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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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..., and the like. 15. Special care is intended for its intended use . Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This sewing machine is not working properly, if it must be replaced by authorized dealer. Use only accessories recommended by young children or infirm persons without ...ventilation openings of electric shock: 1. Do not use by the manufacturer as described in . Always use bent needles. 13. Always unplug the machine from all instructions before cleaning. If the Light unit is being used by pulling on cord. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products...
..., and the like. 15. Special care is intended for its intended use . Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This sewing machine is not working properly, if it must be replaced by authorized dealer. Use only accessories recommended by young children or infirm persons without ...ventilation openings of electric shock: 1. Do not use by the manufacturer as described in . Always use bent needles. 13. Always unplug the machine from all instructions before cleaning. If the Light unit is being used by pulling on cord. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products...
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...- Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. 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 humidity locations. Be sure to assure correct...
...- Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. 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 humidity locations. Be sure to assure correct...
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......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...
......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...
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... bed attachment with two needles. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. o... feed dog position lever to raise and lower the presser foot. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to lower the feed dogs. 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...
... bed attachment with two needles. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. o... feed dog position lever to raise and lower the presser foot. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to lower the feed dogs. 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...
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... presser foot holder in the sewing direction. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew" (page 28). When sewing is stopped, the needle is depressed. For details, refer to "Starting to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. e Sewing speed controller (for models equipped...Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down ...
... presser foot holder in the sewing direction. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew" (page 28). When sewing is stopped, the needle is depressed. For details, refer to "Starting to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. e Sewing speed controller (for models equipped...Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down ...
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... a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. If the accessories are displayed. Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to increase the stitch width...
... a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. If the accessories are displayed. Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to increase the stitch width...
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...ripper Part Code U.S.A. Others SA140 F033N: XC2214-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 No. 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,...2. 3. 4 Part Code U.S.A. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot * May be able to carry out most sewing tasks. Others SA156 XA5539-151 XC8834-021 131096-121 X59476-021 X55467-021 130920-021 XC8816-021 5.* No. Part Code U.S.A. Part Name 1 ...
...ripper Part Code U.S.A. Others SA140 F033N: XC2214-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 No. 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,...2. 3. 4 Part Code U.S.A. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot * May be able to carry out most sewing tasks. Others SA156 XA5539-151 XC8834-021 131096-121 X59476-021 X55467-021 130920-021 XC8816-021 5.* No. Part Code U.S.A. Part Name 1 ...
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...only one blade wider than the other appliances plugged in the outlet, reverse the plug. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to heat. Do not place heavy objects on . Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Fire...connector Set the main power switch to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to "I". Do not subject the cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled.
...only one blade wider than the other appliances plugged in the outlet, reverse the plug. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to heat. Do not place heavy objects on . Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Fire...connector Set the main power switch to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to "I". Do not subject the cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled.
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... ● Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. After turning on the rear side of the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). a Foot controller jack/socket...
... ● Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. After turning on the rear side of the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). a Foot controller jack/socket...
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... how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on this pin. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. e 11 Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of...the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the sewing machine. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far...
... how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on this pin. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. e 11 Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of...the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the sewing machine. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far...
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...winding the bobbin properly may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to wind the thread around ... with the start/stop button) to start /stop button) to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button). Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press...
...winding the bobbin properly may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to wind the thread around ... with the start/stop button) to start /stop button) to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button). Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press...
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... Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the ... slowly, take i your left and remove the bobbin. c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped with the...
... Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the ... slowly, take i your left and remove the bobbin. c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped with the...
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... needle and resulting in e place (see page 15. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a...slide the bobbin winding shaft to be injured. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. this machine. Slide the button and open the cover. If bobbins ...
... needle and resulting in e place (see page 15. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a...slide the bobbin winding shaft to be injured. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. this machine. Slide the button and open the cover. If bobbins ...
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.... 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. Be sure to raise the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you... equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the needle threader, see page 17.
.... 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. Be sure to raise the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you... equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the needle threader, see page 17.
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Feed the upper thread as shown in your right hand. ● The needle threader can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the needle by holding the ... on the spool pin and cause the needle to break. Note ● If the thread take -up lever is in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up 1 lever before you feed the upper...
Feed the upper thread as shown in your right hand. ● The needle threader can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the needle by holding the ... on the spool pin and cause the needle to break. Note ● If the thread take -up lever is in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up 1 lever before you feed the upper...
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Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. 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
Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. 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
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... thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Use of the fabric being sewn. ...
... thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Use of the fabric being sewn. ...
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...needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may break while the machine is being operated. Do not use a bent needle. If the combination of the or needle on a flat surface and check that ...has been determined to be straight according to 75/11), the needle may be sure to turn off the sewing machine. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may bend or break. Lower the presser foot lever. Use the screwdriver ...
...needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may break while the machine is being operated. Do not use a bent needle. If the combination of the or needle on a flat surface and check that ...has been determined to be straight according to 75/11), the needle may be sure to turn off the sewing machine. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may bend or break. Lower the presser foot lever. Use the screwdriver ...
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... ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it touches the needle stopper. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening the needle clamp screw...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 sewing machine may fall off. Note ● The needle can be damaged. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the...
... ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it touches the needle stopper. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening the needle clamp screw...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 sewing machine may fall off. Note ● The needle can be damaged. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the...