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... controller ...15 Changing the needle stop position ...15 Changing the initial needle position ...15 Cancelling the operation beep ...16 THREADING THE MACHINE 17 Winding the bobbin ...17 Lower threading ...22 Upper threading ...25 Drawing up the lower thread ...30 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 31 Needle precautions ...31 Needle types and their uses...
... controller ...15 Changing the needle stop position ...15 Changing the initial needle position ...15 Cancelling the operation beep ...16 THREADING THE MACHINE 17 Winding the bobbin ...17 Lower threading ...22 Upper threading ...25 Drawing up the lower thread ...30 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 31 Needle precautions ...31 Needle types and their uses...
Operation Manual
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... "J" (on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Overcasting foot "G" 4 Monogramming foot "N" 5 Zipper foot "I" 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Quilting foot 9 1/4-inch quilting foot 10 Seam ripper 11 Bobbin (4) (One is available through your dealer. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following...
... "J" (on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Overcasting foot "G" 4 Monogramming foot "N" 5 Zipper foot "I" 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Quilting foot 9 1/4-inch quilting foot 10 Seam ripper 11 Bobbin (4) (One is available through your dealer. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following...
Operation Manual
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... the presser foot. s Thread guide cover (page 18 and 27) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc (page 19) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pre-tension disc... when winding the bobbin thread. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (page 7 and 46) g Operation buttons (page 9) h Operation panel (page 10) This is used . l Main power and...
... the presser foot. s Thread guide cover (page 18 and 27) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc (page 19) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pre-tension disc... when winding the bobbin thread. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (page 7 and 46) g Operation buttons (page 9) h Operation panel (page 10) This is used . l Main power and...
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...button Press the start/stop sewing. d Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to raise or lower the needle. i Quick-set the bobbin. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to sew in the fabric. Use this button to start sewing without pulling up... the bobbin thread. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin You can start or stop button to change the sewing direction or for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread...
...button Press the start/stop sewing. d Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to raise or lower the needle. i Quick-set the bobbin. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to sew in the fabric. Use this button to start sewing without pulling up... the bobbin thread. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin You can start or stop button to change the sewing direction or for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread...
Operation Manual
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... spool pin when winding the bobbin. If you use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this...This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 20. 1 a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-...
... spool pin when winding the bobbin. If you use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this...This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 20. 1 a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-...
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If the spool cap is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is not positioned correctly, ...
If the spool cap is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is not positioned correctly, ...
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...; Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound around the bobbin a few times. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. b Hook c Pre-tension disk d Pull it in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to 3-15..., by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the notch in as far as possible into the pre-tension disk, otherwise the bobbin may occur when the thread is wound, when the thread runs low it in , the start/stop button cannot be used to start /stop the ...
...; Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound around the bobbin a few times. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. b Hook c Pre-tension disk d Pull it in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to 3-15..., by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the notch in as far as possible into the pre-tension disk, otherwise the bobbin may occur when the thread is wound, when the thread runs low it in , the start/stop button cannot be used to start /stop the ...
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... needle. Slide the sewing speed controller back to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to its p original position. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to fast). b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the pre-tension disk (page 17). While holding...). a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press m stop button) to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to the right. Cut the thread, slide the...
... needle. Slide the sewing speed controller back to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to its p original position. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to fast). b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the pre-tension disk (page 17). While holding...). a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press m stop button) to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to the right. Cut the thread, slide the...
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... ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start /stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may break the needle. g Press the foot controller or press h stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing... machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. 21 Pull the thread to the right and pass it through e the slit in cutter) X The thread is cut the...
... ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start /stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may break the needle. g Press the foot controller or press h stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing... machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. 21 Pull the thread to the right and pass it through e the slit in cutter) X The thread is cut the...
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... tension to thread the machine as indicated. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. • For more details on the needle plate cover. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. Actual size ...11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 23. Turn off while threading the machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If the thread unrolls in d the...
