PQ1500 - Sewing machine BROTHER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PQ1500 BROTHER

"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 15 watts 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 pressor 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."

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY

If your sewing machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following.

IMPORTANT

If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs and approved fuse must be fitted in the plug.

NOTE

The plug served from the main lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. 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.

WARNING

DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER 'E', BY THE EARTH SYMBOL 12 OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW.

The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue Neutral

Brown Live

As the colours of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured black or blue.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter 'L' or coloured red or brown.

CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING

A BROther SEwing Machine

Your machine is one of the finest sewing machines available for home use.

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 placement of your hands in relation to 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 outlet. 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, including: 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.

To find out the name and phone number for your authorised Brother service center visit www.brother.com and use our convenient dealer locator.

CONTENTS

Accessories 1

Machine Features 2

Before You Begin 3

Power Cord and Foot Controller 3

Power Switch 3

Thread Tension Dial. 3

Hand Wheel 3

Stitch Length Regulator 3

Reverse Stitch Lever. 3

Presser Foot Lift Lever. 4

Knee Lift 4

Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment Dial 4

Fabric Extension Table 4

ThreadCutterButton 5

Needle Stop Position Button 5

Light Switch. 5

Feed Dog Adjustment Knob 5

Changing Needles and Light Bulb. 6

Changing the Needle 6

Changing the Feed Pin 6

Changing Light Bulbs 6

7

Bobbin Winding 7

Bobbin Insertion 9

Upper Threading 10

Using the Automatic Needle Threader 10

Stitch Samples and Needle Chart 12

Stitch Samples 12

Thread Tension 12

Changing Presser Feet 13

Changing Presser Feet (Zipper Foot) 13

Presser Feet 13

Basic Sewing 14

Basic Sewing 14

Pin Feeding (for hard-to-handle fabrics) 14

Pin Feeding Mechanism 14

Rolled Hem Foot 15

Zipper Foot. 16

Invisible Zipper Foot. 17

1/4" Foot. 17

Quilting Foot. 18

Walking Foot 18

Fabric Separator (for joining lining to fabric) 19

Seam Guide 19

Caring for Your Machine 20

Cleaning the Machine 20

Lubrication Points 20

Trouble Shooting 21

Accessories

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13 14 15 16

No.	Part Name Part Code
1	Cover XA0917-052
2	Medium Screwdriver 125877-001
3	Small Screwdriver 125878-001
4	Cleaning Brush XA4527-001
5	Knee Lift XA0830-051
6	Needles and Case 1 Size 9 (ORGAN HLX5) 2 Size 11 1 Size 14 X80805-001 1 Size 16 1 Ballpoint Needle
7	Lining Plate Screw (2) 062670-812 Fabric Separator 184720-001	2
8
9	Feed Pin 138483-001
10	Feed Pin Changer	XC1407-051
11	General Purpose Foot	XA1425-001
12	Bobbin (5)	SA159
13	Spool Cap	XA2111-000
14	Rolled Hem Foot	X57138-001
15	Zipper Foot	112797-001
16	Invisible Zipper Foot	148475-001
17	1/4" Foot	XA7258-001
18	Quilting Foot	XA7255-201
19	Walking Foot	XA7253-001
20	Seam Guide	XA7256-001
21	Foot Controller	XC1220-051
22	Fabric Extension Table	XC1387-051

Note

Foot controller: Model P

This foot controller is used for sewing machine model PQ1500S.

Machine Features

Before You Begin (1)

Power Cord and Foot Controller

Note

Please use common household current.

Plug in cord.

Plug foot controller into machine.

Note

Foot controller: Model P

This foot controller is used for sewing

machine model PQ1500S.

Power Switch

• Flip power switch to "I" position to turn on.
  To switch power off, flip switch to "O" position.

Thread Tension Dial

• When tighter thread tension is desired, turn the tension dial to the right. Upper and bobbin threads will meet on right side of the fabric.
• When looser thread tension is desired, turn tension dial to the left. Upper and lower threads will then meet on wrong side of fabric.

