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Brother NS-40 Operation Manual

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GETTING READY
SEWING BASICS
UTILITY STITCHES
APPENDIX
Operation Manual
Computerized Sewing Machine

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  • Page 1 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Operation Manual Computerized Sewing Machine...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. This machine is intended for household use. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 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 leaving the machine unattended.
  • 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 Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. Save these instructions. 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...
  • Page 5 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, rating as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted. •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................1 Contents ..........................6 Introduction ........................8 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions ..............8 Machine ................................8 Needle and presser foot section ........................9 Operation buttons ............................10 Operation panel .............................. 10 Flat bed attachment ............................
  • Page 8 Adjusting the thread tension ........................... 49 Useful Sewing Tips ......................50 Trial sewing ..............................50 Changing the sewing direction ........................50 Sewing curves ..............................50 Sewing thick fabrics ............................50 Sewing thin fabrics ............................51 Sewing stretch fabrics ............................ 51 Pulling up the bobbin thread ..........................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction 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 for future reference.

  • Page 10: Needle And Presser Foot Section

    Needle and presser foot section a Needle threader lever Use the needle threader to thread the needle. b Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. c Presser foot holder The presser foot is attached to the presser foot holder. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot holder in place.

  • Page 11: Operation Buttons

    Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other. a Start/stop button For details, refer to“Securing the stitching” (page 46). Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The machine sews at a low speed at the beginning of sewing c Needle position button while the button is continuously pressed.

  • Page 12: Accessories

    Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Included accessories The following items should also be included in the box. Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on this machine model NS40.

  • Page 13: Optional Accessories

    ● To 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.

  • Page 14: Getting Ready

    GETTING READY Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. 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 15: Turning On The Machine

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Turning on the machine Turning off the machine Prepare the included power cord.

  • Page 16: Preparing For Upper And Lower Threading

    Preparing for Upper and Lower Threading Winding the bobbin Wind the thread onto the bobbin. a Hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide b Pretention disk c Bobbin winder shaft d Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine.

  • Page 17: Thread Guide

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.
  • Page 18 While using your left hand to hold the thread Press (start/stop button) once. that was passed through the bobbin-winding The bobbin starts spinning and the thread guide, use your right hand to wind the end of the thread clockwise around the thread is wound around the bobbin.

  • Page 19: Installing The Bobbin

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Turn off the sewing machine (set it to “...
  • Page 20 Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right Reattach the bobbin cover. hand, and guide the thread through the slot, Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the and then pull it toward you to cut it with the bobbin cover (A), and then press down on the cutter.

  • Page 21: Threading The Upper Thread

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Threading the upper thread In this section, the procedures for installing the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described.
  • Page 22 Press (needle position button) once or Fully insert the spool for the upper thread twice to raise the needle. 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.

  • Page 23: Spool Pin

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.

  • Page 24: Threading The Needle

    Slide the thread into the thread take-up lever Threading the needle from the right to the left. This section describes how to thread the needle. ■ For models equipped with the thread guide disk Pull the end of the thread, which has been passed through the needle bar thread guide, to the left (A), and then firmly pull it from the front (B) through the slit in the thread guide...

  • Page 25: Thread Cutter

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Cut the thread with the thread cutter on the Lower the needle threader lever on the left left side of the machine.
  • Page 26 Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. the thread through the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine. a Needle threader lever a 5 cm (2 inches) The upper threading is finished.

  • Page 27: Threading The Needle Manually (Without Using The Needle Threader)

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Using the twin needle Threading the needle manually (without using the needle...
  • Page 28 Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the Attach zigzag foot “J”. bobbin winder shaft. • For details on changing the presser foot, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33). a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool CAUTION ●...
  • Page 29 GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Start sewing.

  • Page 30: 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, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below.

  • Page 31: Needle Types And Their Uses

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness.

  • Page 32: Checking The Needle

    Checking the needle Replacing the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous Replace the needle as described below. Use the since the needle may break while the machine is screwdriver and a correct needle, as described in being operated. “Checking the needle”.
  • Page 33 GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove While holding the needle with your left hand, the needle.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Presser Foot

    Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the presser feet. CAUTION ● Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break.

  • Page 35: Removing The Presser Foot Holder

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Place the presser foot to be installed below the Raise the presser foot lever to check that the holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned...

  • Page 36: Using The Optional Walking Foot

    ■ Attaching the presser foot holder Using the optional walking Align the presser foot holder with the presser foot bar. With the optional walking foot, both pieces of fabric are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser foot.

  • Page 37: Needle Position Button

    For details on the stitches, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 89). ● The optional walking foot is available through your Brother dealer. a Needle position button The needle is raised. Turn off the sewing machine.

  • Page 38: Useful Functions

    Useful Functions ■ When the needle stops in the raised position Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. The needle stops in the raised position when sewing ends. Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped.

