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SEWING MACHINE
MACHINE A COUDRE
PQ1300
OPERATION MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
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“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” “Read all instructions before using.” When using a sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock. The sewing machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Always unplug before changing the light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 120V 15 watts. WARNING – T
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CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING A BROTHER SEWING MACHINE Your machine is the home use sewing machine available. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated into it, we suggest that you study this booklet. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE For safe operation Be sure to watch the needle while sewing. Do not touch moving parts such as the balance wheel, thread take-up or needle while the machine is operating. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: Operation is comp
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CONTENTS Accessories ___________________________________ 1 Threading _____________________________________ 7 Names of Parts ________________________________ 2 Bobbin Winding ____________________________ 7 Before You Begin ______________________________ 3 Bobbin Insertion ___________________________ 8 Tension Dial ______________________________ 3 Upper Threading ___________________________ 9 Power Cord and Foot Controller _______________ 3 Using the Automatic Needle Threader __________ 9 Power Sw
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Accessories No. Part Name Part Code 123 1 Cover XA0917-052 2 Medium Screwdriver 125877-001 3 Small Screwdriver 125878-001 4 Cleaning Brush XA4527-001 5 Knee Lift XA0830-001 456 6 Flat Bed Extension Table X81029-001 7 Needles and Case 1 Size 9 (ORGAN HLX5) 2 Size 11 1 Size 14 X80805-001 1 Size 16 1 Ballpoint Needle 789 8 Lining Plate Screw (2) 062670-812 9 Separater 184720-001 10 Feed Pin 138483-001 11 Feed Pin Remover 117934-009 12 General Purpose Foot XA1425-001 13 Bobbin (5) 100376-003 10 11 1
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Names of Parts Thread Guide Bar (Page 7) Handle Thread Guide for Bobbin Winding (Page 7) Pressure Adjustment Dial Bobbin Winder Three Holed (Page 4) (Page 7) Thread Guide (Page 9) Stitch Length Regulator (Page 3) Presser Foot Lifter (Page 4) Hand Wheel Light Switch (Page 3) (Page 5) Needle Stop Position Button (Page 5) Thread Trimmer Power Switch (Page 3) Sewing Area Reverse Stitch Light (Page 6) Lever (Page 3) Power Socket (Page 3) Spool Pin Feed Dog Adjustment Thread Cutter (
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2 Before You Begin (1) Upper Thread Tension Tension Dial Hand Wheel When tighter tension is desired, Position needle using hand turn the tension dial to the right. wheel. Loosen Tighten Upper and bobbin threads will Always turn hand wheel towards meat on right side of the fabric. you. When looser tension is desired, turn tension dial to the left. Upper Hand Wheel and lower threads will then meet on wrong side of fabric. Tension Block AC120V Power Cord and Foot Controller Stitch Length Regulator
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Presser Foot Lift Lever Pressure Adjustment Dial Pressure Adjustment Dial Lowering the presser foot lift lever Turning the pressure adjustment lowers the sewing foot down onto dial raises and lowers the pressure the fabric. indicator needle. When working with heavy fabrics See also: "Feed Dog Adjustment or other fabrics that don't slide Knob" on page 5. easily under the foot, raise the presser foot lever to position the fabric. Presser Foot Lift Lever Pressure indicator Knee Lift needle Using
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Before You Begin (2) Thread Cutter Button Feed Dog Adjustment Knob Height of feed dogs can be Note adjusted to coincide with fabric When the machine stops due to jammed weights. threads and so forth, do not step on the foot controller until turning the power off and moving the needle with the hand wheel to check the situation. Otherwise broken needles could result. Thread Cutter Button The thread cutter trims upper and Feed Dog Adjustment Knob bobbin threads at the end of seams. Foot Pressure a
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Changing Needles and Light Bulb Note Note Changing the Feed Pin Please make sure power is off before carrying out Please make sure power is off before carrying out 1 Set the feed dogs to "velvet" the following operations. There is a chance of the following operation. The glass plate over the position. (see Page 5) injury if the machine accidentally starts running light bulb will be hot immediately after using the 2 Remove needle, presser during this operation. machine, so you should wait until
