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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual
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..., repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as a toy. Always use bent needles. 13. Switch the machine to persons: 1. Young children should be left unattended while plugged in this manual. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock,... following: Read all moving parts. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any air openings blocked. If the Light unit is not intended for its intended use outdoors. 7. This sewing machine is damaged, it to break. 12. WARNING -...
..., repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as a toy. Always use bent needles. 13. Switch the machine to persons: 1. Young children should be left unattended while plugged in this manual. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock,... following: Read all moving parts. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any air openings blocked. If the Light unit is not intended for its intended use outdoors. 7. This sewing machine is damaged, it to break. 12. WARNING -...
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...malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For a longer service life 1. When storing this product are subject to change without notice. 2 up... anything on the needle while sewing. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high...
...malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For a longer service life 1. When storing this product are subject to change without notice. 2 up... anything on the needle while sewing. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high...
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...SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE... ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start...
...SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE... ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start...
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...Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on and off. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The... operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) ...
...Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on and off. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The... operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) ...
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... holder in place. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew reverse stitches. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. d Needle position button (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop...
... holder in place. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew reverse stitches. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. d Needle position button (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop...
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... Note ● Put the accessories in a bag, they may fall out, and be sewn. Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to 1 a open it. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch...
... Note ● Put the accessories in a bag, they may fall out, and be sewn. Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to 1 a open it. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch...
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... pin X59375-121 X54243-001 15 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-6000i, CS-4000, ES-2400, ES-2000, EX-660, CE-4000, BC-1000, HS-1000, XR-7700, CE-5000PRW, SM-6500PRW ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through...
... pin X59375-121 X54243-001 15 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-6000i, CS-4000, ES-2400, ES-2000, EX-660, CE-4000, BC-1000, HS-1000, XR-7700, CE-5000PRW, SM-6500PRW ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through...
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...result. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to install the proper outlet. Fire or electric shock may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock...Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to be used for the power source. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned off the machine, set the main power c switch to heat. Pulling on the cord may result. ● Do not touch the plug with many other...
...result. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to install the proper outlet. Fire or electric shock may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock...Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to be used for the power source. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned off the machine, set the main power c switch to heat. Pulling on the cord may result. ● Do not touch the plug with many other...
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...You should make sure that nothing is placed on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. After turning on the foot controller when the machine is not in the fabric when sewing is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Memo • Perform the same operation to...to turn on the foot controller. Hold down lightly, the machine will increase. X The needle stop position to build up on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting ...
...You should make sure that nothing is placed on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. After turning on the foot controller when the machine is not in the fabric when sewing is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Memo • Perform the same operation to...to turn on the foot controller. Hold down lightly, the machine will increase. X The needle stop position to build up on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting ...
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..., until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of thread on the sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details ...on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. e 11 Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk....
..., until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of thread on the sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details ...on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. e 11 Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk....
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... button). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to the left and remove the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with... may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle ...
... button). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to the left and remove the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with... may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle ...
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... into the notch in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. If the bobbin is cut the thread as described. ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Slide the... controller). Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin winder seat. CAUTION ● Be sure to start or stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to cut to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft b ...
... into the notch in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. If the bobbin is cut the thread as described. ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Slide the... controller). Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin winder seat. CAUTION ● Be sure to start or stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to cut to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft b ...
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...down with thread. • For more details on If it may cause the thread tension to be injured. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the ...button and open the cover. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. this machine. If bobbins from other models are used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot ...
...down with thread. • For more details on If it may cause the thread tension to be injured. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the ...button and open the cover. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. this machine. If bobbins from other models are used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot ...
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...the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a ...lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel...
...the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a ...lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel...
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...the spool pin and cause the needle to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Note ● If the thread take -up lever Put...needle and wing needle. Make sure the main power switch is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Make sure ... feed the thread you guide the thread through 6 of the procedure in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle by hand. If you are ...
...the spool pin and cause the needle to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Note ● If the thread take -up lever Put...needle and wing needle. Make sure the main power switch is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Make sure ... feed the thread you guide the thread through 6 of the procedure in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle by hand. If you are ...
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e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
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... Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Refer to the following precautions concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already ...installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in...
... Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Refer to the following precautions concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already ...installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in...
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Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. Do not use a bent needle. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be sure to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser ...) so that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is being operated.
Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. Do not use a bent needle. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be sure to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser ...) so that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is being operated.
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...b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it clockwise. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the...touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the end of the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw...clamp If the needle clamp is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it to the needle bar. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, f use a screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is ...
...b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it clockwise. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the...touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the end of the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw...clamp If the needle clamp is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it to the needle bar. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, f use a screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is ...