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... 10 Stitch length dial 12 Stitch width dial 12 Reverse sewing lever 13 THREADING THE MACHINE 13 Winding the bobbin 13 Lower 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...
... 10 Stitch length dial 12 Stitch width dial 12 Reverse sewing lever 13 THREADING THE MACHINE 13 Winding the bobbin 13 Lower 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...
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...: XC2165-002 F005N: XC1948-002 No. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. No. 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...
...: XC2165-002 F005N: XC1948-002 No. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. No. 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...
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...(Page 27) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 6 Thread guide (Page 14, 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 7 Thread take-up lever (Page 18) 8 Thread cutter (Page 24) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to ...cut them. 9 Needle threader (Page 19) (This is only available on certain models.) 0 Quick-set bobbin (Page 16, 21) (This is only available on certain models.) A Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 5) B Presser foot (Page 8) C Reverse sewing ...
...(Page 27) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 6 Thread guide (Page 14, 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 7 Thread take-up lever (Page 18) 8 Thread cutter (Page 24) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to ...cut them. 9 Needle threader (Page 19) (This is only available on certain models.) 0 Quick-set bobbin (Page 16, 21) (This is only available on certain models.) A Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 5) B Presser foot (Page 8) C Reverse sewing ...
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... harder, the machine's speed will easily break and cause injury. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of any bent needles safely. 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Replacing the needle 1 2 1 Slower 2 Faster You should make sure that the mark on the wheel points up on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn...
... harder, the machine's speed will easily break and cause injury. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of any bent needles safely. 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Replacing the needle 1 2 1 Slower 2 Faster You should make sure that the mark on the wheel points up on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn...
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... push the foot controller. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to sew with the stitches bunched together may bend or break. ● If the stitches are bunched together, increase ...the stitch length. Continuing to the machine. Reverse sewing lever You can use the bobbin that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may result in that comes with ...
... push the foot controller. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to sew with the stitches bunched together may bend or break. ● If the stitches are bunched together, increase ...the stitch length. Continuing to the machine. Reverse sewing lever You can use the bobbin that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may result in that comes with ...
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... may occur when the thread is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on this pin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the bobbin. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder 4 shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to 10 cm (3-4 inches) of the thread straight up the spool pin and put...; Make sure to pull out 7 to the right. Pass the end of the thread through the 3 hole on the bobbin from the inside of the bobbin. 1 Spring on the shaft 2 Notch 3 7-10 cm (3-4 inches) CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of thread from the spool 2 with your ...
... may occur when the thread is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on this pin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the bobbin. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder 4 shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to 10 cm (3-4 inches) of the thread straight up the spool pin and put...; Make sure to pull out 7 to the right. Pass the end of the thread through the 3 hole on the bobbin from the inside of the bobbin. 1 Spring on the shaft 2 Notch 3 7-10 cm (3-4 inches) CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of thread from the spool 2 with your ...
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...cut the excess thread completely before threading the lower thread. • See page 13 for the details about bobbin winding. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may tangle around the bobbin a few times. Raise the needle by sliding it may cause the thread tension to the left and ... instructions carefully. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured. Then stop the machine. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you turn off ...
...cut the excess thread completely before threading the lower thread. • See page 13 for the details about bobbin winding. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may tangle around the bobbin a few times. Raise the needle by sliding it may cause the thread tension to the left and ... instructions carefully. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured. Then stop the machine. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you turn off ...
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... and push closed. 1 1 2 CAUTION ● Make sure you to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 Groove 2 Projection • Make sure that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 2 1 2 3 1 1 Slit 2 Cutter (Cut the thread with your right hand as shown. • If the... with the cutter (3). • At this time, check that the end of the machine (as shown in the right direction. Replace the bobbin cover. This feature is not correctly inserted through the slit, as shown, guide the thread through the slit (1 and 2). Refer to 4 ...
... and push closed. 1 1 2 CAUTION ● Make sure you to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 Groove 2 Projection • Make sure that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 2 1 2 3 1 1 Slit 2 Cutter (Cut the thread with your right hand as shown. • If the... with the cutter (3). • At this time, check that the end of the machine (as shown in the right direction. Replace the bobbin cover. This feature is not correctly inserted through the slit, as shown, guide the thread through the slit (1 and 2). Refer to 4 ...
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... by hand so that some thread will be left over. If the upper threading is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to the steps in the correct combination. Put the... 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 Groove 2 Projection • Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. For details on page 22. 17 Replace the bobbin cover.
... by hand so that some thread will be left over. If the upper threading is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to the steps in the correct combination. Put the... 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 Groove 2 Projection • Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. For details on page 22. 17 Replace the bobbin cover.
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...the upper thread to 3. Pass the thread along the slit in the 2 direction of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin cover. 4 21 Before you draw up the lower thread, put them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 1 ...● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Drawing up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Draw up the lower thread as described in 3 the previous steps 1 to draw up the lower thread While lightly...
...the upper thread to 3. Pass the thread along the slit in the 2 direction of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin cover. 4 21 Before you draw up the lower thread, put them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 1 ...● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Drawing up the 2 lower thread. 1 2 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Draw up the lower thread as described in 3 the previous steps 1 to draw up the lower thread While lightly...
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... ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. 1 Turn on the extra spool pin, but do not pass the thread through the eye of the bobbin winder shaft. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from the spool on the machine. 4 2 Select a stitch. 5 ■ Twin needle threading You should thread ... or the machine may be sure to "Changing the presser foot" on page 23. Install the second thread spool onto the extra spool pin. 1 Bobbin winder shaft 3 2 Extra spool pin 2 3 Thread spool CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, the stitches may damage the machine.
... ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. 1 Turn on the extra spool pin, but do not pass the thread through the eye of the bobbin winder shaft. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from the spool on the machine. 4 2 Select a stitch. 5 ■ Twin needle threading You should thread ... or the machine may be sure to "Changing the presser foot" on page 23. Install the second thread spool onto the extra spool pin. 1 Bobbin winder shaft 3 2 Extra spool pin 2 3 Thread spool CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, the stitches may damage the machine.
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You may need to a higher number. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" on page 15 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 ... surface of the fabric. ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. SEWING BASICS Thread tension The tension of the thread will affect the quality of...
You may need to a higher number. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" on page 15 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 ... surface of the fabric. ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. SEWING BASICS Thread tension The tension of the thread will affect the quality of...
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... as the distance between the holes in the "+" direction. • This adjustment ensures both sides of the buttonhole are the same. If it with the bobbin thread. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the wrong side... Place the darning plate on the machine. 5 Put a button between the 1 buttonholes and mark the fabric. 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". 37 The needle may break and you may be injured.
... as the distance between the holes in the "+" direction. • This adjustment ensures both sides of the buttonhole are the same. If it with the bobbin thread. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the wrong side... Place the darning plate on the machine. 5 Put a button between the 1 buttonholes and mark the fabric. 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". 37 The needle may break and you may be injured.
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... occur, such as shown in any of the locations described below, otherwise damage to the left to remove it. 1 1 Use the oval screwdriver Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it , otherwise you risk getting an electric shock or being injured. 41
... occur, such as shown in any of the locations described below, otherwise damage to the left to remove it. 1 1 Use the oval screwdriver Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it , otherwise you risk getting an electric shock or being injured. 41
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... (part code: XE9326-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. Insert the bobbin case so that the ▲ mark 7 on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark on machine as shown below. 1 1 2 2 • Align the ▲...the needle plate securely. otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break, or sewing performance may break. 3 6 1 ▲ mark 2 ● mark 3 Bobbin case • Make sure that is scratched; Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum 6 cleaner to the...
... (part code: XE9326-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. Insert the bobbin case so that the ▲ mark 7 on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark on machine as shown below. 1 1 2 2 • Align the ▲...the needle plate securely. otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break, or sewing performance may break. 3 6 1 ▲ mark 2 ● mark 3 Bobbin case • Make sure that is scratched; Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum 6 cleaner to the...
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...foot controller properly. If you want to the right. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. The bobbin-winder shaft is incorrectly installed. The needle is pushed to sew. You have not used... screw is bent or blunt. Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the needle plate. Choose a needle that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. How to the left. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for ...
...foot controller properly. If you want to the right. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. The bobbin-winder shaft is incorrectly installed. The needle is pushed to sew. You have not used... screw is bent or blunt. Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the needle plate. Choose a needle that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. How to the left. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for ...
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... properly. Choose a thread and needle that is set incorrectly. If thin fabrics are appropriate for this machine. 13 You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. fabric. 25 If thin fabrics are using is not Attach the presser foot that are being sewn, the stitch is set incorrectly....You have not attached the presser foot holder properly. Shorten the stitch length. 12 The presser foot you are appropriate for this machine. 13 6 Bobbin is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that you for the fabric you want to 38 ▼ want to put it . Choose a ...
... properly. Choose a thread and needle that is set incorrectly. If thin fabrics are appropriate for this machine. 13 You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. fabric. 25 If thin fabrics are using is not Attach the presser foot that are being sewn, the stitch is set incorrectly....You have not attached the presser foot holder properly. Shorten the stitch length. 12 The presser foot you are appropriate for this machine. 13 6 Bobbin is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that you for the fabric you want to 38 ▼ want to put it . Choose a ...
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..., clean the race. The thread is incorrect. Insert the needle properly. Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The needle has not been raised to sew. If the thread is correct for the type of stitch that you (counterclockwise... for the type of fabric. Correct the upper threading. Lengthen the stitch length. Choose a thread and needle that is tangled in the bobbin case. The needle threader can not be used the right combination of stitch. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you want to...
..., clean the race. The thread is incorrect. Insert the needle properly. Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The needle has not been raised to sew. If the thread is correct for the type of stitch that you (counterclockwise... for the type of fabric. Correct the upper threading. Lengthen the stitch length. Choose a thread and needle that is tangled in the bobbin case. The needle threader can not be used the right combination of stitch. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you want to...
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...33 Flat bed attachment 5 Foot controller 7 Free-arm style 25 G Gathering 39 H Handwheel 17 L Light switch 7 , Lower threading 15 quick-set bobbin 16 21 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 41 N Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread .........22 replacing 7 Needle threader 19 O... Overedge stitching 32 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 10 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 16 21 R Race cleaning 41 Reverse sewing lever 13 S Satin stitch 28 , Shell tuck stitching 30 Spool pin 14 17 extra 26 Stitch...
...33 Flat bed attachment 5 Foot controller 7 Free-arm style 25 G Gathering 39 H Handwheel 17 L Light switch 7 , Lower threading 15 quick-set bobbin 16 21 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 41 N Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread .........22 replacing 7 Needle threader 19 O... Overedge stitching 32 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 10 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 16 21 R Race cleaning 41 Reverse sewing lever 13 S Satin stitch 28 , Shell tuck stitching 30 Spool pin 14 17 extra 26 Stitch...