Brother Super Ace 3 Manual

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REPLACING THE NEEDLE
This section provides information on sewing machine needles.
Needle precautions
Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these 
precautions is extremely dangerous. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below.
Needle types and their uses
The sewing machine needle that should be used...

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■Ball point needle
Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch 
fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily 
occur. 
Use the ball point needle for best results when 
sewing patterns using monogramming foot “N”.
The factory recommended needle is “HG-4BR” 
(Organ). Schmetz needles “JERSEY BALL POINT” 
130/705H SUK 90/14 may be used as a substitute.
■Transparent nylon thread
Use a...

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c
Lower the presser foot lever.
aPresser foot lever
d
Hold the needle with your left hand, and then 
use a disc-shaped screwdriver to turn the 
needle clamp screw counterclockwise to 
remove the needle.
Note
●The needle can be removed by simply 
loosening the needle clamp screw about 
one turn. (If the needle clamp screw is 
loosened too much, the needle clamp 
(which holds the...

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Sewing with the twin needle
We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same 
color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches.
For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to “STITCH SETTINGS” (page 79).
aInstall the twin needle.
 For details on installing a needle, refer to 
“Replacing...

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f
Thread the upper thread for the right side in 
the same way that the upper thread for the 
left side was threaded.
aThread guide cover For details, refer to step a through l of 
“Upper threading” (page 23).
gWithout passing the thread through the 
needle bar thread guide, manually thread the 
right needle.
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle 
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REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT
Replacing the presser foot
Replace the presser foot as described below.
aRaise the needle by turning the handwheel 
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the 
mark on the wheel points up. (With models 
equipped with   (needle position button), 
raise the needle by pressing   once or twice.)
bIf the sewing machine has been turned on, 
turn it off.
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f
Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the 
presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the 
presser foot holder.
aPresser foot lever
bPresser foot holder
cShank
dPin
XThe presser foot is attached.
gRaise the presser foot lever to check that the 
presser foot is securely attached.
Removing the presser foot 
holder
Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the 
sewing...

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2SEWING BASICS
SEWING
Basic sewing operations are described below.
Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions.
General sewing procedure
Follow the basic procedures below to sew.●While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your 
hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise...

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Selecting a stitch
Using the stitch selection keys, select the desired 
stitch.
When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight 
stitch (  left needle position) is selected.
aTurn on the sewing machine.
bConfirm that the utility stitch indicator is lit. If 
it is not lit, press the stitch category selection 
key as many times as necessary until the utility 
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Adjusting the stitch length 
and width
■[Example] Selecting stitch  .
aPress the stitch selection keys to select stitch 04.
With   on the right, select “4”, and with   
on the left, select “0”.
bPress the “+” or “–” side of   (stitch 
length adjustment key) to increase or reduce 
the stitch length.
aStitch length
bStitch length adjustment key
cShort
dLongc
Press the “+” or “–” side of...