 1 2 X The machine starts sewing. Raise the needle by pressing the reverse sewing lever. Lower the presser foot lever. 8 Changing the sewing direction...
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... stitches. 1 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it together with the fabric. The flat side of thread for this needle and two top threads. The needle could break and damage the machine. ● Make sure that you . ■ Attaching the twin needle Attach the twin needle in its original position. When you . 20 Sewing with bent needles. Slide the part that the needle does not strike the presser foot. ● Do not sew with a twin needle...
... stitches. 1 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it together with the fabric. The flat side of thread for this needle and two top threads. The needle could break and damage the machine. ● Make sure that you . ■ Attaching the twin needle Attach the twin needle in its original position. When you . 20 Sewing with bent needles. Slide the part that the needle does not strike the presser foot. ● Do not sew with a twin needle...
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... needle using the twin needle, be sure to "Starting sewing" on page 18. CAUTION ● When using the thread from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric. Select a stitch. 5 CAUTION ● After selecting a stitch, slowly turn on page 8. Thread the right needle. 2 Thread the right needle in front of the needle bar thread guide 3 Needle bar thread guide Attach zigzag foot "J". 3 For details on changing the presser foot, refer to "Changing the presser foot" on the machine while pressing down the foot controller...
... needle using the twin needle, be sure to "Starting sewing" on page 18. CAUTION ● When using the thread from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric. Select a stitch. 5 CAUTION ● After selecting a stitch, slowly turn on page 8. Thread the right needle. 2 Thread the right needle in front of the needle bar thread guide 3 Needle bar thread guide Attach zigzag foot "J". 3 For details on changing the presser foot, refer to "Changing the presser foot" on the machine while pressing down the foot controller...
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... rethread the upper thread. 2 ■ Correct tension Correct tension is too loose Loops appear on the back of a fabric before you start to adjust it when you change fabric or thread. In this case, refer 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 surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number. ■ Upper tension is too...
... rethread the upper thread. 2 ■ Correct tension Correct tension is too loose Loops appear on the back of a fabric before you start to adjust it when you change fabric or thread. In this case, refer 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 surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number. ■ Upper tension is too...
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...Stitch 6 (Center Needle Position) 4 (3/16) Straight Stitch 7 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) ■ Top stitching and stretch materials You can use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to produce more beautiful stitches. When sewing a Zigzag (Satin) Stitch, use a straight stitch for the standard stitch length. 12 1 For a shorter stitch length, turn the pattern selecting dial to the Zigzag Stitch, and then start sewing. The middle position is the setting for top stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics. Zigzag stitching Stitch Name Zigzag Stitch Pattern Stitch Length...
...Stitch 6 (Center Needle Position) 4 (3/16) Straight Stitch 7 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) ■ Top stitching and stretch materials You can use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to produce more beautiful stitches. When sewing a Zigzag (Satin) Stitch, use a straight stitch for the standard stitch length. 12 1 For a shorter stitch length, turn the pattern selecting dial to the Zigzag Stitch, and then start sewing. The middle position is the setting for top stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics. Zigzag stitching Stitch Name Zigzag Stitch Pattern Stitch Length...
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... the fabric. 2 1 2 1 1 Front of the fabric. Making a buttonhole Pattern 1 Stitch Stitch Length [mm Width [mm Foot (inch)] (inch)] 0.5 (1/32) Button5 (3/16) hole Foot "A" CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not installed with the plastic insert at the left side of the presser foot and match it stops with the correct orientation, the needle may strike the presser foot, which may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Otherwise...
... the fabric. 2 1 2 1 1 Front of the fabric. Making a buttonhole Pattern 1 Stitch Stitch Length [mm Width [mm Foot (inch)] (inch)] 0.5 (1/32) Button5 (3/16) hole Foot "A" CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not installed with the plastic insert at the left side of the presser foot and match it stops with the correct orientation, the needle may strike the presser foot, which may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Otherwise...
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... needle may break and you may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the button sewing foot 3 "M". The machine may be injured. Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the wrong side of the stitching. Place the darning plate on the machine while pressing down the foot controller...
... needle may break and you may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the button sewing foot 3 "M". The machine may be injured. Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the wrong side of the stitching. Place the darning plate on the machine while pressing down the foot controller...
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... quilting foot, making sure that 2 part A shown in the illustration is useful for darning and free-motion machine quilting. Using the quilting foot Stitch Name Pattern Straight Stitch 5 (Center Needle Position) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] 2.5 (3/32) Other Darning Plate Straight Stitch 7 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) Darning Plate The Quilting Foot is above the needle clamp screw. If the needle hits the presser foot, the Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so 2 that the quilting guide aligns with the walking foot, sew at the rear of the quilting guide into 1 the hole...
... quilting foot, making sure that 2 part A shown in the illustration is useful for darning and free-motion machine quilting. Using the quilting foot Stitch Name Pattern Straight Stitch 5 (Center Needle Position) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] 2.5 (3/32) Other Darning Plate Straight Stitch 7 (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) Darning Plate The Quilting Foot is above the needle clamp screw. If the needle hits the presser foot, the Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so 2 that the quilting guide aligns with the walking foot, sew at the rear of the quilting guide into 1 the hole...
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... the type of stitch that are using is not Attach the presser foot that is tangled below it right Page The main power switch is too tight. Replace the bobbin case. 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. TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. Replace the needle plate. Lightly guide the fabric.
... the type of stitch that are using is not Attach the presser foot that is tangled below it right Page The main power switch is too tight. Replace the bobbin case. 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. TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. Replace the needle plate. Lightly guide the fabric.
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... machine. The lower thread is bent or blunt. Bobbin is not appropriate for the type of thread and needle for this machine. You have not fitted the spool properly. The needle is tangled or breaks. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Attach the presser foot holder properly. The thread is incorrect. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Choose a thread and needle...
... machine. The lower thread is bent or blunt. Bobbin is not appropriate for the type of thread and needle for this machine. You have not fitted the spool properly. The needle is tangled or breaks. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Attach the presser foot holder properly. The thread is incorrect. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Choose a thread and needle...
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... controller 7 Free-arm style 20 G Gathering 31 H Handwheel 14 L Light switch 7 Lower threading 13 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 38 N Narrow hemmer foot 35 Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread ......... 17 replacing 7 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 9 Presser foot changing 8 Q Quilting foot 34 R Race cleaning 38 Reverse sewing lever 10 S , Shell tuck stitching 25 Spool pin 11 14 extra 21 Stitches built-in 23 names 9 Straight stitching 23 T Thread cutter 19 Thread tension 22 Threading lower 13 twin needle 21 upper 14 Troubleshooting...
... controller 7 Free-arm style 20 G Gathering 31 H Handwheel 14 L Light switch 7 Lower threading 13 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 38 N Narrow hemmer foot 35 Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread ......... 17 replacing 7 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 9 Presser foot changing 8 Q Quilting foot 34 R Race cleaning 38 Reverse sewing lever 10 S , Shell tuck stitching 25 Spool pin 11 14 extra 21 Stitches built-in 23 names 9 Straight stitching 23 T Thread cutter 19 Thread tension 22 Threading lower 13 twin needle 21 upper 14 Troubleshooting...