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USER MANUAL PQ1500 BROTHER

SEWING MACHINE MACHINE À COUDRE PQ1500S OPERATION MANUAL MANUEL D’UTILISATION“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”

“This sewing machine is intended for household use.”

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

● 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 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

● 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.

“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”

“Read all instructions before using.”

When using a sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken,

including the following: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 an

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 OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW.

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

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

● 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

Power Cord and Foot Controller 3

Thread Tension Dial3

Stitch Length Regulator 3

Presser Foot Lift Lever4

Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment Dial 4

Feed Dog Adjustment Knob 5

Changing Needles and Light Bulb6

Changing the Needle 6

Changing the Feed Pin 6

Changing Light Bulbs 6

Stitch Samples and Needle Chart 12

Fabric Separator (for joining lining to fabric) 19

Caring for Your Machine 20

Cleaning the Machine 20

Lubrication Points 20

No. Part Name Part Code

6 Needles and Case 1 Size 9

Foot controller: Model P This foot controller is used for sewing machine model

Adjustment Dial (Page 4)

Thread Device (Page 9)Before You Begin (1)

Power Cord and Foot Controller

Note Please use common householdcurrent.● Plug in cord.● Plug foot controller into machine. Note Foot controller: Model PThis foot controller is used for sewingmachine model PQ1500S. Power Switch

● Flip power switch to “I” position to turn on.● To switch power off, flip switch to“O” position. Hand Wheel ● Position needle using handwheel.✽ Always turn hand wheel towards you.

Stitch Length Regulator ● Adjust desired stitch length usingstitch regulator dial. Reverse Stitch Lever ● Sewing in reverse is possiblewhen the reverse stitch lever is inthe lowered position.✽ Make sure to push the lever allthe way down when reverse sew-ing is desired.✽ When the feed adjustment dial isset between 5-7mm, the reversestitch length is always 5 mm.Power CordFoot ControllerPower Switch

Stitch Length Regulator

Thread Tension Dial ● When tighter thread tension isdesired, turn the tension dial tothe right. Upper and bobbinthreads will meet on right side ofthe fabric. ● When looser thread tension is de-sired, turn tension dial to the left.Upper and lower threads will thenmeet on wrong side of fabric.Upper Thread TensionLoosen TightenTension Block 34

Presser Foot Lift Lever

● Lowering the presser foot lift le-

ver 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

● Using the convenient knee lift to

lift and lower the presser foot

easily, leaving both your hands

Presser Foot Pressure

● Turning the pressure adjustment

dial raises and lowers the pres-

sure indicator needle as the

amount of pressure on the

presser foot changes.

See also: “Feed Dog Adjustment

✽ See “Thread Tension” on page

12. Presser Foot Lift LeverKnee LiftSetting up the knee lift. Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment Dial

✽ When knee lift is not in use, it

can rest at the bottom of the fab-

ric extension table. Fabric Extension TableKnee Lift Fabric Extension Table

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

Thread Cutter Button

Note When the machine stops due tojammed threads and so forth, do notstep on the foot controller, turning thepower off and moving the needle withthe hand wheel, check the situation.Otherwise broken needles could result. ● The thread cutter trims upper andbobbin threads at the end of seams. Needle Stop Position Button

● When indicator lamp is lit up, themachine will stop sewing with theneedle lowered through the fabric.● When indicator lamp is off, theneedle position when sewingstops, will be random.● If the safety mechanism is acti-vated, for example if the threadbecomes tangled, the red lampflashes. Light Switch ● Push light switch to turn the lightover the sewing area on and off. Feed Dog Adjustment Knob ● Height of feed dogs can be ad-justed to coincide with fabricweights. Foot Pressure and Feed Dog Position

Thread Cutter Button Indicator LampNeedle Stop Position ButtonLight SwitchFeed Dog Adjustment KnobSelect one of four feed dog positions according to your needs. Note If a setting other than is selected, the pin feed mechanism will not operate.(Feed Dogs Down)(Pin Feeding)VelvetLightweight FabricsMiddleweight FabricsHeavyweight Fabrics✽ Press with the presser lever down. 56

Changing Needles and Light Bulb

Note Please make sure power is off before carrying outthe following operations. There is a chance of injuryif the machine accidentally starts running duringthis operation. Changing the Needle 1 Turn the sewing ma-chine off. Raise needleto highest position us-ing hand wheel, andlower presser foot.2 Loosen screw withscrewdriver, and re-move needle.3 Hold the needle withthe flat side to the right,and insert the needle asfar as it will go. Makesure needle is screwedin tightly.✽ If the needle is not ad-equately inserted or thescrew is loose, this maybreak the needle orcause a breakdown andthe needle threader willnot work.✽ Check needles on a flatsurface to make surethey are not bent. Changing the Feed Pin

1 Set the feed dogs to “vel-vet” position. (See page 5.) 2 Remove needle, presserfoot and needle plate. 3 Lower presser foot andturn hand wheel until feedpin is in its highest position. 4 Insert small screwdriver (in-cluded) as shown in diagram. Changing Light Bulbs 1 Turn off power.2 Remove screw fromhead. Note HLX5 needles should be used; however, Schmetz 130/705H may also be used under normal circumstances. Screwdriver Flat surfaceLay needle on a flat surface (such as the needle plate or a plate of glass).The needle should lay parallel to a surface.5 While holding springwith fingertip, lower thefeed pin changer ontothe needle to pick it up. 6 Attach new feed pin tofeed pin changer, lowerand attach while holdingspring with fingertip.7 Remove screwdriver.8 Re-attach needle plate,needle and presser foot. Note Please make sure power is off before carrying outthe following operation. The glass plate over thelight bulb will be hot immediately after using themachine, therefore it is advisable to wait until thelight bulb has had a chance to cool down beforechanging bulbs.3 Remove bulb housing.4 Unscrew bulb and re-move.5 Screw in new bulb.Sewing Light:See page 20.6 Re-attach bulb housingand tighten screw.Screwdriver 120V Light Bulb

 Spool of Thread]2Spool CushionSpool Cap]1 Threading (1)

Note Do not move bobbin winding clutch while machineis running. Bobbin Winding 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.3 Pass the thread through the triangu-lar hole.4 Pass thread through bobbin windingthread guide as shown in drawing.5 Run thread through top thread notch1, and align bottom thread notch 2 ofthe bobbin with guide pin on bobbinwinder shaft.6 Press bobbin winding clutch upagainst empty bobbin. If the bobbinstop does not slide easily betweenthe top and bottom of the bobbin,check that the bobbin is seated prop-erly with the guide pin (5) insertedinto the lower notch.BobbinBobbin Winder ShaftGuide PinThread Notch 1Thread Notch 2Bobbin Winding Clutch5 - 0: See the following illustrations. 79

Manually move bobbin winding clutch

back to original position.

0 Cut thread and remove bobbin.7

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.

Place the thread end so that it does

not protrude from the bobbin.

Bobbin Winding Clutch

8Quick Bobbin Thread Device1 Lift needle plate and open bob-bin door.2 Put bobbin into the bobbin case.✽ Run thread through thread notch and underlatch spring, so that a length of thread is ex-posed.✽ Always use the bobbin case that was sup-plied with this machine. A secondary bob-bin case can be ordered from your dealer. 3 Pull the latch lever of the bobbin caseout and push the bobbin case into theshuttle race and release the latch lever.✽ If the latch lever is not set securely onthe hook, it may fly off during sewingand cause lower thread breakage.Rotate the hand wheel one full rota-tion towards you to check that thebobbin case is set securely.4 Pass the thread through the quickbobbin thread device in the order 12, pull in the direction of the arrow 3,then cut the thread. CAUTION – Moving parts – To reduce risk of injury, switch power off before servicing. Open covers. Bobbin Insertion ✽ Bobbin should be positioned so it winds to the left.Latch SpringThread Notch 2

3 5 Lower slide plate and close bob-bin door, following numbers 12 above in order. ★ Quick Bobbin Thread DeviceThis device cuts the bobbin thread endto an appropriate length after the bob-bin has been replaced and holds it atthat length, so the operation of pullingout the thread can not be skipped.Bobbin Thread Setting Cover● When the fabric extension table is set in placeOpen the bobbin thread setting coverbeforehand, then set the bobbinthread in place. (You can set the bob-bin thread in place without removingthe fabric extension table.)10

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.