Upper Thread Tension
Tension Block

Hand Wheel

Position needle using hand wheel.
Always turn hand wheel towards you.

Stitch Length Regulator

Adjust desired stitch length using stitch regulator dial.

Reverse Stitch Lever

Sewing in reverse is possible when the reverse stitch lever is in the lowered position.
Make sure to push the lever all the way down when reverse sewing is desired.
*When the feed adjustment dial is set between 5-7mm, the reverse stitch length is always 5 mm.

Presser Foot Lift Lever

• Lowering the presser foot lift lever lowers the sewing foot down onto the fabric and engages the thread tension function.
  *When working with heavy fabrics or other fabrics that don't slide easily under the foot, raise the presser foot lever to position the fabric.

Knee Lift

Using the convenient knee lift to lift and lower the presser foot easily, leaving both your hands free.

Setting up the knee lift.

*Push the knee lift bar all the way into the socket.

*When knee lift is not in use, it can rest at the bottom of the fabric extension table.

Fabric Extension Table
Knee Lift

Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment Dial

• Turning the pressure adjustment dial raises and lowers the pressure indicator needle as the amount of pressure on the presser foot changes.

See also: "Feed Dog Adjustment Knob" on page 5.

See "Thread Tension" on page 12.

Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment Dial

Fabric Extension Table

• Lower table feet and attach fabric extension table as shown in the below diagram.

Before You Begin (2)

Thread Cutter Button

Note

When the machine stops due to jammed threads and so forth, do not step on the foot controller, turning the power off and moving the needle with the hand wheel, check the situation. Otherwise broken needles could result.
The thread cutter trims upper and bobbin threads at the end of seams.

*Press with the presser lever down.

Needle Stop Position Button

• When indicator lamp is lit up, the machine will stop sewing with the needle lowered through the fabric.
• When indicator lamp is off, the needle position when sewing stops, will be random.
  If the safety mechanism is activated, for example if the thread becomes tangled, the red lamp flashes.

Light Switch

• Push light switch to turn the light over the sewing area on and off.

Feed Dog Adjustment Knob

Height of feed dogs can be adjusted to coincide with fabric weights.

Feed Dog Adjustment Knob

Foot Pressure and Feed Dog Position

Select one of four feed dog positions according to your needs.

Note

If a setting other than TT is selected, the pin feed mechanism will not operate.

Changing Needles and Light Bulb

Note

Please make sure power is off before carrying out the following operations. There is a chance of injury if the machine accidentally starts running during this operation.

Changing the Needle

①Turn the sewing machine off. Raise needle to highest position using hand wheel, and lower presser foot.

② Loosen screw with screwdriver, and remove needle.

Hold the needle with the flat side to the right, and insert the needle as far as it will go. Make sure needle is screwed in tightly.

If the needle is not adequately inserted or the screw is loose, this may break the needle or cause a breakdown and the needle threads will not work.

*Check needles on a flat surface to make sure they are not bent.

Note

HLX5 needles should be used; however, Schmetz 130/705H may also be used under normal circumstances.

Changing the Feed Pin

① Set the feed dogs to "velvet" position. (See page 5.)
② Remove needle, pressor foot and needle plate.
③ Lower presser foot and turn hand wheel until feed pin is in its highest position.
④ Insert small screwdriver (included) as shown in diagram.

While holding spring with fingertip, lower the feed pin changer onto the needle to pick it up.
⑥ Attach new feed pin to feed pin changer, lower and attach while holding spring with fingertip.
⑦Remove screwdriver.
⑧Re-attach needle plate, needle and presser foot.

4 Note

Please make sure power is off before carrying out the following operation. The glass plate over the light bulb will be hot immediately after using the machine, therefore it is advisable to wait until the light bulb has had a chance to cool down before changing bulbs.

Changing Light Bulbs

①Turn off power
②Remove screw from head.

③ Remove bulb housing.

④ Unscrew bulb and remove.
Screw in new bulb.
Sewing Light:
See page 20.
⑥Re-attach bulb housing and tighten screw.

