Brother 888-E33, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...EWING BASICS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation Manual Product Code 888 E33 E34 E36 E37 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: ...ical pieces 30 3 UTILITY STITCHES 31 OVERCASTING STITCHES 31 Using zigzag foot 31 Using overcasting foot 31 BASIC STITCHING 31 Basic stitching 32 BLIND HEM STITCHING 32 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 34 Button sewing 36 ZIPPER INSERTION 37 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 39 Stretch stitching 39 Elastic attaching 39 APPLIQUÉ PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING 39 Appliqués 40 Patchwork crazy quilt stitching 4...

Page 6: ...01 2 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 XF4967 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 051 14 Dis...

Page 7: ...type flat bed attachment Slide the flat bed 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 illus...

Page 8: ... guide page 12 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 35 and 43 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: ...itch 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 25 Select the number for the stitch that you wish to use 3 Stitch length adjustment key Press the side to reduce the stitch length pr...

Page 10: ...e included spool cap large medium small can be stored by attaching it to the spool pin as illustrated below Storing the spool pin When placing the cover on the sewing machine or if the spool pin will not be used return the spool pin to its storage position Press until it clicks Installing the spool pin 1 Insert the tab on the spool pin into the hole 1 Hole 2 Tab 2 Push the spool pin down until it ...

Page 11: ...ctric shock Do not allow the power cord to be cut damaged modified forcefully bent pulled twisted or bundled Do not place heavy objects on the cord Do not subject the cord to heat These things may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock If the cord or plug is damaged take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to...

Page 12: ...hanging the needle stop position Normally the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped Instead the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped 1 Turn off the sewing machine 2 Holding the side of 1 pressed turn on the sewing machine 3 After the sewing machine has turned on release the side of 1 X X The needle stop position changes to th...

Page 13: ... see page 13 1 Bobbin winding thread guide 2 Bobbin winder shaft 3 Bobbin CAUTION Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine SA156 is Class 15 type bobbin This model Actual size 11 5 mm 7 16 inch Other models 1 Press down on the spool pin lever to swing up the spool pin Then remove ...

Page 14: ... Pre tension disk 6 Pull it in as far as possible Note Make sure that the thread is pulled as far as possible into the pre tension disk otherwise the bobbin may not be wound cleanly 4 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right Turn the bobbin clockwise by hand until the spring on the shaft slides into the notch in the bobbin Make sure to pull out 7 t...

Page 15: ...0 Cut the thread slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove the bobbin 1 1 For models equipped with the sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position Memo When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin the machine will make a clicking sound this is not a malfunction The needle bar does not...

Page 16: ...n winder shaft to the left and then remove the bobbin from the shaft 10 For models equipped with the sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position Memo When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin the machine will make a clicking sound this is not a malfunction The needle bar does not move when yo...

Page 17: ...in the diagram For models equipped with the quick set bobbin Memo The direction for feeding 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 and raise the presser foot lever 2 Turn off the sewing machine 3 Slide the button and open the...

Page 18: ...hreading is not correct the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination For details on the correct combination of needles and threads refer to Needle types and their uses page 20 1 Turn on the sewing machine 2 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever 1 Presser foot lever CAUTI...

Page 19: ...e 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 the size of spool being used If the spool cap is too small for the spool the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged Memo When using the spool as shown below use the small spool cap and leave a small space between the c...

Page 20: ... feed the upper thread If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems Using the needle threader for models equipped with the needle threader CAUTION The needle threader can be used with a 75 11 through 100 16 home sewing machine needle However the needle threader cannot be used with a 65 9 home sewing machine needle When using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or me...

Page 21: ...wheel so that the mark on the wheel points up 2 Press the Needle position button for the models equipped with this button 3 Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 4 Pull out about 10 cm 4 inches of both threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread For models equipped with the quick set bobbin Y...

Page 22: ...9 90 14 Synthetic thread Silk thread 50 For top stitching Synthetic thread Silk thread 30 100 16 50 60 75 11 90 14 Note Never use a thread of weight 20 or lower It may cause malfunctions Memo The lower the thread number the thicker the thread and the higher the needle number the thicker the needle Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped s...

Page 23: ...driver 2 Needle clamp screw Note If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much the needle clamp which holds the needle may fall off Therefore do not loosen the needle clamp screw too much Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged 5 With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert...

Page 24: ...the thread spool and thread the upper thread Memo When setting the thread spool set it so that the thread winds off from the front of the spool 6 Thread the upper thread for the right needle in the same way as the left needle 7 Without passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide manually thread the right needle Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back 1 N...

