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... be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. Do not use as a toy. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury... instructions before cleaning. This sewing machine is intended for its intended use outdoors. 7. If the Light unit is required around the machine needle. 11. Special care is damaged, it to the symbol "{" position which represents off, then remove plug from the accumulation of the ...
... be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. Do not use as a toy. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury... instructions before cleaning. This sewing machine is intended for its intended use outdoors. 7. If the Light unit is required around the machine needle. 11. Special care is damaged, it to the symbol "{" position which represents off, then remove plug from the accumulation of the ...
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...the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation.... For safe operation 1. Remember to change without notice. 2 up lever, needle, or other parts • A power failure occurs during use extension cords. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Be sure to clean the case. For additional product information and updates...
...the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation.... For safe operation 1. Remember to change without notice. 2 up lever, needle, or other parts • A power failure occurs during use extension cords. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Be sure to clean the case. For additional product information and updates...
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... a free-arm style ...31 3 CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation buttons ...6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power...threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle precautions ...20 Needle types and their uses ...20 Checking the needle ...21 Replacing the needle ...21 Sewing with a twin needle ...23 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 24 Replacing the presser foot ...
... a free-arm style ...31 3 CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation buttons ...6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power...threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle precautions ...20 Needle types and their uses ...20 Checking the needle ...21 Replacing the needle ...21 Sewing with a twin needle ...23 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 24 Replacing the presser foot ...
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h Flat bed attachment with two needles. k Handwheel Used to start and stop sewing. 5 n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. q Foot controller (page 10) You can ... spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to manually raise and lower the needle. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position...
h Flat bed attachment with two needles. k Handwheel Used to start and stop sewing. 5 n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. q Foot controller (page 10) You can ... spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to manually raise and lower the needle. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position...
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... buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. b Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 17) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is marked with the sewing speed controller) Slide the...easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew reverse stitches. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. For details, refer to ...
... buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. b Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 17) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is marked with the sewing speed controller) Slide the...easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew reverse stitches. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. For details, refer to ...
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...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 your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle No. Part Name...(EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) 5. Note (For U.S.A. Part Name XC2691-031 9 Bobbin (4) XC3098-031 10 Needle set X53840-331 11 Twin needle X59370-021 12 Cleaning brush XC3021-031 13 Screwdriver XC4051-031 14 Extra spool pin X59375-121 X54243-001 15 Foot controller ...
...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 your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle No. Part Name...(EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) 5. Note (For U.S.A. Part Name XC2691-031 9 Bobbin (4) XC3098-031 10 Needle set X53840-331 11 Twin needle X59370-021 12 Cleaning brush XC3021-031 13 Screwdriver XC4051-031 14 Extra spool pin X59375-121 X54243-001 15 Foot controller ...
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... your foot off the sewing machine. Hold down lightly, the machine will increase. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position changes to the lowered position. 10 Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set using the sewing speed controller is ...stopped. After turning on the sewing machine. X The needle stop position to the raised position. Note ● When the foot controller is stopped. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side...
... your foot off the sewing machine. Hold down lightly, the machine will increase. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position changes to the lowered position. 10 Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set using the sewing speed controller is ...stopped. After turning on the sewing machine. X The needle stop position to the raised position. Note ● When the foot controller is stopped. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side...
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...with the start/stop button) to start. If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the ... or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to fast). (For models equipped with the start/stop the machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its l original position (for models equipped...
...with the start/stop button) to start. If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the ... or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to fast). (For models equipped with the start/stop the machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its l original position (for models equipped...
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... press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Follow steps 1 through e the slit in , the start/stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the notch in a "Winding the...
... press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Follow steps 1 through e the slit in , the start/stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the notch in a "Winding the...
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...for models equipped with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to be incorrect or break the needle. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that the thread is correctly inserted through... a), and then press lightly on Raise the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you accidentally step on...
...for models equipped with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to be incorrect or break the needle. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that the thread is correctly inserted through... a), and then press lightly on Raise the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you accidentally step on...
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... Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● The order that were designed to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. Replace the bobbin cover. Be sure... to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 CAUTION ● Make...
... Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● The order that were designed to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. Replace the bobbin cover. Be sure... to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 CAUTION ● Make...
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... properly. Be sure to raise the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to...● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the needle threader, see page 17. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. 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.
... properly. Be sure to raise the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to...● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the needle threader, see page 17. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. 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.
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...can only be wrapped around the thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by hand. If you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as the twin needle and wing needle. Lower the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is ... 75/11100/16. 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 you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up 1 lever before you feed the upper thread...
...can only be wrapped around the thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by hand. If you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as the twin needle and wing needle. Lower the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is ... 75/11100/16. 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 you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up 1 lever before you feed the upper thread...
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e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through the needle.
e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through the needle.
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...thread will be removed. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower c thread. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the bobbin thread. Replace the ... • The bobbin cover should still be left over. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Draw up the lower thread as described in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in...
...thread will be removed. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower c thread. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the bobbin thread. Replace the ... • The bobbin cover should still be left over. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Draw up the lower thread as described in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in...
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...thread 50-80 30 Size of the needle. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Use of the fabric being sewn... stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to sew. Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE...
...thread 50-80 30 Size of the needle. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Use of the fabric being sewn... stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to sew. Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE...
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.... If the combination of the or needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to turn off the ... 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.) Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be ...
.... If the combination of the or needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to turn off the ... 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.) Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be ...
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... thread guide is removed, follow the procedure below to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much .) Install the twin needle in the same way. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with your left hand, f use a screwdriver to attach it touches the...
... thread guide is removed, follow the procedure below to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much .) Install the twin needle in the same way. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with your left hand, f use a screwdriver to attach it touches the...
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.... ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. b Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the stitches that can be damaged. 23 Thread the right... needle from the first spool to thread c the machine to back. a First spool b Second spool Use the thread from front to the thread take -up lever. ...
.... ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. b Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the stitches that can be damaged. 23 Thread the right... needle from the first spool to thread c the machine to back. a First spool b Second spool Use the thread from front to the thread take -up lever. ...
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... b Presser foot holder Place a different presser foot below . Using other any presser feet may cause injury. ● Only use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause an accident or injury. Raise the presser foot lever. Raise the... on the controller, the machine will start and you may occur if the foot controller or the start/stop button is aligned with (needle position button), raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you use presser feet that have chosen. If you (counterclockwise) so that the presser foot pin is ...
... b Presser foot holder Place a different presser foot below . Using other any presser feet may cause injury. ● Only use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause an accident or injury. Raise the presser foot lever. Raise the... on the controller, the machine will start and you may occur if the foot controller or the start/stop button is aligned with (needle position button), raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you use presser feet that have chosen. If you (counterclockwise) so that the presser foot pin is ...
