Brother LB7000, SE600, SE625 Operation Manual

Operation Manual

Embroidery and Sewing Machine

Product Code: 888-M20

Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

INTRODUCTION

• This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only.

Thank you for purchasing this 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.

DANGER

- To reduce the risk of electrical shock

1Always unplug the machine from the electrical

outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended.

WARNING

- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons.

2Always unplug the machine from the electrical

outlet when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord.

• Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord.

• Always unplug your machine if there is a power failure.

3Electrical Hazards:

• This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label. Do not connect it to a DC power source or converter. If you are not sure what kind of power source you have, contact a qualified electrician.

4Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord

or plug, if it is not working properly, has been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest authorized Brother dealer for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

• While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord.

• When transporting the machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Lifting the machine by any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries.

• When lifting the machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, which may cause a personal injury.

5Always keep your work area clear:

• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

• Do not store objects on the foot controller.

• Never drop or insert foreign objects in any opening.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

• Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock.

• Do not place this machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in injuries.

6Special care is required when sewing:

• Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.

• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.

• Switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area.

• Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break.

• Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when free motion stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break.

7This machine is not a toy:

SAVE THESE

• Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.

• The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of. Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation.

• Do not use outdoors.

8For a longer service life:

• When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.

• Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.

• Always consult the Operation Manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle or other parts to assure correct installation.

INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is intended

for household use.

FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES EXCEPT CENELEC COUNTRIES

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

9For repair or adjustment:

• If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorized Brother 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.

Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the 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 and updates, visit our website at www.brother.com

FOR USERS IN CENELEC COUNTRIES

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

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.

• If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the

plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized Brother dealer to obtain the correct lead.

Trademarks

App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc. Use of these trademarks are subject to Google Permissions.

Open Source Licensing Remarks

This product includes open-source software. To see the open source licensing remarks, please go to the manual download section on your model's home page of Brother Solutions Center at “ http://s.brother/cpjab

”.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 GETTING READY 5

Names of Machine Parts ....................................... 5

Included accessories .............................................................. 7

Optional accessories .............................................................. 8

Turning the Machine On/Off................................ 9

LCD Operation ................................................... 10

Viewing the LCD.................................................................. 10

Settings screen...................................................................... 12

Adjusting input sensitivity for operation keys........................ 13

Winding/Installing the Bobbin............................ 13

Winding the bobbin ............................................................. 13

Installing the bobbin............................................................. 16

Upper Threading ................................................ 17

Threading the upper thread .................................................. 17

Pulling up the bobbin thread ................................................ 20

Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations.................. 21

Replacing the Needle.......................................... 22

Checking the needle............................................................. 22

Replacing the needle............................................................ 22

Replacing the Presser Foot.................................. 23

Replacing the presser foot .................................................... 23

Removing and attaching the presser foot holder ................... 24

Chapter 2 SEWING BASICS 25

Sewing ................................................................ 25

Stitch types........................................................................... 25

Basic sewing ........................................................................ 25

Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches .................................. 27

Combining Stitch Patterns .................................................... 27

Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching............................ 28

Automatically cutting the thread........................................... 28

Setting the stitch width/stitch length/“L/R Shift” .................... 29

Adjusting the thread tension............................... 29

Useful Sewing Tips ............................................. 30

Sewing Tips.......................................................................... 30

Sewing an even seam allowance.......................................... 31

Sewing Various Fabrics ........................................................ 32

Using a frame pattern to make an appliqué.......................... 69

Split embroidery patterns..................................................... 70

Editing Patterns .................................................. 71

Editing All Patterns............................................. 72

Aligning the pattern and the needle position........................ 73

Embroidering linked characters............................................ 73

Using the Memory Function............................... 74

Saving embroidery patterns.................................................. 75

Retrieving embroidery patterns ............................................ 75

Chapter 5 APPENDIX 77

Care and Maintenance ....................................... 77

Restrictions on oiling........................................................... 77

Precautions on storing the machine ..................................... 77

Cleaning the race................................................................. 77

Touch panel is malfunctioning............................................. 78

Troubleshooting ................................................. 78

Upper thread tightened up ................................................... 79

Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric................................ 79

Incorrect thread tension ....................................................... 79

Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed ..... 80

If the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder

seat...................................................................................... 82

List of symptoms.................................................................. 83

Error messages..................................................................... 87

Operation beeps.................................................................. 89

Upgrading your machine’s software .................. 89

Index.................................................................. 90

Chapter 3 VARIOUS STITCHES 35

Stitch Chart ........................................................ 35

Utility stitches .................................................... 38

Overcasting Stitches............................................................. 38

Blind Hem Stitching ............................................................. 39

Buttonhole sewing................................................................ 41

Button sewing ...................................................................... 43

Zipper Insertion.................................................................... 44

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching.............................. 45

Other Stitching Applications................................................. 49

Making adjustments............................................ 54

Using The Memory Function .............................. 54

Saving stitch patterns............................................................ 55

Retrieving stitch patterns ...................................................... 55

Chapter 4 EMBROIDERY 57

Embroidering Preparation................................... 57

Attaching the Embroidery Foot................................................... 57

Attaching the Embroidery Unit ............................................. 58

Embroidery Attractive Finishes ............................................. 59

Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame ......................... 60

Attaching the Embroidery Frame .......................................... 62

Embroidering ...................................................... 63

Selecting an embroidery pattern ........................................... 63

Embroidering a pattern......................................................... 65

Adjusting thread tension....................................................... 67

Embroidering the appliqué patterns ...................................... 68

Names of Machine Parts

Chapter 1

GETTING READY

Names of Machine Parts

■ Main parts

0 Flat bed attachment (page 7, 31) A Thread cutter (page 19) B Needle threader lever (page 19) C Thread tension dial (page 29, 67) D Handwheel

Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch.

