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... the electrical outlet immediately after using . DANGER - The machine should be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. Special care is being used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Always use .
... the electrical outlet immediately after using . DANGER - The machine should be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. Special care is being used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Always use .
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... machine If the machine breaks down or needs adjustment, first follow the diagram below to be repaired. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take or send this machine in direct sunlight or in the following circumstances: • When you fit them correctly. To use or...heater, iron, halogen lamp or other parts to clean the case. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com. UNPACKING/REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Keep the carton and packing materials. Do not use the machine safely 1. PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU USE...
... machine If the machine breaks down or needs adjustment, first follow the diagram below to be repaired. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take or send this machine in direct sunlight or in the following circumstances: • When you fit them correctly. To use or...heater, iron, halogen lamp or other parts to clean the case. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com. UNPACKING/REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Keep the carton and packing materials. Do not use the machine safely 1. PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU USE...
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... Stitching ...15 Stitch Width Dial ...15 Reverse Sewing Lever ...15 THREADING THE MACHINE 16 Winding the Bobbin ...16 Lower Threading ...18 Lower Threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 19 Upper Threading ...21 Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle... threader 22 Drawing up the Lower Thread ...24 Sewing with a Twin Needle ...24 Thread Tension ...25 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 26 2. CONTENTS 1. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 34 Making a Buttonhole ...34 Adjusting Buttonholes ......
... Stitching ...15 Stitch Width Dial ...15 Reverse Sewing Lever ...15 THREADING THE MACHINE 16 Winding the Bobbin ...16 Lower Threading ...18 Lower Threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 19 Upper Threading ...21 Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle... threader 22 Drawing up the Lower Thread ...24 Sewing with a Twin Needle ...24 Thread Tension ...25 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 26 2. CONTENTS 1. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 34 Making a Buttonhole ...34 Adjusting Buttonholes ......
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...Page 15) This controls the stitch width. 7 Upper tension-control dial (Page 25) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 8 Thread cutter (Page 28) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to choose the stitch you want. H Main power and sewing light switch (Page 8) You can push this in the .... K Foot controller (Page 8) You can use as the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (Page 16, 21) This holds the spool of thread. 3 Thread guide (Page 16, 21) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 4 Thread take-up lever (Page 21) 5 Hole for extra spool pin ...
...Page 15) This controls the stitch width. 7 Upper tension-control dial (Page 25) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 8 Thread cutter (Page 28) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to choose the stitch you want. H Main power and sewing light switch (Page 8) You can push this in the .... K Foot controller (Page 8) You can use as the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (Page 16, 21) This holds the spool of thread. 3 Thread guide (Page 16, 21) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 4 Thread take-up lever (Page 21) 5 Hole for extra spool pin ...
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... used . The "F" range is for making a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch), which is used for making the satin stitch varies according to the material and thread being used when sewing a button. This is not fed. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may need to observe...
... used . The "F" range is for making a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch), which is used for making the satin stitch varies according to the material and thread being used when sewing a button. This is not fed. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may need to observe...
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... machine will not work properly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 1 2 1Pre-tension disk 2Bobbin winder shaft Put the spool of thread on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin 16 If you use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. 2 1 1 Spring on the shaft... comes with this machine. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that have been designed for this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the...
... machine will not work properly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 1 2 1Pre-tension disk 2Bobbin winder shaft Put the spool of thread on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin 16 If you use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. 2 1 1 Spring on the shaft... comes with this machine. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that have been designed for this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the...
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...and remove the bobbin. If you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the bobbin, when the thread runs low it is normal to hear the sound of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to wind the thread CAUTION around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. .... ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. ● Immediately after winding the bobbin, it may break the needle. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft 8 to start. 6 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly When the bobbin seems full and begins 7 spinning slowly, take your ...
...and remove the bobbin. If you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the bobbin, when the thread runs low it is normal to hear the sound of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to wind the thread CAUTION around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. .... ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. ● Immediately after winding the bobbin, it may break the needle. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft 8 to start. 6 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly When the bobbin seems full and begins 7 spinning slowly, take your ...
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...on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured. 1 Cover 2 Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in 3 the direction shown by 1 turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. If bobbins from other... models are used with this sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Slide the button and open the cover. 2 1 2 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was ...
