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Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-X06/X08/X16/X18/X26/X28 Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-X06/X08/X16/X18/X26/X28 Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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... injure your back or knees. 4 Always keep your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this manual, or if you are being used or where oxygen is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, ...electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is stored or in injuries. 5 Special care is being sewn may...
... injure your back or knees. 4 Always keep your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this manual, or if you are being used or where oxygen is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, ...electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is stored or in injuries. 5 Special care is being sewn may...
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...pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the appliance by authorized dealer. • In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is not suitable for its intended use plugs with this machine was supplied in this machine, avoid direct sunlight ...household use of the operation manual to the danger of . For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in this product are subject...
...pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the appliance by authorized dealer. • In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is not suitable for its intended use plugs with this machine was supplied in this machine, avoid direct sunlight ...household use of the operation manual to the danger of . For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in this product are subject...
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...34 Making a buttonhole (1-step automatic buttonhole 34 Adjusting buttonholes 36 Sewing buttons 37 5. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Optional accessories 4 THE 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...9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and stitch names 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 ...
...34 Making a buttonhole (1-step automatic buttonhole 34 Adjusting buttonholes 36 Sewing buttons 37 5. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Optional accessories 4 THE 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...9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and stitch names 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 ...
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Part Name 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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. Optional accessories The following are available as optional ...: XC1945-002 SA134 F018N: XC1976-052 SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 4 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 XD1792-031 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137...
Part Name 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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. Optional accessories The following are available as optional ...: XC1945-002 SA134 F018N: XC1976-052 SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 4 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 XD1792-031 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137...
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...the dial in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 for 110/120V area Model KD-2902 for use this lever to choose the stitch you want. I G Main power and sewing light switch (Page 7) You can turn the main power... 7) You can be stored in the reverse direction. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to manually raise and lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 654 3 2 1 7 E 8 9 D 0 A C B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 13) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220/240V area The foot controller...
...the dial in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 for 110/120V area Model KD-2902 for use this lever to choose the stitch you want. I G Main power and sewing light switch (Page 7) You can turn the main power... 7) You can be stored in the reverse direction. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to manually raise and lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 654 3 2 1 7 E 8 9 D 0 A C B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 13) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220/240V area The foot controller...
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...with many other ). Connecting plugs Connect the foot controller plug to heat. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of electric shock, this machine. ● Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands....supply cord. Connect the power supply plug to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to a wall 2 outlet. 2 1 Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider...
...with many other ). Connecting plugs Connect the foot controller plug to heat. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of electric shock, this machine. ● Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands....supply cord. Connect the power supply plug to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to a wall 2 outlet. 2 1 Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider...
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... controller When you (counterclockwise) so that nothing is placed on the machine rating plate. The product code is mentioned on the foot controller when the machine is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use . Otherwise, injuries may bend or break ... ● Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller can be straight and sharp for home use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on the wheel points up on a flat surface. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and...
... controller When you (counterclockwise) so that nothing is placed on the machine rating plate. The product code is mentioned on the foot controller when the machine is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use . Otherwise, injuries may bend or break ... ● Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller can be straight and sharp for home use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on the wheel points up on a flat surface. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and...
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...hand, and 4 then use presser feet that the bar on the controller, the machine will have to be damaged. If you change the presser foot depending on the shank. 8 With the flat side of the sewing machine may be damaged. ● Always turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to turn ...off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. If you leave the power on and step on the presser ...
...hand, and 4 then use presser feet that the bar on the controller, the machine will have to be damaged. If you change the presser foot depending on the shank. 8 With the flat side of the sewing machine may be damaged. ● Always turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to turn ...off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. If you leave the power on and step on the presser ...
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... bar should snap in. ■ Presser foot installation orientation 1 2 1 Shank 2 Bar THE CONTROLS CAUTION ● If the presser foot is in either direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank.
... bar should snap in. ■ Presser foot installation orientation 1 2 1 Shank 2 Bar THE CONTROLS CAUTION ● If the presser foot is in either direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank.
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...) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 28 33 32 32 33 32 33 31 31 31 32, 33 33 11 PARALLELOGRAM STITCH 16 - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 37 Stitches 27 Stitches 13 13 Stitch Name BEAD STITCH 14 14 ARROWHEAD STITCH 15 - LIGHTNING STITCH 18 - SCALLOP STITCH 17 -
...) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 28 33 32 32 33 32 33 31 31 31 32, 33 33 11 PARALLELOGRAM STITCH 16 - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 37 Stitches 27 Stitches 13 13 Stitch Name BEAD STITCH 14 14 ARROWHEAD STITCH 15 - LIGHTNING STITCH 18 - SCALLOP STITCH 17 -
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...far as possible and hold it in the needle bending or breaking. If you lightly push the foot controller. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that position while...stitch length. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine. 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 or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156...
