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• Always unplug your machine if the power is cut.
machine needle.
• Do not turn on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. The machine
may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the machine.
• Switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any
adjustments in the needle area.
• Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to
break.
Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Operation
Manual
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Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit.
Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for
examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change
without notice.
• While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an
odor, 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.
Sewing Machine
• Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when
freehand stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Video tutorials
included on DVD.
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This machine is not a toy:
This machine is intended for household use.
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• Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.
• The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach
of children or disposed of. Never allow children to play with the bag due to the
danger of suffocation.
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• When lifting the machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless
movements, otherwise you may injure your back or knees.
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Always keep your work area clear:
• Do not use outdoors.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation
openings of the machine and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and
loose cloth.
Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.
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For a longer service life:
• When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do
not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot
objects.
DANGER
- To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Do not store objects on the foot controller.
• Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is
being administered.
• Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron;otherwise,
the machine, power cord or garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an
electric shock.
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Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using,
when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this
manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended.
• 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.
• Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies,
the presser feet, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY
IMPORTANT
• In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362,
WARNING
-
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to
i.e. carrying the
mark, rating as marked on plug.
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For repair or adjustment:
persons.
• Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.
• 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.
• Do not place this machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted
table, otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in injuries.
• If the Light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it must be replaced by
authorized dealer.
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Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when making any
adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual:
• In the event 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 local authorized
Brother dealer.
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Special care is required when sewing:
• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off,
then grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord.
Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
• Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the
■ Connecting plugs
Replacing the needle
Note
Using Your Sewing Machine
● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is
being operated, turn off the main power and unplug
the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing
machine, follow the necessary procedure to correctly
operate the machine.
CAUTION
■ Checking the needle
WARNING
● Always turn off the machine before you change
● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may
result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
the needle. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the
Parallel space
foot controller is accidentally pressed and the
● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the
power supply jack on the machine.
● Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition.
● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances:
(For U.S.A. only)
machine starts sewing.
●
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.
● Only use sewing machine needles for home
use. Other needles may bend or break and
cause injury.
Level surface
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•
•
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•
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
● Never sew with a bent needle. A bent needle
will easily break and cause injury.
CAUTION
■ Main power and sewing ■ Foot controller
CAUTION
● Use only the power cord included with this machine.
light switch
● Do not allow pieces of cloth
and dust to build up on
the foot controller. Doing
so could cause a fire or an
electric shock.
With the flat side of the needle
toward the back of the machine,
insert the needle until touching
this stopper
Note
CAUTION
● Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to
them. Fire or electric shock may result.
●
Do not use excessive force
when loosening or tightening
the needle clamp screw.
● Before replacing the needle, place fabric or paper
under the presser foot to prevent the needle from
falling into the hole in the needle plate.
● Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.
Slower
● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. Always grasp the plug to
remove it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric
shock.
Note (For U.S.A. only)
CAUTION
Faster
● 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.
●
Foot Controller: Model KD-
1902. This foot controller can
be used on the machine with
product code 888-X53/X54/
X55/X56. The product code
is mentioned on the machine
rating plate.
● Make sure you insert the needle until
Press the foot
Tighten the needle
clamp screw
it touches the stopper, and securely
tighten the needle clamp screw with a
screwdriver, otherwise the needle may
break or the machine may be damaged.
controller down to start
Press the power switch toward the
sewing. Take your foot
“I” mark to turn the main power
off the foot controller to
● Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise a
fire may result.
Turn the screw
counterclockwise
and sewing light on. Press toward
stop sewing.
the “O” mark to turn off.
Changing the presser foot
CAUTION
■ Presser foot installation orientation
● Always turn off the machine before you change the presser foot. If you leave the power on and
step on the controller, the machine will start and you may be injured.
● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have chosen. If you use the wrong
presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury.
CAUTION
● If the presser foot is not installed with the
correct orientation, the needle may strike
the presser foot, which may bend or break
the needle and cause injury.
● Only use presser feet that have been designed to be used with this machine. Using any other
presser foot may cause accident or injury.
This snaps in
to the shank
Shank
Remove the presser foot by
pulling it vertically downward.
Mark on the wheel points up to rise the
needle
Reverse sewing
Trial sewing
Changing the sewing
direction
Sewing thick fabrics
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
Stitching cylindrical pieces
• To sew in reverse, push
the reverse sewing lever
in as far as possible and
hold it in that position
while you lightly push the
foot controller.
