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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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... F018N: XC1976-052 SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 4 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. 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...
... F018N: XC1976-052 SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 4 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. 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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... Controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller can be straight and sharp for home use . Dispose 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 machine with a bent needle. Checking the needle The...
... Controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller can be straight and sharp for home use . Dispose 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 machine with a bent needle. Checking the needle The...
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...CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that position while you use the bobbin that comes with the stitches bunched together may bend or break. ● If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch length....work properly. Using other models, the machine will then sew forward. 1 1 Reverse sewing lever THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 13 To sew forward, ...
...CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that position while you use the bobbin that comes with the stitches bunched together may bend or break. ● If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch length....work properly. Using other models, the machine will then sew forward. 1 1 Reverse sewing lever THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 13 To sew forward, ...
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... thread taut and hold the end of the thread straight up the spool pin and put a spool of the thread through the 3 hole on the bobbin from the hole on the machine. 5 14 If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may occur when... on the spool pin. While holding the thread from the spool 2 with your right hand, pass the thread toward you, in completely. 1 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft 3 Bobbin Pull up . 1 1 Pull the thread in the groove on the thread guide. Pass the end of 1 thread on this pin.
... thread taut and hold the end of the thread straight up the spool pin and put a spool of the thread through the 3 hole on the bobbin from the hole on the machine. 5 14 If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may occur when... on the spool pin. While holding the thread from the spool 2 with your right hand, pass the thread toward you, in completely. 1 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft 3 Bobbin Pull up . 1 1 Pull the thread in the groove on the thread guide. Pass the end of 1 thread on this pin.
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...Make sure you turn off the foot controller. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to start. 8 When the bobbin seems full and begins 9 spinning slowly, take your foot off the machine while threading. If you could be injured. this is turned after winding... controller to sew, you do not cut the excess thread completely before threading the lower thread. • See page 13 for the details about bobbin winding. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. Raise the needle by sliding it may break the needle. CAUTION ● Not...
...Make sure you turn off the foot controller. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to start. 8 When the bobbin seems full and begins 9 spinning slowly, take your foot off the machine while threading. If you could be injured. this is turned after winding... controller to sew, you do not cut the excess thread completely before threading the lower thread. • See page 13 for the details about bobbin winding. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. Raise the needle by sliding it may break the needle. CAUTION ● Not...
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... through the tension-adjusting spring of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down the bobbin 2 with thread. Refer to cut it may cause the thread tension to 4 from the cover toward you set bobbin) Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the ... is only available on certain models. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Replace the bobbin cover. Hold the end of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (3). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 2 1 2 3 1 1 Slit 2 Cutter (Cut...
... through the tension-adjusting spring of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down the bobbin 2 with thread. Refer to cut it may cause the thread tension to 4 from the cover toward you set bobbin) Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the ... is only available on certain models. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Replace the bobbin cover. Hold the end of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (3). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 2 1 2 3 1 1 Slit 2 Cutter (Cut...
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Refer to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on page 22. 17 Replace the bobbin cover. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up lever 5 Mark on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and ... • Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. 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. KNOWING YOUR...
Refer to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on page 22. 17 Replace the bobbin cover. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up lever 5 Mark on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and ... • Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. 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. KNOWING YOUR...
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...end of the upper 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward the rear of the machine. Replace the bobbin cover. 4 21 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, ...and then pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both 3 threads and put the bobbin back in 3 the previous steps 1 to lower and then raise the needle. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread... ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be removed. Pull out about 5...
...end of the upper 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward the rear of the machine. Replace the bobbin cover. 4 21 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, ...and then pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both 3 threads and put the bobbin back in 3 the previous steps 1 to lower and then raise the needle. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread... ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be removed. Pull out about 5...
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...the right needle. CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the fabric. 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, make sure the stitch width is not set above... fabric that are sewn parallel to "Starting sewing" on page 12. Thread the right needle. 2 Thread the right needle in front of the bobbin winder shaft. CAUTION ● When changing the sewing direction, be sure to raise the needle from front to thread the twin needle. Instead, ...
