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... persons. 1. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is damaged, it must be used by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, or changing presser foot, etc. 15. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of burns...
... persons. 1. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is damaged, it must be used by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, or changing presser foot, etc. 15. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of burns...
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... THIS COMPACT OVERLOCK MACHINE Your machine is a high quality, easy-to adversely affect its performance. Enjoy yourself! The maximum operating speed of service. CAUTION When threading or replacing needle, the main power and light switch of a special sintered, oil-impregnated alloy mounted in the motor bracket on the motor - When the...
... THIS COMPACT OVERLOCK MACHINE Your machine is a high quality, easy-to adversely affect its performance. Enjoy yourself! The maximum operating speed of service. CAUTION When threading or replacing needle, the main power and light switch of a special sintered, oil-impregnated alloy mounted in the motor bracket on the motor - When the...
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...Preparation before threading 14 Thread tree...14 How to use the thread spool cap 14 How to use the thread net 14 Before threading...14 Chapter 3: Threading...15 Threading the lower looper 15 Threading the upper looper 17 Threading the right needle 18 Threading the left needle...18 Chapter 4: Sewing materials, threads and needles...Stitch selection...20 Test sewing...20 Chaining-off...21 To start sewing...21 To remove work...21 To secure chain...22 If threads break during sewing 23 To sew fine materials...23 Narrow overlock/ Rolled hemming stitch 23 Chart of narrow overlock/ rolled hemming...
...Preparation before threading 14 Thread tree...14 How to use the thread spool cap 14 How to use the thread net 14 Before threading...14 Chapter 3: Threading...15 Threading the lower looper 15 Threading the upper looper 17 Threading the right needle 18 Threading the left needle...18 Chapter 4: Sewing materials, threads and needles...Stitch selection...20 Test sewing...20 Chaining-off...21 To start sewing...21 To remove work...21 To secure chain...22 If threads break during sewing 23 To sew fine materials...23 Narrow overlock/ Rolled hemming stitch 23 Chart of narrow overlock/ rolled hemming...
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Chapter 1 Names of parts and their functions Inside of the front cover L Thread guide M Lower looper threading lever N Thread take -up for loopers O Upper looper P Upper knife Q Lower looper R Stitch finger S Knife lever t Front ...code: 884-B03] 7 1 Thread tree 2 Thread plate 3 Presser foot pressure adjustment screw 4 Spool pin 5 Spool support 6 Thread take up cover 7 Needles 8 Bed extension 9 Presser foot 0 Material plate cover A Left needle thread tension dial B Right needle thread tension dial C Upper looper thread tension dial D Lower looper thread tension dial E Front cover F ...
Chapter 1 Names of parts and their functions Inside of the front cover L Thread guide M Lower looper threading lever N Thread take -up for loopers O Upper looper P Upper knife Q Lower looper R Stitch finger S Knife lever t Front ...code: 884-B03] 7 1 Thread tree 2 Thread plate 3 Presser foot pressure adjustment screw 4 Spool pin 5 Spool support 6 Thread take up cover 7 Needles 8 Bed extension 9 Presser foot 0 Material plate cover A Left needle thread tension dial B Right needle thread tension dial C Upper looper thread tension dial D Lower looper thread tension dial E Front cover F ...
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... vary depending on the machine rating plate. 5 Included accessory 1 Soft cover: X77871000 2 Accessory bag: XB2297001 3 Tweezers: XB1618001 4 Thread net (4): X75904000 5 Thread spool cap (4): X77260000 6 Cleaning brush: X75906001 7 Hexagonal driver: XB0393001 8 Needle set (130/705H): XB2772001 #80: 2 pcs...) XB2776001 (PAL) 1 6 7 8 2 LG Optional accessory For further information about the following items, see CHAPTER 8. Contact your authorized Brother dealer. * The product code is shown on the machine model. A Blind stitch foot: X76590002 B Gathering foot: SA213 (U.S.A., CANADA) X77459001...
... vary depending on the machine rating plate. 5 Included accessory 1 Soft cover: X77871000 2 Accessory bag: XB2297001 3 Tweezers: XB1618001 4 Thread net (4): X75904000 5 Thread spool cap (4): X77260000 6 Cleaning brush: X75906001 7 Hexagonal driver: XB0393001 8 Needle set (130/705H): XB2772001 #80: 2 pcs...) XB2776001 (PAL) 1 6 7 8 2 LG Optional accessory For further information about the following items, see CHAPTER 8. Contact your authorized Brother dealer. * The product code is shown on the machine model. A Blind stitch foot: X76590002 B Gathering foot: SA213 (U.S.A., CANADA) X77459001...
