Operation Manual

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CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct
bobbin.
CAUTION
● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you are using the
machine. Keep your hands away from moving parts.
● Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing, otherwise the needle may
be damaged and you may be injured.
● Do not use bent or broken needles, otherwise you may be injured.
● Take care that the needle does not hit basting pins or other objects during
sewing. The needle may break and you may be injured.
● Always use the correct presser foot. If you use the wrong presser foot,
the needle may hit the presser foot and bend or break and you may be
injured.
● When you turn the handwheel by hand, always turn it toward you
(counterclockwise). Turning it the other way may cause the thread to
tangle and damage the needle or fabric, and you may be injured.
● Do not start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot,
otherwise the presser foot may be damaged.
Lower Threading
Upper Threading
Start sewing
– Straight Stitch
CAUTION
Wind the bobbin properly, or the thread
tension may loosen, and the needle may
break.
11.5mm
7/16”
Actual Size
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Gently press down
to start sewing.
Take off your foot
to stop sewing.
Mark on the
wheel points
up to raise the
needle.
Cut the thread.
Make sure that the spring in the
groove catches the thread.
Pull the thread behind the guide above
the needle.
Mark on the wheel points
up to raise the needle.
Turn off the
machine.
With the end of the thread comes
out from the cover toward the rear
of the machine.
Pull up the spool pin completely.
Spring
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Pull up the spool pin completely.
CAUTION
If the spool is set incorrectly, the thread
may tangle and the needle may break.
Guide the thread.
CAUTION
If the upper threading is not correct,
the thread may become tangled or the
needle may bend or break.
CAUTION
If the spool is set incorrectly, the
thread may tangle and the needle
breaks.
5 cm (2 inches)
Raise the
lever to raise
the presser
foot.
Place the needle to the
starting point.
CAUTION
● Never use a bobbin case that is
scratched; otherwise the upper
thread may become tangled, the
needle may break, or sewing
performance may suffer. For a new
bobbin case, contact your nearest
authorized Brother Service Center.
● Make sure that you t the bobbin
case properly, otherwise the needle
may break.
Maintenance
Precautions on storing the machine
Cleaning
Restrictions on oiling
In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user.
This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to
ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary.
If problems occur, such as difculty turning the handwheel or an unusual
noise, immediately stop using the machine, and contact your authorized
Brother Service Center or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center.
Note
● In order to extend the life of this machine, periodically turn it on and use
it. Storing this machine for an extended period of time without using it
may reduce its efciency.
Do not store the machine in any of the locations described below,
otherwise damage to the machine may result, for example, rust caused by
condensation.
• Exposed to extremely high temperatures
• Exposed to extremely low temperatures
• Exposed to extreme temperature changes
• Exposed to high humidity or steam
• Near a ame, heater or air conditioner
• Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlight
• Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments
CAUTION
Make sure you unplug the
machine before you clean it,
otherwise you risk getting an
electric shock or being injured.
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Mark on the wheel points up to raise the
needle.
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Clean the bobbin race.
CAUTION
Always turn off the machine before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
Sewing Buttonholes
Select a stitch.
Mark on the wheel
points up.
CAUTION
Do not turn on the machine
while pressing the foot
controller down, otherwise
you may be injured.
Turn on the
machine.
Hold the bobbin down. Pass the thread through the
slit guide.
Tension-adjusting spring
Put the projection into the
groove.
Thread the needle from
front to back.
Hold the end of the upper
thread lightly.
Slowly turn
the handwheel
toward you
(counterclockwise)
by hand to lower
and then raise the
needle.
Pull on the upper thread to
draw up the lower thread.
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To secure the stitching, turn the material 90
degrees counterclockwise and sew straight
stitches to the end of the front bar tack of the
buttonhole.
After sewing the left side of the buttonhole,
stitch the right side and observe the feeding.
If the left side is too open or tight compared
with the right side, adjust the buttonhole ne-
adjustment screw.
Left side
This adjustment ensures both sides of the
buttonhole are the same.
Remove the material from the machine. We
recommend that you put pins across both
ends of the buttonhole to prevent the stitches
from being cut.
Cut an opening in
the middle of the
buttonhole with the
seam ripper tool.
Be careful not to cut
through any stitches.
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Securing the Stitching and Cutting the Buttonhole
CAUTION
When using the seam ripper to open the buttonhole,
do not put your hand or nger in the path of the
ripper. The seam ripper may slip and you may be
injured.
Adjusting buttonholes
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Making a buttonhole
Step Sewn section Pattern
Step 1
(Front bar
tack)
1. Set the pattern selection dial to “a”.
2. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to 6
stitches.
3. Stop the machine when the needle is at the
left side of the stitches and then raise the
needle from the material.
Step 2
(Left side)
1. Turn the pattern selection dial to “b”.
2. Sew the length of the tailor’s chalk line.
3. Stop the machine when the needle is at
the left side of the stitch and then raise the
needle.
Step 3
(Back bar tack)
1. Turn the pattern selection dial to “c” (same
position as in step 1).
2. Sew 5 to 6 stitches.
3. Stop the machine when the needle is at the
right side of the stitch and then raise the
needle from the material.
Step 4
(Right side)
1. Set the pattern selection dial to “d”.
2. Sew the right side until the needle reaches
the stitches sewn in step 1.
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Preparation
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Using tailor’s chalk, mark the position and
length of the buttonhole on the fabric.
Buttonhole sewing
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Attach the buttonhole foot.
CAUTION
If the presser foot is not installed with the
correct orientation, the needle may strike
the presser foot, which may bend or break
the needle and cause injury.
Match up the
bar tack mark
to the two red
lines on the
presser foot.
Line the chalk
mark under the
center of the
presser foot.
Push the frame
back until it stops
with the plastic
insert at the front
of the frame.
Pull the thread completely.
Align the notch to
the projection.
Slide the bobbin to
the right.
Click!
Turn off the
machine.
Turn on the machine. Hold the end of the
thread.
Trim the excess thread
above the bobbin.
7 – 10 cm
(3-4 inches)
Wind the thread
few times around
the bobbin.
When the bobbin
is full, the bobbin
will spin slowly.
1 cm
(1/2 inch)
CAUTION
Do not turn on the machine
while pressing the foot
controller down, otherwise
you may be injured.