Upper Threading 1 Rotate hand wheel towards you untilneedle is in the highest position, andlower presser foot.2 Take thread in your left hand, andgently pull it forward.3 Lower automatic needle threader. ✽ Pull thread along the right side of the pin. ✽ Do not force the needle threader lowerthan the eye of the needle. Be sure thatthe needle is in the highest position.4 Turn the needle threader lever allthe way in the direction of 1 andwhen the hook extends from theneedle hole, pull the thread in the di-rection of 2 to catch it on the hook. 5 While holding the thread gently, returnthe needle threader lever to the right. Asyou do this the hook that has caught thethread will move as well, pulling a loopof thread through the eye of the needle. Using the Automatic Needle Threader

● Make sure thread take-up lever is inhighest position and presser foot is up. ✽ When using polyester thread or threadthat tangles or breaks, run the threadthrough all three holes of the thread guide.✽ If the thread is stilltangles or breaks, runthe thread through theholes backwards asshown in diagram. Pin

✽ Pull the thread tothe left and checkthat it is caught onthe hook.11

6 Pull thread loop to the right.

Needle (HLX5) Thread

● The automatic needle threader

cannot be used with the thread-

needle combinations illustrated in

the chart to the left. Transparent

nylon thread can be used regard-

less of the chart, providing the

needle used is a #14 or #16.12

Stitch Samples and Needle Chart

1 Set stitch length regulator to de-

sired stitch length.

2 Make sure approximately 15 cm

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

3 Lower presser foot.

4 Turn the hand wheel forward to

lower the needle through the fab-

ric, then step gently on the foot

controller to begin.

Turn the hand wheel towards you

to raise the needle and thread

take-up lever to their highest po-

6 Lift presser foot, remove fabric

and then cut thread.

✽ When using thread cutter:

Press the thread cutter button

while the presser foot lever in the

Bobbin thread should feed smoothly. Adjust bob-

bin thread to match that of upper thread. (If bobbin

thread is too tight it may cause fabric to bunch up.) to increase bobbin tensionto reduce needle thread tensionto increase needle thread tensionFabricUpper ThreadLower Threadto reduce bobbin tensionCorrect thread tensionIncorrect thread tension can lead to such undesirable results as messy stitches, puckered seams and thread breakage.Upper ThreadLower ThreadRight side of FabricUpper ThreadLower ThreadRight side of FabricWrong side of fabricBobbin tension . . .ProperWhen it is weekBobbin tension . . .ProperWhen it is strongWrong side of fabricAdjust the upper thread to match the bobbin thread. ●

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.

✽ 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 accord-

ing 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.

Quilt Polyester #20 – #50

Synthetic Suede Polyester #20 – #50 #11 – #16

Knit Polyester #20 – #50

Coating Polyester #50 #11 – #14

Silk Georgette Silk #50

Wool Georgette Silk, Polyester #50 #11

Middle Gingham Cotton #60 – #80 #11 – #14

weight Lightweight Jersey Polyester #60

fabrics Gabardine, Flannel Silk #50

Heavy Denim Cotton #20 – #50 #14 – #18

weight Jersey Polyester #20 – #50

fabrics Tweed Silk #20 – #50Changing Presser Feet

1 Raise presser foot, and raise

needle to highest position.

2 Loosen and remove screw using

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

3 Attach zipper foot and tighten

✽ Use the same method to attach

the other feet that come with your

✽ See page 18 for directions on at-

taching 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 posi-

tion knob. You can begin sewing

with all other presser feet imme-

diately after attaching.

difficult fabrics like

General purpose Foot

This foot is used for

most sewing. (Can also

seams, lightly guide

the fabric with your

ward side of the seam.

Use to attach fasten-

For quilt and patch-

for darning, quilting

For sewing or quilt-

ing on fabrics which

stick or tend to slip

multiple layers as in

✽ Use only feet supplied with your PQ1500S. Each foot is spe-cially designed for this machine and has clearance for the pin atthe rear of each foot. Use of other presser feet with the PQ se-ries machines may damage or break the pin feed mechanism.14

Basic Sewing 1 Lift foot, pull about 15 cm of upperand bobbin thread under and behindfoot, and position fabric under foot.2 Lower presser foot lever to lowerfoot.3 Turn the hand wheel forward you tolower the needle through the fabric,then step gently on the foot control-ler to begin.4 Raise needle to highest position.5 Lift foot, remove fabric and cutthread.✽ When using thread trimmer:4 Push thread trimmer button (this willcause the upper and bobbin threadsto be cut automatically and theneedle to stop in a raised position).5 Lift presser foot and remove fabric.1 Make sure needle is pierced all theway through fabric.2 Lift presser foot, and turn fabric us-ing needle as an axis.3 Lower foot continue sewing.✽ At the beginning and end of a seam,press down the reverse stitch leverand backstitch about 1 cm. Before

✽ When changing sewing directions. Backstitches

Pin Feeding (for hard-to-handle fabrics)

✽ The fabrics shownabove can be joinedevenly by activatingthe pin feed mecha-nism. 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. Fabric:

1 Move feed adjustment knobto pin feeding position. 2 Adjust pressure ad-justment dial until indi-cator needle is in theright position in thematching color codedarea.3 Gently pull thread until feed pincatches fabric and sew. Feed Pin

Note Make sure power is off before changing feet.

1 Attach rolled hem foot.

✽ Refer to page 13 for instructions

on changing sewing feet.

2 Insert needle approximately 0.5

cm from the edge of the fabric

and sew 2 stitches. 0.5 cm0.5 cmRolled Hem 5 With 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

6 Pull gently on threads in left hand

while sewing the first 3-4 stitches

to hold them in place.

7 Fold hem over about 0.5 cm and

continue feeding folded hem un-

der foot while sewing towards the

curved guide on the foot.

3 Turn the hand wheel towards you

to raise the needle, raise the

presser foot, then pull the fabric

4 Hold the 4 threads in your left

Note • Make sure power is off before changing feet.• When attaching zippers to stretch fabrics, use the pin feed methodand adjust foot pressure accordingly.• The zipper foot can also be used as a guide when attaching piping tofabric. Zipper Foot 1 Attach zipper foot. ✽ See “Changing Presser Feet (Zip- per Foot)” on page 13. 2 Turn the hand wheel towards youto lower the needle and adjust theposition of the foot relative to theneedle using the adjustment screwto slide the foot from left to right.3 Line up zipper to the section of5 Secure the zipper with bastingand sew along the mark.Make sure the needle doesnot strike the metal part of thezipper when sewing. Theneedle may break and causeinjury.fabric it will be attached to, andmark the base of the opening onthe fabric. It should be set ap-proximately 0.5 cm below zipstop. Sew from below the base ofthe opening.4 Divide the seam margin. Fold theseam margin with the overlap ofthe zipper position facing down0.2 cm on the outside of themark. A 0.5 cmSlideBase of Opening Stop 0.2 cm6 Line up the folded hem on the op-posite side with the stitches.7 Change position of zipper foot.8 Turn the hand wheel to lower theneedle and position the presserfoot.9 With the fabric right side up, bastethe zipper onto the fabric, thensew the edge of the basting.✽ Reinforce base of opening bysewing over it twice.✽ If the zipper slide gets in the way,lower the needle all the waythrough the fabric, lift the foot, andmove the slider out of the way. B17

Invisible Zipper Foot

1 Attach invisible zipper foot.

2 Align zipper with fabric. Mark the

base of the opening approxi-

mately 2 cm above the end of the

3 Baste the zipper position.

4 Separate the seam allowance.

5 With the zipper mounted, baste

just the seam margin on one side

6 Close the zipper and baste the

other side of the zipper.

7 Remove the basting at the zipper

8 Fit the zipper teeth into the

presser foot groove, guide them

to prevent them from falling over,

and sew to the base of the open-

✽ When sewing with the teeth to

the right, the left side of the foot

should line up with the left teeth

Teeth BastingBasting 1/4” Foot

● Sewing machine settings:

Stitch length = 2 - 2.5

• Sew a consistent seam allow-

ance (1/4”, 6.4 mm) when piec-

• Use guides (mark) to begin, end,

or pivot 1/4” from edge of fabric.

• Accurately top stitch 1/8” from

seam. Seam allowance (1/4”, 6.4 mm) End of

Reduce the foot pressure and turn

the dial on the machine lowering the

feed dogs for free motion quilting.

1 Insert the forked part of the op-

eration lever while raised in an

upright position onto the screw

on the right side of the needle

bar, as shown and then insert the

2 Tighten the screw securely with a

screwdriver. Tightening ad-

equately is important as the

screw might loosen due to the

foot and forked operation lever

Try to keep the sewing speed low

(500 r.p.m. or less).

• The fabric may not feed if you

• 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

If the foot is frequently used, be

sure to apply a small amount of oil

about once a month to the area in-

dicated by the arrow. (If too

much oil is applied, wipe off the

excess with a cloth.)19

Seam Guide 1 Tighten the screw securely with ascrewdriver since it might other-wise loosen due to vibration. 1 InstallationAdjustmentTo be able to adjust the position ofthe foot towards the arrow. Fabric Separator(for

joining lining to fabric) ✽ Use this technique for sewingvelvet and lining together.1 Raise needle and foot.2 Move separator so it sits underpresser foot.3 Make sure it is lined up so thatthe needle passes through theslot of the separator without hit-ting the plate itself.4 Secure liner plate in place withlining plate screws.5 Set pressure of sewing feet andfeed position to pin feeding posi-tion.6 Pull thread until lower needlecatches fabric.✽ Sew 2-3 reinforcement stitches.7 When not using separator, it canbe swung off to the side as illus-trated in drawing. Fabric

Separator NeedleSeparatorLiningVelvets Note • Lighten the presser foot pressure slightly when using the fabric separator.• Use the separator to neatly sew 2 hard to manage fabrics together by keepingthem from interacting with one and other before the needle sews them to-gether in a perfect seam.20

Caring for Your Machine

Note Make sure power is off beforecleaning sewing machine.1 Turn machine off.2 Remove foot.3 Remove needle plate.4 Clean out dust and threadscraps.✽ Thread scraps can be swept outthrough the bobbin door.5 When the area under the needleplate is cleaned out, oil hook ofbobbin case with sewing ma-chine oil.✽ Use a cloth to clean the machineof any excess oil.6 Attach needle plate and foot. Hook ■ Keep Your Sewing Machine CleanPlease use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off light dirt anddust. If sewing machine is very dirty, wipe with a clothsoaked in warm water, or in warm water containing aneutral detergent. Then wipe off any detergent residue,and wipe off water with a dry cloth.■ PrecautionsPlease keep sewing machine away from heat sourcessuch as irons and space heaters. Do not use chemicalslike benzine or thinner to clean your machine. Whenmachine is not in use, please keep machine out of di-rect sunlight. Item Sewing Speed(maximum)Stitch Length(pitch)Stroke ofNeedleStroke ofThreadTake-Up LeverFoot HeightSpecification1,500 stitches per minute0 – 7 mm34.1 mm64.7 mmFoot Lift One 6 mmTwo 9 mmKnee control Over 10 mm Item Height of feed dogHeight oflower needleNeedles thatmay be usedBed dimensionsTotal weightSewing LightSewing areaSpecification0.7 mm 1.1 mm3 mm – 3.5 mmHLX5#9 – #18SCHMETZ 130/705H #65 – #110439 mm × 178 mm11 kg120V model:120V/15WParts code: X53061-050220-240V model:240V/15WParts code: 205336-050595 mm × 285 mm Lubrication Points ● When using the sewing machineevery day, apply a few drops ofoil to each location indicatedtwice a month.✽ Use a cloth to wipe the machineclean of any oil spilled near thelubrication points. Cleaning the Machine21

✽ Before taking your sewing machine in for service, check the following chart. 9-11.20 Thread

Breakage Upper threading is not threaded correctly.Re-thread machine properly.Thread is getting tangled.Rethread machine.Clean bobbin case and under needle plate. Oil the machine.Upper thread tension is too high.Reduce tension.Improper fabric/needle/thread combination.See chart on p.12 for the right needle to use with your fabric and thread.Bobbin case is scratched.Remove needle plate and check bobbin case. Bobbin Thread

Doesn’t Work Bobbin thread is not passing correctly from bobbin case.Needle is not inserted correctly.Wrong needle.See chart on p.12 to choose the needle that best fits your fabric-thread combination.Threading is incorrect.Wrong needle for the fabric and thread you are using.See chart on p.12 to choose the needle that best fits your fabric-thread combination.Stitch length is too short.Pressure of sewing foot is too weak.Increase foot pressure.Upper threading is incorrect.Thread is not passing through bobbin case correctly.Reset bobbin case.Needle is not attached correctly.Wrong needle.Change needles.The power isn’t on.Machine’s not plugged in.Check to make sure the machine’s plugged in.The area under the needle plate needs to be cleaned.Needle is not raised all the way up.Needle is not properly inserted.Reinsert bobbin properly.Bobbin tension is too high.Reduce tension.Bobbin case is scratched.Remove needle plate and check bobbin case.Reinsert.Machine is not threaded properly.Rethread machine.Rethread machine.Needle is bent, or tip is dulled.Change needles.Clean feed dog and bobbin case. Oil the machine.Area under needle plate needs to be cleaned.Upper thread tension is too high.Reduce tension.Reduce tension.Bobbin tension is too high.You’re sewing a lightweight fabric with feed dogs in heavyweight position.Adjust feed dogs.Sewing heavyweight fabric with feed dogs in lightweight fabric position.Adjust feed dogs.Rethread machine. Clean needle plate and bobbin case.Thread is getting tangled.Adjust stitch length.Re-thread machine properly.Improper fabric/needle/thread combination.See chart on p.12 for the right needle to use with your fabric and thread.You’re pulling the fabric too hard.Pull the fabric more gently.Improper fabric/needle/thread combination.See chart on p.12 for the right needle to use with your fabric and thread.Reattach.Turn the power on.The foot controller has come unplugged.Reattach foot controller.Clean feed dog and bobbin case.Turn hand wheel to raise needle.Wrong needle for the thread you’re using.See chart on p.12.Hook of needle threader doesn’t pass through eye of needle.Check to make sure the hook isn’t bent.Using the automatic needle threader incorrectly.Check the use of the auto-matic needle threader.Reinsert.Wrong needle.See chart on p.12 to choose the needle that best fits your fabric-thread combination.Needle is bent, or tip is dulled.Change needles.Area under needle plate needs to be cleaned.Clean feed dog and bobbin case.Upper threading is incorrect.Rethread. If you still cannot find the problem, please take your sewing machine into the

shop where you purchased it, or your nearest Brother dealer for repair. Thread is getting tangled.Rethread machine.Clean bobbin case and under needle plate. 10

20 Machine is out of oil.Oil the machine. 20

3 Machine is out of oil.Clean and oil the machine. 20 The automatic safety device has operated. 6

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