Caring for Your Machine

Cleaning the Machine

Note

Make sure power is off before cleaning sewing machine.

1 Turn machine off.

2Remove foot.

3Remove needle plate.

4Clean out dust and thread scraps.

Thread scraps can be swept out through the bobbin door.

5 When the area under the needle plate is cleaned out, oil hook of bobbin case with sewing ma- chine oil.

Use a cloth to clean the machine

of any excess oil.

6 Attach needle plate and foot.

Hook

Lubrication Points

Oil the machine approximately once per month.

Use a cloth to wipe the machine

clean of any oil spilled near the lubrication points.

Keep Your Sewing Machine Clean

Please use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off light dirt and dust. If sewing machine is very dirty, wipe with a cloth soaked in warm water, or in warm water containing a neutral 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

 

Specification

 

Item

Specification

Sewing Speed

1,500 stitches per minute

Height of feed dog

0.7 mm 1.1 mm

(maximum)

Height of

3 mm – 3.5 mm

 

 

 

Stitch Length

 

0 – 7 mm

 

lower needle

 

 

 

(pitch)

 

 

Needles that

HLX5#9 – #18

 

 

 

Stroke of

 

34.1 mm

 

may be used

SCHMETZ 130/705H #65 – #100

Needle

 

 

Bed dimensions

439 mm × 178 mm

 

 

 

Stroke of

 

 

 

Total weight

11 kg

Thread

 

64.7 mm

 

Sewing Light

120V model: 120V/15W

Take-Up Lever

 

 

 

 

Parts code: X53061-000

 

Foot Lift

One

6 mm

 

220-240V model: 240V/15W

Foot Height

 

Two

9 mm

 

Parts cord: 205336-000

 

Knee control Over

10 mm

Sewing area

595 mm × 285 mm

CONTENTS

Accessories

Parts

Names

 

of

Begin

Before You

Light Bulb

Needles and

Changing

 

Threading

 

Needle Chart

Samples and

Stitch

Presser Feet

Changing

Sewing

Basic

Machine

Your

Caring for

Shooting

Trouble

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Brother PQ-1500 operation manual Caring for Your Machine, Cleaning the Machine, Lubrication Points

PQ-1500 specifications

The Brother PQ-1500 is a widely appreciated quilting and sewing machine known for its versatile features, modern technology, and user-friendly design. It caters to both novice sewers and experienced quilters, making it a favorite in the crafting community.

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The machine is equipped with a built-in walking foot, which is essential for maintaining even fabric feeding during quilting. This feature minimizes fabric shifting and puckering, ensuring flawless stitching on multiple layers. Coupled with an adjustable presser foot pressure, it provides the flexibility needed for various fabric types.

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