E Thread guide cover (page 14) F Handle

Carry the machine by its handle when transporting.

G Presser foot lever

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot.

H Feed dog position switch

Use the feed dog position switch to raise and lower the feed dogs. (page 47)

I Main power switch (page 9) J Power supply jack (page 9) K Foot controller (page 26) L Foot controller jack (page 26) M Air vent

The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used.

N USB port (for a USB flash drive) (page 55, 75) O Embroidery unit (page 58)

GETTING READY

1 Bobbin winding thread guide and pretension disk

(page 15)

2 Thread guide (page 14) 3 Spool cap (page 13) 4 Spool pin (page 13) 5 Hole for extra spool pin

6 Bobbin winder (page 13) 7 LCD (liquid crystal display) (page 10) 8 Operation panel (page 6) 9 Operation buttons and sewing speed controller

This holds an extra spool pin for sewing with twin needle. (page

52) This is not a hole for lubrication. Do not insert oil into this hole.

(page 6)

■

Needle and presser foot section

1 Needle bar thread guide (page 18) 2 Needle plate (page 31) 3 Needle plate cover (page 16) 4 Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 16, 77) 5 Feed dogs

The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.

6 Presser foot

The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitch.

7 Presser foot holder (page 24) 8 Presser foot holder screw (page 24) 9 Buttonhole lever (page 42)

Names of Machine Parts

Note

■ Operation buttons

cd e

1 “Start/Stop” button

Press the “Start/Stop” button to start or stop sewing. The button changes color according to the machine’s operation mode.

Green: The machine is ready to sew or is sewing.

Red: The machine cannot sew.

Orange: The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or

the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right side.

2 Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button

Press the reverse/reinforcement button to sew reverse/ reinforcement stitches. (page 27)

3 Needle position button

Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.

4 Thread cutter button

Press the thread cutter button after sewing is stopped to cut

both the upper and the bobbin threads.

5 Sewing speed controller

Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed. The sewing speed cannot be adjusted while sewing decorative stitches or embroidering.

■ Operation panel and operation keys

1 LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel)

Selected pattern settings and messages are displayed. Touch the keys displayed on the LCD to perform operations. For details, refer to “LCD Operation” on page 10.

2 Previous page key

Displays the previous screen when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD.

3 Next page key

Displays the next screen when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD.

4 Help key

Press to get help on using the machine.

5 Settings key

Press to set the needle stop position, the buzzer sound, and more.

6 Embroidery key

Press this key to embroider.

7 Utility stitch key

Press this key to sew a utility stitch or decorative stitch.

8 Back key

Press to return to the previous screen.

9 Presser foot/Needle exchange key

Press this key before changing the needle, the presser foot, etc. This key locks all key and button functions to prevent operation of the machine.

• The operation keys of this machine are capacitive touch sensors. Operate the keys by directly touching them with your finger. The response of the keys varies according to the user. The pressure exerted on the keys does not affect the response of the keys.

• Since the operation keys react differently depending on the user, adjust the setting for “Adjusting input sensitivity for operation keys” on page 13.

• When using an electrostatic touch pen, make sure that its point is 8 mm or more. Do not use a touch pen with a thin point or a unique shape.

Names of Machine Parts

Note

Included accessories

Included accessories may differ from the table below depending on the machine model you purchased. For more details on included accessories and their part codes of your machine, refer to the additional sheet “Included Accessories”.

Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartment.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) Monogramming foot “N” Overcasting foot “G” Zipper foot “I” Blind stitch foot “R” Button fitting foot “M”

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

GETTING READY

Buttonhole foot “A” Embroidery foot “Q”

13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

Bobbin clip Seam ripper Scissors Cleaning brush Eyelet punch Screwdriver

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

Disc-shaped screwdriver Extra spool pin Spool cap (large) Spool cap (medium)

25. 26. 27. 28. 29.

Bobbin case (on machine)

30. 31. 32.

Spool net Foot controller Embroidery frame set (medium)

Needle set

Twin needle

(on machine)

10 cm (H) × 10 cm (W) (4 inches (H) × 4 inches (W))

Bobbin (on machine)

Spool cap (small) Thread spool insert

Pre-wound bobbin (60 weight white embroi dery bobb in thread)

(mini king thread spool)

Accessory bag

Operation Manual Quick Reference Guide Embroidery Design Guide

75/11 2 needles, 90/14 2 needles, 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored)

2/11 needle

• (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on the machine with product code 888-M20. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate.

Names of Machine Parts

Memo

Optional accessories

The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

10.

11.

12.

13. 14. 15.

