Brother VX1140 User Manual

GENERAl- INFORMATION
°This service manual was compi[ed for use when repairing
the VXl120, VXll40 and VX1250 Zigzag Stitch Sewing Machines.
• Usethis manual, together with the Pal_s Catalogr
when making repairs.
• This manual was wri[_en based on the most up-to-date
product specifications at the time of printing.
Some machine specifications may have been changed to
improve the quality of the product.
Cont_lct the manufacturer or you_ local sales representative
for information on such changes.
Brother Industries, Ltd.
Nagoya, ;apan
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lowest position.

Brother VX1140 Specifications

General

Type	Mechanical
Number of Stitches	14
Buttonhole Styles	1
Maximum Stitch Width	5 mm
Maximum Stitch Length	4 mm
Free Arm	Yes
Bobbin Type	Drop-in
Speed	800 stitches per minute

Summary

Sewing Machine Needle-Shuttle Hook Clearance Adjustment

Sewing Machine Shuttle Driver-Raceway Clearance Adjustment

Adjustment Procedure

Outlines loosening driver shaft screws, adjusting clearance, and tightening screws for smooth rotation.

Sewing Machine Needle Swing Adjustment

Needle Swing Adjustment

Details loosening zigzag base screws, aligning gears, and tightening to correct needle swing.

Sewing Machine Needle Centering

Needle Centering Adjustment

Explains setting selectors, lowering needle, loosening zigzag rod screw, centering, and tightening.

Sewing Machine Needle-Shuttle Hook Timing Adjustment

Timing Adjustment Procedure

Covers setting width, lowering needle, loosening drive rod screw, raising needle, and aligning hook point.

Sewing Machine Needle Bar Height Adjustment

Needle Bar Height Adjustment

Instructs to set width '5', lower needle right, loosen bar screw, adjust height, and tighten screw.

Sewing Machine Timing Belt Tension Adjustment

Belt Tension Adjustment

Details loosening motor holder screws, moving holder to adjust tension, and tightening screws.

Sewing Machine Feed Dogs Height Adjustment

Feed Dogs Height Adjustment

Sewing Machine Presser Bar Height Adjustment

Presser Bar Height Adjustment

Sewing Machine Stitch Length Adjustment

Stitch Length Adjustment

Sewing Machine Upper Tension Control Adjustment

Upper Tension Adjustment

Sewing Machine Bobbin Winding Adjustment

Bobbin Winding Adjustment