Brother 1034D Handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Names of parts and their functions ............................................................................... 1
Accessories included with your serger ..................................................................................... 3
Needle ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Turning direction of motor ........................................................................................................ 7
Opening and closing the front cover ........................................................................................ 7
Chapter 2 Operating .............................................................................................................................. 8
Powering the machine.............................................................................................................. 8
Removing the Bed Extension for Free-Arm Sewing ............................................ 9
Removing the bed extension.................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 3 Stitch Length...................................................................................................................... 10
Stitch Width ........................................................................................................................ 10
Chapter 4 Instructions for the Differential Feed Mechanism
(Models with Differential Feed) ..................................................................................... 11
Chapter 5 Before Threading .............................................................................................................. 14
Preparation before threading ................................................................................................. 14
How to use the thread spool cap............................................................................................ 15
How to use the thread net ...................................................................................................... 15
Tension release button........................................................................................................... 15
Before threading..................................................................................................................... 16
Threading the upperlooper ..................................................................................................... 17
Threading the lowerlooper...................................................................................................... 19
Threading the right needle (on Two-needle models).............................................................. 21
Threading the left needle .......................................................................................................23
Chapter 6 Comparison Chart of Sewing Materials, Threads and Needles............................ 25
Chapter 7 Thread Tension.................................................................................................................. 27
Chapter 8 Chart of Thread Tension Adjustment .......................................................................... 29
Chapter 9 Test-sewing ........................................................................................................................ 33
Chaining-off ............................................................................................................................ 34
Chapter 10 Sewing ................................................................................................................................. 35
To start sewing ....................................................................................................................... 35
To remove work...................................................................................................................... 36
If threads break during sewing ............................................................................................... 36
To sew heavy materials..........................................................................................................37
To sew fine materials ............................................................................................................. 37
Presser foot pressure ............................................................................................................. 38
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................ 39
Chapter 12 Stitch Selection ................................................................................................................. 41
Narrow overlock stitch/rolled edge stitch................................................................................ 42
Chapter 13 Chart of Narrow Overlock/Rolled Edge Stitch .......................................................... 45
Chapter 14 Examples of Sewing Applications for this Serger ................................................... 47
Blind stitching with blind stitch presser foot............................................................................ 48
Flatlock stitching with blind stitch presser foot ....................................................................... 50
Pin tuck stitching with blind stitch presser foot ....................................................................... 52
Decorative stitching ................................................................................................................ 54
Chapter 15 Upper Knife and Lower Knife ........................................................................................ 55
Retracting upper knife ............................................................................................................ 55
Replacing the knives .............................................................................................................. 56
Chapter 16 Oiling .................................................................................................................................... 57
Chapter 17 Changing the Light Bulb ................................................................................................. 58
Chapter 18 Machine Specifications ................................................................................................... 59
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Chapter
1
Chapter
2
Chapter
3
Chapter
4
Chapter
5
Chapter
6
Chapter
7
Chapter
8
Chapter
9
Chapter
10
Chapter
11
Chapter
12
Chapter
13
Chapter
14
Chapter
15
Chapter
16
Chapter
17
Chapter
18

Brother 1034D Specifications

General

Type	Serger
Number of Threads	3 or 4
Stitch Length	1.0mm to 4.0mm
Differential Feed	Yes
Differential Feed Ratio	0.7 to 2.0
Maximum Sewing Speed	1, 300 stitches per minute
Color-Coded Threading	Yes
Adjustable Stitch Width	Yes
Free Arm	Yes
Thread Tension	Adjustable
Presser Foot Lifter	Yes
Built-in Thread Cutter	Yes
Free Arm Capability	Yes
Power Requirements	120V, 60Hz
Stitch Types	rolled hem
Stitch Width	5.0mm - 7.0mm (overlock), 2.0mm (rolled hem)
Needle	Standard sewing machine needles (size 11 or 14)
Included Accessories	gathering foot