No. Part Name

1. Free motion open

toe quilting foot “O”

2. Quilting foot SA129 F005N:

3. Walking foot SA140 F033N:

4. 1/4" Piecing foot

with guide

5. Quilting guide SA132 F016N:

6. Side cutter “S” SA177 F054:

7. Non stick foot SA114 F007N:

8. Roller foot SA190 F066:

9. Wide table *1 WT15:

10. Circular

attachment

11. Embroidery frame

set (large) 17 cm (H) × 10 cm (W) (6-7/10 inches (H) × 4 inches (W))

12. Embroidery frame set (small) 2 cm (H) × 6 cm (W) (1 inch (H) × 21/2 inches (W))

13. Stabilizer material for embroidery

14. Water soluble stabilizer

15. Embroidery bobbin thread (60 weight, white/ black)

Contact your authorized Brother dealer.

By changing the attaching position of the frame, 17 cm × 10 cm (6-7/10 inches × 4 inches) area can be embroidered without hooping the fabric again. The embroidery area is 10 cm × 10 cm (4 inches × 4 inches).

Americas Europe Others

SA187 F061:

SA185 F057:

SACIRC1 SACIRC1C

SA434 EF71:

SA431 EF61:

SA519 BM3:

SA520 BM5:

SA-EBT (white)/ SAEBT999 (black)

Part Code

XE1097-001

XC1948-052

XG6623-001

XC7416-252

XC2215-052

XC3879-152

XC1949-052

XG6751-001

XG8750-001

CIRC1: XG6705-001

XF2410-001

XF2419-001

XG6683-001

XG6681-001

EBT-CEN (white): X81164-001/ EBT-CEBN (black): XG6643-001

F061 F061CN

F005N

F033N F033CN

F057

F016N F016CN

F054 F054CN

F007N F007CN

F066 F066CN

WT15AP

CIRC1 CIRC1CN

EF71 EF71CN

EF61 EF61CN

BM3 BM3CN

BM5 BM5CN

EBT-CEN (white)/ EBT-CEBN (black)

• To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your authorized Brother dealer or visit our site http:// s.brother/cpjab.

• All specifications are correct at the time of printing. Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice.

• A variety of feet are available to enable different types of stitching and finishes. Visit your nearest authorized Brother dealer or our site http://s.brother/cpjab

for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine.

• Always use accessories recommended for this machine.

Turning the Machine On/Off

WARNING

CAUTION

Note

Turning the Machine On/Off

• Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.

• Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power cord receptacle on the machine. Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may result.

• Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition.

• Turn the main power to OFF and remove the plug in the following circumstances:

• When you are away from the machine

• After using the machine

• When the power fails during use

• When the machine does not operate correctly

due to a bad connection or a disconnection

• During electrical storms

•(For U.S.A. only) This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized electrical outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the electrical outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper electrical outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Make sure that the machine is turned off (the main

power switch is set to “ ”), and then plug the power cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the machine.

Insert the plug of the power cord into a household

electrical outlet.

GETTING READY

• Use only the power cord included with this machine.

• Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with any other appliances plugged into them. Fire or electric shock may result.

• Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.

• When unplugging the machine, always turn the main power to OFF first. Always grasp the plug to remove it from the electrical outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock.

• Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These things may damage the cord, or cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized Brother dealer for repairs before continuing use.

• Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise, a fire may result.

1 Power supply jack 2 Main power switch

Press the right side of the main power switch on the

right side of the machine to turn the machine on (set it to “I”).

 The light, LCD and the “Start/Stop” button light up

when the machine is turned on. The needle and the feed dogs will make a sound when they move; this is not a malfunction.

When the machine is turned on, the opening movie is

played. Press anywhere on the screen.

• When you first turn on the machine, select the language of your choice.

To turn off the machine, press the left side of the main

power switch (set it to “ ”).

LCD Operation

Note

876

E D B

F G

876

5 4

E D B

H G

LCD Operation

Viewing the LCD

Press a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, to select a machine function, or to select an operation indicated on the

key. The screen below appears when you press on the operation panel.

1 Utility stitch 2 Decorative stitch

■ Utility stitch screen ■ Utility stitch editing screen

■ Decorative stitch screen ■ Decorative stitch editing screen

• Some editing functions cannot be used with certain stitch patterns. Only the functions for the displayed keys are available when a stitch pattern is selected.

No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

1 – Stitches Press the key for the stitch you want to sew. 25

2 Stitch pattern display size Shows the approximate size of the stitch pattern selected.

100%: Nearly the same size as the sewn stitch pattern 50%: 1/2 the size of the sewn stitch pattern 25%: 1/4 the size of the sewn stitch pattern

3 – Stitch preview Shows a preview of the selected stitch. –

4 Presser foot Shows presser foot to be used. Before sewing, install the presser foot indicated here. 23

Zigzag foot “J” Blind stitch foot “R”

–

Monogramming foot “N” Button fitting foot “M”

Overcasting foot “G” Side cutter “S”

Buttonhole foot “A”

* The symbols for certain presser feet, such as zipper foot “I” and the quilting foot,

may not appear in the screen.

