Users Manual - English
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...not the cord. 10. Always use . 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for use as contained in this manual. 3. The machine should never be taken: Read all moving parts. WARNING - Close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is not intended for household use the ... use. Do not use outdoors. 7. It may deflect the needle, causing it off ), and then remove the plug from the outlet. 9. This sewing machine is being administered. 8. Never drop or insert any adjustments in the needle area, such as a toy. To reduce the risk of burns, fire,...
...not the cord. 10. Always use . 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for use as contained in this manual. 3. The machine should never be taken: Read all moving parts. WARNING - Close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is not intended for household use the ... use. Do not use outdoors. 7. It may deflect the needle, causing it off ), and then remove the plug from the outlet. 9. This sewing machine is being administered. 8. Never drop or insert any adjustments in the needle area, such as a toy. To reduce the risk of burns, fire,...
Users Manual - English
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... AND MAIN POWER/SEWING LIGHT SWITCH 2 CONTENTS ...3 PRINCIPAL PARTS ...4 ACCESSORIES ...5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting Plugs ...6 Main Power/Sewing Light Switch ...7 Foot Controller ...7 Inserting the Needle ...7 Checking the Needle ...8 Changing the Presser Foot ...8 Converting to Free-arm Style ...9 Steadying the Machine ...9 THE CONTROLS ...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...
... AND MAIN POWER/SEWING LIGHT SWITCH 2 CONTENTS ...3 PRINCIPAL PARTS ...4 ACCESSORIES ...5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting Plugs ...6 Main Power/Sewing Light Switch ...7 Foot Controller ...7 Inserting the Needle ...7 Checking the Needle ...8 Changing the Presser Foot ...8 Converting to Free-arm Style ...9 Steadying the Machine ...9 THE CONTROLS ...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...
Users Manual - English
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you use this to control the sewing speed, and to stitch in the reverse direction. J Zigzag presser foot H Presser foot lever (page 8) This raises and lowers the presser foot. I.... 7 Stitch width dial (page 14) This controls the stitch width. 8 Pattern selection dial (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light on certain models. 4 D Handle E Balance wheel Turn toward you want. 9 Stitch length dial (page 13) This controls the length of the stitches...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you use this to control the sewing speed, and to stitch in the reverse direction. J Zigzag presser foot H Presser foot lever (page 8) This raises and lowers the presser foot. I.... 7 Stitch width dial (page 14) This controls the stitch width. 8 Pattern selection dial (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light on certain models. 4 D Handle E Balance wheel Turn toward you want. 9 Stitch length dial (page 13) This controls the length of the stitches...
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...001 6 SA156(For U.S.A.) SFB(XA5539-151)(For other countries) 7 X55467-021 8 130920-021 9 XA3442-121 1 Buttonhole foot (1 pc.) 2 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 3 Button sewing foot (1 pc.) 4 Needle pack (regular single needle HAX130) (3 pcs.) 5 Twin needle (1 pc.) 6 Bobbins (3 pcs.) 7 Screwdriver (1 pc.) 8 Extra spool pin (1 ...pc.) 9 Darning plate (1pc.) (When the machine is not equipped with a Drop Feed.) Parts code for zigzag presser foot: 138135-122 Foot controller: XC7359-021 (110/120V areas) XC7438-021 (220/240V areas) XC7456-021 ...
...001 6 SA156(For U.S.A.) SFB(XA5539-151)(For other countries) 7 X55467-021 8 130920-021 9 XA3442-121 1 Buttonhole foot (1 pc.) 2 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 3 Button sewing foot (1 pc.) 4 Needle pack (regular single needle HAX130) (3 pcs.) 5 Twin needle (1 pc.) 6 Bobbins (3 pcs.) 7 Screwdriver (1 pc.) 8 Extra spool pin (1 ...pc.) 9 Darning plate (1pc.) (When the machine is not equipped with a Drop Feed.) Parts code for zigzag presser foot: 138135-122 Foot controller: XC7359-021 (110/120V areas) XC7438-021 (220/240V areas) XC7456-021 ...
Users Manual - English
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...surface as shown. 1 Screwdriver • Do not use extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the needle on the controller, the machine will have been designed to push in fully, or if the needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may break or ...you change the presser foot depending on what you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-On Type Raise the needle to its highest position by turning 1 the balance wheel toward the 5 back of the holder assembly. 8 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle bar to its highest position. 2 Lower ...
...surface as shown. 1 Screwdriver • Do not use extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the needle on the controller, the machine will have been designed to push in fully, or if the needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may break or ...you change the presser foot depending on what you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-On Type Raise the needle to its highest position by turning 1 the balance wheel toward the 5 back of the holder assembly. 8 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle bar to its highest position. 2 Lower ...
Users Manual - English
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... of thread on the spool pin. After the machine stops, cut the thread, slide 6 the shaft to the Note ● The machine stops automatically when the bobbin is full. Using of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to sew or turning the balance wheel. 15 Trim the ...it is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Then, stop the machine. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this...
... of thread on the spool pin. After the machine stops, cut the thread, slide 6 the shaft to the Note ● The machine stops automatically when the bobbin is full. Using of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to sew or turning the balance wheel. 15 Trim the ...it is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Then, stop the machine. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this...
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...same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). Lower Threading CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. CAUTION ...only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the shuttle race by turning 1 the balance wheel toward you could be injured. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it...
...same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). Lower Threading CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. CAUTION ...only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the shuttle race by turning 1 the balance wheel toward you could be injured. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it...
