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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.

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Thread 
Breakage

Upper threading is not 
threaded correctly.

Re-thread machine 
properly.

Thread is getting tangled.

Rethread machine.
Clean bobbin case and under 
needle plate. Oil the machine.

Upper thread tension is 
too high.

Reduce tension.

Improper fabric/needle/
thread combination.

See chart on p.11 for the right 
needle to use with your 
fabric and thread.

Bobbin case is scratched.

Remove needle plate and 
check bobbin case.

Bobbin Thread 
Breakage

Skipped 
Stitches

Fabric 
Puckers

Fabric Won’t Feed 
Properly or Irregular 
Stitches

Loop In 
Seam

Needle 
Breakage

Sewing Machine 
Doesn’t Run

Machine Is 
Noisy

Automatic Needle 
Threader Doesn’t 
Work

Thread Cutter 
Doesn’t Work

Bobbin thread is not passing 
correctly from bobbin case.

Needle is not attached 
correctly.

Wrong needle.

See chart on p.11 to choose the 
needle that best fits your 
fabric-thread combination.

Threading is incorrect.

Wrong needle for the fabric 
and thread you are using.

See chart on p.11 to choose the 
needle that best fits your 
fabric-thread combination.

Stitch length is too short.

Pressure of sewing foot is 
too weak.

Increase foot pressure.

Upper threading is 
incorrect.

Thread is not passing through 
bobbin case correctly.

Reset bobbin case.

Needle is not attached 
correctly.

Wrong needle.

Change needles.

The power isn’t on.

Machine’s not plugged in.

Check to make sure the 
machine’s plugged in.

The area under the needle 
plate needs to be cleaned.

Needle is not raised 
all the way up.

Needle is not properly 
attached.

Reinsert bobbin 
properly.

Bobbin tension is too high.

Reduce tension.

Bobbin case is scratched.

Remove needle plate and 
check bobbin case.

Reattach.

Machine is not threaded 
properly.

Rethread machine.

Rethread machine.

Needle is bent, or tip is 
dulled.

Change needles.

Clean feed dog and bobbin 
case. Oil the machine.

Area under needle 
plate needs to be cleaned.

Upper thread tension is 
too high.

Reduce tension.

Reduce tension.

Bobbin tension is too high.

You’re sewing a lightweight fabric with 
feed dogs in heavyweight position.

Adjust feed dogs.

Sewing heavyweight fabric with 
feed dogs in lightweight fabric 
position.

Adjust feed dogs.

Rethread machine. Clean needle 
plate and bobbin case.

Thread is getting tangled.

Adjust stitch length.

Re-thread machine 
properly.

Improper fabric/needle/
thread combination.

See chart on p.11 for the right 
needle to use with your 
fabric and thread.

You’re pulling the fabric 
too hard.

Pull the fabric 
more gently.

Improper fabric/needle/
thread combination.

See chart on p.11 for the right 
needle to use with your 
fabric and thread.

Reattach.

Turn the power on.

The foot controller has 
come unplugged.

Reattach foot controller.

Clean feed dog and 
bobbin case.

Turn hand wheel to 
raise needle.

Wrong needle for the 
thread you’re using.

See chart on p.11.

Hook of needle threader doesn’t 
pass through eye of needle.

Check to make sure the 
hook isn’t bent.

Using the automatic needle 
threader incorrectly.

Check the use of the auto-
matic needle threader.

Reattach.

Wrong needle.

See chart on p.11 to choose the 
needle that best fits your 
fabric-thread combination.

Needle is bent, or tip is 
dulled.

Change needles.

Area under needle plate 
needs to be cleaned.

Clean feed dog and 
bobbin case.

Upper threading is 
incorrect.

Rethread.

If you still cannot find the problem, please take your sewing machine into the 

shop where you purchased it, or your nearest Brother dealer for repair.

Thread is getting tangled.

Rethread machine.
Clean bobbin case and 
under needle plate.

9

8

6

3

9

6

3

19

Machine is out of oil.

Oil the machine.

19

3

6

8-10 

11

11

4

8

6

3

11

11

11

11

6

11

5

11

11

3

Machine is out of oil.

Clean and oil the 
machine.

19

The automatic safety 
device has operated.

6

11

19

11

13-16 

19

9

9

5

8-10 

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Содержание PQ-1500

Страница 1: ...SEWING MACHINE PQ1500 OPERATION MANUAL ...

