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... shock, or injury to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord. • When transporting the machine, be sure to carry it has been dropped or damaged, or water is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to the needle. IMPORTANT...
... shock, or injury to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord. • When transporting the machine, be sure to carry it has been dropped or damaged, or water is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to the needle. IMPORTANT...
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... for the plug supplied with the bag due to clean the case. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is required, first follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this manual. This appliance can damage the case and...as marked on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. • Keep fingers away from 8 years and above and persons with the appliance. carrying the mark, rating as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the ...
... for the plug supplied with the bag due to clean the case. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is required, first follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this manual. This appliance can damage the case and...as marked on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. • Keep fingers away from 8 years and above and persons with the appliance. carrying the mark, rating as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the ...
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... AND BUTTONS 36 Making a buttonhole (1-step automatic buttonhole 36 Adjusting buttonholes 38 Sewing buttons 39 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 the needle 7 Changing the presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection...
... AND BUTTONS 36 Making a buttonhole (1-step automatic buttonhole 36 Adjusting buttonholes 38 Sewing buttons 39 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 the needle 7 Changing the presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection...
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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. No. Depending on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Darning Plate 5 Button sewing foot "M" Part Code Americas Others XC4901-121 XD1792-031 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137-001 No. ... Others XE2241-001 X57521-021 SA107 SA129 F034N: XC2165-002 F005N: XC1948-052 No. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to help you purchased, the following are available as optional accessories to be included with ...
Part Name 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. No. Depending on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Darning Plate 5 Button sewing foot "M" Part Code Americas Others XC4901-121 XD1792-031 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137-001 No. ... Others XE2241-001 X57521-021 SA107 SA129 F034N: XC2165-002 F005N: XC1948-052 No. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to help you purchased, the following are available as optional accessories to be included with ...
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... the tension of the upper thread. 6 Thread guide (Page 15, 19) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 7 Thread take-up lever (Page 20) 8 Thread cutter (Page 26) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 9 Needle threader (Page 21) ... switch on and off. J F KG H I Presser foot lever (Page 19) Used to choose the stitch you want. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 654 3 2 1 7 E 8 9 D 0 A C B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220-240V area The foot controller part code ...
... the tension of the upper thread. 6 Thread guide (Page 15, 19) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 7 Thread take-up lever (Page 20) 8 Thread cutter (Page 26) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 9 Needle threader (Page 21) ... switch on and off. J F KG H I Presser foot lever (Page 19) Used to choose the stitch you want. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 654 3 2 1 7 E 8 9 D 0 A C B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220-240V area The foot controller part code ...
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... Do not allow the power cord to a wall 2 outlet. Fire or electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use. ● Unplug the power cord if the...on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on the cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to fit in to remove it still does not fit, contact a ...
... Do not allow the power cord to a wall 2 outlet. Fire or electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use. ● Unplug the power cord if the...on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine. ● Do not insert the plug on the cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to fit in to remove it still does not fit, contact a ...
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...be straight and sharp for home use . Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn off (toward you take your foot off the foot ... the mark on the wheel points up on the machine with a bent needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on the machine while pressing down lightly, the machine will easily break and cause injury. Checking the needle...
...be straight and sharp for home use . Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn off (toward you take your foot off the foot ... the mark on the wheel points up on the machine with a bent needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on the machine while pressing down lightly, the machine will easily break and cause injury. Checking the needle...
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...force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may cause injury. ● Only use an oval screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to sew and how. Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward the 5 back ...Black button 2 Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot Put a different presser foot on the shank. 8 screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may cause accident or injury. CAUTION 21 1 Use an oval screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw • Do not use the correct presser foot for the...
...force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may cause injury. ● Only use an oval screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to sew and how. Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward the 5 back ...Black button 2 Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot Put a different presser foot on the shank. 8 screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may cause accident or injury. CAUTION 21 1 Use an oval screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw • Do not use the correct presser foot for the...
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... orientation 1 2 1 Shank 2 Bar THE CONTROLS CAUTION ● If the presser foot is in the correct place, the bar should snap in either direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank.
... orientation 1 2 1 Shank 2 Bar THE CONTROLS CAUTION ● If the presser foot is in the correct place, the bar should snap 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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...) / 1 Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Reference Page 30 35 33 33 33 34 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 30 35 34 34 34 11 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 53 37 27 7 7 7 Stitch Name STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH Recommended Width (mm (inch)) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 8 8 8 SCALLOP STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 9 9 9 DOUBLE ACTION STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 10 10 10...
...) / 1 Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Reference Page 30 35 33 33 33 34 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 30 35 34 34 34 11 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 53 37 27 7 7 7 Stitch Name STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH Recommended Width (mm (inch)) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 8 8 8 SCALLOP STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 9 9 9 DOUBLE ACTION STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 10 10 10...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 53 37 27 43 -- 44 -- 45 -- 46 -- 47 -- 48 -- 49 -- 50 -- 51 -- 52 -- 53 -- Stitch Name LEAF STITCH TREE STITCH LEGS STITCH DECORATIVE STITCH ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 53 37 27 43 -- 44 -- 45 -- 46 -- 47 -- 48 -- 49 -- 50 -- 51 -- 52 -- 53 -- Stitch Name LEAF STITCH TREE STITCH LEGS STITCH DECORATIVE STITCH ...