...far as possible and hold it in the needle bending or breaking. If you lightly push the foot controller. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that position while...stitch length. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine. 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 or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156...
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...(counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Remove the bobbin cover by turning the 2 handwheel toward you. 1 Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not cut the excess thread .... Raise the needle by sliding it and 3 lift toward you accidentally step on using the quick-set bobbin, see page 16. Then stop the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of thread from the hole on the bobbin. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 1 1 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION...
...(counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Remove the bobbin cover by turning the 2 handwheel toward you. 1 Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not cut the excess thread .... Raise the needle by sliding it and 3 lift toward you accidentally step on using the quick-set bobbin, see page 16. Then stop the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of thread from the hole on the bobbin. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 1 1 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION...
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... the bobbin 2 with the cutter.) 16 Follow steps 1 to cut it may cause the thread tension to "Drawing up the lower thread before starting sewing. This feature is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (3). • At this time, check...; Make sure you to 4 from "Lower 1 threading" on page 21 after threading the upper thread. Then, pull the thread toward the rear of the machine (as shown, guide the thread through the slit (1 and 2). If the thread unrolls in the direction shown by the arrow. Refer to be incorrect or...
... the bobbin 2 with the cutter.) 16 Follow steps 1 to cut it may cause the thread tension to "Drawing up the lower thread before starting sewing. This feature is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (3). • At this time, check...; Make sure you to 4 from "Lower 1 threading" on page 21 after threading the upper thread. Then, pull the thread toward the rear of the machine (as shown, guide the thread through the slit (1 and 2). If the thread unrolls in the direction shown by the arrow. Refer to be incorrect or...
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When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up lever 5 Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Refer to "... retainer groove and push closed. 12 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 Groove 2 Projection • Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. Replace the bobbin cover. For details on page 22. 17 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Note ● If the thread is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle...
When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up lever 5 Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Refer to "... retainer groove and push closed. 12 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 Groove 2 Projection • Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. Replace the bobbin cover. For details on page 22. 17 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Note ● If the thread is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle...
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...by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be wrapped around the thread take -up lever is lowered, the upper thread can not be threaded. 1 1 Spring Feed the upper thread... in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 1 While holding the thread from right to left as shown in the 6 following illustration. 1 1 1 Thread take-up lever ...
...by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be wrapped around the thread take -up lever is lowered, the upper thread can not be threaded. 1 1 Spring Feed the upper thread... in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 1 While holding the thread from right to left as shown in the 6 following illustration. 1 1 1 Thread take-up lever ...
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...thread tail of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader. ● The needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION ● The needle threader can easily be passed behind the guide above the 8 needle. • The thread can be used ... the wheel While lowering the needle threader lever, 4 hook the thread onto the guide. 2 1 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 19 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in the following illustration. 1 1 1 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● ...
...thread tail of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader. ● The needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION ● The needle threader can easily be passed behind the guide above the 8 needle. • The thread can be used ... the wheel While lowering the needle threader lever, 4 hook the thread onto the guide. 2 1 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 19 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in the following illustration. 1 1 1 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● ...
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...; The bobbin cover should still be left over. Pull on the upper thread to 3. When sewing gathers or darts, you (counterclockwise) by hand so that some thread will be removed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 10...the previous steps 1 to draw up the lower thread, put them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread,...
...; The bobbin cover should still be left over. Pull on the upper thread to 3. When sewing gathers or darts, you (counterclockwise) by hand so that some thread will be removed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 10...the previous steps 1 to draw up the lower thread, put them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread,...
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... 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. Schmetz needles "JERSEY BALL POINT" 130/705H.... Memo ● The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; The wrong combination may cause machine malfunction. It may also cause the seam to be used as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle... (65/9-75/11), may be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to 100/16 needle, regardless of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 100/16 90/14...
... 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. Schmetz needles "JERSEY BALL POINT" 130/705H.... Memo ● The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; The wrong combination may cause machine malfunction. It may also cause the seam to be used as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle... (65/9-75/11), may be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to 100/16 needle, regardless of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 100/16 90/14...
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...service center. Choose a needle that is tangled below it right Turn on the main power switch. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. Thread is appropriate for this machine. The needle is bent or blunt. You are knots or tangles in the needle plate or the presser ... being sewn with the machine cannot be removed. Correct the upper threading. The upper thread tension is turned off. Use the foot controller properly. How to sew. Loosen the upper thread tension. Choose a thread and needle that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest...
...service center. Choose a needle that is tangled below it right Turn on the main power switch. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. Thread is appropriate for this machine. The needle is bent or blunt. You are knots or tangles in the needle plate or the presser ... being sewn with the machine cannot be removed. Correct the upper threading. The upper thread tension is turned off. Use the foot controller properly. How to sew. Loosen the upper thread tension. Choose a thread and needle that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest...