Brother International ST150HDH Operation Manual

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    GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Operation Manual Computerized Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-V15 Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
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    Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are
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    , and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break. 6 This machine is not a toy: • Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children. • The plastic bag that this sewing machine was supplied in should be
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    troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use accessories or instruction concerning use
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    FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the mark,
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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Introduction ...8 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 8 Machine ...8 Needle and presser foot section ...9 Operation buttons ...9 Operation panel ...10 Flat bed attachment ...10 Accessories ...11 Included accessories ...11 Optional accessories ...12 1. GETTING
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    Sewing thick fabrics ...48 Sewing thin fabrics ...49 Sewing stretch fabrics ...49 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...50 Pulling up the bobbin thread ...51 3. UTILITY STITCHES 52 Overcasting ...52 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot "J 53 Sewing the machine surface ...90 Cleaning the race ...
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    ...93 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...93 Upper thread tightened up ...93 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...94 Incorrect thread tension ...96 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 97 When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat 100 List of symptoms
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    Thank you for choosing this product. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read "Important Safety Instructions", and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed
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    bar thread guide. l Presser foot lever Raise and lower this lever to raise and lower the presser foot. m Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. a Start
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    Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. Flat bed attachment The accessories are stored in the storage space in the flat bed attachment. Swing the lid of the flat bed attachment a toward
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    Spool cap (small) 130013-124 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XZ5134-001 19 Extra spool pin XE2241-001 6 Blind stitch foot Bobbin (4) SA156 SFB (XA5539-151) 22 Operation manual XF6232-001 10 Needle set X58358-021 23 Quick reference guide XE2429-001 11 Twin needle X59296-121 24 Accessory
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    obtain optional accessories or parts, contact the nearest authorized dealership. ● All specifications are correct at the time of printing. The part codes are subject to change without notice. ● Visit your Brother dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine. 12
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    On/Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. Power supply precautions Be sure to . ● Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet.
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    into a b household electrical outlet. Turning off the machine When you are finished using the sewing machine, turn it off. In addition, before transporting the sewing machine to another location, be sure to turn it off. Make sure that the machine is not sewing. a Press the left side of the main
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    Wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 a Hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide b Pretension disk c Bobbin winder shaft d Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage
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    2 3 4 a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin Memo ● When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between spool with your right hand, g and then pass the thread under the thread guide. a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space
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    /stop button) once to stop the machine. When the foot controller is plugged in, remove your foot from the foot controller. CAUTION ● When the bobbin winding becomes slow, stop the machine, otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to the left, and
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    pressed and the machine starts sewing. a Bobbin cover b Latch Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that d the end of the thread is on the left, and then, after pulling the thread firmly around the tab with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the slit
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    case. If it is not inserted correctly, reinstall the bobbin. Memo ● You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew, finish threading the machine, and then pull up the thread according to the procedure in "Pulling up the
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    machine, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not performed correctly, the thread may become tangled and the needle may bend or break. ● The needle threader can be used with sewing machine refer to "Manually threading the needle" (page 23). Turn off the sewing machine. a
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    the spool pin. h a a Mark on handwheel Turn off the sewing machine. e Swing up the spool pin, and then remove the f for example, on the notch in the spool, or the needle may break. 1 Memo ● When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the
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    the thread in your left hand, and pulling the thread into the guide from right to left. a a Thread guide cover Thread the machine by guiding the thread k along the path indicated by the number on the machine. a a Needle bar thread guide Lower the presser foot lever. n a a Presser foot lever 22
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    the machine to the needle bar thread a guide, as described in steps a through m of "Threading the upper thread", and then lower the presser foot lever. Manually pass of the buttons is accidentally pressed, the machine will begin sewing and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may
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    through m of "Threading the upper thread" (page 20). Manually thread the left needle with the c upper thread. Pass spool pin onto the end of the d bobbin winder shaft. a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c is used with the twin needle, the sewing machine may be damaged. 24 Install the thread
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    the thread through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Pass the thread through machine may be damaged. Turn on the sewing machine. i X The twin needle can now be used. • To return to single needle sewing, press (Needle mode selection key). • Even after the sewing machine
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    the stitch length and width" (page 40). CAUTION ● When changing the sewing direction, press (needle position button) to raise the needle from the fabric foot lever and turn the fabric. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Do not try turning the fabric with the twin needle
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    breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION ● Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries
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    READY Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew. Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin
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    is even. Press (needle position button) once or a twice to raise the needle. a b a Flat side b Needle type marking a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. b a a Flat surface If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not use a bent