  • Page 39: Changing The Initial Needle Position

    GETTING READY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is...

  • Page 40: Sewing Cylindrical Or Large Pieces

    Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces When sewing cylindrical or large pieces of fabric, remove the flat bed attachment. Stitching cylindrical pieces Sewing large pieces of fabric Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to The optional wide table makes sewing large pieces sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs.
  • Page 41 Sewing machine bed Note ● The optional wide table is available through your Brother dealer. Turn the screw at the bottom of each leg to adjust their height so the wide table will be level with the sewing machine bed.

  • Page 42: Sewing Basics

    SEWING BASICS Starting to Sew 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. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle, handwheel, and thread take-up lever, otherwise injuries may occur.

  • Page 43: Selecting A Stitch

    SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Selecting a stitch Adjusting the stitch length and width...

  • Page 44: Positioning The Fabric

    Press “+” or “–” side of (stitch width Positioning the fabric key) to adjust the stitch width. – Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly.

  • Page 45: Starting To Sew

    SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — While holding the end of the thread and the Starting to sew fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel...
  • Page 46 Press (start/stop button) once. Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the side of the sewing machine. a Start/stop button The machine starts sewing. a Foot controller jack Turn on the sewing machine. • If you continue pressing the (start/stop button) immediately after the sewing starts, the machine will sew at a slow speed.

  • Page 47: Securing The Stitching

    SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Once you are ready to start sewing, slowly Securing the stitching press down on the foot controller.
  • Page 48 After sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). release (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). Keep (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) The machine stops sewing. held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching.

  • Page 49: Cutting The Thread

    SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Cutting the thread Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Thread Tension

    ■ Correct thread tension After reaching the end of the stitching, press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button once. The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric.

  • Page 51: Useful Sewing Tips

    SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better sewing results are described below.

  • Page 52: Sewing Thin Fabrics

    ■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric Sewing thin fabrics does not feed at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot “J” is equipped with a feature that When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become keeps the presser foot level. misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly.

  • Page 53: Pulling Up The Bobbin Thread

    SEWING BASICS — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Pull out about 10-15 cm (4-5 inches) of the Pulling up the bobbin thread bobbin thread under the presser foot toward...

  • Page 54: Utility Stitches

    UTILITY STITCHES Overcasting Sew overcasting along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Six stitches are available for overcasting. Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your machine, and select the desired stitch. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pettern No.

  • Page 55: Sewing Overcasting Stitches Using Zigzag Foot "J

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Sewing overcasting Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot...

  • Page 56: Basic Stitching

    Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching. Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your machine, and select the desired stitch. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pettern No.

  • Page 57: Blind Hem Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Blind Hem Stitching The bottoms of skirts and pants are hemmed.
  • Page 58 Position the fabric with the edge of the folded Memo hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. If the needle is incorrectly positioned, the stitching results will be as shown below. Correct each result as described below. ●...

  • Page 59: Buttonhole Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Buttonhole Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn.
  • Page 60 Buttonholes with a maximum length of 30 mm (1-3/16 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button) can be sewn. Buttonholes are sewn as shown below. a Reinforcement 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 machine starts sewing.
  • Page 61 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position Turn on the machine.
  • Page 62 Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as Use the enclosed seam ripper to cut towards possible. the pin and open the buttonhole. a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever should be positioned a Seam ripper behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. For keyhole buttonholes ( ), use the enclosed eyelet punch to make a hole in the...

  • Page 63: Changing The Stitch Width

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■...

  • Page 64: Button Sewing

    Place the button into button fitting foot “M”. Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached. Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached. a Button The button is held in place.
  • Page 65 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■...

  • Page 66: Zipper Insertion

    Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place. Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your machine, and select the desired stitch. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pettern No. [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Reverse/ Stitch Name Application...

  • Page 67: Inserting A Side Zipper

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Align the seam with the center of the zipper, Topstitch around the zipper.
  • Page 68 Turn on the machine. Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of the fabric having the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), Attach zigzag foot “J” and sew straight and then baste or pin the zipper in place. stitches up to the zipper opening. •...
  • Page 69 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the Attach the presser foot holder to the other side extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), starting from the base...

  • Page 70: Sewing Stretch Fabrics And Elastic Tape

    Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your machine, and select the desired stitch. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pettern No.
  • Page 71 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — With the pattern selection dial, select stitch Attach zigzag foot “J”.

  • Page 72: 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. Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your machine, and select the desired stitch. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pettern No.

  • Page 73: Appliqué Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Stitch Width Stitch Length Pettern No.

  • Page 74: Patchwork (Crazy Quilt) Stitching

    Turn the handwheel toward you, and then Piecing begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué, making sure that the needle drops just outside Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called of the appliqué. “piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance.