Threading (1)

Bobbin Winding

Do not move bobbin winding clutch while machine is running.

Note

① Raise the thread guide bar all the way.
② Mount a spool thread on the spool pin.

*1 Use spool cap when using parallel-wound thread.

*2 Use spool cushion when using cross-wound thread.

Bobbin Winding Clutch

③ Pass the thread through the triangular hole.
④ Pass thread through bobbin winding thread guide as shown in drawing.
⑤ Run thread through top thread notch 1, and align bottom thread notch 2 of the bobbin with guide pin on bobbin winder shaft.
⑥ Press bobbin winding clutch up against empty bobbin. If the bobbin stop does not slide easily between the top and bottom of the bobbin, check that the bobbin is seated properly with the guide pin (5) inserted into the lower notch.

While holding the end of the thread, step on the foot controller for a few seconds. Once enough thread has wound itself around the bobbin to hold itself in place, release the foot controller and trim the excess thread. Continue to wind the bobbin while pressing down on the foot controller.

Stop winding process when bobbin is full. Take the foot off foot controller.

Manually move bobbin winding clutch back to original position.

Cut thread and remove bobbin.

Bobbin Insertion

CAUTION-Moving parts To reduce risk of injury, switch power off before servicing. Open covers.

① Lift needle plate and open bobbin door.

Put bobbin into the bobbin case.

Pull the latch lever of the bobbin case out and push the bobbin case into the shuttle race and release the latch lever.

④ Pass the thread through the quick bobbin thread device in the order 1, pull in the direction of the arrow, then cut the thread.

⑤ Lower slide plate and close bobbin door, following numbers above in order.

• Run thread through thread notch and under latch spring, so that a length of thread is exposed.

• Always use the bobbin case that was supplied with this machine. A secondary bobbin case can be ordered from your dealer.

• If the latch lever is not set securely on the hook, it may fly off during sewing and cause lower thread breakage. Rotate the hand wheel one full rotation towards you to check that the bobbin case is set securely.

Quick Bobbin Thread Device This device cuts the bobbin thread end to an appropriate length after the bobbin has been replaced and holds it at that length, so the operation of pulling out the thread can not be skipped.

- When the fabric extension table is set in place

Bobbin Thread Setting Cover

Open the bobbin thread setting cover beforehand, then set the bobbin thread in place. (You can set the bobbin thread in place without removing the fabric extension table.)

Threading (2)

Note Please turn off the power before using automatic needle threader. Accidentally stepping on the foot controller during this operation could cause bodily injury or damage to the machine.

①Rotate hand wheel towards you until needle is in the highest position, and lower presser foot.

10 Take thread in your left hand, and gently pull it forward.

③ Lower automatic needle threads.

• Pull thread along the right side of the pin.
• Do not force the needle threads lower than the eye of the needle. Be sure that the needle is in the highest position.

④Turn the needle threads lever all the way in the direction of 1 and when the hook extends from the needle hole, pull the thread in the direction of 2 to catch it on the hook.

While holding the thread gently, return the needle threadsler lever to the right. As you do this the hook that has caught the thread will move as well, pulling a loop of thread through the eye of the needle.

⑥Pull thread loop to the right.

Needle (HLX5)	Thread
#9	#30 #50 #60#20
#11	#20 #30
#14	#20 #30
#16	#20

The automatic needle thread cannot be used with the thread-needle combinations illustrated in the chart to the left. Transparent nylon thread can be used regardless of the chart, providing the needle used is a #14 or #16.

Stitch Samples and Needle Chart

Stitch Samples

① Set stitch length regulator to desired stitch length.
Make sure approximately 15cm of upper and bobbin threads are pulled out and laying behind presser foot. While needle is in raised position, insert a test strip from the garment fabric under the foot.

③ Lower pressor foot.
④Turn the hand wheel forward to lower the needle through the fabric, then step gently on the foot controller to begin.