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... positions by turning the hand wheel so that the mark on the hand wheel is aligned to the right 1 and open the front cover when threading this machine. only): Foot controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller can be released. 3 4 5. Turn the hand wheel 2 so that the mark on the hand...
... positions by turning the hand wheel so that the mark on the hand wheel is aligned to the right 1 and open the front cover when threading this machine. only): Foot controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller can be released. 3 4 5. Turn the hand wheel 2 so that the mark on the hand...
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... bed extension. 2. NOTE: The optional trim trap can also be sewn more easily. 1. English Trim trap The optional trim trap holds the trimmed fabric and thread produced when sewing. To remove: Slowly pull out the trim trap. Position the fabric, and start sewing. (See CHAPTER 5.) CAUTION Always remove the foot controller...
... bed extension. 2. NOTE: The optional trim trap can also be sewn more easily. 1. English Trim trap The optional trim trap holds the trimmed fabric and thread produced when sewing. To remove: Slowly pull out the trim trap. Position the fabric, and start sewing. (See CHAPTER 5.) CAUTION Always remove the foot controller...
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CAUTION Make sure that the thread is a thread tension dial for each needle thread, the lower looper thread and the upper looper thread. The correct thread tension may be necessary for any change in the tension discs. 10 Thread tension adjustments may vary according to the charts on following pages. ... medium tension: 5 to 3 If you cannot find the correct tension, refer to the type and thickness of the fabric and the type of thread used. Tension adjustment dial There is properly seated in sewing materials. 1 234 1 Yellow marked tension disc is for left needle. 2 Pink marked...
CAUTION Make sure that the thread is a thread tension dial for each needle thread, the lower looper thread and the upper looper thread. The correct thread tension may be necessary for any change in the tension discs. 10 Thread tension adjustments may vary according to the charts on following pages. ... medium tension: 5 to 3 If you cannot find the correct tension, refer to the type and thickness of the fabric and the type of thread used. Tension adjustment dial There is properly seated in sewing materials. 1 234 1 Yellow marked tension disc is for left needle. 2 Pink marked...
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... loose. Left needle thread is loose. Lower looper thread is tight. Lower looper thread is tight. Right needle thread is loose. Lower looper thread is loose. Upper looper thread is tight. Upper looper thread is needle thread. English Chart of thread tension adjustment, Two needle (Four thread) A: Reverse B: Surface C: Left needle thread D: Right needle thread E: Upper looper thread F: Lower looper thread A C Left needle Tighten...
... loose. Left needle thread is loose. Lower looper thread is tight. Lower looper thread is tight. Right needle thread is loose. Lower looper thread is loose. Upper looper thread is tight. Upper looper thread is needle thread. English Chart of thread tension adjustment, Two needle (Four thread) A: Reverse B: Surface C: Left needle thread D: Right needle thread E: Upper looper thread F: Lower looper thread A C Left needle Tighten...
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... the correct thread tension. Chart of thread tension adjustment, One needle (Three thread) A: Reverse B: Surface C: Needle thread D: Upper looper thread E: Lower looper thread C A B Needle thread is loose. Lower looper thread is loose. Loosen needle thread. (yellow or pink) Loosen upper looper thread (green) Tighten lower looper thread (blue) E A D B E A D B 12 Upper looper thread is loose. Upper looper thread is loose. Upper looper thread is tight...
... the correct thread tension. Chart of thread tension adjustment, One needle (Three thread) A: Reverse B: Surface C: Needle thread D: Upper looper thread E: Lower looper thread C A B Needle thread is loose. Lower looper thread is loose. Loosen needle thread. (yellow or pink) Loosen upper looper thread (green) Tighten lower looper thread (blue) E A D B E A D B 12 Upper looper thread is loose. Upper looper thread is loose. Upper looper thread is tight...
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...presser foot lever. How to use the thread net If you are in alignment above the spool pins as illustrated below . chapter 2 Preparation before threading Thread tree Before threading Raise the telescoping thread tree to prevent the thread from slipping off the main power and light switch... for safety. 2. Make sure that the thread holders are sewing with loosely spun nylon thread, we recommend that the ...
