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Brother XR-9000 Operation Manual

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KNOWING YOUR
SEWING MACHINE
SEWING BASICS
VARIOUS STITCHES
APPENDIX

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  • Page 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS VARIOUS STITCHES APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this sewing machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the "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 for future reference.
  • Page 3 Always keep your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not store objects on the foot controller. •...
  • Page 4 For repair or adjustment: • If the Light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ............5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ............5 The main parts ..............................5 Needle and presser foot section ........................6 Operation buttons ............................. 6 Operation panel ..............................7 Flat bed attachment ............................7 ACCESSORIES ........................8 Optional accessories ............................
  • Page 6 —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 3. VARIOUS STITCHES ..................35 STITCH SETTINGS ......................35 Utility stitches ..............................35 Character stitches (for models equipped with character stitches) ..............41 OVERCASTING STITCHES ....................42 BASIC STITCHING ......................43 Basic stitching ..............................43 BLIND HEM STITCHING ....................44 BUTTONHOLE SEWING ....................46 Button sewing ..............................

  • Page 7: Knowing Your Sewing Machine

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12) j Operation panel (page 7) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the This is used to select the stitch and specify the various lower thread.

  • Page 8: Needle And Presser Foot Section

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Needle and presser foot section d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot holder in place. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place.

  • Page 9: Operation Panel

    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. ■ Keys and indicators provided on some models a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the selected stitch ( ), the presser foot e Utility stitch key...

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on this machine model XR-9000. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 75/11 1 needle...

  • Page 11: Using Your Sewing Machine

    USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 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. ●...

  • Page 12: Foot Controller

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing speed controller Foot controller (for models equipped with Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the sewing speed controller) the rear side of the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the desired sewing speed.

  • Page 13: Changing The Initial Needle Position

    Cancelling the operation beep Changing the initial needle position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to beep each time a key is pressed. This setting can be Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is changed so that the machine does not beep. automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on.

  • Page 14: Threading The Machine

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 14. Pulling it in as far as possible. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin...
  • Page 15 While holding the end of the thread, gently Press the foot controller or press (start/ press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start. start/stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times.
  • Page 16 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin Slide the sewing speed controller to the right (to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped winding system with the sewing speed controller). Follow steps 1 through 2 of the procedure in “Winding the bobbin”...

  • Page 17: Lower Threading

    Slide the button and open the cover. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you a Cover slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right.
  • Page 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in • If the thread is not correctly inserted through place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin the right side (see arrow b) until the cover case, it may cause incorrect thread tension clicks into place.

  • Page 19: Upper Threading

    Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 18. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot Raise the needle by turning the handwheel lever.
  • Page 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and then put a spool of thread on this pin. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the CAUTION upper thread cannot be wrapped around the thread take-up lever.
  • Page 21 Fully lower the needle threader lever. Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. The end of the needle threader rotates toward you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below.

  • Page 22: Drawing Up The Lower Thread

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread. Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both 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, a Upper thread...

  • Page 23: Replacing The Needle

    REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION ●...

  • Page 24: Checking The Needle

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— CAUTION Replacing the needle ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle Replace the needle as described below. Use the combinations are shown in the table on the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined previous page.
  • Page 25 Hold the needle with your left hand, and then While holding the needle with your left hand, use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp use the screwdriver to tighten the needle screw counterclockwise to remove the clamp screw by turning it clockwise. needle.

  • Page 26: Sewing With A Twin Needle

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing with a twin needle We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to “STITCH SETTINGS”...

  • Page 27: Replacing The Presser Foot

    REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off the power before you change the presser foot. If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine will start and you may be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have chosen. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury.

  • Page 28: Removing The Presser Foot Holder

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Attaching the presser foot holder Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the presser foot holder. Align the presser foot holder with the lower- left side of the presser bar.

  • Page 29: Sewing Basics

    SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur. ●...

  • Page 30: Selecting A Stitch

    SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Attach the presser foot indicated on the LCD. Selecting a stitch Using the stitch selection keys, select the desired stitch. When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight a The presser foot to use stitch ( left needle position) is selected.

  • Page 31: Starting To Sew

    When you have finished making adjustments, Starting to sew start sewing. • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” Raise the needle by turning the handwheel (page 29). toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. (With models equipped Memo with (needle position button), raise the...
  • Page 32 SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lower the presser foot lever. Raise the presser foot lever. Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. a Presser foot lever On models equipped with a sewing speed controller, slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to adjust the sewing speed.

  • Page 33: Adjusting Thread Tension

    Memo Adjusting thread tension ● When you finish sewing, remove the The thread tension will affect the quality of your bobbin cover and then make sure that the stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change thread is shown as below. If the thread is fabric or thread.