...on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured. 1 Cover 2 Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in 3 the direction shown by 1 turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. If bobbins from other... models are used with this sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Slide the button and open the cover. 2 1 2 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was ...
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...in the illustration). 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown. Put the left tab in 5 place (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow 2) until... size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Be sure to operate, injury could result. 19 Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin 4 down with a quick-set bobbin) This feature is only available on certain models. 1 CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly ...
...in the illustration). 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown. Put the left tab in 5 place (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow 2) until... size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Be sure to operate, injury could result. 19 Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin 4 down with a quick-set bobbin) This feature is only available on certain models. 1 CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly ...
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...2) until the cover clicks into place. 2 1 • Only use bobbins that the thread is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 20 If it may cause the thread tension to cut it. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it is correctly inserted through the slit, and then pull...spring of the bobbin case. Reattach the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to sew, follow the procedure in "Drawing up the Lower Thread" (page 24). 1 1 Cutter • Make sure that were designed to be incorrect or break the needle. • You can begin sewing ...
...2) until the cover clicks into place. 2 1 • Only use bobbins that the thread is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 20 If it may cause the thread tension to cut it. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it is correctly inserted through the slit, and then pull...spring of the bobbin case. Reattach the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to sew, follow the procedure in "Drawing up the Lower Thread" (page 24). 1 1 Cutter • Make sure that were designed to be incorrect or break the needle. • You can begin sewing ...
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... handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the handwheel points directly up. • If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to turn the handwheel so that the mark on this pin. Be sure to break...
... handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the handwheel points directly up. • If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to turn the handwheel so that the mark on this pin. Be sure to break...
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Turn the power off and lower the presser foot 1 lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put the thread behind the guide above the 6 needle. • The thread can not be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by 2 turning the handwheel toward you may be damaged. 1 1 5 cm (2 inch)... with a needle threader) This feature is only available on the handwheel points directly up. 1 Needle bar thread guide IMPORTANT: 7 Thread the needle from front to its highest position by holding the thread in the highest position, otherwise the hook may cause sewing problems. 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 ...
Turn the power off and lower the presser foot 1 lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put the thread behind the guide above the 6 needle. • The thread can not be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by 2 turning the handwheel toward you may be damaged. 1 1 5 cm (2 inch)... with a needle threader) This feature is only available on the handwheel points directly up. 1 Needle bar thread guide IMPORTANT: 7 Thread the needle from front to its highest position by holding the thread in the highest position, otherwise the hook may cause sewing problems. 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 ...
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... of machine. The hook will need to make sure that the hook passes through the back of the machine (away from you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as possible, and then turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward you). Make needle toward the... the twin needle and wing needle. CAUTION ● The needle threader can not use the needle threader if you are using transparent nylon mono-filament thread, you can only use needles in front of 90/14-100/16. ● You can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75...
... of machine. The hook will need to make sure that the hook passes through the back of the machine (away from you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as possible, and then turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward you). Make needle toward the... the twin needle and wing needle. CAUTION ● The needle threader can not use the needle threader if you are using transparent nylon mono-filament thread, you can only use needles in front of 90/14-100/16. ● You can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75...
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... and injure you. ● When using the twin needle, make sure you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower thread by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■ Quick-set above 3 since this may cause the needle to hit the needle plate and... break. ● Make sure that some thread will be removed. The needle could break and damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width is not set...
... and injure you. ● When using the twin needle, make sure you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower thread by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■ Quick-set above 3 since this may cause the needle to hit the needle plate and... break. ● Make sure that some thread will be removed. The needle could break and damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width is not set...
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...to adjust it through the eye of the right needle. 3 2 1 1 Left needle thread passes through the needle bar thread guide 2 Right needle thread passes in front of the needle bar thread guide 3 Needle bar thread guide Note Models Equipped with a Needle Threader ● You can not use the needle ... 1 54 3 3 5 4 Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a lower number. ■ Upper Tension is important as a Thread Tension single needle (see page 21). ■ Attaching the Twin Needle Attach the twin needle in the same way as too much or too little...
