Brother 355D [39/68] Note order of thread tension adjustment when you adjust the thread tension do it in the following order 1 needle thread 2 upperlooper thread 3 lowerlooper thread this is the easiest way to obtain the correct thread tension

Machine is 1 300 stitches per minute which is p.5

Continuous operation of the sewing machine p.5

Caution when threading the machine replacing a needle or when the machine is not in use we recommend disconnecting the electric supply plug to avoid any possible hazards p.5

Can cause heat to build in the motor area but not enough to adversely affect its performance it is important to keep fabric and paper away from the ventilating holes on the back and sides of the machine so air can get to these holes p.5

When the motor is running sparks can be p.5

The normal operating speed of this sewing p.5

The bearings in the motor are made of a p.5

Special sintered oil impregnated alloy mounted in oil soaked felt to withstand long hours of continuous operation p.5

Seen through the ventilating hole in the motor bracket on the side opposite the hand wheel these sparks are produced by the carbon brushes and the commutator and are part of the machines normal operation p.5

Quite fast compared to the normal operating speed of 300 to 800 stitches per minute for the ordinary foot operated sewing machine p.5

You and insert it up as far as it will go p.12

3 hold the needle with its flat side away from p.12

Wrench and remove the needle p.12

2 turn the hand wheel until the needle bar is at p.12

To remove the needle 1 turn the main power switch to the off p.12

2 turn the hand wheel counter clockwise by p.12

To insert the needle 1 turn the main power switch to the off p.12

This machine uses a standard home sewing machine needle the recommended needle isschmetz 130 705h p.12

Position p.12

Its highest position p.12

Hexagonal wrench p.12

Hand until the needle is at its highest position p.12

4 tighten the needle set screw securely with the p.12

3 loosen the needle set screw with hexagonal p.12

Needle set screw tighten loosen hexagonal wrench p.13

Turn in a counterclockwise direction direction of arrow this is the same direction as an ordinary home sewing machine p.14

The motor and hand wheel of this machine p.14

Note for your safety make sure that the front cover is closed when operating the machine p.14

It is necessary to open the front cover when threading this machine p.14

Включение машины p.15

3 the normal stitch length setting is 2 mm to 3 mm p.17

2 turn the stitch length adjustment dial forward p.17

Two needle models to change the stitch width 1 move the stitch width lever located on the left p.17

To lengthen the stitch to a maximum of 4 mm 5 32 inch turn the stitch length adjustment dial backwards to shorten the stitch length to a minimum of 2 mm 1 8 inch p.17

To change the stitch length 1 locate the stitch length adjustment dial on the p.17

Side of the machine toward the front up to reduce the stitch width or down to increase the width the stitch width can be set between r4 mm 11 64 inch and 7 mm 9 32 inch the normal stitch width setting for regular overlock stitch is 5mm 13 64 inch p.17

One needle models the width is factory set to 3 mm 9 64 inch two needle models one needle models p.17

Left side of the machine p.17

Forward p.18

Feed adjustment lever p.18

3 to set less than 1 move the lever back 4 to set greater than 1 move the lever p.18

2 the normal setting is 1 on the differential p.18

To adjust the differential feed 1 locate the differential feed adjustment lever p.18

This serger is equipped with two sets of feed dogs under the presser foot to move the fabric through the machine the differential feed controls the movement of both the front and the rear feed dogs when set at 1 the feed dogs are moving at the same speed ratio of 1 when the differential feed ratio is set at less than 1 the front feed dogs move slower than the rear feed dogs stretching the fabric as it is sewn this is effective on lightweight fabric that may pucker when the differential feed ratio is set at greater than 1 the front feed dogs move faster than the back feed dogs gathering the fabric as it is sewn this function assists in removing the rippling when serging stretch fabrics p.18

On the left side of the machine p.18

Приготовления перед p.21

Заправкой нити p.21

3 release the button p.22

2 pass the thread through the tension disc p.22

Which is in the channel next to the tension adjustment dial p.22

When using sewing thread spools the thread spool cap should be used as illustrated below make sure that the spool notch is on the bottom see fig p.22

This serger is equipped with a thread tension release button when threading be sure to 1 hold the tension release button directly above p.22

The tension adjustment wheel to the right p.22

If you are sewing with loosely spun nylon thread we recommend that you cover the spool with the net supplied to prevent the thread from slipping off the spool adapt the net to the shape of the spool see fig p.22

