Brother PQ-1500, PQ-1500S Quick Reference

Quick Reference Guide_E_Front
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1.
Winding the bobbin thread
Please start from here.
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K
3
2
4
Start from
here.
1
4-6
4-5
4-4
Clip the end of the thread.
Return.
4-7
4-8
Latch Spring
Thread
Thread Notch
Extend the thread out about 10 cm.
Bobbin should be
positioned so it winds to the left.
Quick Bobbin Threading Device
4-1 4-2 4-3
Align notch.
Thread
Push here.
] Speed of bobbin winder is
Bobbin Winding Clutch Arm
2. Upper Threading
6
1
Raise.
Presser Foot Lift Lever
4
] Threading recommendations
to accommodate various thread weights.
Start from here.
1
6
7
8
3
2
4
5
controlled by foot controller.
Foot Controller
Thread Tension
] Adjust bobbin thread to match that of upper thread.
Correct thread tension
Incorrect thread tension can lead to such undesirable results as loose upper or lower stitches, puckered seams and thread breakage.
Stitch Samples
] Raise the needle, place the fabric
under the presser foot, lower the holder, then test sew.
Press down.
Pedal
Fabric Upper
Thread
Lower Thread
4-9
1
Wrong side of fabric
Right side of Fabric
Wrong side of fabric
Right side of Fabric
2
Lower Thread
Upper Thread
Lower Thread
Upper Thread
Extend the thread out about 15 cm.
to increase needle thread tension
to reduce needle thread tension
8
Needle Hole
Right SideLeft Side
Flat Side
Thread
7
5
l Pass the thread through
the thread tension disks and up through the spring.
l Selecting the proper needle for use with the fabric and thread
you are working with
] The following chart applies to many different fabric, thread and needle combinations.
Special fabric
Light weight fabrics
Middle weight fabrics Heavy weight fabrics
Cloth Velvet Quilt Synthetic Suede Knit Coating Lawn Tricot Silk Georgette Wool Georgette Gingham Lightweight Jersey Gabardine, Flannel Denim Jersey Tweed
Fabric - Thread - Needles
Thread Silk, Polyester #30 – #50 Polyester #20 – #50 Polyester #20 – #50 Polyester #20 – #50 Polyester #50 Cotton #80 Polyester #60 Silk #50 Silk, Polyester #50 Cotton #60 – #80 Polyester #60 Silk #50 Cotton #20 – #50 Polyester #20 – #50 Silk #20 – #50
Needle (HLX5)
#11 – #14
#11 – #16
#11 – #14
#9
#11
#11 – #14
#11
#14 – #18
#11 – #16
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