Страница 2: ...utdoors Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered To disconnect turn the main switch to the symbol O position which represents off then remove plug from outlet Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle Always use the p...

Страница 3: ...ontroller Plug the machine directly into the wall Do not use extension cords For a longer service life When storing your sewing machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not store the sewing machine beside a space heater iron or other hot objects Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and should...

Страница 4: ...eed Dog Adjustment Knob 5 Changing Needles and Light Bulb 6 Changing the Needle 6 Changing the Feed Pin 6 Changing Light Bulbs 6 Threading 7 Bobbin Winding 7 Bobbin Insertion 8 Upper Threading 9 Using the Automatic Needle Threader 9 How to Pull Out the Bobbin Thread 10 Stitch Samples and Needle Chart 11 Stitch Samples 11 Thread Tension 11 Changing Presser Feet 12 Changing Presser Feet 12 Presser F...

Страница 5: ...e 1 Size 9 ORGAN HLX5 2 Size 11 1 Size 14 X80805 001 1 Size 16 1 Ballpoint Needle 7 Lining Plate Screw 2 062670 812 8 Fabric Separator 184720 001 9 Feed Pin 138483 001 10 Feed Pin Changer 117934 009 11 General Purpose Foot XA1425 001 12 Bobbin 5 SA159 13 Spool Cap XA2111 000 14 Rolled Hem Foot X57138 001 15 Zipper Foot 112797 001 16 Invisible Zipper Foot 148475 001 17 1 4 Foot XA7258 001 18 Quilti...

Страница 6: ...t Page 6 Feed Dogs Page 5 and 13 Thread Guide Bar Page 7 Stitch Length Regulator Page 3 Needle Stop Position Button Page 5 Reverse Stitch Lever Page 3 Feed Dog Adjustment Knob Page 5 Knee Lift Page 4 Bobbin Winder Page 7 Hand Wheel Page 3 Power Switch Page 3 Foot Controller Jack Page 3 Power Socket Page 3 Spool Cushion Page 7 Spool Pin Page 7 Presser Foot Lifter Page 4 Thread Guide for Bobbin Wind...

Страница 7: ...odel N5V This foot controller can be used for sewing machine model PQ1500 Power Switch Flip power switch to I position to turn on To switch power off flip switch to O position Hand Wheel Position needle using hand wheel Always turn hand wheel towards you Stitch Length Regulator Adjust desired stitch length using stitch regulator dial Reverse Stitch Lever Sewing in reverse is possible when the reve...

Страница 8: ...th heavy fabrics or other fabrics that don t slide easily under the foot raise the presser foot lever to position the fabric Knee Lift Using the convenient knee lift en ables you to lift the presser foot easily leaving your hands free to work with the fabric Pressure Adjustment Dial Turning the pressure adjustment dial raises and lowers the pres sure indicator needle See also Feed Dog Adjustment K...

Страница 9: ...up the machine will stop sewing with the needle lowered through the fabric When indicator lamp is off posi tion of the needle when sewing stops will be random If the safety mechanism is acti vated for example if the thread becomes tangled the red lamp flashes Light Switch Push light switch to turn the light over the sewing area on and off Feed Dog Adjustment Knob Height of feed dogs can be ad just...

Страница 10: ... 4 Insert small screwdriver in cluded as shown in diagram Changing Light Bulbs 1 Turn off power 2 Remove screw from head Note HLX5 needles should be uses however Schmetz 130 705H may also be used under normal circumstances Screwdriver Flat surface Lay needle on a flat surface such as the needle plate or a plate of glass The needle should lay parallel to a surface 5 While holding spring with finger...

Страница 11: ...de bar all the way up and run thread through triangular thread guide as shown in drawing 3Run thread through bobbin winding thread guide as shown in drawing 4 Run thread through top thread notch 1 and align bottom thread notch 2 with guide pin on bobbin winder shaft 5 Press bobbin stop up against empty bobbin If the bobbin stop does not slide easily between the top and bot tom of the bobbin check ...

Страница 12: ...ttle 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 4 Lower slide plate and close bobbin door following numbers 1 2 above in order 6 While holding the end of the thread step on the foot controller for a few seconds Once enough thread has wound itself around the bobbin to hold itself in place release th...

Страница 13: ...r automatic needle threader Pull thread along the right side of the pin Do not force the needle threader lower than the eye of the needle which is in the highest position 4 Catch thread with hook Pull thread to the right and make sure it has been caught with the hook 5 Turn the hook and raise needle threader lever while gently holding the end of the thread Using the Automatic Needle Threader 1 2 6...