Use a piece of fabric and thread that are the
same as those used for your project, and check
the thread tension and stitch length and width.
If the fabric does not fit
easily under the presser
foot, raise the presser foot
lever even higher to bring
the presser foot to its highest
position.
When sewing thin fabrics,
the stitching may become
misaligned or the fabric
may not feed correctly.
If this occurs, place thin
paper or stabilizer material
First, baste the pieces of
fabric together, and then
sew without stretching the
fabric.
Stop the machine with the
needle in the fabric at the
point where you want to
change the sewing direction,
and then raise the presser
foot lever. Using the needle
as a pivot, turn the fabric, lower the presser foot
lever, and then continue sewing.
Slide the flat bed
attachment to the
left to release it.
Slide the part that you wish
to sew onto the arm, and
then sew from the top.
Basting
Stabilizer material
or paper
• To sew forward, release
the reverse sewing lever.
The machine will then
sew forward.
• The length of reverse
stitches is fixed at 2mm
(1/16 inch).
under the fabric and sew
it together with the fabric.
When you have finished
sewing, tear off any excess
paper.
CAUTION
If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is
sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much
force, the needle may bend or break.
Reverse sewing
lever
Note
● When you are finished with free-arm sewing,
install the flat bed attachment back in its original
position.
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Operation
Manual
Sewing Machine
Video tutorials included on
DVD.
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Included accessories
The main parts
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2
3
4
A
5
6
Part Code
Others
XC4901-121
B
0
No.
Part Name
Americas
SA156
1
2
3
4
Zigzag foot “J” (on machine)
Buttonhole foot “A”
9
X59369-321
XE9369-001
Zipper foot “I”
E
Bobbin (One is on machine)
SFB:XA5539-151
C
3-piece set: XE5328-001
2-piece set: XE7064-001
XF3557-001
5
6
7
Needle set (90/14 needle)
Screwdriver
F
D
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Model KD-1902 for 110-120V area
KD-1902 for 110-127V area (Brazil only)
Model KD-2902 for 220-240V area
a Bobbin winder
j Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw
k Pattern selection dial
Rotate the dial in either direction to
choose the stitch you want.
l Handwheel
Foot controller
This winds the thread onto the bobbin
for use as the lower thread.
b Spool pin
This holds the spool of thread.
c Thread guide
Note
● The included accessories vary depending on the machine model.
● The foot controller part code differs depending on the country or region. Contact your
dealer or the nearest authorized service center.
Used to manually raise and lower the
needle.
This is used when winding the thread
onto the bobbin and then threading the
machine.
m Main power and sewing light switch
You can turn the main power and sewing
light switch on and off.
n Foot controller jack / socket
Plug in the foot controller plug and
connect the machine to the power
supply.
d Thread take-up lever
e Upper tension-control dial
This controls the tension of the upper
thread.
Optional accessories
f Thread cutter
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Pass the threads through the thread
cutter to cut them.
o Presser foot lever
Used to raise and lower the presser foot.
g Flat bed attachment with accessory
compartment
h Presser foot
i Reverse sewing lever
Push this lever to stitch in the reverse
direction.
p Foot controller
You can use this to control the sewing
speed, and to start and stop sewing.
Part Code
Others
XC6063-021
No.
Part Name
Americas
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Darning Plate
Button sewing foot “M”
Walking Foot
XE2137-001
SA107
SA129
SA125
SA127
SA134
SA132
F034N: XC2165-002
F005N: XC1948-052
F001N: XC1944-052
F003N: XC1945-052
F018N: XC1976-052
F016N: XC2215-052
■ Flat bed attachment
Quilting Foot
The accessories can be stored in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment.
1/4-inch Quilting Foot
Narrow Hemmer Foot
Blind Stitch Foot
Quilting guide
Slide the
attachment to the
left to open.
Note
● The optional accessories are to be purchased separately. Depending on the model you
purchased, some accessories may be included with your machine.
Storage
compartment
Thread tension
The tension of the thread will affect the quality of your stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread. We recommend that you do a
test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew.
■ Correct tension
Correct tension is important as too much or too
little tension will weaken your seams or cause
puckers on your fabric.
■ Upper tension is too tight
Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric.
■ Upper tension is too loose
Loops appear on the back of the fabric.