Page 25: ...Only use presser feet that have been designed to be used with this machine Using other any presser feet may cause an accident or injury Replacing the presser foot Replace the presser foot as described below 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 If the sewi...

Page 26: ...oosen the presser foot holder screw 1 Disc shaped screwdriver 2 Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot holder screw Attaching the presser foot holder 1 Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar 3 2 1 1 Presser foot holder 2 Presser bar 3 Presser foot holder screw 2 Holding the presser foot holder in place tighten the screw Note If the presser foot holder is not correctl...

Page 27: ... presser foot page 23 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 26 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 selection key Confirm that the u...

Page 28: ...s 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 Pl...

Page 29: ... be set so 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 Reinforcemen...

Page 30: ...ng 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 thre...

Page 31: ... 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 its origina...

Page 32: ... get pulled down into the feed dog area If 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 ...

Page 33: ...overcasting foot 1 Attach overcasting foot G 2 Select stitch or Refer to page 25 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 34: ...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 35: ...abric 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 30 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 36: ...abric 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 37: ...ach 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 f...

Page 38: ... 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 of...

Page 39: ...ctly 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 stitch...

Page 40: ...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 f...

Page 41: ...Therefore 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 ...

Page 42: ...é 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 fabric...

Page 43: ...d the presser foot holder Refer to page 24 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 n...

Page 44: ...lting 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 45: ...e 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 46: ... 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 47: ...ot 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 i...

Page 48: ... 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 s...

Page 49: ...ng machine needle In addition 50 to 60 thread should be used Trial 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...

Page 50: ... add M No 13 and E No 05 Memo To enter a space select _ No 30 5 When you have finished combining characters check the entered characters and their order For details on checking characters refer to Checking characters page 49 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 ch...

Page 51: ... in the LCD is entered as the first character of a new combination 3 Add characters by following the procedure described in Combining characters page 48 Checking characters You can check the characters in a combination with following method 1 Press the or side of stitch length adjustment key repeatedly This will display the characters that have been entered one by one on the LCD You can check the ...

Page 52: ...or thickness of fabric the stabilizer material used sewing speed etc If your sewing does not turn out well sew trial stitches using the same conditions as the real sewing and adjust the stitch pattern as shown below Memo The character stitches 034 No 31 No 34 No 35 are used for making adjustments 1 Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 23 2 Combine the cha...

Page 53: ... length adjustment key to widen the stitch If the pattern is overstretched The stitch 0 has a gap C Press the side of stitch length adjustment key to narrow the stitch Memo The stitch adjustment level can be set between 9 and 9 The setting is saved in memory even if you turn off the machine 6 Sew the characters 034 again Memo You can sew when you are in the stitch adjustment mode If the stitch pat...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ... 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 57: ...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 58: ... 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 59: ... 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 60: ...N 22 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 23 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 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...

Page 61: ...titches Stitch Type Presser Foot Pattern No Twin Needle Stitch Width Stitch Length Character stitches N 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 No 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 ...

Page 62: ...t 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 ma...

Page 63: ...f 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 operati...

Page 64: ...de 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 t...

Page 65: ...ed 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 66: ...n 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 67: ...operate 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 23 7 Correctly thread the machine Refer to Upper threading page 16 Note The thread may have become tan...

Page 68: ...or 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 63 3 Remove the upper thread bobbin and then bobbin case If threads remain in...

Page 69: ... points up or by pressing needle position button once or twice page 16 The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle page 21 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 Raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that ...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...s wrinkled You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly page 16 The spool or spool cap is incorrectly installed Correctly install the spool or spool cap page 17 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 20...

Page 72: ...J to keep the presser foot level while sewing page 29 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 15 62 The thread tension i...

Page 73: ... 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 pres...

Page 74: ...ion 10 needle position button 7 26 needle threader 6 18 O operation beep 71 operation buttons 7 operation panel 7 optional accessories 5 overcasting stitches 31 P patchwork stitching 40 piecing 40 presser foot 6 presser foot holder 6 23 24 41 presser foot lever 6 16 23 26 Q quick set bobbin 6 15 19 quilting 41 quilting foot 42 quilting guide 41 R race 60 reinforcement stitching 27 reverse reinforc...

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Page 76: ...English 888 E33 E34 E36 E37 Printed in Vietnam XG7396 001 Please visit us at http support brother com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions FAQs ...