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... 10 Stitch length dial 14 Stitch width dial 14 Reverse sewing lever 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin 15 Lower threading 17 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 18 Upper threading 19 Using the needle threader (for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your...
... 10 Stitch length dial 14 Stitch width dial 14 Reverse sewing lever 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin 15 Lower threading 17 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 18 Upper threading 19 Using the needle threader (for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your...
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... 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to help you purchased, the following are available as optional accessories to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part Name 6 Bobbin (One is on machine) 7 Needle set (90/14 needle) 8 Oval screwdriver 9 Foot controller Part Code Americas Others SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 3-piece set: XE5328-001...
... 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to help you purchased, the following are available as optional accessories to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part Name 6 Bobbin (One is on machine) 7 Needle set (90/14 needle) 8 Oval screwdriver 9 Foot controller Part Code Americas Others SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 3-piece set: XE5328-001...
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...Page 29) This controls 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) (This is only available on certain models.) 0 Quick-set bobbin (Page 18) (This is only available on certain models.) A Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 5) B Presser foot (Page 8) C Reverse sewing lever (...
...Page 29) This controls 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) (This is only available on certain models.) 0 Quick-set bobbin (Page 18) (This is only available on certain models.) A Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 5) B Presser foot (Page 8) C Reverse sewing lever (...
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.... 3 1 1 Presser foot lever 7 Foot controller When you change the needle. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of any bent needles safely. 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Replacing the needle CAUTION ● Always turn on the foot controller when the machine is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing...
.... 3 1 1 Presser foot lever 7 Foot controller When you change the needle. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of any bent needles safely. 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Replacing the needle CAUTION ● Always turn on the foot controller when the machine is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing...
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...SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 1 1 Pull the thread in completely. 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may cause... If you , in completely. 15 1 1 Pre-tension disk CAUTION ● If the spool of 1 thread on this pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from other bobbins may tangle on the thread guide. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE...
...SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 1 1 Pull the thread in completely. 2 3 1 Pre-tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may cause... If you , in completely. 15 1 1 Pre-tension disk CAUTION ● If the spool of 1 thread on this pin. 3 Bobbin While holding the thread from other bobbins may tangle on the thread guide. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE...
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... 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 wind bobbin. If the thread is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Trim the excess... pressing down the foot controller. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound around the bobbin and cause the needle to the left and remove the bobbin. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn on the shaft 2 Notch 3 7-10 cm (3-4 inches) CAUTION...
... 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 wind bobbin. If the thread is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Trim the excess... pressing down the foot controller. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound around the bobbin and cause the needle to the left and remove the bobbin. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn on the shaft 2 Notch 3 7-10 cm (3-4 inches) CAUTION...
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... thread through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle.... Hold the end of the bobbin case, it may break the needle. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 1 Tension-adjusting...
... thread through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle.... Hold the end of the bobbin case, it may break the needle. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 1 Tension-adjusting...
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... inserted through the slit (1 and 2). Replace the bobbin cover. Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin) Install the bobbin wound with the cutter (3). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. 2 1 2 3 1 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. While lightly holding down the bobbin 2 with the cutter.) 18 Refer to "Drawing... be left over. Then, pull the thread toward the rear of the machine (as shown, guide the thread through 1 the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with thread.
... inserted through the slit (1 and 2). Replace the bobbin cover. Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin) Install the bobbin wound with the cutter (3). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. 2 1 2 3 1 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. While lightly holding down the bobbin 2 with the cutter.) 18 Refer to "Drawing... be left over. Then, pull the thread toward the rear of the machine (as shown, guide the thread through 1 the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with thread.
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...in the 2 direction of the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread as described in 3 the previous steps 1 to 3. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without... 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 bobbin thread. Draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be removed.
...in the 2 direction of the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread as described in 3 the previous steps 1 to 3. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without... 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 bobbin thread. Draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be removed.
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...Turn on the machine. 4 2 CAUTION ■ Twin needle threading You should thread each other. 1 Left needle thread passes through the eye of the bobbin winder shaft. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may be sure to the machine. ■ Attaching the extra spool pin Insert the... right needle. ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn on page 25. Install the second thread spool onto the extra spool pin. 1 Bobbin winder shaft 3 2 Extra spool pin 2 3 Thread spool CAUTION ● When using the thread from front to thread the twin needle. For details...
...Turn on the machine. 4 2 CAUTION ■ Twin needle threading You should thread each other. 1 Left needle thread passes through the eye of the bobbin winder shaft. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may be sure to the machine. ■ Attaching the extra spool pin Insert the... right needle. ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn on page 25. Install the second thread spool onto the extra spool pin. 1 Bobbin winder shaft 3 2 Extra spool pin 2 3 Thread spool CAUTION ● When using the thread from front to thread the twin needle. For details...
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... of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of the fabric. You may be too loose. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to adjust it when you start to a lower number. 29 Otherwise the needle may break or...
... of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of the fabric. You may be too loose. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to adjust it when you start to a lower number. 29 Otherwise the needle may break or...
