SEWING MACHINE
PQ1500 OPERATION MANUAL “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” “Read all instructions before using.” When using a sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock. ● The sewing machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. ● Always unplug before changing the light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 120V 15 watts for 120V model or rated 240V 15watts for 220-240V model.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury. ● Do not allow this sewing machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the sewing machine is used by or near children. ● Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. ● Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. ● Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. ● Never drop or insert any object into any opening. ● Do not use outdoors. ● Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. ● To disconnect, turn the main switch to the symbol “O” position which represents off, then remove plug from outlet. ● Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. ● Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle. ● Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. ● Do not use bent needles. ● Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break. ● Turn off power to the machine by flipping the ON/OFF switch to the symbol “O” before making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot etc. ● Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. ● This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. ● Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this sewing machine.
CAUTION For U.S.A. only– This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other) to reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit. Contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way. “SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS” “This sewing machine is intended for household use.” CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING A BROTHER SEWING MACHINE
Your machine is the home use sewing machine available. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated into it, we suggest that you study this booklet.
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
For safe operation ● Be sure to watch the needle while sewing. Do not touch moving parts such as the balance wheel, thread take-up or needle while the machine is operating. ● Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: ● Operation is completed ● Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts ● A power failure occurs during use ● Maintaining the machine ● Leaving the machine unattended ● Do not place anything on the foot controller. ● Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use extension cords.
For a longer service life ● When storing your sewing machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not store the sewing machine beside a space heater, iron, 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. ● Do not drop or hit the machine. ● Always consult the operation manual when replacing any accessories, the presser feet, needle or other parts to assure correct installation.
For repair or adjustment In the event that 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 nearest authorized Brother service center.
CONTENTS CONTENTS Accessories ...... 1 Stitch Samples and Needle Chart ...... 11
Name of Parts ...... 2 Stitch Samples ...... 11 Before You Begin ...... 3 Thread Tension ...... 11 Accessories Tension Dial ...... 3 Changing Presser Feet ...... 12 Power Cord and Foot Controller ...... 3 Changing Presser Feet ...... 12
Power Switch ...... 3 Presser Feet ...... 12 Names of Parts Hand Wheel ...... 3 Basic Sewing ...... 13
Stitch Length Regulator ...... 3 Basic Sewing ...... 13 Before You Before
Reverse stitch lever ...... 3 Pin Feeding (for hard-to-handle fabrics) ...... 13 Begin
Presser Foot Lift Lever...... 4 Pin Feeding Unit ...... 13
Knee Lift ...... 4 Rolled Hem Foot ...... 14 and Needles
Light Bulb Light Changing Pressure Adjustment Dial ...... 4 Zipper Foot...... 15 Thread Cutter Button ...... 5 Invisible Zipper Foot...... 16
Needle Stop Position Button ...... 5 1/4” Foot...... 16 Threading Light Switch...... 5 Quilting Foot...... 17
Feed Dog Adjustment Knob ...... 5 Walking Foot ...... 17
Samples and Needle Chart Needle
Changing Needles and Light Bulb...... 6 Lining ...... 18 Stitch
Changing the Needle ...... 6 Seam Guide ...... 18
Changing the Feed Pin ...... 6 Caring for Your Machine ...... 19 Presser Feet Changing Changing Light Bulbs ...... 6 Cleaning the Machine ...... 19
Threading ...... 7 Lubrication Points ...... 19
Bobbin Winding ...... 7 Trouble Shooting ...... 20 Sewing Basic Bobbin Insertion ...... 8
Upper Threading ...... 9
Caring for
Machine Using the Automatic Needle Threader ...... 9 Your
How to Pull Out the Bobbin Thread ...... 10
Shooting Trouble
Accessories CONTENTS 1234 No. Part Name Part Code 1 Cover XA0917-052
2 Medium Screwdriver 125877-001 Accessories 3 Small Screwdriver 125878-001 4 Cleaning Brush XA4527-001
5 Knee Lift XA0830-001
Names of 5678 6 Needles and Case 1 Size 9 Parts (ORGAN HLX5) 2 Size 11 1 Size 14 X80805-001
1 Size 16 You Before Begin 1 Ballpoint Needle 7 Lining Plate Screw (2) 062670-812
9 10 11 12 and Needles Light Bulb Light
8 Fabric Separator 184720-001 Changing 9 Feed Pin 138483-001 10 Feed Pin Changer 117934-009
11 General Purpose Foot XA1425-001 Threading 12 Bobbin (5) SA159
13 14 15 16 13 Spool Cap XA2111-000 Samples and 14 Rolled Hem Foot X57138-001 Chart Needle
15 Zipper Foot 112797-001 Stitch 16 Invisible Zipper Foot 148475-001
17 1/4” Foot XA7258-001 Presser Feet Changing 18 Quilting Foot XA7255-101 17 18 19 20 19 Walking Foot XA7253-001
20 Seam Guide XA7256-001 Sewing
21 Foot Controller XA3931-051 Basic Optional Accessories
22 Fabric Extension Table SA506
Caring for Machine 21 22 Your Note
Foot controller: Model N5V Shooting This foot controller can be used for sewing machine Trouble model PQ1500.