...presser foot lever. How to use the thread net If you are in alignment above the spool pins as illustrated below . chapter 2 Preparation before threading Thread tree Before threading Raise the telescoping thread tree to prevent the thread from slipping off the main power and light switch... for safety. 2. Make sure that the thread holders are sewing with loosely spun nylon thread, we recommend that the ...
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...at its highest position. 2. Slide the lower looper threading lever to the position illustrated as illustrated. 15 Pass the thread thourgh the hole 3 on the top of the thread take ups 7. Forcefully moving the threading lever in the sequence illustrated, following the blue ...the following the numerical order in the directions shown by sliding to thread both of machine. Pass the thread as below. 1. Guide the thread down the channel and pass the thread through the threading points 5678 next to the blue color marks following order. 1. ...
...at its highest position. 2. Slide the lower looper threading lever to the position illustrated as illustrated. 15 Pass the thread thourgh the hole 3 on the top of the thread take ups 7. Forcefully moving the threading lever in the sequence illustrated, following the blue ...the following the numerical order in the directions shown by sliding to thread both of machine. Pass the thread as below. 1. Guide the thread down the channel and pass the thread through the threading points 5678 next to the blue color marks following order. 1. ...
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The machine will not operate properly if the threading is done exactly as diagrammed. Slowly turn the hand wheel, and make sure that the lower looper re-threading is not done in the proper sequence. CAUTION Thread the needles after the lower looper and upper looper have been threaded. 16 3. NOTE: If the lower looper thread breaks during sewing, cut and remove thread from both of the lower looper. 4. Before re-threading the lower looper, make sure the returns to the original position. Pass the thread through the eye of the needles.
The machine will not operate properly if the threading is done exactly as diagrammed. Slowly turn the hand wheel, and make sure that the lower looper re-threading is not done in the proper sequence. CAUTION Thread the needles after the lower looper and upper looper have been threaded. 16 3. NOTE: If the lower looper thread breaks during sewing, cut and remove thread from both of the lower looper. 4. Before re-threading the lower looper, make sure the returns to the original position. Pass the thread through the eye of the needles.
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... disc 4 which is in the accompanying illustration. Pass the thread through the thread holder 1 and the thread plate 2 on the top of the upper looper 9. NOTE: If the upper looper thread breaks during sewing: This may be caused by sliding to thread only through the upper thread take up through the eye of machine. 4. NOTE: Make...
... disc 4 which is in the accompanying illustration. Pass the thread through the thread holder 1 and the thread plate 2 on the top of the upper looper 9. NOTE: If the upper looper thread breaks during sewing: This may be caused by sliding to thread only through the upper thread take up through the eye of machine. 4. NOTE: Make...
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... front to back. (: two needles/ : one needle) 1. NOTE: Make sure the thread is in the accompanying illustration. Guide the thread down through the needle bar thread guide and through the thread holder 1 and the thread plate 2 on the top of machine. 3. Pull the thread off the spool and directly up through the right needle 8 from back...
... front to back. (: two needles/ : one needle) 1. NOTE: Make sure the thread is in the accompanying illustration. Guide the thread down through the needle bar thread guide and through the thread holder 1 and the thread plate 2 on the top of machine. 3. Pull the thread off the spool and directly up through the right needle 8 from back...
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... Overlock stitch Broad cloth Gabardine Serge Stitch Length (mm) 2.0-3.0 R-2.0 2.5-3.5 Thread Spun #80-90 Cotton #100 Tetron #80-100 Needle 130/705H #80 Needle thread : Spun #80-90 Tetron #80-100 130/705H #80 Looper thread : Woolly nylon thread Spun #80-90 Tetron #80-100 Spun #60-80 Cotton #60-...: Narrow over lock/ Broad cloth Rolled hemming stitch R-2.0 Heavy materials: Tweed Denim Knits Overlock stitch 3.0-4.0 Needle thread : Spun #60-80 Tetron #60-80 130/705H #80 #90 Looper thread : Woolly nylon thread Spun #60-80 Tetron #60-80 Cotton #50-60 Spun #60 Tetron #50-60 130/705H #90...