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    clockwise. b a a Needle clamp screw b Screwdriver • Do not apply extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise damage to the machine may result. Install the twin needle in the same way. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and
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    presser foot as described below. Press (needle position button) once or a twice to raise the needle. a a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. b a Presser foot lever Press the black button at the back of the d presser foot holder to remove the presser foot. a b CAUTION ● Before
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    . a Presser foot lever b Presser foot holder c Notch d Pin a b Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing the optional walking foot. Remove the presser foot. a • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 31
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    presser foot. This is useful when sewing fabrics that are hard to feed such as vinyl and leather and when a sewing fabrics that easily slip such as , causing the needle to bend or break. Note ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading
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    hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. Note ● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between slow and medium. ■ Removing the walking foot Press ( is available through your Brother dealer. a Needle position button X The needle is raised. Turn off the sewing machine. b 34
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    needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Instead, the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. Turn off the sewing machine. a While pressing (automatic reverse/ b reinforcement stitch key), turn on the sewing machine. When machine beeps twice, release the automatic
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    GETTING READY Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on. The machine can be set so that the straight stitch (center needle position) is automatically selected when it is turned on. Turn
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    easier. Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left. a X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-arm sewing is possible. Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the b arm, and then sew from the top. Open up the legs at the bottom of the wide a table. Pull out the four
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    the wide table extends over the front section of the sewing machine bed. Install the flat bed attachment back in its f original position. 2 1 a Lower right corner b Sewing machine bed Note ● The optional wide table is available through your Brother dealer. Turn the screw at the bottom of each leg
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    , be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the start/stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Sewing procedure The basic sewing procedure is shown below. 1 Turn on the machine. Turn on the sewing machine. For details, refer to "Turning on
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    BASICS Selecting a stitch Select each stitch by using the pattern selection dial. Turn on the sewing machine. a Turn the pattern selection dial to select the b stitch to be sewn. Turn the dial to the right to increase the number, or turn the
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    and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly. a Stitch width key b Stitch width c Narrow d Wide Turn on the sewing machine. a The straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected. 2 Memo ● When the stitch length or stitch width is changed from the default
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    hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching. Starting to sew Once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the sewing machine. The sewing speed can be adjusted using either the sewing speed controller or the foot controller. Note Important: ● When the foot controller is
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    Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on b the side of the sewing machine. a Start/stop button The machine starts sewing. 2 • If you continue pressing the (start/stop button) immediately after the sewing starts, the machine will sew at a slow speed. When the end of the stitching is reached
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    the foot controller. At this time, if (start/stop button) is held down, the machine sews at a low speed. a Start/stop button • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 42). X The machine starts sewing. CAUTION ● Do not allow thread or dust to accumulate in the foot controller, otherwise a fire
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    . Press (start/stop button), or press down on e the foot controller. X The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction. After sewing to the end of the stitching, stop i the sewing machine. Press (start/stop button) or release foot controller. 1 3 1 2 5 4 6 2 a Beginning of stitching
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    the needle. a Needle position button X The needle is raised. Raise the presser foot lever. b Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching. With straight stitches
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    and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are b c c Upper thread d Bobbin thread 2 automatically sewn. X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn, the sewing machine stops. d ■ Upper thread is too tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric, the
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    of stitching and the number of fabric layers sewn, perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project. Changing the sewing direction When stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle remained up
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    this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of zigzag foot "J") so that the presser foot remains level while sewing, allowing the fabric to be fed smoothly. CAUTION ● The thickness of fabric differs depending on the fabric type. If the fabric is forcefully pushed, the
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    -and-loop fastener CAUTION ● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener which is for sewing. If the glue is attached to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is sewn with the thin needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may bend
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    Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull f out the end of the bobbin thread. Pass the bobbin thread through the slot. b Do not cut the thread with the cutter. a 2 b • Leave the bobbin cover removed. Turn on the sewing machine. c Lightly hold the end of the upper thread. d a Upper thread
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    . The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range indicated below "Manual". Observe the following precautions while stitching. CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the
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    the machine. a With the pattern selection dial, b select , or . Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot "G" Turn on the machine. Sew along the edge of the fabric with the d needle dropping off the edge at the right. Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric 3 d against the guide
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    adjusted to any value within the range indicated below "Manual". CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. a Turn on
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    The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range indicated below "Manual". 3 Memo ● When stitch or is selected Press the "-" side of the to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Fold the fabric along
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    width key to f adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem, and then sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide. a R b c Memo If the needle is incorrectly positioned, the stitching results will be as shown below. Correct each result as