  • Page 34: Useful Sewing Tips

    SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Lower the presser foot lever and continue Trial sewing sewing. After you select a stitch, the machine automatically Sewing curves sets the stitch width and length for the stitch that is selected.

  • Page 35: Sewing Hook-And-Loop Fastener

    ■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching Sewing hook-and-loop Zigzag foot “J” is equipped with a feature that fastener keeps the presser foot level. CAUTION ● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener which is for sewing.

  • Page 36: Sewing Thin Fabrics

    SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. 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.

  • Page 37: Various Stitches

    VARIOUS STITCHES STITCH SETTINGS Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for stitches in the following table. CAUTION ● Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
  • Page 38 VARIOUS STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 2.0 (1/16) 0 (0) Blind hem stitching on Rfc. 1.0–3.5 medium weight fabrics (1/16–1/8) Blind hem stitch 2.0 (1/16) 0 (0) Blind hem stitching on Rfc.
  • Page 39 Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual Decorative hemming 5.0 (3/16) 3.5 (1/8) on thin, medium weight – and plain weave fab- Rfc. 1.5-7.0 1.5-4.0 rics, heirloom stitching, (1/16-1/4) (1/16-3/16) etc.
  • Page 40 VARIOUS STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 0.0 (0) 2.5 (3/32) Hand-look Straight stitch quilting Rfc. 0.0–7.0 1.0–4.0 quilting that looks hand-sewn (0–1/4) (1/16–3/16) 3.5 (1/8) 1.4 (1/16) Appliqué...
  • Page 41 Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 7.0 (1/4) 2.5 (3/32) For decoration, etc. Rfc. 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0 (0–1/4) (1/64–3/16) 7.0 (1/4) 2.5 (3/32) For decoration, etc. Rfc. 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0 (0–1/4) (1/64–3/16) 7.0 (1/4) 2.0 (1/16)
  • Page 42 VARIOUS STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 7.0 (1/4) 0.4 (1/64) 35 For decoration, etc. Rfc. 0.0–7.0 0.1–1.0 ( J ) (0–1/4) (1/64–1/16) 7.0 (1/4) 0.4 (1/64) For decoration, etc.

  • Page 43: Character Stitches (For Models Equipped With Character Stitches)

    Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 6.0 (15/64) 1.4 (1/16) For decoration, etc. Rfc. 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0 (0–1/4) (1/64–3/16) 7.0 (1/4) 1.6 (1/16) For decoration, etc. Rfc. 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0 (0–1/4) (1/64–3/16) 6.0 (15/64) 2.5 (3/32)

  • Page 44: Overcasting Stitches

    VARIOUS STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— OVERCASTING STITCHES You can use the overcasting stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto...

  • Page 45: Basic Stitching

    BASIC STITCHING Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 0.0 (0) 2.5 (3/32) Basic stitching, sewing Left Rev.

  • Page 46: Blind Hem Stitching

    VARIOUS STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— BLIND HEM STITCHING You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing. Stitch Length Stitch Width Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application...
  • Page 47 ■ If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Remove the flat bed attachment and make free-arm sewing possible. If the needle catches too much of the hem fold, adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly •...

  • Page 48: Buttonhole Sewing

    VARIOUS STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— BUTTONHOLE SEWING Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 5.0 (3/16) 0.5 (1/32) Horizontal buttonholes Auto on thin and medium 3.0-5.0 0.2-1.0 Rfc.
  • Page 49 ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide The names of parts of buttonhole foot “A”, which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length.
  • Page 50 VARIOUS STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— • When lowering the presser foot, do not push Raise the presser foot lever, remove the in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the fabric, and cut the thread. buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct size.

  • Page 51: Button Sewing

    ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewing When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot “A”...
  • Page 52 VARIOUS STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— Place a button between the presser foot and Turn the handwheel toward you the fabric. (counterclockwise) to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes.

  • Page 53: Zipper Insertion

    ZIPPER INSERTION You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle. When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the shank to the left pin of the zipper foot. When sewing the left side of the zipper, attach the shank to the right pin of the zipper foot.

  • Page 54: Sewing Stretch Fabrics And Elastic Tape

    VARIOUS STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 1.0 (1/16) 2.5 (3/32) Sewing stretch fabrics Stretch stitch Rfc.

  • Page 55: Appliqué, Patchwork And Quilt Stitching

    APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 3.5 (1/8) 1.4 (1/16) Overcasting and attach- Zigzag stitch Rfc.

  • Page 56: Patchwork (Crazy Quilt) Stitching

    VARIOUS STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— Carefully sew around the edge of the design. Piecing Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called “piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance. Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot.

  • Page 57: Quilting

    Place one hand on each side of the presser Quilting foot, and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing. Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide.

  • Page 58: Free-Motion Quilting

    VARIOUS STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— Slide the feed dog position lever, located at the Free-motion quilting rear of the machine on the base, to the right as seen from the front of the machine). With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the feed dog position lever) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction.