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Names of Parts
CONTENTS Accessories Thread Guide Bar (Page 7)
Handle Thread Guide for Names of Parts Bobbin Winding (Page 7) Pressure Adjustment Dial Three Holed Bobbin Winder (Page 4)
Thread Guide (Page 9) Stitch Length (Page 7) You Before Regulator (Page 3) Presser Foot Lifter Begin (Page 4)
Hand Wheel
Needles and Needles Light Bulb Light Light Switch (Page 3) Changing (Page 5) Indicator Lamp
Needle Stop Position Threading Thread Trimmer Button (Page 5) Power Switch (Page 3)
Sewing Area Samples and Reverse Stitch Chart Needle Light (Page 6) Lever (Page 3) Stitch Power Socket
(Page 3)
Presser Feet Changing Feed Dog Adjustment Spool Pin Automatic Needle Thread Cutter Knob (Page 5) (Page 7)
Threader (Page 9 and 10) Button (Page 5) Foot Controller Jack Spool Cushion Sewing Tension Dial (Page 3) (Page 7) Basic (Page 3 and 11)
Knee Lift Caring for
Feed Dogs Air Vents Machine
(Page 5 and 13) (Page 4) Your
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Before You Begin (1) CONTENTS Tension Dial Upper Thread Tension Hand Wheel ● When tighter tension is desired, ● Position needle using hand turn the tension dial to the right. wheel. Accessories Upper and bobbin threads will Loosen Tighten meet on right side of the fabric. ✽ Always turn hand wheel towards
● When looser tension is desired, Names of
you. Parts turn tension dial to the left. Upper Hand Wheel and lower threads will then meet
on wrong side of fabric. Before You Before
Tension Block Begin
Needles and Needles Light Bulb Light
Power Cord and Foot Controller Stitch Length Regulator Stitch length Changing Reference Mark Note ● Adjust desired stitch length using Please use common household stitch regulator dial. 1 2 Threading current. 7 Lower number = shorter stitches
● Plug in cord. 3 Higher number
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Samples and
● Plug foot controller into machine. = longer stitches Chart Needle
Power Cord 4
Stitch Note 5
Foot controller: Model N5V This foot controller can be used for Stitch Length Regulator Presser Feet
Foot Controller Changing sewing machine model PQ1500.
Power Switch Reverse Stitch Lever Sewing ● Flip power switch to “I” position to ● Sewing in reverse is possible Basic turn on. when the reverse stitch lever is in
● To switch power off, flip switch to the lowered position.
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Machine “O” position. Your Power Switch Reverse Stitch ✽ Make sure to push the lever all Lever
the way down when reverse sew-
Shooting I Trouble O ing is desired. ✽ Stitch length for reverse stitches is set for at least 5 mm. 3 CONTENTS Presser Foot Lift Lever Pressure Adjustment Dial Pressure Adjustment Dial ● Lowering the presser foot lift le- ● Turning the pressure adjustment ver lowers the sewing foot down dial raises and lowers the pres- Accessories onto the fabric and engages the sure indicator needle. tension function.
See also: “Feed Dog Adjustment Names of
✽ When working with heavy fabrics Knob” on page 5. Parts or other fabrics that don’t slide easily under the foot, raise the
presser foot lever to position the Presser Foot You Before
fabric. Lift Lever Begin
Needles and Needles Light Bulb Light
Knee Lift Pressure indicator Changing needle ● Using the convenient knee lift en- ables you to lift the presser foot easily leaving your hands free to Threading
work with the fabric. Samples and
Setting up the knee control. Chart Needle Stitch
Knee Lift
Presser Feet
Changing
Sewing Basic
✽ Push the knee lift all the way in.
