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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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The machine should be supervised to be used as described in this machine to ensure that they do not play with any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in . WARNING - Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used by or near children. 2. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Special care is intended for use as a toy. Do not use the proper needle plate. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This sewing machine is damaged, it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any ...
The machine should be supervised to be used as described in this machine to ensure that they do not play with any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in . WARNING - Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used by or near children. 2. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Special care is intended for use as a toy. Do not use the proper needle plate. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This sewing machine is damaged, it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any ...
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IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. carrying the mark, rating as follows. WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER 'E', BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW. The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following . With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. NOTE The plug ...
IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. carrying the mark, rating as follows. WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER 'E', BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW. The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following . With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. NOTE The plug ...
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...Leaving the machine unattended 3. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. For ...wheel, thread take- Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other hot objects. 2. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. up lever, needle, or other parts to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is required,...
...Leaving the machine unattended 3. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. For ...wheel, thread take- Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other hot objects. 2. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. up lever, needle, or other parts to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is required,...
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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 supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 ...
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 supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 ...
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UTILITY STITCHES 32 OVERCASTING STITCHES 32 BASIC STITCHING ...33 Basic stitching ...33 BLIND HEM STITCHING 34 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 35 Button sewing ...38 ZIPPER INSERTION ...40 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 41 Stretch stitching ...41 Elastic attaching ...41 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING 42 Appliqués ...42 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...43 Piecing ...43 Quilting ...44 Free-motion quilting ...45 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 46 Triple stretch stitching ...46 Bar tack stitching ...46 DECORATIVE STITCHING 48 Fagoting ...49 Scallop stitching ...49 Smocking ......
UTILITY STITCHES 32 OVERCASTING STITCHES 32 BASIC STITCHING ...33 Basic stitching ...33 BLIND HEM STITCHING 34 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 35 Button sewing ...38 ZIPPER INSERTION ...40 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 41 Stretch stitching ...41 Elastic attaching ...41 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING 42 Appliqués ...42 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...43 Piecing ...43 Quilting ...44 Free-motion quilting ...45 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 46 Triple stretch stitching ...46 Bar tack stitching ...46 DECORATIVE STITCHING 48 Fagoting ...49 Scallop stitching ...49 Smocking ......
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b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to select the stitch and specify the various settings. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to lower the feed dogs. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to cut them. k Handwheel Used to ...
b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to select the stitch and specify the various settings. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to lower the feed dogs. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to cut them. k Handwheel Used to ...
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f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the fabric. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to set bobbin (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to sew in the opposite direction. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to sew reverse stitches. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to raise and lower the ...
f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the fabric. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to set bobbin (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to sew in the opposite direction. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to sew reverse stitches. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to raise and lower the ...
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Flat bed attachment The accessories are displayed. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for the stitch that should be used (2), stitch length in millimeters (3), and stitch width in a bag, they may fall out, and be sewn. press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the "-" side to 1 a open it. press the "+" side to increase the stitch width.) a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in a compartment inside the ...
Flat bed attachment The accessories are displayed. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for the stitch that should be used (2), stitch length in millimeters (3), and stitch width in a bag, they may fall out, and be sewn. press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the "-" side to 1 a open it. press the "+" side to increase the stitch width.) a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in a compartment inside the ...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-6000, CS-5100, CS-4000, BC-2500, BC-2300, BC-2100, ES-2400, ES-2200, ES-2000, ES-2410, ES-2210, ES-2010, ES-2420, ES-2220, ES-2020 ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-6000, CS-5100, CS-4000, BC-2500, BC-2300, BC-2100, ES-2400, ES-2200, ES-2000, ES-2410, ES-2210, ES-2010, ES-2420, ES-2220, ES-2020 ...
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Do not place heavy objects on . Otherwise a fire may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. a To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to "{". When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to "I". Always grasp the plug to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to heat. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 Using other power sources ...
Do not place heavy objects on . Otherwise a fire may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. a To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to "{". When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to "I". Always grasp the plug to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to heat. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 Using other power sources ...
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When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will stop. Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button). Note ● When the foot controller is stopped. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to the lowered position. 10 Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. X The needle stop position to leave the needle raised when sewing is ...
When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will stop. Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button). Note ● When the foot controller is stopped. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to the lowered position. 10 Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. X The needle stop position to leave the needle raised when sewing is ...
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Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of thread on the sewing machine. Pass the end of the bobbin Turn on this machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the thread through the hole on the spool pin. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models ...
Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of thread on the sewing machine. Pass the end of the bobbin Turn on this machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the thread through the hole on the spool pin. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models ...
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Then stop button) to break. this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to wind the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to ...
Then stop button) to break. this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to wind the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to ...
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c While holding the thread that the spring on the machine. ● When the foot controller is to be operated using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in the bobbin or the needle may cause the thread tension to the right. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). If the bobbin is cut the thread as described. Pull the thread to the right and pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with the start /stop...
c While holding the thread that the spring on the machine. ● When the foot controller is to be operated using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in the bobbin or the needle may cause the thread tension to the right. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). If the bobbin is cut the thread as described. Pull the thread to the right and pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with the start /stop...
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CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. Put the left tab in e place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with this sewing machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, ...
CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. Put the left tab in e place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with this sewing machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, ...
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If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you start to sew, follow to the procedure in the right direction. the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Only use bobbins that were designed to be used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Be sure to thread the machine as shown by the line in d place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Replace the cover so that the end of the cover (as indicated. Put the left side of the thread ...
If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you start to sew, follow to the procedure in the right direction. the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Only use bobbins that were designed to be used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Be sure to thread the machine as shown by the line in d place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Replace the cover so that the end of the cover (as indicated. Put the left side of the thread ...
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Be sure to raise the needle. 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 points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. 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 ...
Be sure to raise the needle. 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 points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. 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 ...
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Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use needles in the range of thread on this pin. Note ● If the thread take -up lever. If you can only be wrapped around the thread take -up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with the needle threader) CAUTION a Thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by hand. If you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as shown in a "Upper threading" to thread the ...
Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use needles in the range of thread on this pin. Note ● If the thread take -up lever. If you can only be wrapped around the thread take -up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with the needle threader) CAUTION a Thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by hand. If you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as shown in a "Upper threading" to thread the ...
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d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine. 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 needle. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine. 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 needle. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.