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    Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-E42/E43/E47/E51 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 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.
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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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    must be replaced by authorized dealer. • In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the 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. 2
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    by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use. FOR
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    CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 ACCESSORIES ...6 Included accessories ...6 Optional accessories ...7 Accessory compartment ...7 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 8 The main parts ...8 Needle and presser foot section ...9 Operation buttons ...9
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    90 Character stitches ...93 MAINTENANCE ...95 Restrictions on oiling ...95 Precautions on storing the machine ...95 Cleaning the machine surface ...95 Cleaning the race ...95 TROUBLESHOOTING ...98 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...98 Upper thread tightened up ...98 Tangled thread on wrong side of
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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Note (
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    be included with your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1 No. Part Name 1 Walking foot 2 Quilting foot 3 1/4-inch quilting foot Part Code Americas : XC1948-052 SA125 F001N: XC1944-052 No. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch Part Code Americas Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-052 XZ5051
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    the upper thread. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc (page 19) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pre-tension disc when winding the sewing machine model. i Spool pin (page 11, 17 and 25) This holds the spool of thread. j Handwheel This is used to manually raise
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    bar thread guide. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot. n 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
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    , allows you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. The operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. a LCD (liquid crystal display) 1 The number of the selected stitch 2 The presser foot type to be used 3 The selected stitch type number 4 The stitch
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    , press down on the spool pin lever with your finger to raise the spool pin. ■ Storing the spool pin When placing the cover on the sewing machine before storing or if the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin to its storage position. Remove the spool from the spool
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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Installing the spool pin If the spool pin has been removed from the a machine, insert the tab on the spool pin into the hole on the back of the machine, as shown. Flip chart You can check the pattern numbers of the stitches using the flip chart on the machine. Hold
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    USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make
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    the main power c switch to "{". X The sewing light goes off when the machine is turned off. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to
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    the "-" side of (stitch selection key). Hold down the "+" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn on the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch selection key). X The initial needle position changes to the center needle position. Memo ● The
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    pressed. This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep. Turn off the sewing machine. a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch width adjustment key). X The
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    winding, see page 20. 1 a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this
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    SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. Memo ● When sewing machine may be damaged. a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide
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    guide Make sure that the thread passes under the pre-tension disk. b Hook c Pre-tension disk d Pull it in as far as possible. Turn on the sewing machine . 1 a 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound
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    slide the bobbin winder shaft o to the left and remove the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin
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    speed controller). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the sewing machine. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start
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    11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured. Memo ● The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on the
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    lever. case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 43). Turn off the sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover. c 1 2 1 a Tension- the tab with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the end of the
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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the slit (a and b). thread tension (page 43). Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want to draw up the bobbin
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    b Mark on the handwheel ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or to "Needle types and their uses" (page 31). Turn on the sewing machine. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever.
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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the spool pin lever d with your finger. X The spool pin swings up. Fully insert the spool for the upper thread f
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    the upper thread as shown in the j illustration below. ● When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave slack in the thread that is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand. a Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the needle
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    before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) a Needle bar thread guide Turn off the sewing machine. m CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the
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    of the thread passed through the g eye of the needle toward the rear of the machine. 1 X The end of the needle threader rotates toward you and the hook passes thread toward the rear of the machine. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 29
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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle
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    these precautions is extremely dangerous. 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
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    and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in "Checking the needle". Raise the needle by turning the handwheel or twice.) or 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat
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    screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw
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    have been made for this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other needles could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. The details, refer to steps a through l of "Upper threading" (page 25). Manually thread the left needle with the c upper thread. Pass the thread through the
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    (page 25). Without passing the thread through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Pass the thread through the eye of the needle foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. Turn on the sewing machine. i Note ● When using the twin needle, the
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    .) Press the black button at the back of the d presser foot holder to release the presser foot. or a Mark b Needle position button If the sewing machine has been turned on, b turn it off. a Black button b Presser foot holder Place a different presser foot below the holder e so that the presser
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    left hand. Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder. Remove the presser
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    not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or bend. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to "Power supply" (page 14). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. Select the
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    Selecting a stitch Using the stitch selection keys, select the desired stitch. When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch ( left needle position) is selected. Turn on the sewing machine. a Press (stitch selection keys). The d number of the selected stitch is displayed. Press
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    the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ● If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch length. Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending or breaking. Press the "+" or "-" side of (stitch b length adjustment key) to
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    ) of thread toward the rear of the machine. Lower the presser foot lever. e a Presser foot lever On models equipped with a sewing speed f controller, slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to adjust the sewing speed. Refer to "Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the