⑤ Turn the hand wheel towards you to raise the needle and thread take-up lever to their highest positions.
⑥ Lift presser foot, remove fabric and then cut thread.

*When using thread cutter:
⑤ Press the thread cutter button while the presser foot lever in the down position.
⑥ Lift foot and remove fabric.

Thread Tension

• Selecting the proper needle for use with the fabric and thread you are working with
• The following chart applies to many different fabric, thread and needle combinations.

	Fabric - Thread - Needles			HLX5	Schmetz130/705H
	Cloth	Thread	Needle (HLX5)
Special fabric	Velvet	Silk, Polyester #30 - #50	#11 - #14	#9	#65
	Quilt	Polyester #20 - #50	#11 - #16	#11	#75
	Synthetic Suede	Polyester #20 - #50		#14	#90
	Knit	Polyester #20 - #50		#16	#100
	Coating	Polyester #50	#11 - #14	#18	#110
Light weight fabrics	Lawn	Cotton #80	#9
	Tricot	Polyester #60
	Silk Georgette	Silk #50
	Wool Georgette	Silk, Polyester #50	#11
Middle weight fabrics	Gingham	Cotton #60 - #80	#11 - #14
	Lightweight Jersey	Polyester #60	#11
	Gabardine, Flannel	Silk #50
Heavy weight fabrics	Denim	Cotton #20 - #50	#14 - #18
	Jersey	Polyester #20 - #50	#11 - #16
	Tweed	Silk #20 - #50

HLX5 needles are recommended; however, Schmetz 130/705H needles may also be used under normal sewing conditions.
*Adjust the pressure adjustment dial and the feed dog adjustment knob according to the chart on the sewing machine.
When sewing on knit fabrics such as jersey or tricot, use a ballpoint needle or a needle designed for use with knit fabrics.

Changing Presser Feet

Note Make sure the power is off before changing presser feet.

Changing Presser Feet (Zipper Foot)

① Raise pressor foot, and raise needle to highest position.
② Loosen and remove screw using screwdriver.

③Attach zipper foot and tighten screw.
*Use the same method to attach the other feet that come with your PQ1500S.
See page 18 for directions on attaching the "Walking Foot".
*Use the position knob on back of the zipper foot to adjust position of foot in relation to needle.
Only the zipper foot has a position knob. You can begin sewing with all other presser feet immediately after attaching.

Presser Feet

Pin Feed Foot

For perfect stitching on otherwise difficult fabrics like velvet, leather and suede.

Rolled Hem Foot

Use on the edge of fabric, such as on hems of dress shirts, to fold the edge of the fabric in three while sewing.

Invisible Zipper Foot

Use to attach concealed fasteners.

Quilting Foot

Spring action foot for darning, quilting or free-motion embroidery.

• Use only feet supplied with your PQ1500S. Each foot is specially designed for this machine and has clearance for the pin at the rear of each foot. Use of other preser foot with the PQ series machines may damage or break the pin feed mechanism.

• General purpose Foot

• This foot is used for most sewing. (Can also be used for sewing thick fabrics or seams.)

• When sewing thick seams, lightly guide the fabric with your hand on the downward side of the seam.
  *Can also be used with pin feeding.

Zipper Foot Use to attach fasteners other than concealed fasteners.

1/4" Foot

For quilt and patchwork piecing with 1 / 4'' or 1 / 8'' seam allowance.

Walking Foot

For sewing or quilting on fabrics which stick or tend to slip Useful for sewing multiple layers as in quilting.

Basic Sewing (1)

Basic Sewing

① Lift foot, pull about 15~cm of upper and bobbin thread under and behind foot, and position fabric under foot.

Lower presser foot lever to lower foot.
③Turn the hand wheal forward you to lower the needle through the fabric, then step gently on the foot controller to begin.

*At the beginning and end of a seam, press down the reverse stitch lever and backstitch about 1 cm.

4Raise needle to highest position.
Lift foot, remove fabric and cut thread.
When using thread trimmer:
④ Push thread trimmer button (this will cause the upper and bobbin threads to be cut automatically and the needle to stop in a raised position).
Lift presser foot and remove fabric.

