Brother Sewing Machine Quick Reference
Important Safety Information: Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" in the Operation Manual before proceeding. Refer to the Operation Manual for detailed instructions.
Guide 1: Preparing the Bobbin Thread
- Step 1: Prepare the bobbin thread.
Diagram shows a bobbin winder spindle with a thread guide.
- Step 2: Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
Diagram shows a bobbin being fitted onto the bobbin winder spindle.
- Step 3: Guide the thread through the tension disc and the hole in the bobbin.
Diagram shows the thread passing through a tension disc and then through the small hole in the center of the bobbin.
- Step 4: Hold the thread end and start the bobbin winder.
Diagram shows the end of the thread being held taut while the bobbin winder mechanism engages.
- Step 5: The bobbin winds. Cut the thread using the notch on the bobbin winder cap.
Diagram shows the bobbin winding. A cutting notch on the bobbin winder cap is indicated for cutting the thread.
- Step 6: Stop the bobbin winder and remove the bobbin.
Diagram shows the bobbin winder mechanism stopping and the wound bobbin being removed.
- Step 7: Place the bobbin into the bobbin case.
Diagram shows the wound bobbin being inserted into the bobbin case.
- Step 8: Pull the thread through the slot in the bobbin case.
Diagram shows the thread being pulled through the designated slot in the bobbin case.
- Step 9: Ensure the thread is pulled through the slot.
Diagram shows the bobbin case with the bobbin correctly inserted and the thread exiting through the slot.
- Step 10: Insert the bobbin case into the shuttle race.
Diagram shows the bobbin case being inserted into the sewing machine's shuttle race.
Guide 2: Upper Threading
- Step 1: Lift the presser foot.
Diagram shows the presser foot of the sewing machine being lifted.
- Step 2: Place the thread spool on the spool pin.
Diagram shows a spool of thread being placed onto the sewing machine's spool pin.
- Step 3: Guide the thread through the first thread guide.
Diagram shows the thread being routed through the initial thread guide at the top of the machine.
- Step 4: Thread through the tension discs.
Diagram shows the thread passing down through the tension discs and then looping back up.
- Step 5: Thread through the take-up lever.
Diagram shows the thread being threaded through the eye of the take-up lever.
- Step 6: Guide the thread down the front of the machine.
Diagram shows the thread being guided downwards along the front of the sewing machine.
- Step 7: Thread through the lower thread guides.
Diagram shows the thread passing through the lower thread guides on the machine's needle plate area.
- Step 8: Thread the needle from left to right.
Diagram shows the thread being passed through the eye of the sewing machine needle from the left side to the right side.
- Step 9: Pull about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread through the needle eye.
Diagram shows approximately 5 cm (2 inches) of thread being pulled through the needle's eye.
- Step 10: Lower the presser foot.
Diagram shows the presser foot being lowered onto the needle plate.
- Step 11: Bring up the bobbin thread.
Diagram shows the process of bringing the bobbin thread up to the needle area.
- Step 12: Pull both threads to the back.
Diagram shows both the upper thread and the bobbin thread being pulled towards the back of the machine.
For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting, please consult the full Operation Manual.
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