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SEWING MACHINE
PQ1500
OPERATION MANUAL
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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. l 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. l Always unplug before changing the light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 120V 15 watts for 120V
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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 l 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. l Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: l Operation is
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Changing Stitch Caring for Names of Before You Changing Basic Trouble Needles and Samples and Your CONTENTS Accessories Threading Parts Begin Presser Feet Sewing Shooting Light Bulb Needle Chart Machine CONTENTS Accessories .......................................................................1 Stitch Samples and Needle Chart ..................................11 Name of Parts ....................................................................2 Stitch Samples ...................................
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Changing Stitch Caring for Names of Before You Changing Basic Trouble Needles and Samples and Your CONTENTS Accessories Threading Parts Begin Presser Feet Sewing Shooting Light Bulb Needle Chart Machine Accessories No. Part Name Part Code 1234 1 Cover XA0917-052 2 Medium Screwdriver 125877-001 3 Small Screwdriver 125878-001 4 Cleaning Brush XA4527-001 5 Knee Lift XA0830-001 5678 6 Needles and Case 1 Size 9 (ORGAN HLX5) 2 Size 11 1 Size 14 X80805-001 1 Size 16 1 Ballpoint Needle 7 Lining Plate Sc
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Changing Stitch Caring for Names of Before You Changing Basic Trouble Needles and Samples and Your CONTENTS Accessories Threading Parts Begin Presser Feet Sewing Shooting Light Bulb Needle Chart Machine 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) Indi
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4 3 Changing Stitch Caring for Names of Before You Changing Basic Trouble Needles and Samples and Your CONTENTS Accessories Threading Parts Begin Presser Feet Sewing Shooting Light Bulb Needle Chart Machine 2 Before You Begin (1) Upper Thread Tension Tension Dial Hand Wheel l When tighter tension is desired, l Position needle using hand turn the tension dial to the right. wheel. Loosen Tighten Upper and bobbin threads will meet on right side of the fabric. ] Always turn hand wheel towards l When
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Changing Stitch Caring for Names of Before You Changing Basic Trouble Needles and Samples and Your CONTENTS Accessories Threading Parts Begin Presser Feet Sewing Shooting Light Bulb Needle Chart Machine Pressure Adjustment Dial Presser Foot Lift Lever Pressure Adjustment Dial l Lowering the presser foot lift le- l Turning the pressure adjustment ver lowers the sewing foot down dial raises and lowers the pres- onto the fabric and engages the sure indicator needle. tension function. See also: “Fee
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Changing Stitch Caring for Names of Before You Changing Basic Trouble Needles and Samples and Your CONTENTS Accessories Threading Parts Begin Presser Feet Sewing Shooting Light Bulb Needle Chart Machine Before You Begin (2) Thread Cutter Button Feed Dog Adjustment Knob l Height of feed dogs can be ad- Note justed 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
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Changing Stitch Caring for Names of Before You Changing Basic Trouble Needles and Samples and Your CONTENTS Accessories Threading Parts Begin Presser Feet Sewing Shooting Light Bulb Needle Chart Machine Changing Needles and Light Bulb Changing the Feed Pin Note Note Please make sure power is off before carrying out Please make sure power is off before carrying out 1 Set the feed dogs to “vel- the following operations. There is a chance of injury the following operation. The glass plate over the
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Changing Stitch Caring for Names of Before You Changing Basic Trouble Needles and Samples and Your CONTENTS Accessories Threading Parts Begin Presser Feet Sewing Shooting Light Bulb Needle Chart Machine Threading (1) Bobbin Winding Note Spool Cap Spool Cushion Do not move bobbin stop while machine is running. 2 3 1 Spool of Thread 1 Put spool of thread on spool pin. ] Use spool cushion when using cross ] Use spool cap when using parallel- wound thread. wound thread. 4 - 9: See following illustra