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Before You Begin (2) CONTENTS Thread Cutter Button Feed Dog Adjustment Knob ● Height of feed dogs can be ad-
Note Accessories When the machine stops due to jammed justed to coincide with fabric threads and so forth, do not step on the weights. foot controller until turning the power off
and moving the needle with the hand Names of Parts wheel to check the situation. Otherwise Thread Cutter Button
broken needles could result. Before You Before
● The thread cutter trims upper and Begin
bobbin threads at the end of seams. Feed Dog Adjustment Knob
Needles and Needles Light Bulb Light
Needle Stop Position Button Foot Pressure and Feed Dog Position Changing ● When indicator lamp is lit up, the Indicator Lamp machine will stop sewing with the (Feed Dogs Down) needle lowered through the fabric. Threading Velvet ● When indicator lamp is off, posi- (Pin Feeding)
tion of the needle when sewing Samples and stops will be random. Chart Needle Lightweight Fabrics ● If the safety mechanism is acti- Stitch Needle Stop Position Button vated, for example if the thread
becomes tangled, the red lamp Middleweight Fabrics
Presser Feet Changing flashes. Heavyweight Fabrics
Light Switch Sewing ● Push light switch to turn the light Basic over the sewing area on and off. Select one of four feed dog positions according to your needs.
Light Switch Caring for
Note Machine Your
If a setting other than is selected, the feed pin will not operate.
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Changing Needles and Light Bulb CONTENTS Note Changing the Feed Pin Note Please make sure power is off before carrying out Please make sure power is off before carrying out
1 Set the feed dogs to “vel- the following operations. There is a chance of injury the following operation. The glass plate over the Accessories if the machine accidentally starts running during vet” position. (see Page 5) light bulb will be hot immediately after using the this operation. 2 Remove needle, presser machine, so you should wait until the machine has
foot and needle plate. had a chance to cool down before changing bulbs. 3 Lower presser foot and Names of
Changing the Needle turn hand wheel until feed Parts pin is in its highest position. 1 Turn the sewing ma- 4 Insert small screwdriver (in- chine off. Raise needle Changing Light Bulbs You Before
cluded) as shown in diagram. Begin to highest position us- ing hand wheel, and Screwdriver 1 Turn off power. Screwdriver
2 Remove screw from
lower presser foot. and Needles Light Bulb Light 2 Loosen screw with head. Changing screwdriver, and re- move needle.
3 Hold the needle with Threading the flat side to the right,
and insert the needle as 5 While holding spring 3 Remove bulb housing. Samples and
far as it will go. Make with fingertip, lower the Chart Needle
sure needle is screwed feed pin changer onto Stitch
in tightly. the needle to pick it up.
Presser Feet Changing
The needle should lay parallel to a surface.
Flat surface Sewing
✽ Check needles on a flat Basic 230V 120V surface to make sure 6 Attach new feed pin to 4 Unscrew bulb and re-
they’re not bent. feed pin changer, lower move.
Lay needle on Caring for and attach while holding 5 Screw in new bulb. Machine
a flat surface spring with fingertip. Sewing Light: Your (such as the needle plate or a plate 7 Remove screwdriver. See page 19.
of glass). 8 Re-attach needle plate, 6 Re-attach bulb housing Shooting Note needle and presser foot. and tighten screw. Light Light Trouble HLX5 needles should be uses; however, Schmetz 130/ Bulb Bulb 705H may also be used under normal circumstances. 6
Threading (1) CONTENTS Bobbin Winding Note Spool Cap
Do not move bobbin stop while machine is running. Spool Cushion Accessories 2
3
Names of 1 Parts
Spool of Thread You Before Begin
1 Put spool of thread on spool pin.
Needles and Needles
Light Bulb Light Changing ✽ Use spool cushion when using cross ✽ Use spool cap when using parallel- wound thread. wound thread.
4 - 9: See following illustrations. Threading Samples and
Thread Notch 1 Chart Needle Stitch
Thread Notch 2 Bobbin Presser Feet 2 Bobbin Winder Changing Shaft
1
Sewing Basic
Bobbin Stop
Guide Pin
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Machine Your 2 Lift thread guide bar all the way up, 3Run thread through bobbin winding 4 Run thread through top thread notch 5 Press bobbin stop up against empty
and run thread through triangular thread guide as shown in drawing. 1, and align bottom thread notch 2 bobbin. If the bobbin stop does not Shooting thread guide as shown in drawing. with guide pin on bobbin winder slide easily between the top and bot- Trouble shaft. tom of the bobbin, check that the bob- bin is seated properly with the guide pin (4) inserted into the lower notch. 7
CONTENTS Accessories
Bobbin Stop Names of Parts * Place the thread end so that it
does not protrude from the bobbin. Before You Before
6 While holding the end of the thread, step on 7 Stop winding when bobbin is full. 8 Manually move bobbin stop back to 9 Cut thread and remove bobbin. Begin the foot controller for a few seconds. Once Take foot off foot controller. original position.
enough thread has wound itself around the
Needles and Needles Light Bulb Light bobbin to hold itself in place, release the Changing foot controller and trim the excess thread.