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    your foot off the foot controller, or press h (start/stop button) once (if the machine was started by pressing (start/stop button)) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). X The machine stops sewing. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel i toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark
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    that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will seams or cause puckers on your fabric. 1 Memo ● When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the thread is shown
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    a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch. When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle was raised, lower the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you
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    CAUTION ● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener tape which is designed for sewing. When glue adheres to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause and lower the needle into the hook-and-loop fastener tape before sewing. And then, sew the edge of the hook-and-loop fastener tape at a slow
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    does not get pulled down into the feed dog area. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to
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    Length [mm (inch)] Pattern No. Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 3.5 (1/8) J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Using zigzag foot Sew to the edge of the fabric. c Attach zigzag foot
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    turn the handwheel toward you d (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Sew with the edge of the fabric against the e presser foot guide. 1 a Needle drop point CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise
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    Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Left Center J 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Basic stitching Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. a When sewing is finished, cut the
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    No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 13 Blind hem stitching on foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Memo ● When selecting stitch or . Stitch numbers "0", "-1",
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    sure that the fabric feeds correctly, and then start sewing. 1 2 1 2 a Arm Fold back the fabric inside along the basting. d Position the fabric with the edge of the folded j hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the
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    of fabric b Right side of fabric • For details on changing the stitch width, refer to "Selecting a stitch" (page 39). Sew with the fold of the hem against the l presser foot guide. Remove the basting stitching and turn the m fabric right side up. 1 2 a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of
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    Reinf. Zigzag stitch (for quilting) J 49 Appliqué quilting, freemotion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing *Auto Reinf.: Automatic Reinforcement or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches
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    5 mm (3/16 inch) Use chalk to mark the position and length of a the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 a Marks on fabric b Buttonhole sewing Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole b foot "A", and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole. 2 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of
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    the correct size. Note ● If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed, sew with the coarser (longer) stitch. X Once sewing is completed, the 3 machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. Raise the needle and the presser foot lever, i remove the fabric, and
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    to prevent the stitching from being cut, and then use a seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole. 2 ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of a buttonhole foot "A" shown in the
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    the button so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the same way. 3 a Feed dog position lever (as seen from the rear of the machine) Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with stitch , select stitch .) Adjust the stitch width so
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    may bend or break. Start sewing. i • After sewing for about 10 seconds at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. Pull the upper left as seen from the front of the machine) and turn the handwheel to raise the dogs. • Normally, the feed dog position
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    mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Straight stitch (center) I 02 Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, /stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Attach zigzag foot "J". a Place the two pieces of fabric with
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    hand to make sure the needle does not hit the presser foot before you start sewing. If you choose a different stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and will not contact the presser foot, lower the presser foot and continue sewing. ● To sew with the zipper on the left side of the presser foot,
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    Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stretch stitch J 04 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 (1/16 (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of
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    UTILITY STITCHES Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while d stretching the tape so that it is the same fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand. CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch any pins, otherwise the needle may bend or break. 62
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    used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Zigzag stitch foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 63
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    with the machine. If glue is attached to the needle or race, the machine may be damaged. Attach zigzag foot "J". b Select stitch . c Sew along the edge needle does not hit a pin during sewing, as the needle can break. You may also be injured. Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching Fold the edge of the
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    of the fabric, and sew using stitch . 1 a quilting guide. Note ● Only use the walking foot with straight or zigzag stitches. Do not use other patterns. Reverse stitches cannot be sewn with the walking foot. Models equipped with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually of the machine to check
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    Note Models equipped with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot after threading the needle using the needle threader. Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that b the guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn
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    disc-shaped screwdriver, otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot, causing it a Pattern After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog 3 g position lever to (to the left as seen from the front of the machine) and turn the handwheel to raise the dogs. to bend or break. • Normally, the
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    (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, J 03 sewing stretch fabrics and or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce
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    lever b Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in f your left hand, and then start sewing. a Do not reduce the gap. X Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. Raise the needle and the presser foot lever, g remove the fabric, and cut
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    (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Reinf.) Stitching DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Fagoting stitch Joining stitch Shell tuck stitch Smocking stitch Satin scallop stitch J 22
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    15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 2.0 (1/16) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called "
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    "N". a Select stitch . b Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making c sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric. Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm c (3/8 inch). 1 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or cut the thread. Pull the bobbin threads to create
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    fabric. 1 Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt. Attach zigzag foot "J". a Sew together the right sides of the two pieces b of fabric, and then open up the seam allowances. 2 1 3 1 3 a Wrong side of
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    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 "Upper threading" (page
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    threads When sewing thin, mediumweight or stretch fabrics, use the ball point needle. When sewing thick fabrics, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. achieved. Be sure to sew a trial piece of fabric before sewing your project. In addition, while sewing, be sure to guide the fabric with your hands
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    UTILITY STITCHES Selecting characters ■ Selecting a character [Example] Selecting stitch "C" (No. 03). Turn on the sewing machine. a Confirm that the character stitch indicator is b lit. If it is not lit, press the character stitch key to turn on the character stitch indicator.