When threading the needle always be sure to lift the presser foot lever and also take care to thread in the proper order p.23

Turning the handwheel toward you turn the handwheel to find the easiest position for threading and then thread the upperlooper thread lowerlooper thread right needle thread and then the left needle thread the proper threading order for this serger is upperlooper lowerlooper right needle and then the left needle p.23

Caution p.23

3 set the needle bar in its highest position by p.23

1 turn off the main power switch for safety 2 raise the presser foot using presser foot lever p.23

Following the green color and the numbers next to each threading point p.24

Run the thread in the sequence illustrated p.24

Following the blue color and the numbers next to each threading point p.26

Run the thread in the sequence illustrated p.26

Guide the thread down the channel and p.27

T lowerlooper 2 lowerlooper threading lever p.27

Slide and hold the thread tension p.27

Release button to the right then pass the thread through the tension disc which is in the channel next to the blue tension adjustment dial release the button p.27

Pass the thread through the threading points next to the blue color marks following the numerical order in the accompanying illustration up to the lowerlooper threading lever p.27

Run the thread in the sequence illustrated on p.28

Page 22 following the pink color and the numbers next to each threading point p.28

Following the yellow color and the numbers next to each threading point p.30

Run the thread in the sequence illustrated p.30

Thread tension dial from the left to right p.34

Caution make sure that the thread is properly seated in the tension discs by holding the tension release button to the right while passing the thread through the tension discs p.34

Таблица настройки натяжения нити p.37

Двойная игла четыре нити p.37

Presser foot for test sewing p.40

Note always lift the presser foot before placing the fabric under it just running the fabric under the foot without lifting the presser foot may cause an uneven seam p.40

Hand turn the pulley slowly a few times in the counter clockwise direction with your right hand and check to see that the threads entwine themselves before using the foot pedal to sew p.40

3test sew after threading 1 place a piece of scrap material under the p.40

2 holding the needle threads with your left p.40

Note if the thread tension is not correctly balanced the chaining off result will be uneven if this happens pull the threads slightly check the threading order and adjust the thread tension to create an even chain see page 25 p.41

Foot controller slightly and chain off 4 inches the threads will entwine themselves into a chain automatically p.41

After test sewing continue to depress the p.41

See if it is uniform if the stitch is not uniform re check that the threading has been done properly and in sequence p.42

Only guide it in the required direction p.42

Lift the presser foot and place the material p.42

Follow the seam allowance guide 3 8 1 2 p.42

Check the stitch formation stitch chain to p.42

About 15 cm 6 inches behind the presser foot p.42

8 1 for consistent cutting of the fabric seams p.42

Well underneath the presser foot before starting to sew slowly sew a few stitches by turning the pulley by hand p.42

Thread the machine and pull the threads out p.42

The fabric will be fed automatically you need p.42

When the seam is finished keep the machine p.43

Running at a low speed to obtain chaining off then cut the stitches 5 cm 2 inches from the work if feeding for chaining off is not enough pull the thread gently p.43

Remove the material and re thread in the p.43

Do not leave straight pins in the fabric when sewing as they will damage the needles and knives p.43

Correct order upperlooper lowerlooper right needle and then the left needle replace the material under the presser foot and sew 3 5 cm 1 1 8 to 2 inches over the previous stitches p.43

Caution p.43

Place the material underneath the presser p.44

If the tension is too loose the thread may break and stitches may be skipped p.44

From puckering and to allow sewing of curves see next page p.44

Foot until it touches the front of the upper knife start sewing p.44

Do not lift the presser foot while sewing p.44

Also cause the fabric to pucker the cutting knives need to be replaced if you notice the fabric puckering while sewing p.44

3 dull knives will not cut a clean seam and will p.44

2 loosen the thread tension but remember that p.44

1 adjust the presser foot to prevent the material p.44

The pressure of the presser foot can be p.45

Adjusted by turning the pressure adjustment screw at the top left of this machine since this machine has already been adjusted to a pressure suitable for light to medium fabrics no further adjustment is necessary except when sewing on very heavy or very light materials usually when sewing on very light materials the presser foot pressure should be loosened when sewing very heavy materials the presser foot pressure should be tightened p.45

Is at its lowest position p.49

Instructions for both narrow overlock rolled edge stitches 1 remove the left needle on two needle p.49