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... according to adjusting the stitch width dial. 1 adjust the stitch length for making a satin stitch (closed CAUTION zigzag stitch), which is used when sewing a button. The machine will then sew forward. 1 Stitch width dial Raise the needle by Depending on the selected stitch, you lightly push the foot controller. When the Straight or...
... according to adjusting the stitch width dial. 1 adjust the stitch length for making a satin stitch (closed CAUTION zigzag stitch), which is used when sewing a button. The machine will then sew forward. 1 Stitch width dial Raise the needle by Depending on the selected stitch, you lightly push the foot controller. When the Straight or...
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...completely. 15 1 1 Pre-tension disk CAUTION ● If the spool of 1 thread on this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 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, SFB: XA5539-151). Actual size 11.5...winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread is set incorrectly, the thread may cause damage to the machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use bobbins from the spool 2 with your right hand, pass the thread toward you, in ...
...completely. 15 1 1 Pre-tension disk CAUTION ● If the spool of 1 thread on this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 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, SFB: XA5539-151). Actual size 11.5...winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread is set incorrectly, the thread may cause damage to the machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use bobbins from the spool 2 with your right hand, pass the thread toward you, in ...
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... foot off the foot controller. the thread around the bobbin. Press the foot controller to start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the machine. 1 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. 16 this is not a malfunction. ● The ...bobbin from the inside of the While holding the end of the thread, 6 gently press the foot controller to break. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound around the bobbin a few times. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to the right. Pass...
... foot off the foot controller. the thread around the bobbin. Press the foot controller to start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the machine. 1 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. 16 this is not a malfunction. ● The ...bobbin from the inside of the While holding the end of the thread, 6 gently press the foot controller to break. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound around the bobbin a few times. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder 0 shaft to the right. Pass...
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... and raise the presser foot lever. Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward you could be incorrect or break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 1 Tension-... the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by sliding it and 3 lift toward you turn off the machine while threading. Prepare the bobbin wound properly 1 before threading the lower thread. • See page 15 for the details about bobbin winding...
... and raise the presser foot lever. Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward you could be incorrect or break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 1 Tension-... the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by sliding it and 3 lift toward you turn off the machine while threading. Prepare the bobbin wound properly 1 before threading the lower thread. • See page 15 for the details about bobbin winding...
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Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in ...; When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. For details on the correct combination of thread is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up . • If the needle is in the correct combination...
Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in ...; When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. For details on the correct combination of thread is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up . • If the needle is in the correct combination...
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...thread as shown in the following illustration. 1 Thread the needle from front to back 9 leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inches). • If your sewing machine is equipped with your left as shown in the groove on the wheel points up. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● Make sure you raise the presser... foot lever and the thread take-up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 20 While holding the 1 • Make sure that the mark on the thread guide. • The thread can not be passed behind...
...thread as shown in the following illustration. 1 Thread the needle from front to back 9 leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inches). • If your sewing machine is equipped with your left as shown in the groove on the wheel points up. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● Make sure you raise the presser... foot lever and the thread take-up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 20 While holding the 1 • Make sure that the mark on the thread guide. • The thread can not be passed behind...
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... models. Lower the presser foot lever. 2 Make sure that the hook passes through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a needle threader) This feature is only available on ...before using the needle threader. CAUTION ● The needle threader can be used with a 75/11 through the eye of the machine (away from "Upper 1 threading" on the wheel 1 12 1 Hook 2 Thread • Hold the thread in the following .... ● The needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle.
... models. Lower the presser foot lever. 2 Make sure that the hook passes through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a needle threader) This feature is only available on ...before using the needle threader. CAUTION ● The needle threader can be used with a 75/11 through the eye of the machine (away from "Upper 1 threading" on the wheel 1 12 1 Hook 2 Thread • Hold the thread in the following .... ● The needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle.
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... drawing up the bobbin thread. Pass the thread along the slit in 3 the previous steps 1 to 3. Replace the bobbin cover. 4 23 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both 3 threads and put the bobbin back in. Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin.... When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread, put them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread ■ For models equipped with a quick...
... drawing up the bobbin thread. Pass the thread along the slit in 3 the previous steps 1 to 3. Replace the bobbin cover. 4 23 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both 3 threads and put the bobbin back in. Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin.... When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread, put them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread ■ For models equipped with a quick...
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... tension is turned off. Correctly install the needle. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for this machine. Correct the upper threading. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". Possible cause The main power switch is too tight. The needle is scratched. The bobbin case is ...fabric, thread and needle. Lightly guide the fabric. Loosen the upper thread tension. If you are pulling the fabric too much. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. You have not used a bobbin that are using is pushed to firmly tighten the screw. You have not used the ...
... tension is turned off. Correctly install the needle. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for this machine. Correct the upper threading. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". Possible cause The main power switch is too tight. The needle is scratched. The bobbin case is ...fabric, thread and needle. Lightly guide the fabric. Loosen the upper thread tension. If you are pulling the fabric too much. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. You have not used a bobbin that are using is pushed to firmly tighten the screw. You have not used the ...