... Overlock stitch Broad cloth Gabardine Serge Stitch Length (mm) 2.0-3.0 R-2.0 2.5-3.5 Thread Spun #80-90 Cotton #100 Tetron #80-100 Needle 130/705H #80 Needle thread : Spun #80-90 Tetron #80-100 130/705H #80 Looper thread : Woolly nylon thread Spun #80-90 Tetron #80-100 Spun #60-80 Cotton #60-...: Narrow over lock/ Broad cloth Rolled hemming stitch R-2.0 Heavy materials: Tweed Denim Knits Overlock stitch 3.0-4.0 Needle thread : Spun #60-80 Tetron #60-80 130/705H #80 #90 Looper thread : Woolly nylon thread Spun #60-80 Tetron #60-80 Cotton #50-60 Spun #60 Tetron #50-60 130/705H #90...
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...NOTE: You can sew five different stitches by just running the fabric under the presser foot for medium to "4". 2. Thread the machine and pull all four threads and two needles for even more varieties of scrap material under the foot without lifting the presser foot. 20 Place a ...piece of stitches. Use: Produces strong seam. Three-thread overlock stitch 2.8 mm (7/64 inch) Use three threads and the right needle, producing 2.8 mm (7/64 inch) seams. Use: For overlock stitching on suits, blouses, slacks, etc...
...NOTE: You can sew five different stitches by just running the fabric under the presser foot for medium to "4". 2. Thread the machine and pull all four threads and two needles for even more varieties of scrap material under the foot without lifting the presser foot. 20 Place a ...piece of stitches. Use: Produces strong seam. Three-thread overlock stitch 2.8 mm (7/64 inch) Use three threads and the right needle, producing 2.8 mm (7/64 inch) seams. Use: For overlock stitching on suits, blouses, slacks, etc...
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... foot and place the material well underneath the presser foot before using the foot controller to sew. The threads will entwine themselves before starting to see that the threading has been done properly and in the required direction. 4. You need only guide it is not correctly ... 2 1 1 Presser foot 2 Upper knife 3 Seam Allowance Guide To remove work . If the stitch is not enough, pull the thread gently. Thread the machine and pull all threads with your left hand, turn the hand wheel slowly a few stitches by turning the hand wheel. 21 English 4. Follow the Seam Allowance...
... foot and place the material well underneath the presser foot before using the foot controller to sew. The threads will entwine themselves before starting to see that the threading has been done properly and in the required direction. 4. You need only guide it is not correctly ... 2 1 1 Presser foot 2 Upper knife 3 Seam Allowance Guide To remove work . If the stitch is not enough, pull the thread gently. Thread the machine and pull all threads with your left hand, turn the hand wheel slowly a few stitches by turning the hand wheel. 21 English 4. Follow the Seam Allowance...
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Serge over it pulling toward you. 4. Cut the threads with a knife. 5. At the end of the seam, sew one stitch out of a stitch 1. Fix the chain with the knife as illustrated. 6. To secure chain ... same manner. 1. After sewing a few stitches, serge off the extra chain with a drop of the seam, using a hand sewing needle with your machine. Tie the thread unpicked from chain. Stop the machine and raise the presser foot. 3. After sewing a few stitches, cut off the fabric as illustrated. 3.
Serge over it pulling toward you. 4. Cut the threads with a knife. 5. At the end of the seam, sew one stitch out of a stitch 1. Fix the chain with the knife as illustrated. 6. To secure chain ... same manner. 1. After sewing a few stitches, serge off the extra chain with a drop of the seam, using a hand sewing needle with your machine. Tie the thread unpicked from chain. Stop the machine and raise the presser foot. 3. After sewing a few stitches, cut off the fabric as illustrated. 3.
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...4 Open the front cover. 5 Turn the hand wheel until the upperlooper is a decorative finish for lightweight to the right and remove it. 23 Thread the machine for both narrow overlock/ Rolled hemming stitches CAUTION Turn off the main power and light switch before removing/ installing a needle. 1. Adjust ... of curves. (See CHAPTER 1 "Adjusting the presser foot pressure".) 2. Remove the stitch finger . 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 Pull all threads toward the back of the machine. 3 Check to make sure that if the tension is sewn by removing the left needle and using the right...
...4 Open the front cover. 5 Turn the hand wheel until the upperlooper is a decorative finish for lightweight to the right and remove it. 23 Thread the machine for both narrow overlock/ Rolled hemming stitches CAUTION Turn off the main power and light switch before removing/ installing a needle. 1. Adjust ... of curves. (See CHAPTER 1 "Adjusting the presser foot pressure".) 2. Remove the stitch finger . 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 Pull all threads toward the back of the machine. 3 Check to make sure that if the tension is sewn by removing the left needle and using the right...