Make sure needle is pierced all the way through fabric.
Lift pressor foot, and turn fabric using needle as an axis.
③Lower foot continue sewing.

Pin Feeding (for hard-to-handle fabrics)

Fabric:
Velvet
Quilt
Synthetic Suede
Knit
Coating
Others

The fabrics shown above can be joined evenly by activating the pin feed mechanism.
① Move feed adjustment knob to pin feeding position.
Adjust pressure adjustment dial until indicator needle is in the right position in the matching color coded area.
③ Gently pull thread until feed pin catches fabric and sew.

Pin Feeding Mechanism

The feed pin passes up through all layers of fabric moving with the feed dog's motion to feed all layers of the fabric evenly.
*For safety, the feed pin is automatically lowered when presser foot is raised.

Basic Sewing (2)

Note Make sure power is off before changing feet.

Rolled Hem Foot

① Attach rolled hem foot.
*Refer to page 13 for instructions on changing sewing feet.
Insert needle approximately 0.5 cm from the edge of the fabric and sew 2 stitches.
③Turn the hand wheel towards you to raise the needle, raise the presser foot, then pull the fabric forward.
Hold the 4 threads in your left hand.

⑤With your right hand, put the edge of the rolled hem under the presser foot, from the spot where the threads come out. Insert the edge so that it lies directly under the needle. Lower the presser foot.
Pull gently on threads in left hand while sewing the first 3-4 stitches to hold them in place.
Fold hem over about 0.5cm and continue feeding folded hem under foot while sewing towards the curved guide on the foot.

Basic Sewing (3)

Note

• Make sure power is off before changing feet.
• When attaching zippers to stretch fabrics, use the pin feed method and adjust foot pressure accordingly.
• The zipper foot can also be used as a guide when attaching piping to fabric.

Zipper Foot

① Attach zipper foot.
See "Changing Presser Feet (Zipper Foot)" on page 13.
Tum the hand wheel towards you to lower the needle and adjust the position of the foot relative to the needle using the adjustment screw to slide the foot from left to right.
③ Line up zipper to the section of fabric it will be attached to, and mark the base of the opening on the fabric. It should be set approximately 0.5cm below zip stop. Sew from below the base of the opening.

④ Divide the seam margin. Fold the seam margin with the overlap of the zipper position facing down 0.2 cm on the outside of the mark.

⑤ Secure the zipper with basting and sew along the mark.
Make sure the needle does not strike the metal part of the zipper when sewing. The needle may break and cause injury.
Line up the folded hem on the opposite side with the stitches.

⑦ Change position of zipper foot.
⑧Turn the hand wheel to lower the needle and position the presser foot.

With the fabric right side up, baste the zipper onto the fabric, then sew the edge of theasting.

*Reinforce base of opening by.
sewing over it twice.
If the zipper slide gets in the way,
lower the needle all the way
through the fabric, lift the foot, and
move the slider out of the way.

Invisible Zipper Foot

①Attach invisible zipper foot.
② Align zipper with fabric. Mark the base of the opening approximately 2cm above the end of the zipper.
③ Baste the zipper position.

④Separate the seam allowance.
With the zipper mounted, baste just the seam margin on one side of the zipper.
⑥Close the zipper and baste the other side of the zipper.
Remove the basting at the zipper position.

Fit the zipper teeth into the presser foot groove, guide them to prevent them from falling over, and sew to the base of the opening.
*When sewing with the teeth to the right, the left side of the foot should line up with the left teeth of the zipper.

1/4" Foot

Sewing machine settings:
Stitch length = 2 - 2.5
- Sew a consistent seam allowance (1/4", 6.4 mm) when piecing together a quilt.

• Use guides (mark) to begin, end, or pivot 1/4 from edge of fabric.
• Accurately top stitch 1/8 from seam.

Quilting Foot

Reduce the foot pressure and turn the dial on the machine lowering the feed dogs for free motion quilting.