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    . • For details on sewing characters, refer to "Sewing the character stitches" (page 79). Memo ● The combination of characters will be stored in memory even if you turn off the machine. 3 Press the "+" side of (stitch width c adjustment key) to enter the selected character. a Stitch width
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    using the following method. Add new characters by following the d procedure described in "Combining characters" (page 77). Memo ● When you have finished sewing, the pattern No. of the first character in the current combination is shown on the LCD. Press the utility stitch key. a (Do not
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    key X The last character will be deleted. X The stitch is sewn in the direction indicated by the arrow. Memo ● When sewing characters, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches for each character. ● While sewing, the LCD shows the pattern No. currently being sewn. When you have finished
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    (There is no space between characters.) C: Overstretched (The stitch "0" has a gap.) If the pattern you sewed does not look like A, use the following steps to adjust the stitches. 80 † If the pattern is overstretched -9 and 9. ● The setting is saved in memory even if you turn off the machine.
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    characters "034" again. f Memo ● You can sew when you are in the stitch adjustment mode. If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly, adjust the stitch again. Adjust the stitch until the
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    machine may be damaged. Utility stitches Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, sewing
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    Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual J 10 Overcasting on stretch fabrics 5.0 (3/16 J ) Reinf. Joining stitch J Patchwork stitching, decorative 19 stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabrics, such as with tricot 5.0 (3/16)
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    Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Decorative stitch Buttonhole stitch Bar tack stitch N 28 Decorative stitching and elasticattaching 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/64-1/4) N 29 Lace sewing, decorative hemming, heirloom stitching, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) N 30 Decorative hemming
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    quilting Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Appliqué stitch (for quilting) Quilting stippling Decorative stitch Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Appliqué quilting, freemotion J 49 quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8)
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    N 80 For decoration, etc. Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 2.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16)
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    , etc. N 89 For decoration, etc. N 90 For decoration, etc. Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Reinf. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Reinf. 6.0 (15/64
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    , etc. N 98 For decoration, etc. N 99 For decoration, etc. Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual - - - - - - - - Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 0.3 (1/64) 0.2-0.4 (1/64-1/64) 0.3 (1/64) 0.2-0.4 (1/64-1/64) 0.3 (1/64) 0.2-0.4 (1/64-1/64) 0.3 (1/64) 0.2-0.4 (1/64-1/64) 0.3 (1/64
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    78 79 Presser foot: N Application: For decoration, etc. Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto: 7.0 (1/4) Manual: 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto: 0.4 (1/64) Manual: 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) Twin Needle: **Yes (J) Walking Foot: No Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching: Reinforcement Shorter (Standard
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    Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stretch stitch Overcasting stitch Appliqué stitch Shell tuck stitch Satin scallop stitch Decorative stitch J 00 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching J 01 Overcasting on stretch
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    , etc. N 29 For decoration, etc. Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Reinf. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Reinf. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16
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    68 69 Presser foot: N Application: For decoration, etc. Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto: 7.0 (1/4) Manual: 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto: 0.4 (1/64) Manual: 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) Twin Needle: **Yes (J) Walking Foot: No Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching: Reinforcement Shorter (Standard
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    Character stitches Twin Needle Stitch Width/ Stitch Length Presser Foot Stitch Type Pattern No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Character stitches (Gothic font) N 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 No - 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49
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    APPENDIX Presser Foot Twin Needle Stitch Width/ Stitch Length Stitch Type Pattern No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Character stitches (Outline style) N 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 No - 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
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    should be cleaned periodically. Switch the machine off and unplug it. a If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop using the machine, and contact your authorized dealer or the nearest authorized service center. CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug
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    so that the S mark on g the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the machine. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust may break or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ●
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    below, remove the needle plate cover (step d), and then install it again (steps h and i). Sewing while the needle plate cover is not flush with the surface of the machine may cause the needle plate cover to come off of the 4 machine, resulting in injuries if your fingers touch the race. 97
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    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://support.brother sewing machine.