LCD Operation

No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

5 Needle position setting Shows single or twin needle mode setting, and the needle stop position. 12

: Single needle/down position

: Twin needle/down position

: Single needle/up position : Twin needle/up position

6 Stitch width Shows the stitch width of the currently selected stitch pattern. 29

7 Stitch length Shows the stitch length of the currently selected stitch pattern. 29

8 L/R Shift Shows the tendency of left/right of the center line for the original zigzag stitch. 29

9 Manual adjustment key Press this key to display the adjustment screen of the stitch width, stitch length and

0 Page display Shows additional pages that can be displayed. –

A Edit/stitch switching key Press this key to toggle between the stitch editing screen and the stitch screen. 27

B Image key Shows a preview of the sewn image.

C Memory key Press this key to save combined stitch patterns. 55

D Automatic thread cutting

key

E Automatic reverse/

reinforcement key

F Single/repeat sewing key Press this key to choose single stitch pattern or continuous stitch patterns.

G Back to beginning key When sewing is stopped, press this key to return to the beginning of the stitch

H Mirror image key After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to create a horizontal mirror image of

I Some of the following keys will appear, depending on the selected stitch pattern.

Elongation key

“L/R Shift”.

Press to change the thread color in the image to red, blue, or black.

Press this key to set the automatic thread cutting function. 28

Press this key to use the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch function. 28

Depending on the selected stitch, this key may be disabled. To finish a complete motif while sewing the stitch pattern continuously, you can press this key while sewing. The machine will automatically stop when the motif is finished.

pattern.

the stitch pattern.

When satin stitch patterns are selected, press this key to choose from 5 automatic length settings, without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length

settings.

GETTING READY

–

Thread density key

J Delete key Press this key to delete the selected stitch pattern. When you make a mistake in

After selecting the decorative satin stitch pattern , use this key to change the thread density of the stitch pattern.

: Low density

If the stitches bunch when thread density is changed to , return the thread

density to . If you continue sewing when the stitches are bunched, the needle may bend or break.

combining stitch patterns, use this key to delete stitch patterns.

: High density

–

LCD Operation

Memo

E F

Settings screen

Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop

position, opening display, etc.). Press or , after you changed necessary settings.

• You can save the current settings screen image in a USB flash drive by pressing when the USB flash drive is inserted into the USB port. The files are saved in a folder labeled “bPocket”.

5 Select the embroidery frame to be used. 6 Select the center mark and grid lines that are displayed. 7 When set to [ON], the embroidery pattern can be

selected according to the embroidery frame size that you have selected in number

8 Change the thread color display on the “Embroidery”

screen; thread number, color name. (page 66)

9 When the thread number [#123] is selected, select from

thread brands. (page 66)

0 Change the display units (mm/inch). A Press to specify the size of pattern thumbnails. B Change the color of the background for the embroidery

display area.

C Change the color of the background for the thumbnail

area.

5. (page 64)

■ Sewing settings

1 Select whether to use the sewing speed controller to

determine the zigzag width. (page 48)

2 Make adjustments to decorative stitch patterns. (page

54)

3 Set to [ON] when using twin needle. (page 52) 4 Select either “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight

stitch (Middle)” as the utility stitch that is automatically selected when the machine is turned on.

■ Embroidery settings

■ General settings

D Select the needle stop position (the needle position for

when the machine is not being operated) to be up or down.

E Select whether to hear the beep operation sound. F Select whether to display the opening screen when the

machine is turned on.

G Select the display language. H Select whether to turn on the light for the needle area

and work area.

I Select the level of the input sensitivity for operation keys.

(page 13)

J Display the service count which is a reminder to take

your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized Brother dealer for details.)

K Display the total number of stitches sewn on this

machine.

L The [No.] is the internal machine number for your

machine.

M Display the program version installed on your machine.

Winding/Installing the Bobbin

CAUTION

Memo

Adjusting input sensitivity for operation keys

You can adjust the sensitivity of the operation keys to 5 levels. Display the settings screen to set desired level.

Press to display the settings screen.

Display page 7 by pressing / .

Press [Start].

 The adjusting screen is displayed.

Adjust the [Input Sensitivity] by pressing / .

• The higher the setting, the more sensitive the keys will be. The default setting is [3].

• We recommend selecting the highest setting if an electrostatic touch pen is being used.

• While adjusting the input sensitivity, press to check whether the key responds. When the key responds, the setting value indicating the sensitivity blinks.

Winding/Installing the Bobbin

• Only use the plastic bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (SA156/SFB: XA5539-151/SFB). The bobbin's height is 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch). Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. SA156 is Class 15 type bobbin.

Winding the bobbin

This section describes how to wind thread onto a bobbin.

• When winding the bobbin for sewing utility stitches, use thread appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew (page 21). Normally, the thread will be the same as what is used for the upper threading.

• When winding bobbin for embroidery, be sure to use the recommended 60 weight embroidery bobbin thread for this machine.

GETTING READY

Press to return to previous screen.

■ If the machine does not respond when an operation key is pressed

Turn machine off, then hold down (Thread cutter button) and turn on the machine to reset [Input Sensitivity]. Display the settings screen, and then adjust

the [Input Sensitivity] again.

Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the

notch in the bobbin aligns with the spring on the shaft, and then slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right until it snaps into place.

• The “Start/Stop” button lights up in orange.

Remove the spool cap and place the spool of thread for

the bobbin onto the spool pin.