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Changing Stitch Caring for Names of Before You Changing Basic Trouble Needles and Samples and Your CONTENTS Accessories Threading Parts Begin Presser Feet Sewing Shooting Light Bulb Needle Chart Machine Bobbin Stop * Place the thread end so that it does not protrude from the bobbin. 6 While holding the end of the thread, step on 7 Stop winding when bobbin is full. 8 Manually move bobbin stop back to 9 Cut thread and remove bobbin. the foot controller for a few seconds. Once Take foot off foot c
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Changing Stitch Caring for Names of Before You Changing Basic Trouble Needles and Samples and Your CONTENTS Accessories Threading Parts Begin Presser Feet Sewing Shooting Light Bulb Needle Chart Machine 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 6 2 9 8 2 4 4 0 3 3 5 A 8 5 9 l Make sure thread take-up lever is i
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Changing Stitch Caring for Names of Before You Changing Basic Trouble Needles and Samples and Your CONTENTS Accessories Threading Parts Begin Presser Feet Sewing Shooting Light Bulb Needle Chart Machine l 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 regard- #14 #30 less of the chart, providing the #16 #20 needle used is a #14 or #16. 6 Pull l
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Changing Stitch Caring for Names of Before You Changing Basic Trouble Needles and Samples and Your CONTENTS Accessories Threading Parts Begin Presser Feet Sewing Shooting Light Bulb Needle Chart Machine Stitch Samples and Needle Chart ] Bobbin thread should feed smoothly. Adjust bob- bin thread to match that of upper thread. (If bobbin Stitch Samples Thread Tension thread is too tight it may cause fabric to bunch up) 1 Set stitch length regulator to de- Adjust needle thread tension with dial Cor
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Changing Stitch Caring for Names of Before You Changing Basic Trouble Needles and Samples and Your CONTENTS Accessories Threading Parts Begin Presser Feet Sewing Shooting Light Bulb Needle Chart Machine Changing Presser Feet ] Use only feet supplied with your PQ1500. Each foot is spe- cially designed for this machine and has clearance for the pin Note Make sure the power is off before changing presser feet. Presser Feet at the rear of each foot. Use of other presser feet with the PQ series mach
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Changing Stitch Caring for Names of Before You Changing Basic Trouble Needles and Samples and Your CONTENTS Accessories Threading Parts Begin Presser Feet Sewing Shooting Light Bulb Needle Chart Machine Basic Sewing (1) Basic Sewing ] When changing sewing directions. Reinforcement stitches Finish Begin 1 cm Before Sewing. sewing. sewing. 1 cm 1 Lift foot, pull about 15 cm of upper 2 Lower foot. 4 Raise needle to highest position. 1 Make sure needle is pierced all the ] At the beginning of a se
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Changing Stitch Caring for Names of Before You Changing Basic Trouble Needles and Samples and Your CONTENTS Accessories Threading Parts Begin Presser Feet Sewing Shooting Light Bulb Needle Chart Machine Basic Sewing (2) Note Make sure power is off before changing feet. Rolled Hem Foot 5 With your right hand, put the edge of the rolled hem under the 1 Attach rolled hem foot. presser foot, from the spot where ] Refer to page 12 for instructions the threads come out. Insert the on changing sewing
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Changing Stitch Caring for Names of Before You Changing Basic Trouble Needles and Samples and Your CONTENTS Accessories Threading Parts Begin Presser Feet Sewing Shooting Light Bulb Needle Chart Machine Basic Sewing (3) Note 5 Sew zipper onto fabric along • Make sure power is off before changing feet. mark. • When attaching zippers to stretch fabrics, use the pin feed method and adjust foot pressure accordingly. Make sure the needle does not strike the metal part of the zipper when sewing. The Z
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Changing Stitch Caring for Names of Before You Changing Basic Trouble Needles and Samples and Your CONTENTS Accessories Threading Parts Begin Presser Feet Sewing Shooting Light Bulb Needle Chart Machine Teeth Invisible Zipper Foot 1/4” Foot 1 Attach invisible zipper foot. l Sewing machine settings: 2 Align zipper with fabric. Mark the Stitch length = 2 - 2.5 Seam allowance base of the opening approxi- (1/4”, 6.4 mm) mately 2 cm above the end of the • Sew a consistent seam allow- Base of zipper
