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... burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for household use by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Never drop or insert any object into water. To unplug, ...then remove plug from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any air openings blocked. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the symbol "{" position which represents off when making any opening. 6. Switch the machine to the symbol "{" position to be supervised ...
... burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for household use by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Never drop or insert any object into water. To unplug, ...then remove plug from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any air openings blocked. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the symbol "{" position which represents off when making any opening. 6. Switch the machine to the symbol "{" position to be supervised ...
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... • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Do not use the machine safely 1. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be repaired....or in the Appendix to change without notice. 2 Use only mild soaps or detergents to make sure you replace or fit presser feet, the needle, or any other parts to clean the case. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Please follow the troubleshooting table in high humidity ...
... • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Do not use the machine safely 1. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be repaired....or in the Appendix to change without notice. 2 Use only mild soaps or detergents to make sure you replace or fit presser feet, the needle, or any other parts to clean the case. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Please follow the troubleshooting table in high humidity ...
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... PARTS ...5 ACCESSORIES ...6 Optional Accessories ...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 ...9 Flat Bed Attachment ...10 Using a Free-arm Style ...10 THE CONTROLS ...11 Pattern Selection Dial ...11 Patterns and... 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...
... PARTS ...5 ACCESSORIES ...6 Optional Accessories ...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 ...9 Flat Bed Attachment ...10 Using a Free-arm Style ...10 THE CONTROLS ...11 Pattern Selection Dial ...11 Patterns and... 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...
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...Thread take-up lever (Page 21) 5 Hole for extra spool pin (Page 25) This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with the twin needle. 6 Stitch width dial (Page 15) This controls the stitch width. 7 Upper tension-control dial (Page 25) This controls the tension of the ... Area) XC7438-221 (220/240V Area) XC7456-221 (U.K.) XC7455-021 (Australia, New Zealand) 5 J Presser foot lever (Page 21) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. E Stitch length dial (Page 14) This controls the stitch length. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 1 3 4 7 62 51 G F 8 9 0 C A B 1 ...
...Thread take-up lever (Page 21) 5 Hole for extra spool pin (Page 25) This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with the twin needle. 6 Stitch width dial (Page 15) This controls the stitch width. 7 Upper tension-control dial (Page 25) This controls the tension of the ... Area) XC7438-221 (220/240V Area) XC7456-221 (U.K.) XC7455-021 (Australia, New Zealand) 5 J Presser foot lever (Page 21) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. E Stitch length dial (Page 14) This controls the stitch length. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 1 3 4 7 62 51 G F 8 9 0 C A B 1 ...
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... F001N: XC1944-002 6 Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. No. Part Name 1 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 2 Bobbin (3 pcs.) 3 Needle Pack (Regular Single Needle HAX130 (3 pcs.)) 4 Twin Needle (1 pc.) Part Code USA Others X59370-021 SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 129583-021 X57521-021 No. We have designed these accessories to...
... F001N: XC1944-002 6 Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. No. Part Name 1 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 2 Bobbin (3 pcs.) 3 Needle Pack (Regular Single Needle HAX130 (3 pcs.)) 4 Twin Needle (1 pc.) Part Code USA Others X59370-021 SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 129583-021 X57521-021 No. We have designed these accessories to...
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... or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with a bent needle. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Other needles may be used for Model XL-3500, XL-2600, XL-3510, XL-2610, XL-3520, XL-2620. 8 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Replacing the Needle CAUTION ● Turn the main power switch off . Remove the...
... or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with a bent needle. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Other needles may be used for Model XL-3500, XL-2600, XL-3510, XL-2610, XL-3520, XL-2620. 8 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Replacing the Needle CAUTION ● Turn the main power switch off . Remove the...
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... may cause accident or injury. 2 3 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle Stopper 3 Needle Put the twin needle in the same way. If the needle is not fully inserted, or if the needle clamp screw is 2 loose, the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw • Do not use presser feet that have...and you may be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use excessive force when loosening or tightening the...
... may cause accident or injury. 2 3 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle Stopper 3 Needle Put the twin needle in the same way. If the needle is not fully inserted, or if the needle clamp screw is 2 loose, the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw • Do not use presser feet that have...and you may be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use excessive force when loosening or tightening the...
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...; Put the accessories inside a bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put a different presser foot on the needle plate 3 so that the bar on the shank. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to 1 open it . If the accessories are stored in... line with the correct orientation, the needle may strike the presser foot, which may fall out and be lost or damaged. CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not installed with the...
...; Put the accessories inside a bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put a different presser foot on the needle plate 3 so that the bar on the shank. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to 1 open it . If the accessories are stored in... line with the correct orientation, the needle may strike the presser foot, which may fall out and be lost or damaged. CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not installed with the...
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... in the down position when you (counterclockwise) to set the needle in either direction. THE CONTROLS Pattern Selection Dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, turn the handwheel toward you ...turn the pattern selection dial in the highest position. To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may be damaged. The next section shows 1 recommended stitch lengths and widths. 2 ■ 35 Stitches (only available on certain models) 1 1 Pattern...
... in the down position when you (counterclockwise) to set the needle in either direction. THE CONTROLS Pattern Selection Dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, turn the handwheel toward you ...turn the pattern selection dial in the highest position. To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may be damaged. The next section shows 1 recommended stitch lengths and widths. 2 ■ 35 Stitches (only available on certain models) 1 1 Pattern...
