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Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-X06/X08/X16/X18/X26/X28 Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-X06/X08/X16/X18/X26/X28 Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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...any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. • When lifting the machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you are being used or where oxygen is required when sewing: • Always pay close ...attention to the needle. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use bent or damaged needles. 1 Do not use an extension cord. • Always unplug your machine if the power is cut. ...
...any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. • When lifting the machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you are being used or where oxygen is required when sewing: • Always pay close ...attention to the needle. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use bent or damaged needles. 1 Do not use an extension cord. • Always unplug your machine if the power is cut. ...
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.... • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in this product are subject to break. 6 This machine is not a toy: • Your close attention is necessary when the machine is not suitable for its intended use a damaged or incorrect...mental capabilities, or lack of . carrying the mark, rating as contained in should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any assemblies, the presser feet, needle,...
.... • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in this product are subject to break. 6 This machine is not a toy: • Your close attention is necessary when the machine is not suitable for its intended use a damaged or incorrect...mental capabilities, or lack of . carrying the mark, rating as contained in should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any assemblies, the presser feet, needle,...
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... 39 Darning 39 Appliqués 39 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 40 Using the blind stitch foot 40 6. 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 Changing the presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern...
... 39 Darning 39 Appliqués 39 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 40 Using the blind stitch foot 40 6. 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 Changing the presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern...
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... "M" Part Code Americas Others XC4901-021 XD1792-031 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137-001 No. No. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part Name 5 1/4-inch Quilting Foot 6 Narrow Hemmer Foot 7 Blind Stitch Foot 8 Quilting guide Part Code Americas Others SA125 F001N: XC1944-052...
... "M" Part Code Americas Others XC4901-021 XD1792-031 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137-001 No. No. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part Name 5 1/4-inch Quilting Foot 6 Narrow Hemmer Foot 7 Blind Stitch Foot 8 Quilting guide Part Code Americas Others SA125 F001N: XC1944-052...
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...(Page 6) Plug in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. K Foot controller (Page 7) You can be stored in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment 5 Flat bed attachment The accessories can use as the lower thread. 2 Stitch length ... for 110/120V area Model KD-2902 for use this lever to stitch in either direction to manually raise and lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 654 3 2 1 7 E 8 9 D 0 A C B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 13) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220/240V...
...(Page 6) Plug in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. K Foot controller (Page 7) You can be stored in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment 5 Flat bed attachment The accessories can use as the lower thread. 2 Stitch length ... for 110/120V area Model KD-2902 for use this lever to stitch in either direction to manually raise and lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 654 3 2 1 7 E 8 9 D 0 A C B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 13) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220/240V...
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... unplug the power supply cord. Connect the power supply plug to a wall 2 outlet. 2 1 Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to fit in to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. To reduce the risk of time. If the ... a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. If it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails during use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet...
... unplug the power supply cord. Connect the power supply plug to a wall 2 outlet. 2 1 Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to fit in to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. To reduce the risk of time. If the ... a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. If it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails during use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet...
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.... Dispose of cloth and dust to build up . Note (For U.S.A. A bent needle will increase. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off the machine. 1 Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that nothing is placed on the...
.... Dispose of cloth and dust to build up . Note (For U.S.A. A bent needle will increase. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off the machine. 1 Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that nothing is placed on the...
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... that the mark on the shank. 8 Turn off the machine before you change the presser foot depending on the controller, the machine will have to sew and how. Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward the 5 back of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. CAUTION...foot on the needle 4 plate so that have chosen. Press the black button at the back of the sewing machine may be damaged. screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you use the wrong...
... that the mark on the shank. 8 Turn off the machine before you change the presser foot depending on the controller, the machine will have to sew and how. Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward the 5 back of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. CAUTION...foot on the needle 4 plate so that have chosen. Press the black button at the back of the sewing machine may be damaged. screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you use the wrong...
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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. If the presser foot is not installed with the correct orientation, the...
... 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. If the presser foot is not installed with the correct orientation, the...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 37 Stitches 27 Stitches 13 13 Stitch Name BEAD STITCH 14 14 ARROWHEAD STITCH 15 - LIGHTNING STITCH 18 - DECORATIVE STITCH 20 15 TRIPLE STRETCH ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 37 Stitches 27 Stitches 13 13 Stitch Name BEAD STITCH 14 14 ARROWHEAD STITCH 15 - LIGHTNING STITCH 18 - DECORATIVE STITCH 20 15 TRIPLE STRETCH ...
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...the needle may result in that the needle does not touch the presser foot. The machine will not work properly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 13 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you use... bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to sew with the stitches bunched together may bend or break. ● If the...
...the needle may result in that the needle does not touch the presser foot. The machine will not work properly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models 13 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you use... bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to sew with the stitches bunched together may bend or break. ● If the...
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.... 8 When the bobbin seems full and begins 9 spinning slowly, take your foot off the machine while threading. Remove the bobbin cover by turning the 2 handwheel toward you. 1 Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move...; Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin a few times. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of thread from the hole on using the quick-set bobbin, see page 16. this is turned after winding the...
.... 8 When the bobbin seems full and begins 9 spinning slowly, take your foot off the machine while threading. Remove the bobbin cover by turning the 2 handwheel toward you. 1 Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move...; Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin a few times. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of thread from the hole on using the quick-set bobbin, see page 16. this is turned after winding the...
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.... Hold the end of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down the bobbin 2 with the cutter (3). • At this time, check that the end of the machine (as shown in the wrong direction, it with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown, guide the thread through the... tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to "Drawing up the lower thread before starting sewing. Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by the arrow. Put the 6 projection ...
.... Hold the end of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down the bobbin 2 with the cutter (3). • At this time, check that the end of the machine (as shown in the wrong direction, it with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown, guide the thread through the... tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to "Drawing up the lower thread before starting sewing. Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the direction shown by the arrow. Put the 6 projection ...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Note ● If the thread is not correct, the thread may become ...For details on the correct combination of needles and threads, refer to the steps in the correct combination. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up lever 5 Mark on page 22. 17 Put the 3 projection ... retainer groove and push closed. 12 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 Groove 2 Projection • Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. Refer to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Note ● If the thread is not correct, the thread may become ...For details on the correct combination of needles and threads, refer to the steps in the correct combination. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up lever 5 Mark on page 22. 17 Put the 3 projection ... retainer groove and push closed. 12 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 Groove 2 Projection • Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. Refer to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading ...
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... up. 18 Make sure you raise the needle by turning the 3 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on this pin. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 1 While holding the thread from right to break. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in the wrong place... wheel Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of 4 thread on the wheel points up. • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be wrapped around the thread take -up lever is lowered, the upper thread can not be threaded. 1 1 Spring Feed the upper thread as...
... up. 18 Make sure you raise the needle by turning the 3 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on this pin. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 1 While holding the thread from right to break. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in the wrong place... wheel Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of 4 thread on the wheel points up. • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be wrapped around the thread take -up lever is lowered, the upper thread can not be threaded. 1 1 Spring Feed the upper thread as...
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...be used, refer to thread the needle (see next section). However, the needle threader cannot be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. Lower the presser foot lever. 2 Make sure that the mark on the wheel 3 points up lever before using special thread such as shown... in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your sewing machine is only available on page 17. Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a needle threader) This feature is equipped with a needle threader,...
...be used, refer to thread the needle (see next section). However, the needle threader cannot be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. Lower the presser foot lever. 2 Make sure that the mark on the wheel 3 points up lever before using special thread such as shown... in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your sewing machine is only available on page 17. Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a needle threader) This feature is equipped with a needle threader,...
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...lower thread. 1 2 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Pass the thread along the slit in . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both 3 threads and put them toward... the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread, ...
...lower thread. 1 2 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Pass the thread along the slit in . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both 3 threads and put them toward... the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread, ...
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... needles "JERSEY BALL POINT" 130/705H SUK 90/14 may be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to skip stitches. 22 Using the wrong combination, such as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a... 90/14 to be used as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may cause machine malfunction. It may bend or break the needle. FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 1 Fabric Type/Application Medium weight ... needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur.
... needles "JERSEY BALL POINT" 130/705H SUK 90/14 may be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to skip stitches. 22 Using the wrong combination, such as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a... 90/14 to be used as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may cause machine malfunction. It may bend or break the needle. FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 1 Fabric Type/Application Medium weight ... needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur.
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...the upper threading. Possible cause The main power switch is incorrectly installed. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. The needle is tangled below it right Turn on the main power switch. Use the foot controller properly. Page 7...Replace the needle plate. If you have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Loosen the upper thread tension. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". Replace the bobbin case. The needle is turned off. Thread is not appropriate for...
...the upper threading. Possible cause The main power switch is incorrectly installed. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. The needle is tangled below it right Turn on the main power switch. Use the foot controller properly. Page 7...Replace the needle plate. If you have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Loosen the upper thread tension. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". Replace the bobbin case. The needle is turned off. Thread is not appropriate for...