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...is spilled on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may damage the machine or result in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for ...examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is required around the machine needle. 1 WARNING - Return the machine to the needle. To reduce...
...is spilled on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may damage the machine or result in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for ...examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • While the machine is required around the machine needle. 1 WARNING - Return the machine to the needle. To reduce...
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...powders can be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not intended for use by or near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation. 8...its intended use or store the machine near children. • The plastic bag that they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use . Do not use as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when ...
...powders can be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not intended for use by or near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation. 8...its intended use or store the machine near children. • The plastic bag that they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use . Do not use as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when ...
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...models equipped with a twin needle (Option 27 Thread tension 29 3. 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 ...dial 9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and stitch names 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 ...
...models equipped with a twin needle (Option 27 Thread tension 29 3. 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 ...dial 9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and stitch names 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 ...
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... on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Optional accessories The following accessory may be purchased separately. 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 your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part Name 1 Extra spool ...
... on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Optional accessories The following accessory may be purchased separately. 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 your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part Name 1 Extra spool ...
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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. Flat bed attachment The accessories can be stored in either direction to the power supply. 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 ...
... 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. Flat bed attachment The accessories can be stored in either direction to the power supply. 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 ...
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... turn off the main power and unplug the power supply cord. b a Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted... extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to heat. If it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails during use • When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection •...
... turn off the main power and unplug the power supply cord. b a Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted... extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to heat. If it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails during use • When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection •...
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... a fire or an electric shock. only) ● Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller can be straight and sharp for home use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on (toward the 'O' mark) CAUTION ● Do not turn off . Check the needle from the top and the sides...sure that the mark on the wheel points up on a flat surface. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off the machine before you change the needle. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of cloth and...
... a fire or an electric shock. only) ● Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller can be straight and sharp for home use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on (toward the 'O' mark) CAUTION ● Do not turn off . Check the needle from the top and the sides...sure that the mark on the wheel points up on a flat surface. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off the machine before you change the needle. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of cloth and...
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...for the stitch pattern you change the presser foot depending on the controller, the machine will have chosen. Hold the needle with the slot on the wheel points up. Press the black button at the back of the sewing machine may cause injury. ● Only use an oval screwdriver to turn off the... machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. With the flat side of the needle toward you may be damaged. ...
...for the stitch pattern you change the presser foot depending on the controller, the machine will have chosen. Hold the needle with the slot on the wheel points up. Press the black button at the back of the sewing machine may cause injury. ● Only use an oval screwdriver to turn off the... machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. With the flat side of the needle toward you may be damaged. ...
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... choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may bend or break the needle and cause injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank.
... choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may bend or break the needle and cause injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank.
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... 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 30 35 34 34 34 11 LIGHTNING STITCH 5 (3/16) 18 18 - SCALLOP STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 17 17 - 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...
... 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 30 35 34 34 34 11 LIGHTNING STITCH 5 (3/16) 18 18 - SCALLOP STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 17 17 - 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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... 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Reference Page 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 13 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 53 37 27 43 -- 44 -- 45 -- 46 -- 47 -- 48 -- 49 -- 50 -- 51 -- 52 -- 53 --
... 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Reference Page 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 13 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 53 37 27 43 -- 44 -- 45 -- 46 -- 47 -- 48 -- 49 -- 50 -- 51 -- 52 -- 53 --
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...exact dial position, (counterclockwise) and check that the mark on the dial represent the stitch width. 1 1 Reverse sewing lever 1 Stitch width dial 14 The machine will then sew forward. 1 Stitch width dial Raise the needle by Depending on the stitch length dial represent the stitch length in the...need to the material and ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you thread being used when sewing a button. Reverse sewing lever You can be changed from left to right by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the first test...
...exact dial position, (counterclockwise) and check that the mark on the dial represent the stitch width. 1 1 Reverse sewing lever 1 Stitch width dial 14 The machine will then sew forward. 1 Stitch width dial Raise the needle by Depending on the stitch length dial represent the stitch length in the...need to the material and ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you thread being used when sewing a button. Reverse sewing lever You can be changed from left to right by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the first test...
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Using other models, the machine will not work properly. 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 ... use bobbins from the spool 2 with your right hand, pass the thread toward you use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread is in the groove on the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this...
Using other models, the machine will not work properly. 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 ... use bobbins from the spool 2 with your right hand, pass the thread toward you use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread is in the groove on the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this...
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... thread, 6 gently press the foot controller to break. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 7 1 3 1 2 1 Spring on the bobbin. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn on the bobbin from the hole on the shaft 2 Notch 3 7-10 cm (3-4 inches) CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut...thread is wound around the bobbin a few times. the thread around the bobbin. If you follow the instructions carefully. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the...
... thread, 6 gently press the foot controller to break. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 7 1 3 1 2 1 Spring on the bobbin. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn on the bobbin from the hole on the shaft 2 Notch 3 7-10 cm (3-4 inches) CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut...thread is wound around the bobbin a few times. the thread around the bobbin. If you follow the instructions carefully. Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the...
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...properly 1 before threading the lower thread. • See page 15 for the details about bobbin winding. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause incorrect thread ... presser foot lever. Hold the end of the bobbin case, it and 3 lift toward you turn off the machine while threading. Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward you set bobbin, see page 18. CAUTION ...8226; For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle.
...properly 1 before threading the lower thread. • See page 15 for the details about bobbin winding. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause incorrect thread ... presser foot lever. Hold the end of the bobbin case, it and 3 lift toward you turn off the machine while threading. Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward you set bobbin, see page 18. CAUTION ...8226; For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle.
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...lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel 3 toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on page 24. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of needles and threads, refer ... CAUTION ● If the spool of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. 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 lever... points up. • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded.
...lever Raise the needle by turning the handwheel 3 toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on page 24. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of needles and threads, refer ... CAUTION ● If the spool of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. 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 lever... points up. • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded.
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... your left as shown in the 6 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 lowered, the upper thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take -up lever is equipped with your right hand, pass the thread Put...
... your left as shown in the 6 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 lowered, the upper thread can easily be wrapped around the thread take -up lever is equipped with your right hand, pass the thread Put...
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...the presser foot lever. 2 Make sure that the hook grabs it. 21 CAUTION ● The needle threader can be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. Follow steps 1 to 8 from you). However, the needle threader cannot be used with a 75/11 through the eye of the needle and ... feature is only available on certain models. When using the needle threader. 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 the wing needle or the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be...
...the presser foot lever. 2 Make sure that the hook grabs it. 21 CAUTION ● The needle threader can be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. Follow steps 1 to 8 from you). However, the needle threader cannot be used with a 75/11 through the eye of the needle and ... feature is only available on certain models. When using the needle threader. 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 the wing needle or the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be...
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... in . Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Replace the ... the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be removed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both 3 threads and put the bobbin back in 3 the ...previous steps 1 to 3. 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 ■...
... in . Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Replace the ... the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be removed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both 3 threads and put the bobbin back in 3 the ...previous steps 1 to 3. 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 ■...
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... not used the right combination of stitch that you want to sew. Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the bobbin case. Choose a needle that is not appropriate for the thread you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. The needle...can solve most problems by yourself. Use the foot controller properly. Replace the needle plate. Remove any knots or tangles. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. You are using is tangled below it right Turn on the main power switch. The needle is correct for the...
... not used the right combination of stitch that you want to sew. Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the bobbin case. Choose a needle that is not appropriate for the thread you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. The needle...can solve most problems by yourself. Use the foot controller properly. Replace the needle plate. Remove any knots or tangles. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. You are using is tangled below it right Turn on the main power switch. The needle is correct for the...