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Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving ... other parts to assure correct installation. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Be... sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. If the problem persists, please consult your ...
Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving ... other parts to assure correct installation. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Be... sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. If the problem persists, please consult your ...
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CONTENTS 1. SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 ...controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle precautions ...20 Needle types and their uses ...20 Checking ...
CONTENTS 1. SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 ...controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle precautions ...20 Needle types and their uses ...20 Checking ...
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... to control the sewing speed, and to raise and lower the presser foot. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. k Handwheel Used to cut them. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. l Main power and sewing light... 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool ...
... to control the sewing speed, and to raise and lower the presser foot. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. k Handwheel Used to cut them. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. l Main power and sewing light... 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool ...
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... cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin (for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. For details, refer to "Starting to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. b Needle threader (for models equipped with guides for models equipped with the start/stop...
... cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin (for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. For details, refer to "Starting to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. b Needle threader (for models equipped with guides for models equipped with the start/stop...
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..., by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of thread on the sewing machine. e 11 Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far... from the inside of the bobbin. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft...
..., by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of thread on the sewing machine. e 11 Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far... from the inside of the bobbin. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft...
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...slide the bobbin winding shaft to break. If you follow the instructions carefully. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to the right. Press the foot controller or press (start/... i stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its l original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start....
...slide the bobbin winding shaft to break. If you follow the instructions carefully. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to the right. Press the foot controller or press (start/... i stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its l original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start....
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...bobbin winder seat. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to the right. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Follow... steps 1 through e the slit in cutter) X The thread is plugged in a "Winding the bobbin" to start /stop sewing (only for models equipped with your left and remove the bobbin. c While ...
...bobbin winder seat. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to the right. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Follow... steps 1 through e the slit in cutter) X The thread is plugged in a "Winding the bobbin" to start /stop sewing (only for models equipped with your left and remove the bobbin. c While ...
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... evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with this machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that the... shown by turning a the handwheel toward you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; If it may cause the thread tension to be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you accidentally step on Slide the button and open the cover. Hold the end of the...
... evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with this machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that the... shown by turning a the handwheel toward you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; If it may cause the thread tension to be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure you accidentally step on Slide the button and open the cover. Hold the end of the...
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...handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it . Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause the... case. Be sure to its highest position by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Replace the cover so that the end...
...handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it . Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause the... case. Be sure to its highest position by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Replace the cover so that the end...
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... with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle ...is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Be sure to raise the needle. a Spool...
... with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle ...is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Be sure to raise the needle. a Spool...
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...needle threader) CAUTION a Thread take-up lever from front to break. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to the needle bar thread guide. If you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of thread is in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to left... hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine ...
...needle threader) CAUTION a Thread take-up lever from front to break. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to the needle bar thread guide. If you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of thread is in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to left... hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine ...
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Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle.
Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle.
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...you draw up the bobbin thread. c 19 a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped... or by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. Pass the thread along the slit in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by pressing (needle position button) (...
...you draw up the bobbin thread. c 19 a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped... or by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. Pass the thread along the slit in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by pressing (needle position button) (...
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... Georgette Challis, Satin Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Size Cotton thread Synthetic thread 60-80 Silk thread 50-80 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. KNOWING YOUR...
... Georgette Challis, Satin Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Size Cotton thread Synthetic thread 60-80 Silk thread 50-80 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. KNOWING YOUR...
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CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you (counterclockwise) so that the distance between the ...needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is being operated. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may bend or...
CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you (counterclockwise) so that the distance between the ...needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is being operated. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may bend or...
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... the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. Note ● The needle can be damaged. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with the end of the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar... so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise...
... the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. Note ● The needle can be damaged. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with the end of the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar... so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise...
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... ● When changing the sewing direction, be sure to back. See page 17 for more details. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from the first spool to thread c the machine to thread the twin needle. If the fabric is turned while the needle is the same as a single needle (page 21...). Sewing with a twin needle We have been made for this needle and two top threads. For details on the top of thread for making decorative stitches. a Attach the twin needle in the hole on the stitches that can use the needle threader to the...
... ● When changing the sewing direction, be sure to back. See page 17 for more details. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from the first spool to thread c the machine to thread the twin needle. If the fabric is turned while the needle is the same as a single needle (page 21...). Sewing with a twin needle We have been made for this needle and two top threads. For details on the top of thread for making decorative stitches. a Attach the twin needle in the hole on the stitches that can use the needle threader to the...
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... holder Align the presser foot holder with b your left side of the presser bar. 1 a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. a Presser foot holder b Presser bar Hold the presser foot holder in place with the lower- a • For details, refer to loosen...
... holder Align the presser foot holder with b your left side of the presser bar. 1 a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. a Presser foot holder b Presser bar Hold the presser foot holder in place with the lower- a • For details, refer to loosen...
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... needles can easily break, possibly resulting in operation, pay special attention to sew" (page 28). 26 CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. For details on turning on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to the needle location. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described...
... needles can easily break, possibly resulting in operation, pay special attention to sew" (page 28). 26 CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. For details on turning on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to the needle location. SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described...
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j 28 b a Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass c the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread toward the rear of the thread and the d fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the foot controller...
j 28 b a Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass c the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread toward the rear of the thread and the d fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the foot controller...