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    cut it with the cutter. • After starting sewing, a rattling noise is made and sewing cannot continue. • Looking under the fabric, there is tangled refer to "Cleaning the race" on page 95. Remove the upper thread from the machine. b Refer to the following steps to correct the c upper threading. • If
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    slack in the thread that is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand. a Presser foot lever • If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel e toward you (counterclockwise) so
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    shown in the illustration below. Sewing is possible only if the thread is securely hooked on the thread take-up lever. a Thread take-up lever • Make sure that the thread is securely hooked on the thread take-up lever. Put the thread behind the needle bar thread j guide above the needle. The
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    wrong side of fabric" (page 99) to correct the upper threading. † Cause 2 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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    side. Note ● Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the machine. Slightly lift up the needle plate, cut any k tangled threads, and 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
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    procedure, continue with the following procedure in "Checking machine operations" to check that the machine is operating correctly. 4 Memo ● Since the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. ●
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    that the machine is correctly threaded. Perform trial sewing with normal fabric. h Note ● Incorrect sewing may be the result of incorrect upper threading or sewing thin fabrics contact the needle plate, the machine may be malfunctioning; therefore, contact your nearest authorized service center. 106
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    "E6" appears in the LCD with the occurrence of one of the following symptoms, follow the procedure below to solve the problem. Symptom 1 : The machine rattles and then stops just after sewing is started. Symptom 2 : The upper thread is tangled, for example, in the race, or fabric is caught in the
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    cannot be removed" (page 103). Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on f the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the machine. • Refer to "Cleaning the race" (page 95). Symptom 4 : The fabric is not fed. ■ Cause The thread has become clogged as the stitch is too fine. ■
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    ) once or twice. Correctly install the needle. page 25 page 32 The sewing light does not come on. The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. page 14 The thread is not passed through the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly. Correctly pass the thread through the bobbin-winding thread
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    machine cannot sew. The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. You are pulling the fabric too much. Lightly guide the fabric. The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched. Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service
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    size of the spool being used. bar thread guide.) page 25 There are knots or tangles in authorised service center. - You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Incorrect or the fabric is not being fed correctly. Sew with the stabilizer material under the fabric. page
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    that for the type of stitch that you want to you want to sew. sew. page 82 The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the retailer or the nearest - authorized service center. You have not used bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Incorrect bobbins will not work
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    has been designed for this machine. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. page 17 4 Bobbin is that for the type of stitch that you want to you want to sew. sew. page 82 The stitch is not sewn correctly. The thread tension is
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    before the sewing machine is set up, an error message appears on the operation panel. Follow the instructions indicated in the "E6" appears in the LCD" (page 107). The machine may be malfunctioning. Contact your nearest authorized service center. Operation beep Each time a key is pressed you
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    extra spool pin 34 Q quick-set bobbin 9, 23, 30 quilting 65 quilting foot 66 quilting guide 65, 66 eyelet punch 56 R F fagoting 71 fast bobbin 14, 41 free-motion quilting 66 seam ripper 56 sewing machine needles 31 sewing speed controller 9, 15 sewing the character stitches 79
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    APPENDIX straight stitch 49 stretch fabrics 46 T thick fabrics 44 thin fabrics 46 thread cutter 42 thread tension 43 trial sewing 44 triple stretch stitch 49 troubleshooting 98 twin needle 33, 34 U upper tension-control dial 8, 43, 102 upper threading 25 utility stitch indicator 10, 39
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    Please visit us at http://support.brother.com/ where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). English 888-E42/E43/E47/E51 Printed in Vietnam XG2315-301③
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APPENDIX
UTILITY STITCHES
SEWING BASICS
KNOWING YOUR
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