Note

If the foot is frequently used, be sure to apply a small amount of oil about once a month to the area indicated by the arrow. (If too much oil is applied, wipe off the excess with a cloth.)

Walking Foot

Note

• Do not press the foot controller all the way down. Try to keep the sewing speed low (500 r.p.m. or less).
  The fabric may not feed if you sew at high speeds.
  The feed dog for feeding the cloth may not move if the foot pressure on the fabric is too strong. Use the presser foot pressure adjustment dial to achieve the desired results.
• It is not advisable or necessary to use the Pin Feed mode with the walking foot.

① Insert the forked part of the operation lever while raised in an upright position onto the screw on the right side of the needle bar, as shown and then insert the capscrew.
② Tighten the screw securely with a screwdriver. Tightening adequately is important as the screw might loosen due to the foot and forked operation lever vibration.

Fabric Separator(for joining lining to fabric)

*Use this technique for sewing velvet and lining together.

① Raise needle and foot.
② Move separator so it sits under presser foot.
Make sure it is lined up so that the needle passes through the slot of the separator without hitting the plate itself.
④ Secure liner plate in place with lining plate screws.
⑤ Set pressure of sewing feet and feed position to pin feeding position.
⑥ Pull thread until lower needle catches fabric.

*Sew 2-3 reinforcement stitches.

When not using separator, it can be swung off to the side as illustrated in drawing.

• Use the separator to neatly sew 2 hard to manage fabrics together by keeping them from interacting with one and other before the needle sews them together in a perfect seam.

Seam Guide

① Tighten the screw securely with a screwdriver since it might otherwise loosen due to vibration.

To be able to adjust the position of the foot towards the arrow.

Note

Lighten the presser foot pressure slightly when using the fabric separator.

Caring for Your Machine

Cleaning the Machine

Note

Make sure power is off before cleaning sewing machine.

①Turn machine off.
②Remove foot.
③Remove needle plate.
④ Clean out dust and thread scraps.
Thread scraps can be swept out through the bobbin door.
⑤ When the area under the needle plate is cleaned out, oil hook of bobbin case with sewing machine oil.
*Use a cloth to clean the machine of any excess oil.
⑥ Attach needle plate and foot.

Lubrication Points

• When using the sewing machine every day, apply a few drops of oil to each location indicated twice a month.
  *Use a cloth to wipe the machine clean of any oil spilled near the lubrication points.

■Keep Your Sewing Machine Clean

Please use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off light dirt and dust. If sewing machine is very dirty, wipe with a cloth 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.

Precautions

Please keep sewing machine away from heat sources such as irons and space heaters. Do not use chemicals like benzine or thinner to clean your machine. When machine is not in use, please keep machine out of direct sunlight.

Item	Specification	Item	Specification
Sewing Speed (maximum)	1,500 stitches per minute	Height of feed dog	0.7 mm 1.1 mm
		Height of lower needle	3 mm - 3.5 mm
Stitch Length (pitch)	0 - 7 mm	Needles that may be used	HLX5#9 - #18 SCHMETZ 130/705H #65 - #110
Stroke of Needle	34.1 mm	Bed dimensions	439 mm × 178 mm
Stroke of Thread Take-Up Lever	64.7 mm	Total weight	11 kg
		Sewing Light	120V model: 120V/15W Parts code: X53061-350
			220-240V model: 240V/15W Parts code: 205336-050
Foot Height	Foot Lift One 6 mm Two 9 mm Knee control Over 10 mm
		Sewing area	595 mm × 285 mm

Trouble Shooting

*Before taking your sewing machine in for service, check the following chart.

NOUS VOUS REMERCIONS D'AVoir CHOISI LA MACHINE A COUDRE ELECTRONIQUE BROTHER.

Les differents pied-de-biche 36

Couture de base 37

Couture de base 37

Pied double-entrainment 41

Les differents pied-de-biche

Pied a ergot d'entrainment

Pled a usage general

Pied double-entrainment

Pied double-entrainment

Remarque