Note
Note
Back of fabric
● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly
threaded, the upper thread may be too
tight. In this case, refer to “1 Lower
threading” of Sheet 1 to rethread the
bobbin thread.
● If the upper thread was incorrectly
threaded, the upper thread may be too
loose. In this case, refer to “2 Upper
threading” on Sheet 1 and rethread the
upper thread.
Surface of
fabric
Loops appear
on back of
Upper thread
Lower thread
Back of fabric fabric
Back of fabric
Surface
of fabric
Surface
of fabric
Upper
thread
Upper
thread
Loops appear on
surface of fabric
Lower thread
Lower
thread
Solution: Reduce the tension by turning the
Solution: Increase the tension by turning the
upper tension control dial to a lower number.
upper tension control dial to a higher number.
Sewing Buttonholes and Buttons
Maintenance
CAUTION
Restrictions on oiling
Always turn off the machine before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur
if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user.
This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to ensure
correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary.
If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise,
immediately stop using the machine, and contact your authorized dealer or the nearest
authorized service center.
3 Securing the
Preparation
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Stitching and
Using tailor’s chalk, mark the
position and length of the buttonhole
on the fabric.
Cutting the
Buttonhole
Buttonhole sewing
Precautions on storing the machine
To secure the stitching, turn the
material 90 degrees counterclockwise
and sew straight stitches to the end of
the front bar tack of the buttonhole.
Do not store the machine in any of the locations described below, otherwise damage to
the machine may result, for example, rust caused by condensation.
• Exposed to extremely high temperatures • Near a flame, heater or air conditioner
• Exposed to extremely low temperatures
• Exposed to extreme temperature
changes
• Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlight
• Exposed to extremely dusty or oily
environments
• Exposed to high humidity or steam
Remove the material from the
machine. We recommend that you
put pins across both ends of the
buttonhole to prevent the stitches from
being cut.
CAUTION
If the presser foot is not installed
with the correct orientation, the
needle may strike the presser
foot, which may bend or break the
needle and cause injury.
Note
● In order to extend the life of this machine, periodically turn it on and use it. Storing this
machine for an extended period of time without using it may reduce its efficiency.
Attach the buttonhole foot.
Cleaning
Push the frame
back until it stops
with the plastic
insert at the front
of the frame.
CAUTION
Cut an opening in the middle of the
buttonhole with the seam ripper tool.
Be careful not to cut through and
stitches.
Make sure you unplug the machine before
you clean it, otherwise you risk getting an
electric shock or being injured.
Match up the
bar tack mark
to the two red
lines on the
Line the chalk
mark under the
center of the
presser foot.
presser foot.
Clean the race
CAUTION
When using the seam ripper to open the
buttonhole, do not put your hand or finger
in the path of the ripper. The seam ripper
may slip and you may be injured.
Adjusting buttonholes
Making a buttonhole
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After sewing the left side of the
buttonhole, stitch the right side and
observe the feeding.
Step
Sewn section
Pattern
Mark on the wheel points up to rise the
needle
Step 1
(Front bar
tack)
1. Set the pattern selection dial to “a”.
2. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to 6
stitches.
3. Stop the machine when the needle is
at the left side of the stitches and then
raise the needle from the material.
Step 2
(Left side)
1. Turn the pattern selection dial to “b”.
2. Sew the length of the tailor’s chalk line.
3. Stop the machine when the needle is at
the left side of the stitch and then raise
the needle.
CAUTION
If the left side is too open or tight
compared with the right side, adjust the
buttonhole fine-adjustment screw.
Left side
● Never use a bobbin case that is
scratched; otherwise the upper thread
may become tangled, the needle may
break, or sewing performance may
suffer. For a new bobbin case (part
code: XE9326-001), contact your nearest
authorized service center.
Step 3
(Back bar
tack)
This
adjustment
ensures both
sides of the
buttonhole
are the same.
● Make sure that you fit the bobbin case
properly, otherwise the needle may
break.
1. Turn the pattern selection dial to “c”
(same position as in step 1).
2. Sew 5 to 6 stitches.
3. Stop the machine when the needle is at
the right side of the stitch and then raise
the needle from the material.
Step 4
(Right side)
Turn the buttonhole fine-adjustment screw
with a large screwdriver as indicated in the
illustrations, according to the buttonhole
appearance.
1. Set the pattern selection dial to “d”.
2. Sew the right side until the needle
reaches the stitches sewn in step 1.
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