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Users Manual - English - Page 4
...plate The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams.
5 Bobbin cover/shuttle ...sewing machine is being used.
5 Main power switch Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on and off.
6 Foot controller jack Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack.
7 Power supply jack Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power...
Users Manual - English - Page 6
... display) Settings for the selected stitch and error messages for incorrect operations appear in the LCD. Use keys 2 through 9, described below, to display various items and select the settings. For details, refer to "Understanding the LCD Screens" (page 12).
2 Sewing machine help key Press this key to display operation information. Simple descriptions on threading the upper thread, installing...
Users Manual - English - Page 8
... manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference.
Sewing Machine Features
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6 3 1 Easy upper threading Since the spool can be installed at the front of the sewing machine, the upper thread can easily be threaded. In addition, the needle can be threaded with a simple operation. (page 24) 2 Automatic thread-cutting The sewing machine can be set...
Users Manual - English - Page 9
... Accessories ...1 Introduction ...2 Sewing Machine Features ...2 Contents ...3 Important Safety Instructions 6
GETTING READY 9
Turning the Machine On/Off 10
Power supply precautions ...10 Turning on the machine ...11 Turning off the machine ...11
Understanding the LCD Screens 12
Checking machine operating procedures ...13
Changing the Machine Settings 14
Changing the settings ...14 Changing...
Users Manual - English - Page 14
... to assure correct installation. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. For additional product information and updates, visit our...
Users Manual - English - Page 15
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1 GETTING READY
The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter.
Turning the Machine On/Off 10 Understanding the LCD Screens 12 Changing the Machine Settings 14 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 18 Upper Threading ...24 Replacing the Needle 33 Replacing the Presser Foot 37 Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces 42
APPENDIX
INDEX
Users Manual - English - Page 17
...sewing machine is turned off, all stitch settings are cancelled.
● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate the machine... electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
APPENDIX
INDEX...
Users Manual - English - Page 19
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Press
(sewing machine help key) in the
2 operation panel.
X The sewing machine help screen appears.
Press , , and (arrow keys) until 3 the image illustrating desired topic is selected.
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● For details on each topic, refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual.
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1 Replacing the presser foot 2 Threading the upper thread 3 Winding the bobbin 4 Installing the...
Users Manual - English - Page 24
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CONTENTS
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread.
Bobbin precautions
Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin.
CAUTION
● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, XA5539-151) designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use of...
Users Manual - English - Page 25
... than the diameter of the spool. The medium-sized spool cap is already on the spool pin when the sewing machine is purchased.
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Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the 5 spool pin.
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install the small spool cap with some space between the cap and the spool.
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1 Spool 2 Gap 3 Spool cap ...
Users Manual - English - Page 27
... when it is full.
Press
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(start/stop button) once.
X The sewing machine stops.
Slide the sewing speed controller back to its i original position.
CAUTION
● Use a bobbin thread that...sewing machine is started or the balance wheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.
APPENDIX
INDEX
Winding/Installing...
Users Manual - English - Page 28
...Installing the bobbin
Install the bobbin wound with thread.
CAUTION
● Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.
● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine... Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right 5 hand, and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand.
Memo
● The ...
Users Manual - English - Page 29
CONTENTS
GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES
CAUTION
● Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your finger and unroll the bobbin... in "Upper Threading" (on the next page).
Memo
● You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew, pull up the thread according to the procedure in "Pulling up the bobbin thread"...
Users Manual - English - Page 31
... cap is already on the spool pin when the sewing machine is purchased.
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Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the 5 spool pin.
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1 Spool pin 2 Spool cap
3 1 Spool cap (large) 2 Spool cap (medium) 3 Spool • When using a spool of cross-wound thread,
install the small spool cap with some space between the...
Users Manual - English - Page 34
...machine.
1 1 5 cm (2 inch) X The lower threading is finished. Now that the upper threading and the lower threading are finished, you are ready to begin sewing.
Using the twin needle
With the twin needle, you can sew..."Stitch Settings" (...machine.
● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
Install the twin needle. 1 • For details on installing...
Users Manual - English - Page 37
CONTENTS
GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES
Using thread that winds off quickly
When using thread that winds off ...quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below.
Insert the bobbin into the shuttle. 1 • Refer to steps 1 through 5 of "Installing the
bobbin" (page 22).
Pass the bobbin thread through the slot. 2 Do not cut the thread with the cutter.
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Users Manual - English - Page 40
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● Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn.
● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased.
CAUTION
● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table on the previous page. If the combination of...
Users Manual - English - Page 41
... certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged.
With the flat side of the needle toward the 5 rear of the machine, insert the needle until it
touches the needle stopper.
While holding the needle with your left hand, 6 use the screwdriver to tighten the needle
clamp screw.
Install the twin needle in the...
Users Manual - English - Page 44
... is installed, turn off the sewing machine, attach the correct presser foot, and then select the desired stitch again.
Buttonhole foot "A"
Overcasting foot "G"
Zigzag foot "J"
Button fitting foot "M"
Monogramming foot "N"
Blind stitch foot "R"
Side cutter "S" ● For details on the presser foot that should be
used with the selected stitch, refer to "Stitch Settings...
Users Manual - English - Page 45
... foot lever.
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1 Presser foot lever Turn the presser foot dial at the back of the 2 sewing machine. The scale on the dial indicates the range from 1 (weak) to 4 (strong). Turn the dial ...Strong 3 Weak
Removing the presser foot holder
Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting ...