Brother 885-E33, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...ES SEWING BASICS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation Manual Product Code 885 E33 E34 Sewing Machine Be sure to read this document before using the machine We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference ...

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Page 3: ...dor heat discoloration or deformation stop using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord When transporting the machine be sure to carry it by its handle Lifting the machine by any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling which could cause injuries When lifting the machine be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements otherwise you may injure your back ...

Page 4: ...he contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice For additional product information visit our web site at www brother com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES EXCEPT EUROPEAN COUNTRIES This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental cap...

Page 5: ...l pieces 29 3 UTILITY STITCHES 30 OVERCASTING STITCHES 30 Using zigzag foot 30 Using overcasting foot 30 BASIC STITCHING 30 Basic stitching 31 BLIND HEM STITCHING 31 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 33 Button sewing 35 ZIPPER INSERTION 36 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 38 Stretch stitching 38 Elastic attaching 38 APPLIQUÉ PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING 38 Appliqués 39 Patchwork crazy quilt stitching 39 P...

Page 6: ... Buttonhole foot A XC2691 033 3 Overcasting foot G XC3098 031 4 Monogramming foot N XD0810 031 5 Zipper foot I X59370 021 6 Blind stitch foot R XE2650 001 7 Button fitting foot M XE2137 001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082 001 9 Bobbin 4 One is on machine SA156 SFB XA5539 151 10 Needle set XC8834 021 11 Twin needle 131096 121 12 Ball point needle gold colored XD0360 021 13 Cleaning brush X59476 021 14 Disc sh...

Page 7: ... attachment as illustrated below to open it 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment Note Put the accessories in the bag and then store the bag inside the compartment when they are not used If the accessories are not in a bag they may fall out and be lost or damaged For models equipped with an open type flat bed attachment Open the compartment as illustrated below 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storag...

Page 8: ... guide page 11 and 17 I Thread guide cover page 17 J Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine Needle and presser foot section 1 Needle threader for models equipped with the needle threader page 18 2 Buttonhole lever page 34 and 42 3 Presser foot holder The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder 4 Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot hold...

Page 9: ...he selected stitch 1 the presser foot type to be used 2 the stitch length mm 3 and the stitch width mm 4 are displayed here The display location of the presser foot type 2 differs depending on the model This manual uses the illustrations of type A LCD 2 Stitch selection keys Page 24 Select the number for the stitch that you wish to use 3 Stitch length adjustment key Press the side to reduce the st...

Page 10: ...hat is in poor condition Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances When you are away from the machine After using the machine When the power fails during use When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection During electrical storms CAUTION Use only the power cord included with this machine Do not use extension cords or multi pl...

Page 11: ...t contact a qualified electrician Do not modify the plug in any way Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack socket 1 Foot controller jack socket CAUTION When connecting the foot controller be sure to turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started Depress the foot controller to start sewing and adjust the sewing speed by changing th...

Page 12: ...ide of 2 pressed turn on the sewing machine 3 After the sewing machine has turned on release the side of 2 X X The initial needle position changes to the center needle position Memo The specified initial needle position is maintained after the machine is turned off Perform the same operation to change the initial needle position to the left needle position Cancelling the operation beep When the se...

Page 13: ...thout raising the spool pin 2 Fully insert the spool of thread for the bobbin and then slide the spool cap onto the spool pin The thread should be unwound from the bottom to the front CAUTION If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged Three spool cap sizes are available Choose a spool cap that best fits...

Page 14: ... stop button for models equipped with the start stop button to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times Then stop the machine and trim the excess thread Note When using the foot controller to operate the sewing machine connect the foot controller before turning on the machine When the foot controller is plugged in the start stop button is disabled only for models equipped with the start stop ...

Page 15: ... the thread and pass it through the slit in the bobbin winder seat 1 Slit with built in cutter X X The thread is cut to a suitable length CAUTION Be sure to cut the thread as described If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out 5 For model...

Page 16: ...ding the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover Be sure to thread the machine as indicated 1 Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise or press needle position button for models equipped with the needle position button and raise the presser foot lever 2 Turn off the sewing machine 3 Slide the button and open the cover 1 2 1...

Page 17: ...y cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle 5 While lightly holding down the bobbin guide the thread through the slit 1 and 2 At this time check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise Then pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter 3 1 Slit 2 Cutter Cut the thread with the cutter Note If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension adjusting spring...

Page 18: ...before threading the sewing machine 4 Press down on the spool pin lever to swing up the spool pin Then remove the spool cap 1 Spool pin 2 Spool cap CAUTION Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin otherwise the spool pin may bend or break Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin The thread may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin 5 Fully insert ...

Page 19: ...uide 1 1 Needle bar thread guide 10 Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine without using the needle threader for models equipped with the needle threader If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew you could be injured 1 1 Thread the needle from front to back and pull out about 5 cm 2 inches of thread 1 5 c...

Page 20: ...g 2 Lower the presser foot lever 3 While lowering the needle threader lever hook the thread onto the guide 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide 4 Fully lower the needle threader lever X X The hook passes through the eye of the needle and catch the thread 1 Hook 2 Thread 5 Release the needle threader lever Then pull the loop of the thread 1 Loop of thread CAUTION Be careful not to pull o...

Page 21: ... Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous CAUTION Only use home sewing machine needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injury Needle types and their uses The sewing machi...

Page 22: ...ated Before using the needle place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even 1 2 1 Flat side 2 Needle type marking 3 4 3 Flat surface 4 Even 3 5 5 Not even Replacing the needle 1 Raise the needle in the following way or 1 Turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up 2 Press the Needle position button for ...

Page 23: ...reak and damage the machine Do not sew with bent needles The needle could break and injure you You cannot use the needle threader to thread the twin needle Instead thread the twin needle by hand from front to back Using the needle threader may damage the machine When using the twin needle be sure to select an appropriate stitch otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Select a ...

Page 24: ...itching are sewn parallel to each other Note When using the twin needle the stitches may become bunched together depending on the types of thread and fabric that are used If this occurs increase the stitch length For details on adjusting the stitch length refer to Adjusting the stitch length and width page 25 CAUTION When changing the sewing direction be sure to raise the needle from the fabric an...

Page 25: ...er foot lever 2 Shank 3 Pin X X The presser foot is attached 7 Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder such as the quilting foot Use the disc shaped screwdriver to remove the presser foo...

Page 26: ...t refer to Replacing the presser foot page 22 4 Start sewing Position the fabric and then start sewing When sewing is finished cut the threads For details on starting to sew refer to Starting to sew page 25 Selecting a stitch When the sewing machine is turned on the straight stitch left needle position is selected 1 Turn on the sewing machine 2 For models equipped with the stitch category selectio...

Page 27: ...es are bunched together increase the stitch length Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending or breaking Starting to sew 1 Raise the needle in the following way or 1 Turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up 2 Press the Needle position button for the models equipped with this button 2 Raise the presser foot lever 1 Presser foot lever 3 P...

Page 28: ... that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped For details refer to Changing the needle stop position page 10 Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching pressing reverse reinforcement stitch button sews reinforcement stitches 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other 1 Reverse stitching 2 Reinforcement stitchin...

Page 29: ...ong Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number 4 3 5 USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below Refer to these tips when sewing your project Trial sewing A trial piece of fabric should be sewn Use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project and check the thr...

Page 30: ...e presser foot lever 2 Align the beginning of stitching and then position the fabric 3 While holding zigzag foot J level hold the presser foot locking pin pressed in and lower the presser foot lever 1 Presser foot locking pin black button 4 Release the presser foot locking pin X X The presser foot remains level allowing the fabric to be fed After the seam is sewn the presser foot will return to it...

Page 31: ...ic When you have finished sewing tear off any excess paper 1 Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First baste the pieces of fabric together and then sew without stretching the fabric 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs or hard to reach areas 1 Pull the flat bed attachment to the...

Page 32: ...overcasting foot 1 Attach overcasting foot G 2 Select stitch or Refer to page 24 3 Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever 1 Guide 4 Slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot 5 Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide 1 1 Ne...

Page 33: ... the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project like the hem of a pair of trousers without the stitch showing Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No Blind hem stitch R 10 R 11 CAUTION Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot Otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing Memo When...

Page 34: ...bric Seen from the side 6 Attach blind hem foot R 7 Select a stitch 8 Remove the flat bed attachment and make free arm sewing possible For details on free arm sewing refer to Stitching cylindrical pieces page 29 9 Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm make sure that the fabric feeds correctly and then start sewing 1 Arm 10 Position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the ...

Page 35: ...fabric BUTTONHOLE SEWING Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No Buttonhole stitch A 34 A 35 A 36 Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No Buttonhole stitch A 37 A 38 A 39 A 40 A 41 Zigzag stitch for quilting J 46 CAUTION Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot Otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller...

Page 36: ...ch buttonhole foot A Position the upper thread under the presser foot by guiding thread through the hole in the presser foot before attaching the buttonhole foot A 4 Select a stitch 5 Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot and then lower the presser foot lever A 1 2 3 1 Mark on fabric 2 Red marks on buttonhole fo...

Page 37: ...n the cutting path otherwise injuries may result if the seam ripper slips Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended Memo Before sewing buttonholes check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics use a gimp thread 1 Hook the gimp thread onto the part o...

Page 38: ...tly goes into the two holes of the button Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the button otherwise the needle may bend or break 9 Start sewing After sewing for about 10 seconds at low speed press reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reinforcement stitches 10 Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitchi...

Page 39: ... 1 Pin on the right side 2 Needle drop point 6 Select stitch CAUTION Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the needle does not hit the presser foot before you start sewing If you choose a different stitch the needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle You may also be injured 7 With the right side of the fabric facing up continue sewing with the zipper on the right side of the presser ...

Page 40: ...herefore it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape is used 1 Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric 1 2 1 Elastic tape 2 Pin 2 Attach zigzag foot J 3 Select a stitch 4 Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same l...

Page 41: ...ué fabric 2 Needle drop point 5 Remove the basting if necessary Memo Make reinforcing straight stitches at the beginning and the end of stitching CAUTION Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin during sewing as the needle can break You may also be injured Patchwork crazy quilt stitching 1 Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it over the lower piece 2 Sew the two pieces of fabri...

Page 42: ... the presser foot holder Refer to page 23 3 Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the needle clamp screw lower the presser foot lever and then use the presser foot holder screw to attach the walking foot to the presser bar 1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw 3 Presser foot holder screw CAUTION Use the disc shaped screwdriver to tighten the screw securely If the screw is loose the ne...

Page 43: ...ilting foot 2 Presser foot holder screw 3 Needle clamp screw 3 Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the disc shaped screwdriver in your left hand 1 Presser foot holder screw CAUTION Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the disc shaped screwdriver otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot causing it to bend or break 4...

Page 44: ... the desired length of the bar tack Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot A to the desired length One division on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch 1 2 3 1 Presser foot scale 2 Length of bar tack 3 5 mm 3 16 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inches can be sewn 2 Attach buttonhole foot A 3 Select stitch 4 Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket ...

Page 45: ...J 23 J 24 N 25 Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No Decorative stitch N 26 N 27 N 28 N 29 N 30 N 31 N 32 N 33 CAUTION Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot Otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called fagoting It is used on blouses...

Page 46: ...t iron before it is sewn 4 Trim along the stitches Be careful not to cut the stitches Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric 1 Attach zigzag foot J 2 Select the straight stitch and then adjust the stitch length to 4 0 mm 3 16 in...

Page 47: ...p the seam allowances 1 1 2 3 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance 3 Straight stitch 3 Select stitch or 4 Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces up and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam 1 Right side of fabric Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle the needle holes are enlarged creating a lace like decorative ...

Page 48: ...al sewing Depending on the type and thickness of the fabric being sewn and whether or not stabilizer material is used the desired result may not be achieved Be sure to sew a trial piece of fabric before sewing your project In addition while sewing be sure to guide the fabric with your hands in order to prevent the fabric from slipping Selecting characters Selecting a character Example Selecting st...

Page 49: ...8 Memo A new character can only be added next to the last character You cannot insert a new character between characters or before the first character of the sequence 6 After checking the entered characters start sewing For details on sewing characters refer to Sewing the character stitches page 48 Memo The combination of characters will be stored in memory even if you turn off the machine Adding ...

Page 50: ...e combination 4 Selected pattern No Deleting characters You can delete characters from the combination 1 Press side of stitch width adjustment key to delete the last character in the combination 1 Stitch width adjustment key X X The last character will be deleted Memo Repeat step 1 to delete more characters You can only delete the last character in a combination Sewing the character stitches All c...

Page 51: ... the pattern you sewed does not look like A use the following steps to adjust the stitches 4 Select No 59 for making adjustments X X The LCD goes into the stitch adjustment mode The total number of combined characters 1 changes to 5 Adjust the character stitches by pressing stitch length adjustment key Each press of or side of stitch length adjustment key widens or narrows the stitches 1 No for ma...

Page 52: ...orative stitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J Reinf Stretch stitch J 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J Reinf Zigzag stitch J 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 Yes J Rev 3 point zigzag stitch J 05 Overcasting on medium weight or stretch fabrics atta...

Page 53: ...f N 25 Decorative stitching and elastic attaching 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 64 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J Reinf N 26 Lace sewing decorative hemming heirloom stitching etc 3 5 1 8 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinf N 27 Decorative hemming heirloom stitching etc 6 0 15 64 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 3 0 1 8 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinf N 28 Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and plain ...

Page 54: ... when using transparent nylon thread for the upper thread and a thread color matching the quilt for the bobbin thread Sew with a tight thread tension so that the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric Use a needle between 90 14 and 100 16 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinf Zigzag stitch for quilting J 46 Appliqué quilting freemotion quilting satin stitching...

Page 55: ...0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinf N 68 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinf N 69 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinf N 70 For decoration etc 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinf N 71 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinf N 72 For decoration etc 7 0...

Page 56: ... 0 0 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J Reinf N 89 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J Reinf N 90 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J Reinf N 91 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J Reinf N 92 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J Reinf Cross stitch...

Page 57: ... Decorative stitch J 06 06 06 Decorative stitching 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J Reinf N 07 07 07 Lace sewing decorative hemming heirloom stitching etc 3 5 1 8 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinf N 08 08 08 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinf N 09 09 09 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64...

Page 58: ... Reinf N 24 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J Reinf N 25 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J Reinf N 26 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J Reinf N 27 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J Reinf N 28 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 0 4 1 6...

Page 59: ...it Storing this machine for an extended period of time without using it may reduce its efficiency Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface of the machine After cleaning it once with a wet cloth wipe it again with a dry cloth CAUTION Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the m...

Page 60: ... the needle plate cover is not flush with the surface of the machine as shown below remove the needle plate cover step 4 and then install it again steps 8 and 9 Sewing while the needle plate cover is not flush with the surface of the machine may cause the needle plate cover to come off of the machine resulting in injuries if your fingers touch the race TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operatin...

Page 61: ...e and sewing cannot continue Looking under the fabric there is tangled thread in the bobbin case Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded the upper thread passed through the fabric cannot be firmly pulled up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case causing a rattling noise Remedy check details Remove the tangled thread and then correct the upper th...

Page 62: ...d correctly even by turning the upper tension control dial Check the upper threading and lowe threading first and then adjust the thread tension When the lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric turn the dial counterclockwise 4 3 5 When the upper thread is visible from the lower side of the fabric turn the dial clockwise 4 3 5 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed ...

Page 63: ...in the race and around the feed dogs 13 Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs 14 Align the two screw holes in the needle plate with the two holes at the needle plate mounting base and then fit the needle plate onto the machine 15 Lightly finger tighten the screw on the right side of the needle plate Then use the discshaped screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw on the left side Finally firmly...

Page 64: ...perate correctly If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate the machine may be malfunctioning therefore contact your nearest authorized service center 6 Turn off the machine and then install the bobbin and presser foot Refer to Lower threading page 14 and Replacing the presser foot page 22 7 Correctly thread the machine Refer to Upper threading page 15 Note The thread may have become tang...

Page 65: ...hread is tangled for example in the race or fabric is caught in the machine Cause Thread is tangled below the needle plate Remedy Remove the fabric and reset the thread and bobbin by following the procedure below 1 Turn off the machine 2 Remove the fabric from the machine Refer to Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed page 60 3 Remove the upper thread bobbin and then bobbin case If...

Page 66: ...handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up or by pressing needle position button once or twice page 16 The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle page 20 The needle threader lever does not lower to the correct position For models equipped with the needle threader lever The needle has not been raised to the correct position Press the needle p...

Page 67: ... in the needle plate This is not a scratch 1 Notch Replace the needle plate Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched Replace the presser foot Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center The bobbin case is scratched Replace the bobbin case Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center...

Page 68: ...inkled You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly page 14 15 16 The spool or spool cap is incorrectly installed Correctly install the spool or spool cap page 16 You have not used the right combination of fabric thread and needle Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric page ...

Page 69: ... J to keep the presser foot level while sewing page 28 The fabric feeds in the opposite direction The feed mechanism is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center After sewing Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference The upper thread has tightened up The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed Correctly install the bobbin thread page 14 59 The thread tension ...

Page 70: ...start stop button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected while the buttonhole lever is raised Lower the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation The reverse reinforcement stitch button or needle position button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right Move the bobbin winder shaft to the left before continuing the operation The start stop button was press...

Page 71: ...ion 10 needle position button 7 25 needle threader 6 18 O operation beep 68 operation buttons 7 operation panel 7 optional accessories 5 overcasting stitches 30 P patchwork stitching 39 piecing 39 presser foot 6 presser foot holder 6 23 40 presser foot lever 6 16 23 25 Q quick set bobbin 6 15 19 quilting 40 quilting foot 41 quilting guide 40 R race 57 reinforcement stitching 26 reverse reinforceme...

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