Slide the spool onto the spool pin so that the thread unwinds to the front from the bottom. Otherwise the thread may become tangled around the spool pin.

1 The thread unwinds to the front from the bottom.

1 Notch 2 Bobbin winder

shaft spring

Winding/Installing the Bobbin

CAUTION

Memo

1 Spool cap (small) 2 Spool (cross-wound

thread)

3 Space

1 Thread spool insert (mini

king thread spool)

2 12 mm (1/2 inch) 3 75 mm (3 inches)

Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.

Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as shown, with the rounded side on the left.

• If the spool or the spool cap is not installed correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin, causing the needle to break.

• Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged. When using mini king thread spool, use the thread spool insert (mini king thread spool). For details on thread spool insert (mini king thread spool), refer to “Memo” on page 14.

• When using the spool as shown below, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool.

• When using thread that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin. If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool.

• If a spool of thread whose core is 12 mm (1/2 inch) in diameter and 75 mm (3 inches) high is inserted onto the spool pin, use the thread spool insert (mini king thread spool).

Pass the thread under the thread guide, then under the

thread guide cover and to the front.

1 Thread guide 2 Thread guide cover

Winding/Installing the Bobbin

Note

CAUTION

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CAUTION

Pass the thread under the hook on the bobbin winding

thread guide, and then wind it counterclockwise under the pretension disk.

1 Bobbin winding thread guide 2 Pretension disk 3 Pull it in as far as possible

• Make sure that the thread is passed under the pretension disk.

Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 5 or 6

times, pass the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread to cut it.

Turn on the machine.

Press the “Start/Stop” button once to start winding the

bobbin. When the foot controller is plugged in, press down on the foot controller.

• When winding transparent nylon thread on the bobbin, stop bobbin winding when the bobbin is 1/2 to 2/3 full. If the bobbin was fully wound with transparent nylon thread, it may not be wound neatly, or sewing performance may suffer. In addition, extreme pressure may be applied to the bobbin, it may not be possible to remove the bobbin from the bobbin winder shaft, or the bobbin may break.

GETTING READY

1 Guide slit in bobbin winder seat

(with built-in cutter)

• Be sure to wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin, otherwise the thread will become wrapped around the bobbin winder shaft.

• Be sure to cut the thread as described. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out.

Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the bobbin

winding speed. Slide the controller to the right to increase the speed; slide it to the left to reduce the speed.

When the bobbin winding becomes slow, press the

“Start/Stop” button once to stop the machine. When the foot controller is plugged in, remove your foot from the foot controller.

• When the bobbin winding becomes slow, stop the machine, otherwise the machine may be damaged.

Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left

until it snaps into place, and then remove the bobbin.

Slide the sewing speed controller to desired sewing

speed position.

Remove the spool for the bobbin thread from the spool

pin.

• We recommend winding stretch thread, such as transparent nylon thread, at a low speed since the thread may stretch.

Winding/Installing the Bobbin

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Installing the bobbin

Install the bobbin wound with thread. You can begin sewing immediately without pulling up the bobbin thread by simply inserting the bobbin in the bobbin case and guiding the thread through the slit in the needle plate cover.

• If the threads will be pulled to create gathers or the thread at the beginning of sewing will be finished, for example, when free motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread. For details, refer to “Pulling up the bobbin thread” on page 20.

• Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.

Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case so that the

thread unwinds to the left.

Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand

(1), and then guide the end of the thread around the tab of the needle plate cover with your left hand (2).

1 Tab

• Before inserting or changing the bobbin, be sure to press on the operation panel to

lock all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur if the “Start/Stop” button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts.

Turn on the machine.

Press (Needle position button) once or twice to

raise the needle.

Press .

 The screen changes, and all keys and operation

buttons are locked (except ).

Raise the presser foot lever.

Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right and remove

the bobbin cover.

• Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your finger and unwind the bobbin thread correctly, otherwise the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.

While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right

hand (1), guide the thread through the slit in the needle plate cover (2) and lightly pull it with your left hand (3).

• By guiding the thread around the tab of the needle plate

cover, passing the thread as shown by 2 in this illustration, then lightly pulling the thread at 3, the thread will enter the tension spring of the bobbin case to apply the appropriate tension to the bobbin thread during sewing.

While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right

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CAUTION

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hand (1), continue guiding the thread through the slit with your left hand (2). Then, cut the thread with the cutter (3).

Upper Threading

• Be sure to complete the bobbin threading correctly according to these instructions. If the thread is simply placed in the slit in the needle plate cover, the bobbin thread will not be correctly threaded, resulting in poor sewing performance or incorrect thread tension.

Reattach the bobbin cover.

Insert the tab of the bobbin cover into the notch of the needle plate cover, and then lightly press down on the right side.

• When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break.

• Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower.

• Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. For details on the correct combination of needles and threads, refer to “Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations” on page 21.

Threading the upper thread

GETTING READY

• You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew, pull up the thread according to the procedure in “Pulling up the bobbin thread” on page 20.

Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

 When threading the upper thread, carefully follow

the instructions.

Turn on the machine.

Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot.

• If the presser foot is not raised, the machine cannot be threaded.

Upper Threading

CAUTION

Press (Needle position button) once or twice to

raise the needle.

