Threading, Thread tension, Changing the needle knee lift pin feeding unit – Brother PQ1300 Manuel d'utilisation

Page 45: Bobbin winding, Bobbin insertion, Upper threading, How to pull out the bobbin thread

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Threading

Bobbin Winding

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2

Bobbins

Bobbin Winder Shaft

Guide

Pin

Thread Notch 1

Thread Notch 2

Bobbin Stop

Bobbin Stop

Lift thread guide bar all the way up, and run thread
through triangular thread guide as shown in drawing.

Run thread through bobbin winding thread guide
as shown in drawing.

Run thread through top thread notch, and align bottom
thread notch with guide pin on bobbin winder shaft.

Press bobbin stop up against empty bobbin and step
on the foot controller for a few seconds.

Stop winding when bobbin is full. Take foot of foot
controller.

Manually move bobbin stop back to original position.

Bobbin

Insertion

Latch Spring

Thread Notch

Bobbin should
be positioned
so it winds to
the left

Put bobbin into the bobbin case.

Run thread through thread notch and under latch

spring, so that a length of about 10 centimeters
is exposed.

Pull the latch lever of the bobbin case out and push
the bobbin case into the shuttle race and release
the latch lever.

If the latch lever is not all the way on the hook, it
may fly off during sewing and cause lower thread
breakage.

Upper Threading

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A

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8

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Make sure thread take-up lever is in
highest position and presser foot is
up.

When using polyester, you should
run the thread through all three holes
of the thread guide.

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 dam-
age to the machine.

How to Pull Out the

Bobbin Thread

Insert threaded bobbin in sewing machine and then
begin.

1

While gently holding the end of the thread, turn the
hand wheel towards you to raise the needle.

Turn once to pull out the bobbin thread.

2

Pull out the bobbin thread.

3

Pull approximately 15 centimeters of up-
per and bobbin threads out.

Lift foot and run both upper and bobbin
threads under and behind presser foot.

Thread Tension

to reduce
needle thread tension

to increase
needle thread tension

Fabric

Upper
Thread

Lower
Thread

Tension Block

Using the right needle

Upper
Thread

Lower
Thread

Right Side of fabric

Upper
Thread

Lower
Thread

Right Side of fabric

Wrong Side of fabric

Wrong Side of fabric

Using the wrong needle can lead to
such undesirable results as messy
stitches, puckered seams and
thread breakage.

Changing the Needle

Knee Lift

Pin Feeding Unit

Screwdriver

1

Turn the sewing machine off. Raise
needle to highest position using
hand wheel, and lower presser foot.

2

Loosen screw with screwdriver, and
remove needle.

3

Inser t new needle, and tighten
screw. Make sure needle is screwed
in tightly.

Note

Please make sure power is off before
carrying out the following operations.
There is a chance of injury if the ma-
chine accidentally starts running dur-
ing this operation.

Réglage du lerrir de lavage au genou

Using the convenient knee lift enables you to lift the
presser foot easily leaving your hands free to work
with the fabric.

Push the knee control all the way in.

Feed
Pin

The feed pin passes up through all
layers of fabric moving with the feed
dog’s motion to feed all layers of the
fabric evenly.

Feed pin is automatically lowered
when presser foot is raised.

Foot Pressure and Feed Dog Positions

Main Parts and Functions

Part

Function

Page

1

Pressure Adjustment Dial

To adjust pressure of sewing feet against fabric being sewed.

4

2

Stitch Length Regulator

To adjust stitch length.

3

3

Needle Stop Position Button To cancel needle stop position.

5

4

Reverse Stitch Lever

To sew in reverse.

3

5

Feed Dog Adjustment Knob

To adjust position of feed dogs.

5

6

Thread Cutter Button

To trim upper and bottom threads at end of seams.

5

7

Tension Dial

To adjust upper thread tension.

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For details, refer to the page indicated above in the Operation Manual.

This sheet only provides a summary of some important features related to
the machine. Please refer to the Operation Manual for detailed information.

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5

CAUTION

– Moving parts – To reduce risk of injuri, switch
off before servicing. Replace cover.

N

(Feed Dogs Down)

(Pin Feeding)

Lightweight Fabrics

Mediumweight Fabrics

Heavyweight Fabrics

Velvet

Note

For use with common 120V household current.

To prevent machine overheating or potential fire hazards, please do not leave machine running when unattended

or not in use.

Refer to p. 9 of the Operation Manual for instructions on using the
automatic needle threader.

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