...the right needle. CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the fabric. 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, make sure the stitch width is not set above... fabric that are sewn parallel to "Starting sewing" on page 12. Thread the right needle. 2 Thread the right needle in front of the bobbin winder shaft. CAUTION ● When changing the sewing direction, be sure to raise the needle from front to thread the twin needle. Instead, ...
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... tight Loops will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. 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 ...change fabric or thread. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. Memo ● We recommend that you do a test sample on the back of...
... tight Loops will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. 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 ...change fabric or thread. Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. Memo ● We recommend that you do a test sample on the back of...
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.... 2 1 3 3 1 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw 2 Left side 3 Buttonhole appearance If the left side is too tight, turn the buttonhole fine-adjustment screw with the bobbin thread. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 7 Sewing buttons Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length [mm (inch)] Zigzag 3 Stitch F (1/64) Stitch Width [mm... hit the button during sewing. If it with a large screwdriver in the button. 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 Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the ...
.... 2 1 3 3 1 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw 2 Left side 3 Buttonhole appearance If the left side is too tight, turn the buttonhole fine-adjustment screw with the bobbin thread. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 7 Sewing buttons Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length [mm (inch)] Zigzag 3 Stitch F (1/64) Stitch Width [mm... hit the button during sewing. If it with a large screwdriver in the button. 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 Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the ...
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... difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop using it out 5 to the left to remove it. 1 1 Use the oval screwdriver Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it may result, for example, rust caused by the user. Cleaning CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before you...
... difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop using it out 5 to the left to remove it. 1 1 Use the oval screwdriver Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it may result, for example, rust caused by the user. Cleaning CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before you...
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...marks. 1 Screws • Make sure that you install the needle plate securely. Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum 6 cleaner to the bobbin case. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE9326-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that you fit the... may suffer. 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; Install the needle plate, and then tighten 8 the screws. 1 1 2 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race • Do not...
...marks. 1 Screws • Make sure that you install the needle plate securely. Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum 6 cleaner to the bobbin case. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE9326-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that you fit the... may suffer. 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; Install the needle plate, and then tighten 8 the screws. 1 1 2 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race • Do not...
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...If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. The needle is scratched. You have not used a bobbin that is appropriate for the type of stitch that has been designed for this machine. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. ... has come out of fabric. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". How to sew. Correctly install the needle. Replace the needle plate. Use a bobbin that you have not fitted the spool properly. The bobbin-winder shaft is loose. The needle ...
...If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. The needle is scratched. You have not used a bobbin that is appropriate for the type of stitch that has been designed for this machine. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. ... has come out of fabric. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". How to sew. Correctly install the needle. Replace the needle plate. Use a bobbin that you have not fitted the spool properly. The bobbin-winder shaft is loose. The needle ...
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... spool properly. 18, 25 You have not used the right combination of the upper thread. 27 You have not used a bobbin that has been Use a bobbin that has been designed for designed for this machine. Replace the needle. 7 wrinkled. If thin fabrics are appropriate for the type...The upper thread The area around the hole in the needle plate or the presser foot is tangled or breaks. breaks. Replace the bobbin. - Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 15-16 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - ...
... spool properly. 18, 25 You have not used the right combination of the upper thread. 27 You have not used a bobbin that has been Use a bobbin that has been designed for designed for this machine. Replace the needle. 7 wrinkled. If thin fabrics are appropriate for the type...The upper thread The area around the hole in the needle plate or the presser foot is tangled or breaks. breaks. Replace the bobbin. - Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 15-16 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - ...
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Stitches are appropriate for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Possible cause The thread tension is too fine. The thread is not correct for the type of ... sew. The fabric does not feed. Remove the darning plate. Choose a thread and needle that are using is tangled in the bobbin case. Replace the needle. The stitch is incorrect. The thread is bent or blunt. Correct the upper threading. The needle threader ... and needle. Choose a thread and needle that are skipped. Remove the needle plate and clean the plate and the bobbin case.
Stitches are appropriate for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Possible cause The thread tension is too fine. The thread is not correct for the type of ... sew. The fabric does not feed. Remove the darning plate. Choose a thread and needle that are using is tangled in the bobbin case. Replace the needle. The stitch is incorrect. The thread is bent or blunt. Correct the upper threading. The needle threader ... and needle. Choose a thread and needle that are skipped. Remove the needle plate and clean the plate and the bobbin case.
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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...