  • Page 59: Reinforcement Stitching

    REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual Attaching sleeves, sew- 0.0 (0) 2.5 (3/32) Triple ing inseams, sewing...
  • Page 60 VARIOUS STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— Select stitch Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible. Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket faces toward you, and then lower the presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of the pocket opening.

  • Page 61: Decorative Stitching

    DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 17 Fagoting, smocking and Rfc. 0.0-7.0 1.0-4.0 decorative stitching ( J ) (0-1/4)

  • Page 62: Fagoting

    VARIOUS STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual Decorative hemming on 5.0 (3/16) 2.0 (1/16) thin, medium weight and – Rfc. 1.5-7.0 1.5-4.0 plain weave fabrics, heir- ( J ) (1/16-1/4) (1/16-3/16) loom stitching, etc.

  • Page 63: Scallop Stitching

    Scallop stitching Smocking The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like The decorative stitch created by stitching or shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars embroidering over gathers is called “smocking”. It is of blouses and to decorate the edges of used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs.

  • Page 64: Shell Tuck Stitching

    VARIOUS STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side. Shell tuck stitching The gathers that look like shells are called “shell Joining tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics.

  • Page 65: Heirloom Stitching

    Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths 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.

  • Page 66: Sewing Characters (For Models Equipped With Character Stitches)

    VARIOUS STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with character stitches) 55 characters can be sewn by following the procedure below. Press the “+” side of (stitch width Selecting characters adjustment key) to enter the selected character. ■ Selecting a character [Example] Selecting stitch “C”...
  • Page 67 ■ Combining characters After checking the entered characters, start sewing. You can easily sew names, messages, etc. by combining the character stitches. Up to 35 • For details on sewing characters, refer to characters can be combined. “Sewing the character stitches” (page 67). [Example] Selecting stitches “COME”...

  • Page 68: Checking Characters

    VARIOUS STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Making a new combination of characters after Checking characters sewing You can check the characters in a combination with Memo following method. ● When you have finished sewing, the pattern Press the “+” or “-” side of (stitch length No.

  • Page 69: Sewing The Character Stitches

    Sewing the character stitches All character stitches are sewn with monogramming foot "N". Select a character stitch. • For details, refer to “Selecting characters” (page 64) Attach monogramming foot "N". • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 25). Start sewing.

  • Page 70: Adjusting Stitches (For Models Equipped With Character Stitches)

    VARIOUS STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— ADJUSTING STITCHES (for models equipped with character stitches) Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc. If your sewing does not turn out well, sew trial stitches using the same conditions as the real sewing, and adjust the stitch pattern as shown below.
  • Page 71 Sew the characters “034” again. 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 stitch pattern comes out correctly. After you have finished adjusting the pattern, press the utility stitch key once, and then press the character stitch key.

  • Page 72: Appendix

    APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Cleaning the bobbin case Cleaning the machine surface Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the bobbin case; therefore, it should be cleaned If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a periodically.
  • Page 73 Remove the bobbin case. Put the tabs on the needle plate cover into the Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. needle plate, and then slide the cover back on. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust from the race and its CAUTION surrounding area.

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— TROUBLESHOOTING 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]. If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center.
  • Page 75 Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference You have not inserted the needle Insert the needle properly. page 22 properly. Replace the needle plate. The area around the hole in the nee- Contact your retailer or the nearest –...
  • Page 76 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference If you are sewing thin fabric, the Sew with stabilizer material under page 34 The fabric is stitch is too thick. the fabric. wrinkled. The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper thread.

  • Page 77: Error Messages

    ERROR MESSAGES If an operation is performed incorrectly before the sewing machine is set up, an error message appears on the operation panel. Follow the instructions indicated in the table. If you press the stitch selection key or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears.

  • Page 78: Index

    APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— INDEX Numerics 3-point zigzag stitch ............42 main parts ................5 main power switch............9 monogramming............61 accessories ...............8 adjusting stitches ............68 appliqués ...............53 needle ................21 needle bar thread guide............6 needle clamp screw ..........6 needle plate ..............6 bar tack ................57 needle plate cover............70 basic stitching ..............43 needle position...............43 blind hem stitching............44...
  • Page 79 thick fabrics..............32 thin fabrics ..............34 thread cutter..............30 thread guide ..............17 thread tension ..............31 trial sewing..............32 triple stretch stitch ............43 troubleshooting ..............72 twin needle ..............24 upper tension-control dial ..........31 upper threading..............17 utility stitch indicator..........7 utility stitch key ............7 walking foot ..............55 wing needle ..............63 zigzag stitch .............32 zipper foot..............51...
  • Page 80 English 885-S39 XE6187-001 Printed in China...

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