The needle is correctly raised when the mark on the



handwheel is at the top, as shown below. Check the

handwheel and, if this mark is not at this position, press (Needle position button) until it is.

Pass the thread under the thread guide, then under the

thread guide cover and to the front.

Remove the spool cap and place the spool of thread

onto the spool pin.

Slide the spool onto the spool pin so that the thread unwinds to the front from the bottom. Otherwise the thread may become tangled around the spool pin.

1 The thread unwinds to the front from the bottom.

Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.

Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as shown, with the rounded side on the left.

1 Thread guide 2 Thread guide cover

Press .

 The screen changes, and all keys and operation

buttons are locked (except ).

• When threading the needle, be sure to press

on the operation panel to lock all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur if the “Start/Stop” button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts.

Pass the thread through the thread channel in the order

shown below.

• Choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. For more information regarding the choice of spool caps for your thread choice, refer to “Memo” on page 14.

• If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break.

Make sure that the thread is passed into the thread

take-up lever as shown below.

Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide.

The thread can easily be slid behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand, as shown. Make sure that the thread is passed through to the left of the tab of the needle bar thread guide.

1 Needle bar thread

guide

2 Tab

Upper Threading

Note

Check that the needle and thread are compatible with

the needle threader. If they are compatible, continue with the next step.

• The needle threader can be used with machine needles 75/11 through 100/16.

• The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle.

• When thread such as transparent nylon monofilament or specialty threads are used, it is not recommended to use the needle threader.

• If the needle threader cannot be used, insert the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back by hand. At this time, be sure to lock all keys and operation buttons described in step

Pull the end of the thread, which has been passed

through the needle bar thread guide, to the left, then pass the thread through the notch of the threader thread guide, and then firmly pull the thread from the front and insert it into the slit of the threader thread guide disk marked “7” all the way.

Lower the needle threader lever on the left side of the

machine as much as possible to make the hook turn.

1 Needle threader lever 2 Needle 3 Hook

• If the needle is not raised to it's highest position, the needle threader cannot thread the needle. Turn handwheel counterclockwise until the needle is at its highest position. The needle is correctly raised when the mark on the handwheel is at the top, as shown under

c on page 17.

step

GETTING READY

1 Notch of the threader thread guide 2 Threader thread guide disk

Cut the thread with the thread cutter on the left side of

the machine.

• If the thread is pulled through and cannot be cut correctly, lower the presser foot lever so that the thread is held in place before cutting the thread. If this operation is performed, proceed to step

• When using thread that quickly winds off the spool, such as metallic thread, it may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut. Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter, pull out about 8 cm (approx. 3 inches) of thread after passing it through the threader thread guide disk (marked “7”).

Raise the needle threader lever slowly.

Carefully pull the end of thread that was passed

through the eye of the needle.

If the needle was not completely threaded, but a loop in the thread was formed in the eye of the needle, carefully pull the loop through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the thread.

Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the thread

through and under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (approx. 2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine.

Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot.

Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

Upper Threading

Pulling up the bobbin thread

If the threads will be pulled to create gathers or the thread at the beginning of sewing will be finished, for example, when free motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread.

Refer to “Threading the upper thread” on page 17 to

thread the machine with the upper thread and thread the needle.

Follow steps a to f “Installing the bobbin” on

page 16 for installing the bobbin and to insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.

Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.

Do not cut the thread with the cutter, otherwise it will be difficult to pull up the bobbin thread.

Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

While lightly holding the upper thread with your left

hand, press (Needle position button) twice to lower

and then raise the needle.

 The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread

and can be pulled up.

Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the

end of the bobbin thread.

Pull up the bobbin thread, pass it under the presser

foot and pull it about 10 cm (4 inches) toward the back of the machine, making it even with the upper thread.

Reattach the bobbin cover.

Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations

CAUTION

Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations

• Needles that can be used with this machine: Home sewing machine needles (size 65/9 - 100/16) * The larger the number, the larger the needle. As the numbers decrease, the needles get finer.

• Thread that can be used with this machine: 30 - 90 weight * Never use thread of 20 weight or lower. It may cause machine to malfunction. * The smaller the number, the heavier the thread. As the numbers increase, the thread gets finer.

• The machine needle and thread that should be used depends on the type and thickness of the fabric. Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.

- The combinations shown in the table provide a general guideline. Be sure to sew trial stitches on the actual number of

layers and type of fabric to be used in your project.

- The machine needles are consumables. For safety and best results, we recommend replacing the needle regularly. For

details on when to replace the needle, refer to “Checking the needle” on page 22.

• In principle, use a fine needle and thread with lightweight fabrics, and a larger needle and heavier thread with heavyweight fabrics.

• Select a stitch appropriate for the fabric, and then adjust the stitch length. When sewing lightweight fabrics, make the stitch length finer (shorter). When sewing heavyweight fabrics, make the stitch length coarser (longer). (page 29) When sewing stretch fabrics, refer to “Sewing stretch fabrics” on page 32.

GETTING READY

Fabric Type/Application

Lightweight fabrics

Medium weight fabrics

Heavyweight fabrics

Stretch fabrics (knit fabrics, etc.)

For top-stitching

Lawn, georgette, challis, organdy, crepe, chiffon, voile, gauze, tulle, lining, etc.

