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Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use accessories recommended 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...
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below.
GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off ..................16 Power supply precautions ..................16 Turning on the machine ..................17 Turning off the machine ..................17 Understanding the LCD Screens................18 Changing the Machine Settings ................19 Changing the settings ..................19 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD ..............21 Changing the screen language ................21...
Keeping the wide table level, fully slide it into place. The lower right corner section of the wide table extends over the front section of the sewing machine bed. a Lower right corner b Sewing machine bed Note The optional wide table is available through your brother dealer.
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—— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Turn the screw at the bottom of each leg to Install the flat bed attachment back in its adjust their height so the wide table will be...
SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Sewing........................50 General sewing procedure .................50 Positioning the fabric ..................51 Starting to sew ....................52 Securing the stitching..................54 Cutting the thread ....................55 Adjusting the Thread Tension ..................57 Thread tension ....................57 Changing the tension of the upper thread ............58 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length ..............59 Adjusting the stitch width ..................59...
UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Selecting Stitching ....... 70 Reinforcement Stitching ....108 Selecting stitch types and patterns..70 Triple stretch stitching....108 Selecting stitching ......72 Bar tack stitching......108 Overcasting Stitches......76 Darning ........110 Eyelet Stitching........112 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”...
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—— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Gently hold the end of the upper thread in Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and your left hand, and then start sewing.
APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Stitch Settings......................138 Utility stitches ....................138 Other stitches....................144 Care and Maintenance ..................149 Restrictions on oiling..................149 Cleaning the machine surface................149 Cleaning the race .....................149 Troubleshooting ....................151 Frequent troubleshooting topics...............151 Upper thread tightened up .................151 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric............152 Incorrect thread tension...................154 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed .........155...
If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ http://solutions.brother.com ” .
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Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). English 885-U24 Printed in China XE0371-501 5...
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