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Threading (1) Note Bobbin Winding Do not move bobbin stop while machine is running. Spool Cushion Spool Cap 2 3 1 Spool of Thread 45689 1 Put spool of thread on spool pin. Use spool cushion when using cross Use spool cap when using parallel- wound thread. wound thread. Thread Notch 1 Thread Notch 2 Bobbins 2 Bobbin Winder Shaft 1 Bobbin Stop Guide Pin 2 Lift thread guide bar all the way up, 3 Run thread through bobbin winding 4 Run thread through top thread 5 Press bobbin stop up against empty
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Bobbin Stop 6 While holding the end of the thread, 7 Stop winding when bobbin is full. 8 Manually move bobbin stop back to 9 Cut thread and remove bobbin. step on the foot controller for a few Take foot of foot controller. original position. seconds. Once enough thread has wound itself around the bobbin to hold itself in place, release the foot controller and trim the excess thread. CAUTION – Moving parts – Bobbin Insertion To reduce risk of injury, switch off before servicing. Replace cover. L
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Threading (2) Note Please turn power is off before using automatic needle threader. Accidentally stepping on the foot controller during this operation could cause bodily injury or damage to the machine. 1 Upper Threading 7 1 6 7 2 6 9 4 8 2 4 3 0 3 5 8 A 5 9 Make sure thread take-up lever If the thread is still 0 is in highest position and presser twisted, run the A foot is up. thread through the holes backwards as When using polyester, you shown in diagram. should run the thread through all Usi
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The automatic needle threader Needle (HLX5) Thread cannot be used with the thread- #9 #30 #50 #60 needle combinations illustrated in #11 #30 the chart to the left. Transparent nylon thread can be used regardless #14 #30 of the chart, providing the needle #16 #20 used is a #14 or #16. 6 Pull loop to the right. How to Pull Out the Bobbin Thread Insert threaded bobbin in sewing 2 Pull out the bobbin thread. 3 Pull approximately 15 centimeters of machine and then begin. upper and bobbin threads out
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Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Bobbin thread should feed smoothly. Adjust bobbin thread Stitch Samples Thread Tension to match that of upper thread. (If bobbin thread is too tight it may cause fabric to bunch up) 1 Set stitch length regulator to Adjust needle thread tension with dial Using the right needle Wrong side of fabric to increase desired stitch length. needle Lower thread 2 Make sure approximately 15cm Thread tension Fabric Right side of Fabric to reduce of upper and bobbin threads
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Changing Presser Feet Note Make sure the power is off before changing presser feet. Changing Sewing Feet Presser Feet (Zipper Foot) Pin Feed Foot 1 Raise presser foot, and raise For perfect stitching on otherwise needle to highest position. difficult fabrics like velvet, leather and suede. 2 Loosen and remove screw using Regular Foot screwdriver. This foot is used for most sewing. (Included with sewing machine.) Can also be used with pin feeding 3 Attach zipper foot and tighten screw. Rolled Hem
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Basic Sewing (1) Basic Sewing When changing sewing directions. Reinforcement stitches Finish Before Begin 1cm Sewing. sewing. sewing. 1cm 1 Lift foot, pull about 15cm of upper 2 Lower foot. 4 Raise needle to highest position. 1 Make sure needle is pierced all the At the beginning of a seam, sew a and bobbin thread under and behind way through fabric. few stitches with the hand wheel, hit 3 While needle is pierced all the way 5 Lift foot, remove fabric and cut foot, and position fabric under
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Basic Sewing (2) Note Make sure power is off before changing feet. 5 While holding threads with left Rolled Hem Foot hand, position fabric under foot with right hand so the edge of the 1 Attach rolled hem foot. fabric lies directly under the Refer to page 12 for instructions needle. on changing sewing feet. Rolled Hem 0.5cm 2Insert needle approximately 0.5cm from the edges of the 0.5cm fabric and sew 2-3 stitches. 3 Raise needle and foot, pull fabric towards you while gently holding 6 Pull gentl
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Basic Sewing (3) 5 Sew zipper onto fabric along Note mark. Make sure power is off before changing feet. Zipper Foot 1 Attach zipper foot. 2 Turn hand wheel to lower needle and adjust position of foot to 6 Line up folded seam to stitches. needle. A 3 Line up zipper to the section of fabric it will be attached to, and mark the base of the opening on the fabric. It should be set Slide approximately .5 centimeters Base of Stop below zip stop. Opening 7 Change position of zipper foot. 0.5cm 8 Turn
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Teeth Invisible Zipper Foot Lining Needle 1 Attach invisible zipper foot. 1 Raise needle and foot. 2 Alight zipper with fabric. Mark the 2 Move separater so it sits under Separater base of the opening approximately presser foot. 2 cm above the end of the zipper. Base of 3 Make sure it is lined up so that Slide Opening the needle passes through the slot of the separater without hitting the plate itself. 2cm Separater 4 Secure liner plate in place with lining plate screws. 3 Fold the area to be