Georgette rayon linen light cotton broad cloth p.49

Check to make sure that the thread is no p.49

4 remove the stitch finger p.49

3 thread the machine for a three thread p.49

The narrow overlock rolled edge stitche is a decorative finish for lightweight to midweight fabrics it is often used to complete the edge of a fabric this stitch is sewn by removing the left needle and using the 3 thread overlock stitch p.49

2 it is recommended that a 80 nylon or p.49

Raise the presser foot lever pull all threads toward the back of the p.49

Polyester thread be used on the following fabric p.49

Overlock using the right needle p.49

Open the front cover turn the hand wheel until the upperlooper p.49

Models p.49

Machine p.49

Longer wrapped around the stitch finger p.49

Upperlooper stitch finger stitch finger release lever front cover stitch finger holder stitch finger p.50

Stitch width lever needle plate with stitch finger removed p.50

When sewing special stitches like flatlock pin tuck and other decorative stitches p.54

3 push the button on the presser foot holder p.54

1 raise the presser foot lever 2 set the needle to its highest position by p.54

Using any tool p.54

Turning the hand wheel counter clockwise p.54

This stitch guide is easily adjustable without p.54

The stitch guide on this foot is also useful p.54

The electric supply plug p.54

Pushing the presser foot lever upward then place the blind stitch presser foot multi purpose foot just under the presser foot holder so that the groove in the bottom of the presser foot holder is aligned and catches the bar on the top of the foot then lower the presser foot lever to attatch the foot p.54

Purpose foot you can sew blind stitches and overlock at the same time this is ideal when sewing cuffs trouser bottoms pockets and hemming skirts etc p.54

Presser foot lever upward then remove the presser foot and store it in a safe location p.54

How to change feet turn off the main power switch or disconnect p.54

Features when using the blind stitch presser foot multi p.54

And the standard foot will be released p.54

5 again raise the presser foot farther by p.54

4 raise the presser foot farther by pushing the p.54

Sewing will be easier if a crease is ironed into p.55

Set up the machine for 3 thread overlock p.55

Replace the presser foot with a blind stitch p.55

With the folded edge on the left in such a way that the needle pierces just the folded edge as it sews p.55

Presser foot multi purpose presser foot refer to page 47 p.55

With the adjusting screw so that the needle is lightly touching the crease in the fabric in this case the thickness of the fabric is the criterion by turning the screw forward toward you the fabric guide will go to the right by turning the screw backward away from you the fabric guide will goto the left p.55

Piece of the same fabric should be used to do a sewing test p.55

While folding the fabric by hand sew so that p.55

Open the fabric as shown in the illustration for best results use a fine thread in a color p.55

Turn the handwheel counter clockwise and set p.55

Lower the presser foot lever adjust the fabric p.55

To adjust the position of the fabric guide a p.55

Lift the presser foot lever and insert the fabric p.55

The right needle should be removed turn the wrong side of the fabric out fold the p.55

Guide toward the folded edge p.55

The needle just catches the edge of the crease p.55

Fabric once and then back to the required width as illustrated p.55

The needle at its highest position p.55

Adjust the guide position of the presser foot p.55

The folded fabric before sewing p.55

The blind hem stitch is used for putting a near invisible hem in garments or home decoration projects use it to hem pants skirts or draperies p.55

That matches the fabric when done correctly this stitch will be very hard to see on the right side of the fabric p.55

Stitch with one needle in the left position on two needle models p.55

Reverse 2 needle path adjusting screw fabric guide p.56

Piece of the same fabric can be used to do a sewing test p.57

One needle in the left position on two needle models p.57

Lower the presser foot lever adjust the fabric p.57

Lift the presser foot lever and insert the fabric p.57

Guide toward the folded edge p.57

With the folded edge in such a way that the needle pierces just on the fold p.57

With the adjusting screw so that the needle moves down to a position 1 8 inch 2 3 mm inside the folded edge of the fabric so that some of the stitching loops over the edge by turning the screw forward toward you the fabric guide will go to the right by turning the screw backward away from you the fabric guide will go to the left p.57

Flat as shown in the illustration p.57

While holding the fabric pieces together sew p.57

At a constant speed down the fold p.57

When stiching is finished pull the fabric open p.57

Adjust the guide position of the presser foot p.57

To adjust the position of the fabric guide a p.57

The right needle should be removed fold the fabric as shown in the illustration turn the handwheel counter clockwise to set p.57