... tension to thread the machine as indicated. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. • For more details on the needle plate cover. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. Actual size ...11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 23. Turn off while threading the machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If the thread unrolls in d the...
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... the slit, as shown. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or thread through presser foot lever. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to thread the machine as indicated. Put the left side of the cover (as... shown by the line in the diagram). ■ Lower threading with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by marks on the right side (see...
... the slit, as shown. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or thread through presser foot lever. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to thread the machine as indicated. Put the left side of the cover (as... shown by the line in the diagram). ■ Lower threading with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by marks on the right side (see...
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...right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter (c). Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not ...correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 30). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 24
...right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter (c). Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not ...correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 30). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 24
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... the mark on the upper thread to d. Draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the machine under the presser foot. Replace the bobbin cover. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be ...removed. a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up the bobbin thread. c a Upper thread b Lower thread 30 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread as described in b steps a to draw up ...
... the mark on the upper thread to d. Draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the machine under the presser foot. Replace the bobbin cover. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be ...removed. a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up the bobbin thread. c a Upper thread b Lower thread 30 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread as described in b steps a to draw up ...
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... the twin needle by hand, from the front to "Replacing the needle" (page 32). For details on installing a needle, refer to the back. a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing with the twin needle... The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with the twin needle, refer to steps a through the eye of the d bobbin winder shaft. a • For details on the stitches that have designed your machine so you . ● You can use the needle threader to back...
... the twin needle by hand, from the front to "Replacing the needle" (page 32). For details on installing a needle, refer to the back. a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing with the twin needle... The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with the twin needle, refer to steps a through the eye of the d bobbin winder shaft. a • For details on the stitches that have designed your machine so you . ● You can use the needle threader to back...
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.... You may be too tight. For details, refer to a higher number. 54 3 43 In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 22) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. Thread tension The thread tension will... affect the quality of your fabric. 1 Memo ● When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you change fabric or thread. If the thread is ...
.... You may be too tight. For details, refer to a higher number. 54 3 43 In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 22) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. Thread tension The thread tension will... affect the quality of your fabric. 1 Memo ● When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you change fabric or thread. If the thread is ...
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... the beginning of the hook-and-loop fastener tape • After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener tape is sewn with the needle for sewing. a Presser foot locking pin...
... the beginning of the hook-and-loop fastener tape • After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener tape is sewn with the needle for sewing. a Presser foot locking pin...
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i • After sewing for about 10 seconds at the beginning of the stitching. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. When you h (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not touch the ... feed dog position lever is positioned at . 58 Adjust the stitch width to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread.
i • After sewing for about 10 seconds at the beginning of the stitching. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. When you h (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not touch the ... feed dog position lever is positioned at . 58 Adjust the stitch width to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread.
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... wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is used to "Selecting a stitch" (page 39) and "Thread tension" (page 43). Attach monogramming foot "N". Pull the bobbin threads to fabric. d Select stitch or . Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm c (3/8 inch). 1 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches...
... wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is used to "Selecting a stitch" (page 39) and "Thread tension" (page 43). Attach monogramming foot "N". Pull the bobbin threads to fabric. d Select stitch or . Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm c (3/8 inch). 1 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches...
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...may break. 92 e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that the S mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the z mark...from the race and its surrounding area. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. APPENDIX Remove the bobbin case. a Cleaning brush b Race Note ● ...
...may break. 92 e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that the S mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the z mark...from the race and its surrounding area. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. APPENDIX Remove the bobbin case. a Cleaning brush b Race Note ● ...
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... is visible from the upper side of the fabric. (Refer to the illustration below . If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact your left hand. APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine... stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://support.brother.com/ " . b Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that c the thread unwinds in the fabric. • The upper thread tension is tight, and the...
... is visible from the upper side of the fabric. (Refer to the illustration below . If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact your left hand. APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine... stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before contacting us at " http://support.brother.com/ " . b Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that c the thread unwinds in the fabric. • The upper thread tension is tight, and the...