Broadcloth, taffeta, gabardine, flannel, seersucker, double gauze, linen, terry cloth, waffle weave, sheeting, poplin, cotton twill, satin, quilting cotton, etc.

Denim (12 ounces or more), canvas, etc.

Denim (12 ounces or more), canvas, tweed, corduroy, velour, melton wool, vinyl-coated fabric, etc.

Jersey, tricot, T-shirt fabric, fleece, interlock, etc.

Cotton thread,

Cotton thread

Cotton thread,

Polyester thread,

Cotton thread,

Polyester thread,

Cotton thread

Thread

Type Weight

Polyester

thread

Silk thread

Polyester

thread

Silk thread

Polyester

thread,

Polyester

thread

Silk thread

60 - 90

50 - 80

60 - 90

50 - 60

30 100/16

30 - 50

30 90/14 - 100/16

50 - 60 75/11 - 90/14

■ Transparent nylon thread

Use a home sewing machine topstitching needle, regardless of the fabric or thread.

Size of needle

65/9 - 75/11

75/11 - 90/14

90/14 - 100/16

Ball point needle

75/11 - 90/14

Stitch length

mm (inch)

Fine stitches

1.8-2.5

(1/16-3/32)

Regular stitches

2.0-3.0

(1/16-1/8)

Coarse stitches

2.5-4.0

(3/32-3/16)

Setting appropriate for

the fabric thickness

Setting appropriate for

the fabric thickness

■ Embroidery needles

Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle for embroidery.

• The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the preceding table. If the combination of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing heavy fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches.

Replacing the Needle

CAUTION

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CAUTION

Replacing the Needle

Press .

 The screen changes, and all keys and operation

buttons are locked (except ).

• Only use recommended home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine.

• Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

Checking the needle

Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even.

1 Flat side 2 Needle type marking 3 Flat surface 4 Even 5 Not even

• When replacing the needle, be sure to press on the operation panel to lock all keys

and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur if the “Start/Stop” button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts.

Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a

screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle.

• Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine may be damaged.

With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the

machine, insert the new needle until it touches the needle stopper. Using the screwdriver tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it clockwise.

1 Needle stopper

• Replace the needle in cases such as the four described below:

1 If an unusual sound is produced when the needle enters the

fabric while sewing trial stitches at low speed. (The tip of the needle may be broken or dull.)

2 If stitches are skipped. (The needle may be bent.) 3 Generally, after completing one project, such as a piece of

clothing.

4 Generally, after using three full bobbins of thread.

Replacing the needle

Use the screwdriver and a new needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in “Checking the needle” on page 22.

Press (Needle position button) once or twice to

raise the needle.

Place fabric or paper under the presser foot to cover

the hole in the needle plate to prevent the needle from falling into the machine.

• Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may result.

Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

Replacing the Presser Foot

CAUTION

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CAUTION

• Use the appropriate presser foot 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. For details on the presser foot that should be used with the selected stitch, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35.

• Only use presser feet designed specifically for this machine. Use of any other presser foot may result in injuries or damage to the machine.

• When a stitch is selected, the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen. Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew. If the wrong presser foot is installed, attach the appropriate presser foot. (page 10)

Replacing the Presser Foot

Raise the presser foot lever.

Press the black button at the back of the presser foot

holder in order to remove the presser foot.

1 Black button 2 Presser foot holder

Place the appropriate presser foot below the presser

foot holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the notch in the holder.

1 Presser foot holder 2 Notch 3 Pin 4 Presser foot type

Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the presser

foot pin snaps into the notch in the presser foot holder.

GETTING READY

Replacing the presser foot

Press (Needle position button) once or twice to

raise the needle.

Press .

 The screen changes, and all keys and operation

buttons are locked (except ).

• When replacing the presser foot, be sure to press on the operation panel to lock all

keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur if the “Start/Stop” button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts.

1 Presser foot lever 2 Presser foot holder 3 Notch 4 Pin

 The presser foot is attached.

Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser

foot is securely attached.

Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

Replacing the Presser Foot

CAUTION

Removing and attaching the presser foot holder

Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the walking foot and quilting foot.

■ Removing the presser foot holder

Press .

 The screen changes, and all keys and operation

buttons are locked (except ).

Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right

hand, and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand.

Turn the screw toward you (clockwise).

Remove the presser foot.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” on page 23.

Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder

screw.

Turn the screw toward the back of the machine (counterclockwise).

• The presser foot holder screw can also be loosened or tightened with the disc-shaped screwdriver.

Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

■ Attaching the presser foot holder

Press .

 The screen changes, and all keys and operation

buttons are locked (except ).

• Be sure to securely tighten the presser foot holder screw, otherwise the presser foot holder may fall off and the needle may strike it, causing the needle to bend or break.

Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

Raise the presser foot lever.

Align the notch in the presser foot holder with the

screw.

1 Screw 2 Notch in presser foot

holder

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2 3

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Chapter 2

SEWING BASICS

Sewing

• 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.

• Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break.

• Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

• Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or bend.

Stitch types

Basic sewing

• First, perform a trial sewing, using a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project.

Prepare the appropriate needle and thread for the type

of fabric. (page 21)

If necessary, replace the needle. (page 22)

Wind thread onto a bobbin, and then install it into the

machine. (page 13)

Thread the upper thread. (page 17)

Press on the operation panel and select the stitch

type.

