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Question posted by Anonymous-130873 on February 13th, 2014

The Thread Gets Tangeled In The Bobbin

what needs to be checked? I have tried just about every suggestion in the booklet.

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

...is necessary when the machine is being used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet...this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not intended for household use bent needles. 13. Switch the machine to the "{" position to break. 14. This sewing machine ...

Users Manual - English - Page 4

... Lengths for Stitches 11 Stitch Length Dial ...13 Stretch Stitching ...13 Stitch Width Dial ...14 Reverse Sewing Lever ...14 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is equipped with a drop feed lever 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the Bobbin ...15 Lower Threading ...16 Upper Threading ...18 Using the Needle Threader (models equipped with a needle threader 19 Quick...

Users Manual - English - Page 5

... light on certain models. 4 D Handle E Balance wheel Turn toward you (counterclockwise) to the power supply. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you use this to stitch in the reverse direction. A Buttonhole fine adjustment screw (page 33) B Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (page...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

... before you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will run at a low speed. If you may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710. . Other needles may be injured. ● Only use sewing-machine needles for home use . When you change the needle...

Users Manual - English - Page 15

... Do not forcefully turn the stitch length dial out of fabric or thread are used or the pattern does not have the correct shape, turn...machine is being done. The machine will not be fed. 1 Stitch width dial Note ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle position can be lowered so that the garment will then sew forward. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...

Users Manual - English - Page 16

... beginning to sew or turning the balance wheel. 15 THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this sewing machine. If bobbins from the inside of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Then...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

...) and raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. Lower Threading CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to work, you accidentally step on the front of the machine and pull the bobbin case out of the same type (part code...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

... foot lever and turn the balance 1 wheel toward you thread the machine properly, otherwise the thread could tangle and break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper Threading 1 2 4 3 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide CAUTION ● Make sure you and into the eyelet. 1 1 1 Thread take-up lever 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide 3 Tension discs 4 Thread take -up the spool pin and put a spool...

Users Manual - English - Page 20

...hook may cause sewing problems. Using the Needle Threader (models equipped with the bottom of the holder for the needle-threading hook before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you ). ..., and then turn the lever toward the back of the machine (away from front to back and pull 7 out about 5 cm (2") of thread. 1 1 5cm (2inch) Turn the balance wheel toward ...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

... the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. 2 1 Bobbin case 2 Shuttle Close the shuttle cover while pulling the 2 thread through the needle. 1 2 1 1 Hook 2 Thread Quick Thread-Setting System FAST START BOBBIN (models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11-100/16. Hold the end of the bobbin thread and insert 1 the bobbin case into the shuttle. 1 Raise the needle...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

... may need to check the thread tension before sewing on thin fabrics, the thread tension cannot be adjusted according to a lower number. 2 1 654 2 1 1 Reverse 2 Surface Upper tension is needed. Lower tension is still not satisfactory, then adjust the bobbin thread tension as explained below . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each...

Users Manual - English - Page 25

...follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS Fabric Type... 50-80 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for knits 50-60 Synthetic mercerized 30 Silk Size of...9679; Select the correct needle and thread size from the above chart. ● Use the same size thread for example, 75/11) may ...

Users Manual - English - Page 27

... threads with the thread cutter on the 3 left -hand side. Lift the presser foot and pull the fabric out 2 gently to the left -hand side of the seam and stop. 1 Push the reverse sewing lever and stitch 2 backwards for 1 cm (3/8") from the Machine Stop the machine. 1 Raise the needle to its highest position. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...

Users Manual - English - Page 41

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Performance Checklist Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, first review the manual section about the operation that you are performing, to the bottom of needle size/ thread size/fabric is incorrect. Lower thread is too tight. Page 22 No Lower thread tension is tangled. Lint is clinging to make sure you still have difficulties...

Users Manual - English - Page 44

... B Blind Hem Stitch 11, 12, 13, 27 Bobbin Threading 15, 20 Bobbin Winder 15 Bridging Stitch 11 Buttonhole 30, 31 Buttonhole Fine Adjustment 33 Buttonhole Sewing 30, 31 C Changing Sewing Direction 25 Changing the Light Bulb 38 Changing the Presser Foot 8 Chart of Sewing Fabrics, Needles and Thread Combinations 24 Checking the Needle 8 Cleaning 39 Connecting Plugs 6 Converting...

Accessory Catalog - Page 9

... for your creation. One package includes ten bobbins. 11.5 mm 1/2" SA156 ABCDEFGHIP SA155 JKLMNO 9.2 mm 3/8" Bobbins and Bobbin Clips 10 reusable high-quality and high-performance SA156 Bobbins with an easy to -thread cassette system. Thread Cassette Wide Tables Brother General Sewing Accessories 16 Thread Cassette For sewing machines with /without a free-motion guide grip. Available...

Accessory Catalog - Page 15

... feed dogs. 3. Requires Low Shank Adapter for ULT series, PC-6500, PC-8200 and PC-8500 sewing machines. Sew. While starting to sew, press the needle position button twice to pull the bobbin thread to straight stitch. 3. When quilting is needed. 1. Quilting Foot For darning, quilting, or free-motion. The foot raises and lowers with the open...

Accessory Catalog - Page 33

....com. Ask your selected dealer or check on this stand that conveniently sits behind your machine to accommodate a variety of thread on our website for thread delivery or bobbin storage. Ten Spool Thread Stand This 10-Spool Thread Stand snaps securely in use. Spend less time changing threads, and more on to your machine. Some hoops can set up...

Accessory Catalog - Page 34

... use the Brother Bobbin Thread designed specifically for our embroidery only machines, PE750D and PE700II. Made to last a long time. Pacesetter embroidery thread is a wonderful set as well as decorative sewing. Here is color keyed to hoop your machine. This metallic thread can be used on how to the Brother Embroidery Cards giving you check out Brother's beautiful...

Accessory Catalog - Page 36

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