Bobbin Insertion CAUTION – Moving parts – Threading
To reduce risk of injury, switch off before servicing. Replace cover.
Samples and Needle Chart Needle
Latch Spring Stitch
Slide Plate 1
Presser Feet Changing
2 Sewing
Thread Notch Basic ✽ Bobbin should be
Bobbin Door positioned so it Caring for
winds to the left Machine Your 1 Lift slide plate (and open bobbin 2 Put bobbin into the bobbin case. 3 Pull the latch lever of the bobbin case 4 Lower slide plate and close bobbin
door). out and push the bobbin case into the door, following numbers 1 2 above Shooting ✽ Run thread through thread notch and shuttle race and release the latch lever. in order. Trouble under latch spring, so that a length of about 10 cm is exposed. ✽ If the latch lever is not all the way on ✽ Use a bobbin case with an idling pre- the hook, it may fly off during sewing 8 vention spring. and cause lower thread breakage.
Threading (2) CONTENTS Note Please turn power is off before using automatic needle threader. Accidentally stepping on the foot controller during this operation could cause bodily injury or damage to the machine.
1 Accessories Upper Threading 7 1
6 7 Names of Parts 6 2 9 8 4 2 4
3 3 0 Before You Before
5 Begin A
5 8
Needles and Needles
Light Bulb Light Changing
9 0 ● Make sure thread take-up lever is in ✽ If the thread is still
highest position and presser foot is up. tangles or breaks, run Threading A the thread through the
✽ When using polyester thread or thread holes backwards as Samples and Using the Automatic Needle Threader that tangles or breaks, run the thread shown in diagram. Chart Needle
through all three holes of the thread guide. Stitch
Presser Feet Changing
Automatic Sewing
Needle Basic
Threader
Caring for Machine
Thread Your Hook
Pin
Shooting Trouble 1 Pull hand wheel towards you until needle is in 3 Lower automatic needle threader. 4 Catch thread with hook. 5 Turn the hook and raise needle the highest position, and lower presser foot. ✽ Pull thread along the right side of the pin. threader lever while gently holding 2 Take thread in your left hand, and ✽ Do not force the needle threader lower than the ✽ Pull thread to the right, and make the end of the thread. gently pull it forwards. eye of the needle which is in the highest position. sure it has been caught with the hook. 9 CONTENTS
Needle (HLX5) Thread ● The automatic needle threader cannot be used with the thread-
#9 #30 #50 #60 Accessories needle combinations illustrated in #11 #30 the chart to the left. Transparent #14 #30 nylon thread can be used regard-
less of the chart, providing the Names of #16 #20 Parts
needle used is a #14 or #16.
Before You Before
Begin
Needles and Needles
Light Bulb Light Changing 6 Pull loop to the right.
How to Pull Out the Bobbin Thread Threading
Samples and Needle Chart Needle
Stitch
Presser Feet
Changing
Sewing
Basic
Caring for Machine ✽ Insert threaded bobbin in sewing 2 Pull up the upper thread to pull the 3 Pull approximately 15 cm of upper Your
machine and then begin. bobbin thread out. and bobbin threads out. Shooting 1 While gently holding the end of the ✽ Lift foot and run both upper and bob- Trouble needle thread, turn the hand wheel bin threads under and behind towards you to raise the needle. presser foot. 10 ✽ Turn the hand wheel once completely. Stitch Samples and Needle Chart
✽ Bobbin thread should feed smoothly. Adjust bob- CONTENTS Stitch Samples Thread Tension bin thread to match that of upper thread. (If bobbin thread is too tight it may cause fabric to bunch up) 1 Set stitch length regulator to de- Adjust needle thread tension with dial
Correct thread tension Accessories sired stitch length. Wrong side of fabric to increase 2 Make sure approximately 15 cm Lower needle Thread thread tension of upper and bobbin threads are Fabric Right side of Fabric to reduce bobbin
pulled out and laying behind Names of
Upper Upper tension Parts presser foot. While needle is in Thread Thread raised position, insert a test strip Proper Bobbin tension . . . from the garment fabric under When it is strong
Adjust needle thread tension with dial You Before Lower Begin the foot. Wrong side of fabric Thread to reduce Lower needle thread tension Thread
Right side of Fabric to increase and Needles 3 Lower presser foot. Bulb Light bobbin Changing 4 Using the thread tension can lead Lower needle through fabric, to such undesirable results as Upper tension then step gently on presser foot messy stitches, puckered seams Thread and thread breakage. Proper and begin. Bobbin tension . . .