Select a stitch.

displays the previous screen, and displays the

next screen.

• For details on the key functions, refer to “Viewing the LCD” on page 10.

• If necessary, change to the desired stitch width or stitch length. (page 29)

SEWING BASICS

1 Utility stitches (page 35)

You can select from utility stitches, including straight line stitching, overcasting, buttonhole and basic decorative stitches.

2 Decorative stitches 3 Decorative satin stitches 4 Satin stitches 5 Cross stitch stitches 6 Stitch patterns stored in the machine's memory (page

55)

7 Stitch patterns stored in USB flash drive (page 55)

Check which presser foot is indicated in the upper-left

corner of the screen, and then attach it. Attach zigzag foot “J” in this procedure. (It is on the machine when purchased.)

• For details on changing the presser foot, refer to “Replacing the Presser Foot” on page 23.

• Always use the correct presser foot. If the wrong presser foot is used, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, possibly resulting in injury. Refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 35 for presser foot recommendations.

Sewing

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Set the fabric under the presser foot. Hold the fabric

and thread with your left hand, and rotate the handwheel counterclockwise or press (Needle position button) to set the needle in the sewing start position.

Lower the presser foot lever.

• Do not press (Thread cutter button) after the threads have been cut. Doing so could tangle the thread or break the needle and damage the machine.

• Do not press (Thread cutter button) when there is no fabric set in the machine. The thread may tangle, possibly resulting in damage.

Adjust the sewing speed with the sewing speed

controller. (when using utility stitches)

You can use this controller to adjust sewing speed during sewing.

1 Fast 2 Slow

Press the “Start/Stop” button to start sewing. (When

the foot controller is plugged in, slowly press down on the foot controller.)

Guide the fabric lightly by hand.

• When the foot controller is being used, you cannot start sewing by pressing the “Start/Stop” button.

Press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop sewing.

(When the foot controller is plugged in, remove your foot from the foot controller.)

• When cutting thread such as nylon monofilament thread, or other decorative threads, use the thread cutter on the left side of the machine.

When the needle has stopped moving, raise the presser

foot lever and remove the fabric.

Check the sewing finish. If necessary, adjust the thread

tension. (page 29)

■ Using the foot controller

You can also use the foot controller to start and stop sewing.

• When the foot controller is connected, you cannot use the “Start/Stop” button.

• Bobbin winding can be started and stopped with the foot controller.

• The foot controller cannot be used when embroidering.

Press (Thread cutter button) to trim the upper and

bobbin threads.

 The needle will return to the up position

automatically.

Turn off the machine.

Insert the foot controller plug into the foot controller

jack on the machine.

1 Foot controller jack

Turn on the machine.

Slowly depress the foot controller to start sewing.

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No. 1-01 1-03 1-08

Stitch

Sewing

Combining Stitch Patterns

Stitch patterns from the following categories can be combined.

• The speed that is set using the sewing speed controller will be the foot controller’s maximum sewing speed.

Release the foot controller to stop the machine.

Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches

Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. Depending on the selected

stitch, reverse or reinforcement stitches are sewn while (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) is kept pressed. With

reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches are sewn at the same place. With reverse stitches, the stitching is sewn in the opposite direction.

• When any of the following stitches is selected, pressing

(Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) will sew

reverse stitches.

When any other stitch is selected, pressing (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) will sew

reinforcement stitches.

Example:

Press .

Select the following stitch pattern.

Press .

 The display returns to the stitch selection screen.

Press .

SEWING BASICS

1 Reverse stitch 2 Reinforcement stitch 3 (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button)

Select the following stitch pattern.

If you want to sew the stitch pattern continuously,

press to display editing screen, and then press

Sewing

 The stitch pattern turns continuous.

Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching

After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing.

Automatically cutting the thread

The machine can be set to automatically cut the threads at the end of the stitching. This is called “programmed thread cutting”. If programmed thread cutting is set, automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching is also set.

If the machine is turned off, programmed thread cutting will be turned off.

Turn on the machine.

Select a stitch.

• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Basic sewing” on page 25.

Select a stitch.

• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Basic sewing” on page 25.

Press to set the automatic reverse/reinforcement

stitching function.

 The key will display as .

Set the fabric in the start position and begin sewing.

1 Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)

 The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches

(or reinforcement stitches) and then continue sewing.

Once you have reached the end of the stitching, press

(Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button).

Press on the screen.

 You get , and the machine is set for

programmed thread cutting and automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching.

• To turn programmed thread cutting off, press .

Set the fabric in place, and press the “Start/Stop”

button once.

 Stitching will begin after reverse stitches (or

reinforcement stitches) are sewn automatically.

Once you have reached the end of the stitching, press

(Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) once.

If stitching, such as buttonholes and bar tacking, that includes reinforcement stitching has been selected, this operation is unnecessary.

 After the reverse stitching (or reinforcement stitching)

has been done, the machine stops, and the threads are cut.

1 The point where the “Start/

Stop” button was pressed.

2 The point where

(Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) was pressed.

3 The threads are cut here.

1 Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)

 The machine will sew reverse stitches (or

reinforcement stitches) and stop.

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