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...tension to close the shuttle cover. A-2 A-3 1 1 Tension spring CAUTION ● Make sure you start sewing. 17 If the thread unrolls in the correct direction. Unwind about 10 cm (4") of thread from moving parts, be incorrect or break the needle. A-2, until it will fall out from the shuttle immediately after you...sure the bobbin case finger fits into the notch at the top of injury from a full 3 bobbin and insert the bobbin into the machine, it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring (fig. A-1.) Pull the trailing thread into the shuttle race and release the latch.
...tension to close the shuttle cover. A-2 A-3 1 1 Tension spring CAUTION ● Make sure you start sewing. 17 If the thread unrolls in the correct direction. Unwind about 10 cm (4") of thread from moving parts, be incorrect or break the needle. A-2, until it will fall out from the shuttle immediately after you...sure the bobbin case finger fits into the notch at the top of injury from a full 3 bobbin and insert the bobbin into the machine, it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring (fig. A-1.) Pull the trailing thread into the shuttle race and release the latch.
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... 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 21 The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width dial is not set above "3" since this machine (part code: X57521-001). Other needles could break and cause injuries. ● When using the... twin needle, make sure you . ■ Attaching the Extra Spool Pin Put the extra vertical spool pin in a loop. The upper thread should pass between the toes of the presser foot. 1 Sewing...
... 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 21 The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width dial is not set above "3" since this machine (part code: X57521-001). Other needles could break and cause injuries. ● When using the... twin needle, make sure you . ■ Attaching the Extra Spool Pin Put the extra vertical spool pin in a loop. The upper thread should pass between the toes of the presser foot. 1 Sewing...
Users Manual - English
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... the needle position. Lower the presser foot. 5 • You can use reverse sewing for locking the end of the machine (counterclockwise). CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit a pin or any other object during sewing, otherwise the needle may break and you may be injured. ● Always use .... 25 Put the fabric under the presser foot and 4 position the needle 1 cm (3/8") from moving parts. ● Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and you may be injured. ● Do not use bent or broken needles, otherwise you may be injured....
... the needle position. Lower the presser foot. 5 • You can use reverse sewing for locking the end of the machine (counterclockwise). CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit a pin or any other object during sewing, otherwise the needle may break and you may be injured. ● Always use .... 25 Put the fabric under the presser foot and 4 position the needle 1 cm (3/8") from moving parts. ● Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and you may be injured. ● Do not use bent or broken needles, otherwise you may be injured....
Users Manual - English
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... for Extra Spool Pin 21 I Inserting the Needle 7 L Leaf Stitch 11, 12, 13 Legs Stitch 11 Lower Threading 16 M Main Power and Sewing Light Switch 2, 7 Maintenance 38 Making a Buttonhole 30, 31 Monogramming and Embroidering 36 N Needle Replacement 7 Needle Threader 19 O Oiling 38 Overedge Stitching... Selection Dial 10 Pattern Width 11 Performance Checklist 40 Presser foot lever 4 Presser Foot Replacement 8 Principal Parts 4 Q Quick Thread-setting System 20 R Rampart Stitch 11 Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches 11 Repacking the Machine 42 Reverse Sewing Lever 14 43
... for Extra Spool Pin 21 I Inserting the Needle 7 L Leaf Stitch 11, 12, 13 Legs Stitch 11 Lower Threading 16 M Main Power and Sewing Light Switch 2, 7 Maintenance 38 Making a Buttonhole 30, 31 Monogramming and Embroidering 36 N Needle Replacement 7 Needle Threader 19 O Oiling 38 Overedge Stitching... Selection Dial 10 Pattern Width 11 Performance Checklist 40 Presser foot lever 4 Presser Foot Replacement 8 Principal Parts 4 Q Quick Thread-setting System 20 R Rampart Stitch 11 Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches 11 Repacking the Machine 42 Reverse Sewing Lever 14 43
Accessory Catalog
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... adjusted exactly on the edge of zipper/piping, avoiding the non-flat parts of the presser foot and slide the presser foot so that the needle fits on the opening on the presser foot. 4. Sew. SA161 All Brother home-use sewing machines www.brother.com Screw on either left ). 2. Check the needle does not hit the...
... adjusted exactly on the edge of zipper/piping, avoiding the non-flat parts of the presser foot and slide the presser foot so that the needle fits on the opening on the presser foot. 4. Sew. SA161 All Brother home-use sewing machines www.brother.com Screw on either left ). 2. Check the needle does not hit the...
Accessory Catalog
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...bobbin machines only. Sews overcast seams to the end of the fabric. Sew along the guide. Lower the needle into the fabric approximately 1/8" from the edge and sew 2-3 stitches. 4. Slowly sew 2-3 stitches, making sure the fabric is rolling around the curled part of the foot. 5. Continue to sew to ... edges from the back and front and roll it into the curled part of the fabric. 4. Brother General Sewing Accessories 09 Narrow Hemmer Foot Non Stick Foot Overlock Foot Picot Foot Brother General Sewing Accessories 10 SA126 ABCDEFJKMN SA127 GHILOP Skirt Innov-is Project Book (See...
...bobbin machines only. Sews overcast seams to the end of the fabric. Sew along the guide. Lower the needle into the fabric approximately 1/8" from the edge and sew 2-3 stitches. 4. Slowly sew 2-3 stitches, making sure the fabric is rolling around the curled part of the foot. 5. Continue to sew to ... edges from the back and front and roll it into the curled part of the fabric. 4. Brother General Sewing Accessories 09 Narrow Hemmer Foot Non Stick Foot Overlock Foot Picot Foot Brother General Sewing Accessories 10 SA126 ABCDEFJKMN SA127 GHILOP Skirt Innov-is Project Book (See...