When it is week Threading
● Selecting the proper needle for use with the fabric and thread you are working with.
✽ The following chart applies to many different sewing methods.
Samples and Needle Chart Needle
Fabric - Thread - Needles Schmetz Stitch HLX5 Cloth Thread Needle (HLX5) 130/705H Velvet Silk, Polyester #30 – #50 #11 – #14 #9 #65 Quilt Polyester #20 – #50 #11 #75 Special Presser Feet Synthetic Suede Polyester #20 – #50 #11 – #16 #14 #90 Changing fabric Knit Polyester #20 – #50 #16 #100 Coating Polyester #50 #11 – #14 5 Raise needle to highest point. Lawn Cotton #80 Light
6 Lift presser foot, remove fabric Tricot Polyester #60 #9
Sewing weight Basic Silk Georgette Silk #50 and then cut thread. fabrics Wool Georgette Silk, Polyester #50 #11 Middle Gingham Cotton #60 – #80 #11 – #14
✽ When using thread cutter: weight Lightweight Jersey Polyester #60 Caring for
#11 Machine
5 Push thread cutter button fabrics Gabardine, Flannel Silk #50 Your 6 Lift foot and remove fabric. Heavy Denim Cotton #20 – #50 #14 – #18 weight Jersey Polyester #20 – #50 #11 – #16
fabrics Tweed Silk #20 – #50 Shooting ✽ HLX5 needles are recommended; however, Schmetz 130/705H needles may Trouble also be used under normal sewing conditions. ✽ Adjust pressure of sewing foot and drop feet height according to chart. ✽ When sewing on knit fabrics such as jersey or tricot, use a ballpoint needle or 11 other needle designed for use with knit fabrics. Changing Presser Feet
✽ Use only feet supplied with your PQ1500. Each foot is spe- CONTENTS Note Make sure the power is off before changing presser feet. Presser Feet cially designed for this machine and has clearance for the pin at the rear of each foot. Use of other presser feet with the PQ
series machines may damage or break the pin mechanism. Accessories Changing Presser Feet ● Pin Feed Foot ● General purpose Foot For perfect stitch- This foot is used for (Zipper Foot) ing on otherwise most sewing. (Can also
difficult fabrics like be used for sewing Names of
1 Raise presser foot, and raise Parts needle to highest position. velvet, leather and thick fabrics or seams.) suede. 2 Loosen and remove screw using ✽ When sewing thick
screwdriver. You Before seams, lightly guide Begin the fabric with your
● Rolled Hem Foot hand and on the down-
Needles and Needles Light Bulb Light
Use on the edges ward side of the seam. Changing of fabric, such as ✽ Can also be used 3 Attach zipper foot and tighten on hems of dress with pin feeding screw.
shirts, to fold the ● Zipper Foot Threading edge of the fabric in Use to attach fasten- ✽ Use the same method to attach three while sewing. ers other than con- the other feet that come with your
cealed fasteners. Samples and PQ1500. Chart Needle ✽ See page 17 for directions on at- ● Invisible Zipper ● 1/4” Foot Stitch taching the Walking Foot. Foot For quilt and patch-
Use to attach con- work piecing with Presser Feet cealed fasteners. 1/4” or 1/8” seam Changing allowance.
✽ Use the position knob on back of Sewing the zipper foot to adjust position Basic of foot in relation to needle.
✽ Only the zipper foot has a posi- ● Quilting Foot ● Walking Foot Caring for tion knob. You can begin sewing Machine
Spring action foot For sewing or quilt- Your with all other presser feet imme- for darning, quilting ing on fabrics which
diately after attaching. or free-motion em- stick or tend to slip Shooting
broidery. Useful for sewing Trouble multiple layers as in quilting. 12
Basic Sewing (1) CONTENTS Basic Sewing
✽ When changing sewing directions. Reinforcement stitches Accessories Finish Before Begin 1 cm Sewing.
sewing. sewing. Names of
Parts
Before You Before Begin
1 cm
Needles and Needles Light Bulb Light
1 Lift foot, pull about 15 cm of upper 2 Lower foot. 4 Raise needle to highest position. 1 Make sure needle is pierced all the ✽ At the beginning of a seam, sew a Changing and bobbin thread under and behind 3 While needle is pierced all the way 5 Lift foot, remove fabric and cut way through fabric. few stitches with the hand wheel, hit foot, and position fabric under foot. through fabric, step gently on foot thread. 2 Lift presser foot, and turn fabric us- the reverse stitch button and sew a controller. ✽ When using thread trimmer: ing needle as an axis. few stitches back to reinforce your 4 Push thread trimmer button (this will 3 Lower foot continue sewing. seam, then go back to normal sew- cause the upper and bobbin threads ing and finish the seam. Do the Threading to be cut automatically and the same at the end of a seam. needle to stop in a raised position.)
