Brother CE1125PRW Operation Manual
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Operation Manual
Sewing Machine
Product Code: 888-E33/E34/E36/E37
Be sure to read this document before using the machine.
We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
KNOWING YOUR
SEWING MACHINE
SEWING BASICS
UTILITY STITCHES
APPENDIX

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing Machine SEWING BASICS Product Code: 888-E33/E34/E36/E37 UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY • While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, INSTRUCTIONS discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord. • When transporting the machine, be sure to carry it Please read these safety instructions before by its handle. Lifting the machine by any other part attempting to use the machine.
  • Page 4 • Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs For additional product information, visit our web with the fuse cover omitted. site at www.brother.com • If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..... 1 BASIC STITCHING .......... 31 Basic stitching ............32 BLIND HEM STITCHING ......... 32 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING BUTTONHOLE SEWING ......... 34 MACHINE ........... 4 Button sewing ............36 ACCESSORIES ........... 4 ZIPPER INSERTION ......... 37 Included accessories ..........
  • Page 6: Knowing Your Sewing Machine

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Part Code Part Name Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) XZ5134-001 2 Buttonhole foot “A” XC2691-033 Included accessories 3 Overcasting foot “G” XC3098-031 4 Monogramming foot “N” XD0810-031 After opening the box, check that the following 5 Zipper foot “I”...
  • Page 7: Optional Accessories

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE For models equipped with an open type flat bed Optional accessories attachment Open the compartment as illustrated below. The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately. Depending on the model you purchased, the following accessory may be included.
  • Page 8: Names Of Machine Parts And Their Functions

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE D Foot controller (page 9) NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS E Foot controller jack/socket (page 9) AND THEIR FUNCTIONS F Feed dog position lever (page 37 and 42) G Presser foot lever (page 16) The illustrations in this operation manual may differ H Thread guide (page 12 and 17) from the actual machine.
  • Page 9: Operation Buttons

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE For models equipped with type B LCD Operation buttons The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. 1 LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the 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 25) Select the number for the stitch that you wish to use.
  • Page 10: Spool Pin

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Installing the spool pin Spool pin Insert the tab on the spool pin into the hole. Press down on the spool pin lever to raise the spool pin. 1 Hole 2 Tab CAUTION Push the spool pin down until it locks into place. • Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break.
  • Page 11: Using Your Sewing Machine

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING Power supply MACHINE Insert the plug into a wall outlet. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING 1 Main power switch 2 Jack/socket • Use only regular household electricity for the connector power source.
  • Page 12: Sewing Speed Controller

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the • When connecting the foot controller, be sure needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Instead, to turn off the sewing machine in order to the machine can be set to leave the needle raised prevent the machine from accidentally being when sewing is stopped.
  • Page 13: Cancelling The Operation Beep

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Cancelling the operation beep CAUTION When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to • Only use the bobbin that comes with this beep each time a key is pressed. This setting can be machine or bobbins of the same type (part changed so that the machine does not beep. code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151).
  • Page 14 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 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 the size of spool being 3 Bobbin-winding thread guide used.
  • Page 15 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Note Memo • When using the foot controller to operate • When the sewing machine is started or the the sewing machine, connect the foot handwheel is turned after winding the thread controller before turning on the machine. around the bobbin, the machine will make a • When the foot controller is plugged in, the clicking sound; this is not a malfunction. start/stop button is disabled (only for models • The needle bar does not move when you slide the equipped with the start/stop button).
  • Page 16: Lower Threading

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread and pass it through the slit in (For models equipped with the sewing speed the bobbin winder seat. 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 1 Slit (with built-in cutter) around the bobbin, the machine will make a The thread is cut to a suitable length.
  • Page 17 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the button and open the cover. ■ 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 1 Cover sure to thread the machine as indicated. 2 Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the direction shown by the arrow.
  • Page 18: Upper Threading

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION • When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading 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.
  • Page 19 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pass the thread as illustrated below. 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.
  • Page 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ■ Using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) • If the needle is not raised, the thread take- up lever cannot be threaded. Be sure to CAUTION raise the needle before threading the sewing machine.
  • Page 21: Drawing Up The Lower Thread

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Release the needle threader lever. Then pull the loop of the thread. 1 Turn the handwheel so 2 Press the Needle position that the mark on the button (for the models wheel points up. equipped with this button). 1 Loop of thread Pull on the upper thread to draw up the CAUTION lower thread.
  • Page 22: Replacing The Needle