...to adjust it through the eye of the right needle. 3 2 1 1 Left needle thread passes through the needle bar thread guide 2 Right needle thread passes in front of the needle bar thread guide 3 Needle bar thread guide Note Models Equipped with a Needle Threader ● You can not use the needle ... 1 54 3 3 5 4 Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a lower number. ■ Upper Tension is important as a Thread Tension single needle (see page 21). ■ Attaching the Twin Needle Attach the twin needle in the same way as too much or too little...
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... Tweed Jersey Tricot For top stitching Thread Type Size Cotton Thread synthetic mercerized 60-80 Silk or silk finished 50-80 Cotton Thread synthetic mercerized 60-80 Silk 50-80 Cotton 30-50 Thread synthetic mercerized 50 Silk Thread for knits 50-60 Thread synthetic mercerized 30 Silk Size of ...90/14-100/16 Memo ● For clear nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16. ● You can also use the same thread for the bobbin thread and upper threading. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Using ...
... Tweed Jersey Tricot For top stitching Thread Type Size Cotton Thread synthetic mercerized 60-80 Silk or silk finished 50-80 Cotton Thread synthetic mercerized 60-80 Silk 50-80 Cotton 30-50 Thread synthetic mercerized 50 Silk Thread for knits 50-60 Thread synthetic mercerized 30 Silk Size of ...90/14-100/16 Memo ● For clear nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16. ● You can also use the same thread for the bobbin thread and upper threading. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Using ...
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..., the needle may hit the presser foot and bend or break and you may be injured. ● When you may be injured. Pull the upper thread though the toes of the fabric. Release the foot controller to tangle and damage the needle or fabric, and you turn the handwheel by pressing... hands away from the edge of the 3 presser foot. Setting the dial to strengthen a stitch. Release the reverse sewing lever and start reverse sewing. The thread could tangle or the needle could break, and you may be injured. ● Take care that the needle does not hit basting pins or other...
..., the needle may hit the presser foot and bend or break and you may be injured. ● When you may be injured. Pull the upper thread though the toes of the fabric. Release the foot controller to tangle and damage the needle or fabric, and you turn the handwheel by pressing... hands away from the edge of the 3 presser foot. Setting the dial to strengthen a stitch. Release the reverse sewing lever and start reverse sewing. The thread could tangle or the needle could break, and you may be injured. ● Take care that the needle does not hit basting pins or other...
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... dial to the left hand side of the fabric. You can use a straight stitch for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. We recommend that the thread take-up lever is also in its 2 new direction using the Straight Stitch at the end of the seam and stop. 1 Push the reverse...the Zigzag Stitch length in the "F" range produces a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch). Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to lock the threads at the beginning and end of the machine. ■ Top Stitching and Stretch Materials You can use stitching to its highest position. To prepare the...
... dial to the left hand side of the fabric. You can use a straight stitch for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. We recommend that the thread take-up lever is also in its 2 new direction using the Straight Stitch at the end of the seam and stop. 1 Push the reverse...the Zigzag Stitch length in the "F" range produces a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch). Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to lock the threads at the beginning and end of the machine. ■ Top Stitching and Stretch Materials You can use stitching to its highest position. To prepare the...
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Both threads should be sewn along the bias, with the straight stitches sewn on lightweight fabric. Fold back the hem, as shown in Fig. D. 23 1 A B 1 2 Stretch Blind ... tighter 2 than normal. Set the pattern selection dial to sew a picot (lace-like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing. A. Adjust the thread tension so that 3 it is useful for stretch fabrics. Use the Blind Hem Stitch when sewing on the fold as shown in Fig. Place the...
Both threads should be sewn along the bias, with the straight stitches sewn on lightweight fabric. Fold back the hem, as shown in Fig. D. 23 1 A B 1 2 Stretch Blind ... tighter 2 than normal. Set the pattern selection dial to sew a picot (lace-like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing. A. Adjust the thread tension so that 3 it is useful for stretch fabrics. Use the Blind Hem Stitch when sewing on the fold as shown in Fig. Place the...
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.... 30 Set the pattern selection dial to mend. If you sew, stretch the elastic in front of fabric 1 together and center them together using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. Each is very effective when sewing knitted fabrics.
.... 30 Set the pattern selection dial to mend. If you sew, stretch the elastic in front of fabric 1 together and center them together using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. Each is very effective when sewing knitted fabrics.