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Brother PQ-1500 manual

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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. ● The sewing machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the sewing machine from the elect[...]

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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 [...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting CONTENTS Accessories ....................................................................... 1 Name of Parts ......................................[...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 1 Accessories 1234 5678 91 0 1 1 1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 19 20 21 No. Part Name Part Code 1 Cover XA0917-052 2 Medium Screwdriver 125877-001 3 Sma[...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 2 Names of Parts Pressure Adjustment Dial (Page 4) Three Holed Thread Guide (Page 9) Light Switch (Page 5) Thread Trimmer Sewing Area Light (Page 6[...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 3 Before You Begin (1) Tension Dial ● When tighter tension is desired, turn the tension dial to the right. Upper and bobbin threads will meet on [...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 4 Presser Foot Lift Lever ● Lowering the presser foot lift le- ver lowers the sewing foot down onto the fabric and engages the tension function. [...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 5 Before You Begin (2) Thread Cutter Button Note When the machine stops due to jammed threads and so forth, do not step on the foot controller unti[...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 6 Changing Needles and Light Bulb Note Please make sure power is off before carrying out the following operations. There is a chance of injury if t[...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 7 Threading (1) Note Do not move bobbin stop while machine is running. Bobbin Winding 1 2 3 1 Put spool of thread on spool pin. ✽ Use spool cushi[...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 8 8 Manually move bobbin stop back to original position. 9 Cut thread and remove bobbin. 1 Lift slide plate (and open bobbin door). 2 Put bobbin in[...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 9 Threading (2) Note Please turn power is off before using automatic needle threader. Accidentally stepping on the foot controller during this oper[...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 10 ✽ Insert threaded bobbin in sewing machine and then begin. 1 While gently holding the end of the needle thread, turn the hand wheel towards yo[...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 11 Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Stitch Samples 1 Set stitch length regulator to de- sired stitch length. 2 Make sure approximately 15 cm of uppe[...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 12 Changing Presser Feet Changing Presser Feet (Zipper Foot) 1 Raise presser foot, and raise needle to highest position. 2 Loosen and remove screw [...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 13 Basic Sewing (1) Basic Sewing 1 Lift foot, pull about 15 cm of upper and bobbin thread under and behind foot, and position fabric under foot. 2 [...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 14 Basic Sewing (2) Note Make sure power is off before changing feet. Rolled Hem Foot 1 Attach rolled hem foot. ✽ Refer to page 12 for instructio[...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 15 Basic Sewing (3) Note • Make sure power is off before changing feet. • When attaching zippers to stretch fabrics, use the pin feed method an[...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 16 Invisible Zipper Foot 1 Attach invisible zipper foot. 2 Align zipper with fabric. Mark the base of the opening approxi- mately 2 cm above the en[...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 17 Quilting Foot Reduce the foot presser and turn the dial on the machine lowering the feed dogs for free motion quilting. Also the needle threader[...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 18 Seam Guide 1 Tighten the screw securely with a screwdriver since it might other- wise loosen due to vibration. 1 Installation Adjustment To be a[...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 19 Caring for Your Machine Note Make sure power is off before cleaning sewing machine. 1 Turn machine off. 2 Remove foot. 3 Remove needle plate. 4 [...]

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    CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples and Needle Chart Changing Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting 20 Trouble Shooting ✽ Before taking your sewing machine in for service, check the following chart. 8-10.19 Thread Breakage Upper threading is not[...]

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    ENGLISH 116-635 193635-006 1 Printed in Japan[...]