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    Foot Twin Needle Buttonholes can be sewn. Five stitches are available for sewing buttonholes. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Horizontal button- A holes on thin and medium
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    foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. a b e a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin
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    Marks on fabric b Button hole sewing Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole b foot "A", and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole. a b a 10 mm (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch) X The size of the buttonhole is set. Turn on the machine
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    . a b a Buttonhole lever b Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in i your left hand, and then start sewing. X Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. Raise the needle and the presser foot lever, j remove the fabric, and cut the thread
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    any excess of the gimp thread. Note ● If gimp thread is not available use a thread or cord of at least 12 weight. Turn on the sewing machine. b Select stitch or . c 61
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    needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the same way. a a Drop feed lever (as seen from the rear of the machine) X The feed dogs are lowered. Turn on the sewing machine. c Select stitch . d Attach button fitting foot "M". e • For details, refer to
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    toward you. X The sewing machine automatically 1 stops after sewing reinforcement stitches. • If additional strength is needed to secure the button, perform the button-sewing operation twice. a Shank lever 3 Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the j bobbin thread at the beginning of
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    the range indicated below "Manual". There are many methods for attaching zippers. Therefore, only the procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a side zipper are described below. CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur
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    zipper opening CAUTION I b a Right side of the pin b Needle drop point • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 31). CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may bend or break. Remove the basting stitching. i Inserting a side
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    UTILITY STITCHES Turn on the machine. a Attach zigzag foot "J" and sew straight b stitches up to the zipper opening. • With the right sides of the fabric facing each other, sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening. • For details on basic stitching, refer to "Basic Stitching" (page
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    opening c Reverse stitching d Beginning of stitching e Basting stitching When you are about 5 cm (2 inches) from the n end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine with the needle down (in the fabric), and then raise the presser foot lever. Remove the basting stitching, open the zipper, o and then
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    . The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range indicated below "Manual". Observe the following precautions while stitching. CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the
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    With the pattern selection dial, c select stitch . Attach zigzag foot "J". d • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 31). Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while e stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric. While pulling the fabric behind
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    values below "Auto" are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range indicated below "Manual". CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the
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    Place a pattern made of thick paper on the b back of the appliqué, and then fold over the seam allowance using an iron. 3 • When sewing around corners, stop the machine with the needle in the fabric just outside of the appliqué, raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric as needed
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    needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader. ● When quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. ● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between slow and medium. ■ Using the optional quilting guide
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    been sewn. Note ● The optional quilting guide is available through your dealer. Note ● Thread the needle manually when using the quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot 3 after threading the needle using the needle threader. Turn off the sewing machine. a Remove the presser foot and
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    Slide the feed dog position switch, located at e the rear of the machine on the base, to the position shown below to lower the feed dogs. • Reverse stitches cannot be sewn when the feed dogs are lowered. After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog i position switch to its original position and
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    to any value within the range indicated below "Manual". CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Triple stretch stitching With each stitch, three overlapping
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    As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is described desired length of the bar tack. a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to the desired length. (The Length of bar tack c 5 mm (3/16 inch) Turn on the machine. b a a 2 mm (1/16 inch) Note ● When lowering the
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    . a b a Buttonhole lever b Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in h your left hand, and then start sewing. X Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. Raise the presser foot lever, cut the threads, i and then remove the fabric. Raise the
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    Presser Foot Twin Needle Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Fagoting stitch Joining stitch Fagoting, smocking
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    Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual onto thin paper or a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer. 3 Sew with the center of the presser foot g aligned along the soluble stabilizer b Basting stitching c 4 mm (3/16 inch) Turn on the machine. c Select stitch or . d Attach zigzag foot "J". e Set the
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    e a 1 cm (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or cut the thread. Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers. e Smooth the gathers by . The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric. Turn on the machine. a Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the b stitch length to
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    sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt. Turn on the machine. b Turn on the machine. a 3 Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. Sew together the right sides of the two pieces b of fabric, and then open up the seam • For details
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    on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics. CAUTION ● The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. For details, refer to
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    right edge of the frayed section. N Select stitch . c • For details, refer to "Selecting a stitch" (page 40). Sew along the center of the unfrayed section. d Turn the fabric around to sew the opposite e side. N Sew along the other edge of the frayed section f so that it looks like the previous
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    within the range indicated below "Manual". When using the side cutter, adjust the stitch width setting to a value within the range indicated in the table above. CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot and presser foot holder, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur
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    a a Guide plate Raise the presser foot lever to check that the g side cutter is securely attached. Note 3 ● If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the Pass the upper thread under the side cutter, h and then pull it out toward the rear of the fabric will not be cut. sewing machine. Lower
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    be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. Utility stitches Note ● All stitches that are applicable to the (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Basic stitching, sewing J gathers or
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    Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Preventing fraying in and decorative stitch- ing Patchwork stitching, decorative stitching J and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabrics, such as with tricot Patchwork
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    Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Fagoting, smocking J 16-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) Yes (J) No Reinforcement Lace sewing, decoraN tive hemming, heir- loom stitching, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0
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    Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Stitch Name Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Buttonhole stitch Bar tack stitch A Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 3.0-7.0
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    outlet. CAUTION ● Make sure that the sewing machine has been turned off, and then unplug the power cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. a a Needle plate cover Remove the bobbin case. f Grasp the front of the bobbin case, and then pull it out
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    aligns with the z mark on machine as shown below. CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break, or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case, contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Be sure that the
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    APPENDIX Return the needle plate to its original position, d and then tighten the screws with the disc- shaped screwdriver. Note ● Align the two screw holes on the needle plate with the two holes on the machine. Follow steps g through i on page 91. e 92
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    If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com
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    bobbin case. c Slit d Cutter Sewing with the correct thread tension is possible after the bobbin has been correctly installed in the bobbin the machine. b Refer to the following steps to correct the c upper threading. • If the bobbin was removed from the bobbin case, refer to "Installing the bobbin"
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    left hand. a Presser foot lever • If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. Press (needle position button) once or e twice to raise the needle. a a Thread guide cover Thread the machine by guiding the thread h along the path indicated by the number on the
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    dial to a lower number (toward the left). (Loosen the thread tension.) A needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are not being used. The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the type of fabric sewn and the thread thickness. If a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric
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    complete it forcefully, contact your nearest authorized service center. ■ Removing the fabric from the machine Remove the bobbin case. h If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them. Immediately stop the sewing machine. a Turn off the sewing machine. b Remove the needle. c If the needle is
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    case so that the S mark on p the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on machine as shown below. If the fabric cannot be removed, even after completing these steps, contact your nearest authorized service center. Remove any threads in the race and around l the feed dogs. Turn the handwheel to raise
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    the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate, the machine may be malfunctioning; therefore, contact your nearest authorized service center. Turn off the machine, and then install the f bobbin and presser foot. • Refer to "Installing the bobbin" on page 18 and "Replacing the presser foot" on page
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    tangled as a result of incorrect upper threading. Make sure that the machine is correctly threaded. Perform trial sewing with normal fabric. h CAUTION ● Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. It may result in injuries. ● Do not remove
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    from the shaft. Hold the thread end with your left hand, and d wind off the thread clockwise near the bobbin with your right hand as shown below. 4 Wind the bobbin again. e Note ● Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly (page 17). 101
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    . Contact your dealer or the nearest - authorized service center. The bobbin case is scratched. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your dealer or the nearest - authorized service center. A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used. Bobbins from older models, which have a different
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    has come out of the needle bar thread guide). Correct the upper threading. page 20 service center. 4 The bobbin case is scratched. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your dealer or the nearest - authorized service center. A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used. Bobbins
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    sewing. A rattling noise is produced. The upper thread is incorrectly installed. The bobbin case is scratched. A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used. Correct the upper threading. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Bobbins
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    . The thread is not passed through the Correctly pass the thread through the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly. bobbin-winding thread guide. page 15 Bobbin spins slowly. Move the sewing speed controller to the right (so that the speed will be fast). page 17 The thread that was pulled out
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    reinforcement stitch button or needle position button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right. Lower the presser appears in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. 106
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    operation panel key is pressed. This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep. Turn off the sewing machine. a 4 While holding the "-" side of (stitch width key) pressed, turn on the sewing machine. b When a beep is heard, release the "-" side of the stitch width key. a "-" side
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    12 73 quilting guide 12 R race 90 replacing the needle 27 S safety instructions 1 scallop stitching 79 screwdriver 11 , seam ripper 11 60 selecting a stitch 40 sewing curves 48 sewing heavyweight fabric 48 sewing lightweight fabric 49 sewing machine needles 27 sewing speed controller 17
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    foot 12 stitch length 40 stitch settings 86 stitch width 40 straight stitch 54 stretch stitching 68 T thread guide 20 thread tension 47 thread tension dial 47 triple stretch stitching 75 , twin needle 11 24 U upper thread 20 W walking foot 12 33, 72 , wide
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    Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). English 888-V15 Printed in Vietnam XF6232-1011
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Operation Manual
Computerized Sewing Machine
Product Code: 888-V15
GETTING READY
SEWING BASICS
UTILITY STITCHES
APPENDIX
Be sure to read this document before using the machine.
We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.