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo REPLACING THE NEEDLE • The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the higher the needle number, the This section provides information on sewing machine thicker the needle. needles. ■ Ball point needle Needle precautions Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily Be sure to observe the following precautions...
  • Page 23: Replacing The Needle

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE • Do not apply strong force when loosening or Replacing the needle tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged. Raise the needle in the following way. With the flat side of the needle toward the 1 Turn the handwheel so 2 Press the Needle position that the mark on the...
  • Page 24 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Thread the upper thread for the right needle CAUTION in the same way as the left needle. • Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other needles could break, and damage the machine. • Do not sew with bent needles.
  • Page 25: Replacing The Presser Foot

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to If the sewing machine has been turned on, each other. turn it off. CAUTION • Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is accidentally pressed and the Note...
  • Page 26: Removing The Presser Foot Holder

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 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 foot holder.
  • Page 27: Sewing Basics

    SEWING BASICS Turn on the sewing machine. SEWING (For models equipped with the stitch category Basic sewing operations are described below. selection key) Before operating the sewing machine, read the Confirm that the utility stitch indicator is following precautions. lit. If it is not lit, press the stitch category selection key once or more until the utility CAUTION stitch indicator is lit.
  • Page 28: Adjusting The Stitch Length And Width

    SEWING BASICS Adjusting the stitch length and Starting to sew width Raise the needle in the following way. ■ [Example] Selecting stitch . Press (stitch selection keys) to select stitch 04. 1 Turn the handwheel so 2 Press the Needle position that the mark on the button (for the models wheel points up.
  • Page 29: Thread Tension

    SEWING BASICS ■ 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 Sewing speed controller Start sewing in the following way. 1 Reverse stitching 2 Reinforcement stitching Memo • Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches...
  • Page 30: Useful Sewing Tips

    SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your 1 Wrong side sewing projects are described below. Refer to these 2 Surface tips when sewing your project. 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on Trial sewing surface of fabric Solution A trial piece of fabric should be sewn. Use a piece of...
  • Page 31: Sewing Curves

    SEWING BASICS While holding zigzag foot “J” level, hold the Sewing curves presser foot locking pin pressed in, and lower the presser foot lever. Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve. 1 Presser foot locking pin (black button) When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag...
  • Page 32: Sewing Thin Fabrics

    SEWING BASICS Make sure that the needle passes through the hook- Stitching cylindrical pieces and-loop fastener tape by turning the handwheel and lower the needle into the hook-and-loop fastener Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to tape before sewing. And then, sew the edge of the sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs, or hook-and-loop fastener tape at a slow speed.
  • Page 33: Utility Stitches

    UTILITY STITCHES Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric OVERCASTING STITCHES against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. You can use the overcasting stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials. Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No.
  • Page 34: Basic Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES CAUTION BLIND HEM STITCHING • Be sure to turn off the main power before You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, may occur if the foot controller or (start/ without the stitch showing.
  • Page 35 UTILITY STITCHES Use a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5 mm (3/16 inch) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it. 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Edge of fabric 4 Desired edge of 1 Arm 5 5 mm (3/16 inch) 6 Basting...
  • Page 36: Buttonhole Sewing

    UTILITY STITCHES <Normal fabric> Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No. Buttonhole stitch 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric ■ If the needle does not catch the hem fold If the needle does not catch the hem fold, adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the “-”...
  • Page 37 UTILITY STITCHES Use chalk to mark the position and length of Select a stitch. the buttonhole on the fabric. 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.
  • Page 38: Button Sewing

    UTILITY STITCHES Note ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics • If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use does not feed, sew with the coarser (longer) a gimp thread. stitch. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot “A” shown in the illustration so that it fits Once sewing is completed, the machine into the grooves, and then loosely tie it.
  • Page 39: Zipper Insertion

    UTILITY STITCHES Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle the feed dog position lever to the side. correctly goes into the two holes of the button. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes.
  • Page 40 UTILITY STITCHES CAUTION CAUTION • Be sure to turn off the main power before • Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries needle does not hit the presser foot before you may occur if the foot controller or (start/ start sewing.
  • Page 41: Sewing Stretch Fabrics And Elastic Tape

    UTILITY STITCHES SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. 1 Elastic tape 2 Pin Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No. Attach zigzag foot “J”. Stretch stitch Select a stitch. 3-point zigzag stitch Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while...
  • Page 42: Appliqués