The needle at its highest position p.57

The flatlock stitch is primarily used as a decorative finish on a project the finished stitch can look like a ladder or small parallel lines when the fabric is pulled flat either stitch finish can be used on the right side of the fabric if you sew with the wrong sides together the upper looper thread will decorate the right side when pulled flat if you sew with the right sides together the needle thread ladder will decorate the right side when pulled flat p.57

Set up the machine for 3 thread overlock with p.57

Replace the presser foot with a blind stitch p.57

Presser foot multi purpose presser foot refer to page 47 p.57

Reverse adjusting screw fabric guide p.58

Lower the presser foot lever adjust the fabric p.59

Lift the presser foot lever and insert the fabric p.59

Guide toward the folded edge p.59

Guide the fold in the fabric to sew half way p.59

Fabric up to the needle position p.59

With the folded edge in such a way that the needle pierces just the folded edge p.59

Fabric pencil as guides for pin tuck placement fold the fabric along one of the lines and press in place lightly with an iron p.59

Use the blind stitch presser foot to make narrow overlock stitches to produce seams in the form of tucks at equal distances from each other for thin fabrics it s a good idea to choose a fine thread which will run smoothly p.59

Draw equally spaced lines on the fabric with a p.59

Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to set p.59

Correct minor contractions by hand p.59

The pin tuck stitch uses a rolled edge to add shape and decoration to any sewing project fold the fabric on a line where the pin tuck is to be located and guide the fold through the serger contrasting thread in the upper looper adds an accent to your project p.59

Continue sewing until all marked lines have p.59

The needle at its highest position p.59

Between the needle and the upper knife p.59

The line on the right side of the stitch finger by turning the screw forward toward you the stitch guide will go to the right by turning the screw backward away from you the stitch guide will go to the left p.59

Been sewn p.59

Align the fold with the guide and insert the p.59

Stitching refer to pages 42 45 p.59

Align the blind stitch presser foot guide with p.59

Set up the machine for narrow overlock p.59

Replace the presser foot with a blind stitch p.59

Presser foot multi purpose presser foot refer to page 47 p.59

On two needle models upperlooper stitch finger stitch finger release lever stitch width lever regular needle plate stitch length adjustment lever making lines fold in two adjusting screw fabric guide p.60

Sa212 u s a canada p.61

Presser foot ls parts no xb0537001 p.61

Presser foot lp parts no xb0241101 p.61

Parts no x76663001 p.61

Other special purpose presser feet that are available 1 tape presser foot p.61

For all models lt5 p.61

Attractive decorative stitches can be made through different combinations of fabric and thread decorative thread with a high thread count or extremely fine thread can be used in the upperlooper to produce decorative stitches to make any project more exciting p.61

3 piping presser foot p.61

2 pearlsequence presser foot p.61

Отвод верхнего ножа p.62

4 retighten the upper knife securely p.63

3 then turn the pulley by hand until the upper p.63

2 insert the new knife into the upper knife p.63

2 insert the new knife into the lower knife holder 3 position the lower knife so that its edge is p.63

Upper and lower knives for sharp cutting p.63

Set screw and pull up the upper knife p.63

Replacing the upper knife 1 to remove the knife loosen the upper knife p.63

Replacing the lower knife 1 loosen the lower knife set screw and pull p.63

Knife is in the down position check that the upper knife is in front of the lower one and adjust the clearance between it and the edge of the lower knife to between 0 mm and 1 mm p.63

Holder p.63

Flush with the needle plate p.63

Down the lower knife p.63

4 tighten the lower knife set screw it is important to adjust the alignment of the p.63

Suggested oiling points p.64

Remarks be sure to oil your sewing machine before use always clean the lint off your machine before you apply oil oil the machine once or twice a month for normal use if the machine is used more often oil it once a week p.64

For smooth and silent operation the moving parts of the machine should be oiled periodically see diagram below p.64

Changing the light bulb remove the lamp cover as shown in the p.65

The light bulb cover and remove it p.65

Take out the light bulb and replace it with a p.65

New one p.65

Loosen the lightbulb cover set screw pull up p.65

Illustration p.65

Caution always be sure to turn off the power before carrying out the following operation p.65

Thread tension p.67

Thread p.67

Stitch p.67

On two needle models p.67

Needle p.67

Fabric p.67

Brother 355D [39/68] Note order of thread tension adjustment when you adjust the thread tension do it in the following order 1 needle thread 2 upperlooper thread 3 lowerlooper thread this is the easiest way to obtain the correct thread tension

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