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... STITCH ELASTIC SHELL TUCK STITCH DOUBLE ACTION STITCH BRIDGING STITCH RAMPART STITCH TRIANGLE STITCH 3-5 (1/8 - 3/16) 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) 0-5 (0-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) TRIPLE ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) STRETCH OVERLOCK STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) F- 1.5 (1/64-1/16) 1-4 (1/16-3/16) F-4 (1/64-3/16...
... STITCH ELASTIC SHELL TUCK STITCH DOUBLE ACTION STITCH BRIDGING STITCH RAMPART STITCH TRIANGLE STITCH 3-5 (1/8 - 3/16) 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) 0-5 (0-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) TRIPLE ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) STRETCH OVERLOCK STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) F- 1.5 (1/64-1/16) 1-4 (1/16-3/16) F-4 (1/64-3/16...
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... zigzag stitch), which is used when sewing a button. The position needed for best results. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may need to adjust the stitch length for making the satin stitch varies according to observe the feeding of the material. 2 1 3 1 CAUTION ● If the...
... zigzag stitch), which is used when sewing a button. The position needed for best results. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may need to adjust the stitch length for making the satin stitch varies according to observe the feeding of the material. 2 1 3 1 CAUTION ● If the...
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... a stretch stitch. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 1 Stitch width dial Note ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitch is selected, the needle position can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams. 1 To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible...
... a stretch stitch. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 1 Stitch width dial Note ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitch is selected, the needle position can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams. 1 To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible...
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Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 5 CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. 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 ... and remove the bobbin. Press the foot controller to wind the thread CAUTION around the bobbin and cause the needle to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to break. Note ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Then stop the machine. ● Make sure you...
Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 5 CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. 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 ... and remove the bobbin. Press the foot controller to wind the thread CAUTION around the bobbin and cause the needle to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to break. Note ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Then stop the machine. ● Make sure you...
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... the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the right direction. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. Raise the needle to its highest position by the arrow. • Only use bobbins that the thread is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 Tension-adjusting... spring 18 If it may break the needle. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. If you...
... the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the right direction. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. Raise the needle to its highest position by the arrow. • Only use bobbins that the thread is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 Tension-adjusting... spring 18 If it may break the needle. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. If you...
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... not operate correctly. If you accidentally step on certain models. 1 CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. Lower Threading (for this sewing machine. Reattach the bobbin cover. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push...
... not operate correctly. If you accidentally step on certain models. 1 CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. Lower Threading (for this sewing machine. Reattach the bobbin cover. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push...
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... before you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. • You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the Lower Thread" (page 24). 1 1 Cutter • Make sure that were designed to sew, follow the...
... before you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. • You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the Lower Thread" (page 24). 1 1 Cutter • Make sure that were designed to sew, follow the...
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...not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Make sure you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread 3 on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. Be sure to break. Upper Threading 1...so that the mark on this pin. IMPORTANT: 1 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever. 1 1 Presser foot lever Raise the needle to its highest position by 2 turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the handwheel points directly up the spool pin ...
...not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Make sure you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread 3 on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. Be sure to break. Upper Threading 1...so that the mark on this pin. IMPORTANT: 1 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever. 1 1 Presser foot lever Raise the needle to its highest position by 2 turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the handwheel points directly up the spool pin ...
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...Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader, use the needle threader, make sure the needle holder is only available on the handwheel points directly up. 1 Needle bar thread guide IMPORTANT: 7 Thread the needle from front to thread the needle (see next section). 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever...) so that the mark on certain models. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by 2 turning the handwheel toward you use the needle threader to back leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inch). • If your...
...Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader, use the needle threader, make sure the needle holder is only available on the handwheel points directly up. 1 Needle bar thread guide IMPORTANT: 7 Thread the needle from front to thread the needle (see next section). 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever...) so that the mark on certain models. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by 2 turning the handwheel toward you use the needle threader to back leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inch). • If your...
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... off when threading. 23 The hook will need to make sure that the hook passes through the needle. While lightly holding the thread, turn the lever toward the Raise the needle threader lever and pull out 6 about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the back of machine...(toward you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as possible, and then turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the needle to thread the needle by hand. Check the table on page 26 for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. If you ). the needle and grabs the thread. 1 1 2 ...
... off when threading. 23 The hook will need to make sure that the hook passes through the needle. While lightly holding the thread, turn the lever toward the Raise the needle threader lever and pull out 6 about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the back of machine...(toward you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as possible, and then turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the needle to thread the needle by hand. Check the table on page 26 for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. If you ). the needle and grabs the thread. 1 1 2 ...
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... models. Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads 3 and put the bobbin back in. Replace the bobbin cover. 3 Sewing with bent needles. Before you use the same color or two different colors of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. CAUTION ●...zigzag presser foot only. 24 Draw up the lower thread as described in the direction 1 of thread for this may cause the needle to lower and then raise the needle. ■ Quick-set Bobbin Threading This is only available on the upper thread to 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up ...
... models. Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads 3 and put the bobbin back in. Replace the bobbin cover. 3 Sewing with bent needles. Before you use the same color or two different colors of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. CAUTION ●...zigzag presser foot only. 24 Draw up the lower thread as described in the direction 1 of thread for this may cause the needle to lower and then raise the needle. ■ Quick-set Bobbin Threading This is only available on the upper thread to 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up ...