    UTILITY STITCHES Memo Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No. • Make reinforcing straight stitches at the beginning and the end of stitching. Joining stitch CAUTION • Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin during sewing, as the needle can break. You Hand-look may also be injured.
  • Page 43: Quilting

    UTILITY STITCHES • For a seam allowance on the left side CAUTION Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch • Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to tighten the screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may strike the presser foot and cause injury.
  • Page 44: Free-Motion Quilting

    UTILITY STITCHES 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. Slide the feed dog position lever to Free-motion quilting With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the feed dog position lever) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction.
  • Page 45: Reinforcement Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES • A bar tack with a maximum length of about REINFORCEMENT 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) can be sewn. STITCHING Attach buttonhole foot “A”. Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Select stitch . Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No. Position the fabric so that the opening of the Triple stretch pocket faces toward you, and then lower the...
  • Page 46: Decorative Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No. Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. Raise the needle and the presser foot lever, Decorative stitch remove the fabric, and cut the thread. Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position.
  • Page 47: Scallop Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES Select stitch or . Smocking Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch). The decorative stitch created by stitching or (Refer to page 26.) embroidering over gathers is called “smocking”. It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. The Sew with the center of the presser foot smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric.
  • Page 48: Shell Tuck Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES Shell tuck stitching The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of 1 Wrong side of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. fabric 2 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance Fold the fabric along the bias. 3 Straight stitch Select stitch Turn the fabric over so that the right side...
  • Page 49: Sewing Characters (For Models Equipped With Character Stitches)

    UTILITY STITCHES Press the stitch category selection key once CAUTION or more and confirm that the character stitch indicator is lit. • Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. • After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the...
  • Page 50 UTILITY STITCHES Attach the presser foot indicated on the LCD. When you have finished combining characters, check the entered characters and their order. 1 The presser foot to use • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser • For details on checking characters, refer to foot” (page 23).
  • Page 51: Checking Characters

    UTILITY STITCHES Press the stitch category selection key once Checking characters or more and confirm that the character stitch indicator is lit. You can check the characters in a combination with following method. Press the “+” or “-” side of (stitch length adjustment key) repeatedly. This will display the characters that have been 1 Stitch category selection key entered one by one on the LCD.
  • Page 52: Sewing The Character Stitches

    UTILITY STITCHES Sewing the character stitches ADJUSTING STITCHES (for models equipped with character stitches) All character stitches are sewn with monogramming foot “N”. Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the Select a character stitch. (Refer to page 47.) stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc.
  • Page 53 UTILITY STITCHES Select No. 59 (for making adjustments). The LCD goes into the stitch adjustment mode. The total number of combined characters 1 changes to “--“. 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.
  • Page 54: Appendix

    APPENDIX STITCH SETTINGS Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches and mirror image stitches (for models equipped with mirror image stitches) in the following table. CAUTION • When using the twin needle, select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
  • Page 55 APPENDIX Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Pattern Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 5.0 (3/16) 0.5 (1/32) Satin scallop Yes* Scallop stitching 2.5–7.0 0.1–1.0 Reinf. stitch ( J ) (3/32–1/4) (1/64–1/16) 4.0 (3/16) 1.2 (1/16) Yes* Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0 Reinf.
  • Page 56 APPENDIX Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Pattern Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 6.0 (15/64) 1.5 (1/16) Auto Buttonholes for stretch fabrics 3.0–6.0 1.0–3.0 Reinf.** (1/8–15/64) (1/16–1/8) 5.0 (3/16) 2.0 (1/16) Auto Bound buttonholes 0.0–6.0 0.2–4.0 Reinf.** (0–15/64) (1/64–3/16)
  • Page 57 APPENDIX Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Pattern Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 7.0 (1/4) 1.6 (1/16) For decoration, etc. 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0 Reinf. (0–1/4) (1/64–3/16) 7.0 (1/4) 2.0 (1/16) For decoration, etc. 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0 Reinf. (0–1/4) (1/64–3/16) 7.0 (1/4) 2.5 (3/32)
  • Page 58 APPENDIX Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Pattern Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 7.0 (1/4) 0.4 (1/64) Yes* For decoration, etc. 0.0–7.0 0.1–1.0 Reinf. ( J ) (0–1/4) (1/64–1/16) 7.0 (1/4) 0.4 (1/64) Yes* For decoration, etc. 0.0–7.0 0.1–1.0 Reinf.
  • Page 59: Mirror Image Stitches (For Models Equipped With Mirror Image Stitches)