5 Lift presser foot and remove fabric.
Samples and Needle Chart Needle Stitch
Pin Feeding (for hard-to-handle fabrics) Pin Feeding Unit
Presser Feet Changing Indicator Needle
Fabric: Fabric Sewing
Velvet Basic Quilt
Synthetic Suede Feed Pin Caring for
Knit Machine Coading Your Feed Pin Feed Dog
Others
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✽ The above fabrics 1 Move feed adjustment knob 2 Adjust pressure ad- 3 Gently pull thread until feed pin The feed pin passes up through all layers of fabric moving with the feed dog’s motion can be sewed to pin feeding position. justment dial until in- catches fabric and sew. to feed all layers of the fabric evenly. neatly by sewing dicator needle is in by pin feeding. the right position. ✽ For safety, the feed pin is automatically lowered when presser foot is raised. 13
Basic Sewing (2) CONTENTS
Note Make sure power is off before changing feet. Accessories Rolled Hem Foot 5 With your right hand, put the edge of the rolled hem under the 1 Attach rolled hem foot. presser foot, from the spot where ✽ Refer to page 12 for instructions Names of
the threads come out. Insert the Parts on changing sewing feet. edge so that it lies directly under Rolled Hem 0.5 cm the needle.
2 Insert needle approximately 0.5 You Before
cm from the edges of the fabric Begin 0.5 cm and sew 2 stitches.
3 Raise needle and foot, pull fabric
Needles and Needles Light Bulb Light towards you. Changing
6 Pull gently on threads in left hand
while sewing the first 3-4 stitches Threading to hold them in place.
7 Fold hem over about 0.5 cm and Samples and continue feeding folded hem un- Chart Needle
der foot while sewing. Stitch
Presser Feet Changing
4 Hold the 4 threads in your left Sewing
hand. Basic
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Basic Sewing (3) CONTENTS
Note 5 Sew zipper onto fabric along • Make sure power is off before changing feet. mark. • When attaching zippers to stretch fabrics, use the pin feed method and adjust foot pressure accordingly. Accessories Make sure the needle does not strike the metal part of the
Zipper Foot zipper when sewing. The Names of needle may break and cause Parts 1 Attach zipper foot. injury.
2 Turn hand wheel to lower needle Before You Before
and adjust position of foot to 6 Line up folded seam to stitches. Begin needle.
A
Needles and Needles
Light Bulb Light Changing
3 Line up zipper to the section of fabric it will be attached to, and Threading mark the base of the opening on Slide
the fabric. It should be set ap-
Samples and Base of 7 Change position of zipper foot. Chart Needle proximately 0.5 cm below zip Stop Opening 8 Turn hand wheel to lower needle Stitch stop. 0.5 cm and make sure the needle and
position of the foot are lined up Presser Feet
properly. Changing B 4 Fold hem about 0.2 cm from 0.2 cm
mark, and make a mark along the Sewing edge. Separate the seam allow- Basic ance. 9 Baste zipper onto fabric and sew
along edge with fabric right side up.
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Machine Your ✽ Reinforce base of opening by
sewing over it twice. Shooting
✽ If the zipper slide gets in the way, Trouble lower the needle all the way through the fabric, lift the foot, and move the slider out of the way. 15 CONTENTS Invisible Zipper Foot Teeth 1/4” Foot 1 Attach invisible zipper foot. ● Sewing machine settings: 2 Align zipper with fabric. Mark the Stitch length = 2 - 2.5 Seam allowance Accessories base of the opening approxi- (1/4”, 6.4 mm) mately 2 cm above the end of the •Sew a consistent seam allow-
zipper. Slide Base of Names of
Opening ance (1/4”, 6.4 mm) when piec- Parts ing together a quilt.