  • Page 75: Quilting

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■...

  • Page 76: Free-Motion Quilting

    Hold the quilting foot in place with your right Free-motion quilting hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the enclosed screwdriver in your With free-motion quilting, lower the feed dogs (using left hand. the feed dog position switch) so that the fabric is not fed.
  • Page 77 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut, and then move the fabric to follow the pattern.

  • Page 78: Reinforcement Stitching

    Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your machine, and select the desired stitch. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pettern No.

  • Page 79: Bar Tack Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — With the pattern selection dial, Bar tack stitching select stitch...
  • Page 80 Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible. a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever should be positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. a Buttonhole lever b Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing.

  • Page 81: Decorative Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Decorative stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine.

  • Page 82: Fagoting

    Stitch Width Stitch Length Pettern No. [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Reverse/ Stitch Name Application Reinforcement Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative hemming on thin, medium 1.5-7.0 1.5-4.0 N 36 36 32 weight and plain No No Reinforcement Hemstitching (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (1/16) (1/64-3/16) weave fabrics, heir-...

  • Page 83: Scallop Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Scallop stitching Smocking The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like...

  • Page 84: Shell Tuck Stitching

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

  • Page 85: Heirloom Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■...
  • Page 86 Sew along the other edge of the frayed section so that it looks like the previous stitching. ■ Drawnwork (Example 2) Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric, separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm (3/16 inch). a 4 mm (3/16 inch) Attach monogramming foot “N”.

  • Page 87: Using The Side Cutter (Optional)

    UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Using the side cutter (optional) By using the optional side cutter, overcasting stitching can be sewn while the edge of the fabric is cut off.
  • Page 88 Position the side cutter so that the side cutter Position the fabric. pin is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder, and then slowly lower the presser Position the fabric so that the right side of the foot lever. cut is on top of the guide plate and the left side of the cut is underneath the presser foot.
  • Page 89 UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...

  • Page 90: Appendix

    APPENDIX Stitch Settings Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
  • Page 91 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Stitch Width Stitch Length Pettern No.
  • Page 92 Stitch Width Stitch Length Pettern No. [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Reverse/ Stitch Name Application Reinforcement Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Quilting Quilting background 1.0–-7.0 1.0–4.0 J 21 21 17 17 No No Reinforcement stitch stitching (stippling) (1/4) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16) (for stippling) 2.5-7.0 0.1-1.0...
  • Page 93 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Stitch Width Stitch Length Pettern No.
  • Page 94 Stitch Width Stitch Length Pettern No. [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Reverse/ Stitch Name Application Reinforcement Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0 N 45 45 - For decoration, etc. No No Reinforcement (1/4) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16) 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0 N 46 46 39 - For decoration, etc.
  • Page 95 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Stitch Width Stitch Length Pettern No.

  • Page 96: Maintenance

    Maintenance Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, Cleaning the machine and then slide it toward you. surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine.

  • Page 97: Removing The Needle Plate

    APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Insert the bobbin case so that the projection Removing the needle plate on the bobbin case aligns with the spring.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check for the following possible causes before requesting service. If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference The plug of the power cord is not Insert the plug of the power cord into page 14 inserted into an electrical outlet.
  • Page 99 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Symptom Probable Cause Remedy...
  • Page 100 Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference The upper thread is incorrectly Correct the upper threading. page 20 installed. The bobbin thread is incorrectly Correct the bobbin threading. page 18 installed. The bobbin thread is incorrectly Correctly wind the bobbin. page 15 wound.
  • Page 101 APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Symptom Probable Cause Remedy...

  • Page 102: Error Messages

    Error Messages If the sewing machine is incorrectly operated or if the sewing machine malfunctions, an error message appears in the LCD. The message can be cleared by pressing any key in the operation panel, turning any dial, or performing the operation correctly.

  • Page 103: Operation Beep

    APPENDIX — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Operation Beep Each time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed, a beep is sounded.

  • Page 104: Index

    Index Numerics 1/4 inch quilting foot............12 main power switch............14 1/4 inch quilting foot with guide ........12 maintenance ..............95 monogramming foot............11 accessory bag..............11 adjustable zipper/piping foot ..........12 needle ................29 appliques ...............72 needle position............... 55 attaching elastic tape............69 needle position button............18 needle set...............
  • Page 105 spool cap ...............11 spool net ................11 spool pin ................20 stitch guide foot..............12 stitch length..............42 stitch settings..............89 stitch width ..............42 straight stitch ..............55 stretch stitching ..............69 thread guide ..............20 thread tension ..............49 thread tension dial............49 triple stretch stitching .............77 twin needle .............11 upper thread..............20 walking foot .............
  • Page 106 English 885-V13 XE2417-001 1 Printed in China...

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