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...Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it hits, see step 1. Sewing buttons Turn ... plate. 4 2 1 3 3 1 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw 2 Left side 3 Buttonhole appearance If the left side is too open, turn the buttonhole fine-adjustment screw with the bobbin thread. The needle may break and you may be injured. X Use scissors to the button sewing foot 3 "M". 39 If the left side is too tight...
...Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. Turn off the machine. 2 Change the foot to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it hits, see step 1. Sewing buttons Turn ... plate. 4 2 1 3 3 1 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw 2 Left side 3 Buttonhole appearance If the left side is too open, turn the buttonhole fine-adjustment screw with the bobbin thread. The needle may break and you may be injured. X Use scissors to the button sewing foot 3 "M". 39 If the left side is too tight...
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... sunlight • Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments Note ● In order to the left to remove it. 1 1 Use the oval screwdriver Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it may result, for an extended period of oil applied to prevent damaging this machine, it .
... sunlight • Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments Note ● In order to the left to remove it. 1 1 Use the oval screwdriver Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it may result, for an extended period of oil applied to prevent damaging this machine, it .
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... the needle may break, or sewing performance may break. 3 6 1 ▲ mark 2 ● mark 3 Bobbin case • Make sure that you install the needle plate securely. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE9326-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that the indicated points ...are aligned before installing the bobbin case. 48 Install the needle plate, and then tighten 8 the screws. 1 1 2 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race • Do not apply oil ...
... the needle may break, or sewing performance may break. 3 6 1 ▲ mark 2 ● mark 3 Bobbin case • Make sure that you install the needle plate securely. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE9326-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that the indicated points ...are aligned before installing the bobbin case. 48 Install the needle plate, and then tighten 8 the screws. 1 1 2 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race • Do not apply oil ...
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... type of stitch that is loose. Use the foot controller properly. Remove any knots or tangles. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". The bobbin-winder shaft is not appropriate for this machine. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (For example, you want to the...the presser foot that has been designed for the thread you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Use the oval screwdriver to sew. Use a bobbin that are pulling the fabric too much. The area around the hole in the ...
... type of stitch that is loose. Use the foot controller properly. Remove any knots or tangles. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". The bobbin-winder shaft is not appropriate for this machine. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (For example, you want to the...the presser foot that has been designed for the thread you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Use the oval screwdriver to sew. Use a bobbin that are pulling the fabric too much. The area around the hole in the ...
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.... Correct the upper threading. 19 You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly. for this machine. 15 6 Bobbin is bent or blunt. Replace the needle plate. The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr on it right Page ▲ The needle is set...If thin fabrics are using is not Attach the presser foot that has been designed for designed for this machine. sew. 50 Replace the bobbin. - this machine. 15 You have not used the right combination of stitch that has been designed designed for this machine. The thread...
.... Correct the upper threading. 19 You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly. for this machine. 15 6 Bobbin is bent or blunt. Replace the needle plate. The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr on it right Page ▲ The needle is set...If thin fabrics are using is not Attach the presser foot that has been designed for designed for this machine. sew. 50 Replace the bobbin. - this machine. 15 You have not used the right combination of stitch that has been designed designed for this machine. The thread...
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... fabric, thread and needle. If the thread is correct for the type of stitch. Attach the presser foot that is tangled in the bobbin case. You have not inserted the needle properly. The presser foot that you want to sew. Remove the needle plate and clean the ...appropriate for the type of fabric, thread and needle. The fabric does not feed. The thread is not appropriate for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Correct the upper threading. Choose a thread and needle that you want to sew. Correctly install the needle. Insert the needle properly...
... fabric, thread and needle. If the thread is correct for the type of stitch. Attach the presser foot that is tangled in the bobbin case. You have not inserted the needle properly. The presser foot that you want to sew. Remove the needle plate and clean the ...appropriate for the type of fabric, thread and needle. The fabric does not feed. The thread is not appropriate for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Correct the upper threading. Choose a thread and needle that you want to sew. Correctly install the needle. Insert the needle properly...
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... Flat bed attachment 5 Foot controller 7 Free-arm style 27 G Gathering 41 H Handwheel 19 L Light switch 7 , Lower threading 17 quick-set bobbin 18 23 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 47 N Narrow hemmer foot 44 Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread .........24 replacing 7... Needle threader 21 O Overedge stitching 34 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 10 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 18 23 Quilting foot 43 R Race cleaning 47 Reverse sewing lever 14 S Satin stitch 30 , Shell tuck stitching 32 Spool pin 15 19...
... Flat bed attachment 5 Foot controller 7 Free-arm style 27 G Gathering 41 H Handwheel 19 L Light switch 7 , Lower threading 17 quick-set bobbin 18 23 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 47 N Narrow hemmer foot 44 Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread .........24 replacing 7... Needle threader 21 O Overedge stitching 34 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 10 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 18 23 Quilting foot 43 R Race cleaning 47 Reverse sewing lever 14 S Satin stitch 30 , Shell tuck stitching 32 Spool pin 15 19...