2cm You Before
Begin
Needles and Needles
3 Separate the seam allowance. Basting • Use guides (mark) to begin, end, Bulb Light Changing 4 Line up zipper with fabric on the or pivot 1/4” from edge of fabric. Align this wrong side of the fabric, open mark with
zipper, and baste zipper to the edge of Threading fabric. Beginning fabric of
stitching Align this Samples and
mark with Chart Needle
End of edge of Stitch
stitching fabric
Presser Feet Changing
5 Sew the zipper to the fabric with •Accurately top stitch 1/8” from
the wrong side of the zipper and seam. Sewing fabric up. Basic Top of fabric
✽ When sewing with the teeth to
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the right, the left side of the foot Your should line up with the left teeth
of the zipper. Seam Shooting
(1/8”, 3.2 mm) Trouble
16 CONTENTS Quilting Foot Walking Foot Reduce the foot presser and turn the dial on the machine lowering the feed Note Forked part Accessories dogs for free motion quilting. •Do not press the pedal all the 1 of operation Also the needle threader will not work way down. lever Try to keep the sewing speed be-
when this foot is in use. Names of low 70% of the maxinum speed. Secure the Parts •The cloth may not feed if you capscrew 2 sew at high speeds. with a
screwdriver. You Before •The feed dog for feeding the Begin cloth may not move if the clamp-
ing pressure on the cloth is too
Needles and Needles
Light Bulb Light strong. Changing • It is not advisable or necessary to use the Pin Feed mode with
the walking foot. Threading
1 Insert the forked part of the op- Samples and eration lever while raised in an Chart Needle upright position onto the screw Stitch as shown and then insert the
capscrew. Presser Feet Changing 2 Tighten the screw securely with a screwdriver. Tightening ad-
equately is important as the Sewing
screw might loosen due to the Basic foot and forked operation lever
vibration.
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Machine
Your
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17 CONTENTS • Use the separator to neatly sew 2 hard to manage fabrics together by keeping Lining Needle them from interacting with one and other before the needle sews them to- 1 Raise needle and foot. gether in a perfect seam. 2 Move separator so it sits under Accessories presser foot. Separator 3 Make sure it is lined up so that
the needle passes through the Names of
slot of the separator without hit- Parts ting the plate itself.
4 Secure liner plate in place with Fabric Seam Guide Before You Before
lining plate screws. Separator Begin 5 Set pressure of sewing feet and 1 Tighten the screw securely with a
feed position to pin feeding posi- Needle screwdriver since it might other-
Needles and Needles wise loosen due to vibration. Bulb Light tion. Lining Changing 6 Pull thread until lower needle 1 catches fabric.
Separator Threading ✽ Sew 2-3 reinforcement stitches.
Velvets Samples and
Installation Chart Needle Stitch
To be able to adjust the position of
the foot towards the arrow. Presser Feet Changing
7 When not using separator, it can
Sewing be swung off to the side as illus- Basic
trated in drawing.
Caring for
Machine Your
Adjustment Shooting
Note Trouble • Lighten the presser foot pressure slightly when using the fabric separator.
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Caring for Your Machine CONTENTS Cleaning the Machine Lubrication Points ● Oil the machine approximately Note once per month. Accessories Make sure power is off before cleaning sewing machine. ✽ Use a cloth to wipe the machine
clean of any oil spilled near the Names of
1 Turn machine off. lubrication points. Parts 2 Remove foot.
3 Remove needle plate.
Before You Before Begin
4 Clean out dust and thread
Needles and Needles Light Bulb Light scraps. Changing ■ Keep Your Sewing Machine Clean Please use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off light dirt and ✽ Thread scraps can be swept out
dust. If sewing machine is very dirty, wipe with a cloth through the bobbin door. Threading soaked in warm water, or in warm water containing a neutral detergent. Then wipe off any detergent residue,
and wipe off water with a dry cloth. Samples and ■ Precautions Chart Needle
Please keep sewing machine away from heat sources Stitch such as irons and space heaters. Do not use chemicals
like benzine or thinner to clean your machine. When Presser Feet machine is not in use, please keep machine out of di- Changing rect sunlight.
5 When the area under the needle
plate is cleaned out, oil hook of Sewing Item Specification Item Specification Basic bobbin case with sewing ma- Sewing Speed Height of feed dog 0.7 mm 1.1 mm 1,500 stitches per minute (maximum) Height of chine oil. 3 mm – 3.5 mm Stitch Length lower needle
0 – 7 mm ✽ Use a cloth to clean the machine Caring for
(pitch) Needles that HLX5#9 – #18 Machine
of any excess oil. Stroke of may be used SCHMETZ 130/705H #65 – #100 Your 34.1 mm Needle Bed dimensions 439 mm × 178 mm 6 Attach needle plate and foot. Stroke of Total weight 11 kg
Thread 64.7 mm Sewing Light 120V model: 120V/15W Shooting Take-Up Lever Parts code: X53061-000 Trouble Hook Foot Lift One 6 mm 220-240V model: 240V/15W Foot Height Two 9 mm Parts cord: 205336-000 Knee control Over 10 mm Sewing area 595 mm × 285 mm 19 Trouble Shooting
✽ Before taking your sewing machine in for service, check the following chart. CONTENTS Upper threading is not Upper thread tension is Improper fabric/needle/ Thread Thread is getting tangled. thread combination. Bobbin case is scratched.
threaded correctly. too high. shop where you purchased it, or your nearest Brother dealer for repair. If you still cannot find the problem, please take your sewing machine into Re-thread machine Rethread machine. See chart on p.11 for the right Remove needle plate and Breakage Clean bobbin case and under Reduce tension. needle to use with your
properly. 9 needle plate. Oil the machine. 8-10.19 11 fabric and thread. 11 check bobbin case. Accessories Bobbin thread is not passing Thread is getting tangled. Bobbin tension is too high. Bobbin case is scratched. Bobbin Thread correctly from bobbin case. Reinsert bobbin Rethread machine. Remove needle plate and Breakage Clean bobbin case and Reduce tension.
properly. 8 under needle plate. 8-10.19 11 check bobbin case.
Names of Needle is not attached Needle is bent, or tip is Area under needle Machine is not threaded Parts Wrong needle. Skipped correctly. dulled. plate needs to be cleaned. properly. See chart on p.11 to choose the Clean feed dog and bobbin Stitches Reattach. needle that best fits your Change needles. Rethread machine.
6 fabric-thread combination. 11 6 case. Oil the machine. 19 8-10 Before You Before
Wrong needle for the fabric Upper thread tension is You’re sewing a lightweight fabric with Begin Threading is incorrect. Bobbin tension is too high. Fabric and thread you are using. too high. feed dogs in heavyweight position. See chart on p.11 to choose the Puckers Rethread machine. needle that best fits your Reduce tension. Reduce tension. Adjust feed dogs.
8-10 fabric-thread combination. 11 11 11 5
Needles and Needles Light Bulb Light Pressure of sewing foot is Sewing heavyweight fabric with Changing Fabric Won’t Feed Stitch length is too short. feed dogs in lightweight fabric Thread is getting tangled. too weak. position. Properly or Irregular Rethread machine. Clean needle Adjust stitch length. Increase foot pressure. Adjust feed dogs.
Stitches 3 4 5 plate and bobbin case. 8-10.19 Threading Upper threading is Thread is not passing through Improper fabric/needle/ Loop In incorrect. bobbin case correctly. thread combination. Re-thread machine See chart on p.11 for the right Seam Reset bobbin case. needle to use with your
properly. 9 8 fabric and thread. 11
Samples and Needle Chart Needle
Needle is not attached Improper fabric/needle/ You’re pulling the fabric Stitch Wrong needle. Needle correctly. thread combination. too hard. See chart on p.11 for the right Pull the fabric Breakage Reattach. Change needles. needle to use with your
6 6 fabric and thread. 11 more gently. 13-16
Presser Feet Changing The foot controller has The automatic safety The power isn’t on. Machine’s not plugged in. Machine is out of oil. Sewing Machine come unplugged. device has operated. Check to make sure the Clean and oil the Doesn’t Run Turn the power on. Reattach foot controller.
3 machine’s plugged in. 3 3 machine. 19 Sewing
The area under the needle Basic Machine is out of oil. Machine Is plate needs to be cleaned. Clean feed dog and Oil the machine.
Noisy bobbin case. 19 19
Caring for Machine
Automatic Needle Needle is not raised Wrong needle for the Hook of needle threader doesn’t Using the automatic needle Your all the way up. thread you’re using. pass through eye of needle. threader incorrectly. Threader Doesn’t Turn hand wheel to Check to make sure the Check the use of the auto- See chart on p.11.
Work raise needle. 3 11 hook isn’t bent. matic needle threader. 9 Shooting Needle is not properly Trouble Wrong needle. Needle is bent, or tip is Area under needle plate Upper threading is Thread Cutter attached. dulled. needs to be cleaned. incorrect. See chart on p.11 to choose the Clean feed dog and Doesn’t Work Reattach. needle that best fits your Change needles. Rethread. 6 fabric-thread combination. 11 6 bobbin case. 19 9 20 ENGLISH 116-635 193635-0061 Printed in Japan