    APPENDIX Mirror image stitches (for models equipped with mirror image stitches) Pattern Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 1.0 (1/16) 2.5 (3/32) Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative Stretch stitch 1.0–3.0 1.0–4.0 Reinf.
  • Page 60 APPENDIX Pattern Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 7.0 (1/4) 2.0 (1/16) – For decoration, etc. 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0 Reinf. (0–1/4) (1/64–3/16) 7.0 (1/4) 2.5 (3/32) Decorative stitch – – For decoration, etc. 0.0–7.0 0.2–4.0 Reinf.
  • Page 61: Character Stitches (For Models Equipped With Character Stitches)

    APPENDIX Character stitches (for models equipped with character stitches) Stitch Type Pattern No. Character stitches...
  • Page 62: Maintenance

    APPENDIX MAINTENANCE CAUTION Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are • Make sure you unplug the machine before you clean it. Otherwise, you may get an electric described below. shock or be injured. Restrictions on oiling Raise the needle and the presser foot. In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user.
  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit performance may suffer. For a new bobbin us at “ http://support.brother.com/ ” . case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest authorized service center. If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case...
  • Page 64: Upper Thread Tightened Up

    APPENDIX • Looking under the fabric, there is tangled Upper thread tightened up thread in the bobbin case. ■ Symptom • The upper thread appears as a single continuous line. • The lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric. (Refer to the illustration below.) • The upper thread has tightened up, and comes out when pulled.
  • Page 65: Fabric Is Caught In The Machine And Cannot Be Removed

    APPENDIX  Symptom 1  Symptom 3 • When the upper thread is visible from the lower side of the fabric, turn the dial clockwise. Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 1 Lower side of fabric 2 Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric 3 Upper thread If the fabric is caught in the sewing machine and cannot 4 Upper side of fabric...
  • Page 66 APPENDIX Remove the bobbin case. If the fabric cannot be removed, even after completing these steps, contact your nearest If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove authorized service center. them. Remove any threads in the race and around the feed dogs. Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs.
  • Page 67: Error Message "E6" Appears In The Lcd

    APPENDIX Slowly turn the handwheel toward you CAUTION (counterclockwise) and check that the needle bar and feed dogs operate correctly. • Never use bent needles. Bent needles can If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. plate, the machine may be malfunctioning;...
  • Page 68 APPENDIX Note Remove the fabric from the machine. • If the needle is not raised, the upper thread • Refer to “Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be threaded correctly. Be sure to raise the cannot be removed” (page 63). needle before threading the sewing machine. Remove the upper thread, bobbin and then bobbin case.
  • Page 69: List Of Symptoms

    APPENDIX List of symptoms ■ Before sewing Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference The needle Raise the needle either by turning threader cannot be the handwheel toward you You have not moved the needle holder used. (counterclockwise) so that the mark on page 16 to its highest position. (For models the wheel points up or by pressing equipped with the...
  • Page 70 APPENDIX Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference Fabric being sewn Thread is tangled below the needle Lift up the fabric and cut the threads with the machine page 63 plate. below it, and clean the race. cannot be removed. The spool or spool cap is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool cap.
  • Page 71 APPENDIX Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched. * There is a notch on Replace the needle plate. the left side of the Contact your retailer or the nearest – opening in the needle authorised service center.
  • Page 72 APPENDIX Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference Dust has built up in the feed dogs or in Remove the needle plate cover and page 60, 61 the race. clean the plate and the race. You have not threaded the upper thread Correct the upper threading. page 16 properly.
  • Page 73: Error Messages

    APPENDIX Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. page 27, 62 The stitch is not The thread is tangled, for example, in Remove the tangle thread. If the thread page 60, 62 sewn correctly.
  • Page 74: Index

    APPENDIX INDEX Numerics 3-point zigzag stitch ..............39 operation beep ..............71 operation buttons ..............7 operation panel ..............7 accessories ................4 optional accessories ............... 5 adjusting stitches ..............50 overcasting stitches ...............31 appliqués................40 patchwork stitching .............. 40 bar tack .................43 piecing .................
  • Page 76 Please visit us at http://support.brother.com/ where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). English 888-E33/E34/E36/E37 Printed in Vietnam XG7396-001...

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