Страница 14: ...edle Turn the hand wheel once completely 2 Pull up the upper thread to pull the bobbin thread out 3 Pull approximately 15 cm of upper and bobbin threads out Lift foot and run both upper and bob bin threads under and behind presser foot How to Pull Out the Bobbin Thread 6 Pull loop to the right Needle HLX5 Thread 9 11 14 16 30 30 30 20 50 60 The automatic needle threader cannot be used with the thr...

Страница 15: ...lts as messy stitches puckered seams and thread breakage Upper Thread Lower Thread Right side of Fabric Upper Thread Lower Thread Right side of Fabric Wrong side of fabric Bobbin tension Proper When it is week Bobbin tension Adjust needle thread tension with dial Adjust needle thread tension with dial Proper When it is strong Wrong side of fabric Selecting the proper needle for use with the fabric...

Страница 16: ...therwise difficult fabrics like velvet leather and suede General purpose Foot This foot is used for most sewing Can also be used for sewing thick fabrics or seams When sewing thick seams lightly guide the fabric with your hand and on the down ward side of the seam Can also be used with pin feeding Rolled Hem Foot Use on the edges of fabric such as on hems of dress shirts to fold the edge of the fa...

Страница 17: ... us ing needle as an axis 3 Lower foot continue sewing At the beginning of a seam sew a few stitches with the hand wheel hit the reverse stitch button and sew a few stitches back to reinforce your seam then go back to normal sew ing and finish the seam Do the same at the end of a seam Before sewing Begin sewing Finish Sewing When changing sewing directions Reinforcement stitches 1 cm 1 cm Pin Feed...

Страница 18: ...ng feet 2 Insert needle approximately 0 5 cm from the edges of the fabric and sew 2 stitches 3 Raise needle and foot pull fabric towards you 4 Hold the 4 threads in your left hand 0 5 cm 0 5 cm Rolled Hem 5 With your right hand put the edge of the rolled hem under the presser foot from the spot where the threads come out Insert the edge so that it lies directly under the needle 6 Pull gently on th...

Страница 19: ...when sewing The needle may break and cause injury 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 ap proximately 0 5 cm below zip stop 4 Fold hem about 0 2 cm from mark and make a mark along the edge Separate the seam allow ance A 0 5 cm Stop Slide Base of Opening 0 2 cm 6 Line up folded seam to stitches 7 Change posi...

Страница 20: ...pper and baste zipper to the fabric 5 Sew the zipper to the fabric with the wrong side of the zipper and fabric up When sewing with the teeth to the right the left side of the foot should line up with the left teeth of the zipper Teeth Slide Base of Opening 2cm Basting 1 4 Foot Sewing machine settings Stitch length 2 2 5 Sew a consistent seam allow ance 1 4 6 4 mm when piec ing together a quilt Us...

Страница 21: ...th a screwdriver 1 2 1 Insert the forked part of the op eration lever while raised in an upright position onto the screw as shown and then insert the capscrew 2 Tighten the screw securely with a screwdriver Tightening ad equately is important as the screw might loosen due to the foot and forked operation lever vibration Note Do not press the pedal all the way down Try to keep the sewing speed be l...

Страница 22: ...up so that the needle passes through the slot of the separator without hit ting the plate itself 4 Secure liner plate in place with lining plate screws 5 Set pressure of sewing feet and feed position to pin feeding posi tion 6 Pull thread until lower needle catches fabric Sew 2 3 reinforcement stitches 7 When not using separator it can be swung off to the side as illus trated in drawing Fabric Sep...

Страница 23: ...detergent Then wipe off any detergent residue and wipe off water with a dry cloth Precautions Please keep sewing machine away from heat sources such as irons and space heaters Do not use chemicals like benzine or thinner to clean your machine When machine is not in use please keep machine out of di rect sunlight Item Sewing Speed maximum Stitch Length pitch Stroke of Needle Stroke of Thread Take U...

Страница 24: ... and check bobbin case Reattach Machine is not threaded properly Rethread machine Rethread machine Needle is bent or tip is dulled Change needles Clean feed dog and bobbin case Oil the machine Area under needle plate needs to be cleaned Upper thread tension is too high Reduce tension Reduce tension Bobbin tension is too high You re sewing a lightweight fabric with feed dogs in heavyweight position...

Страница 25: ...ENGLISH 116 635 193635 0061 Printed in Japan ...

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