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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 New Zealand only) 17. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Do not use . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped... or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this machine. 18. Use only accessories recommended by pulling on cord. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administered. 8. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. Young children should never be supervised to persons...
... and New Zealand only) 17. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Do not use . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped... or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this machine. 18. Use only accessories recommended by pulling on cord. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administered. 8. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. Young children should never be supervised to persons...
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... keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use extension cords. up lever, needle, or other hot objects. 2. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is required, first...
... keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use extension cords. up lever, needle, or other hot objects. 2. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is required, first...
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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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...the lower thread. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. 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...
...the lower thread. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. 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...
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...foot holder. k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. 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 raise or lower the... thread guide. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. b Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 17) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed.
...foot holder. k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. 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 raise or lower the... thread guide. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. b Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 17) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed.
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... displayed. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to reduce the stitch width; Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. a LCD (Liquid crystal display) The selected stitch (1), presser foot that you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will...
... displayed. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to reduce the stitch width; Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. a LCD (Liquid crystal display) The selected stitch (1), presser foot that you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will...
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... 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. 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, CS-770 ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your...
... 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. 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, CS-770 ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your...
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...remove the plug in to install the proper outlet. Pulling on the cord may result. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned off the main power first. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 If the cord or plug is damaged... to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to "I". WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of electric shock, this plug is not to a...
...remove the plug in to install the proper outlet. Pulling on the cord may result. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned off the main power first. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 If the cord or plug is damaged... to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to "I". WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of electric shock, this plug is not to a...
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... speed controller to the right to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in use. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug...
... speed controller to the right to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in use. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug...
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..., by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the sewing machine. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the right... the pre-tension disk. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible...
..., by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the sewing machine. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the right... the pre-tension disk. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible...
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... does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set the speed 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 ... be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or ...
... does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set the speed 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 ... be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or ...
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...and may become tangled in , the start/stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with your left and remove the bobbin. If the... to run out. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 13 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left hand...
...and may become tangled in , the start/stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with your left and remove the bobbin. If the... to run out. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 13 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left hand...
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...Make sure you set bobbin, see arrow a), and then press lightly on KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not inserted, reinsert the thread. this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be incorrect ...or break the needle. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with this machine. If bobbins from other models are...
...Make sure you set bobbin, see arrow a), and then press lightly on KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not inserted, reinsert the thread. this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be incorrect ...or break the needle. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with this machine. If bobbins from other models are...
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... ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) 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. Raise the needle... by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up , or press... position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle.
... ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) 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. Raise the needle... by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up , or press... position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle.
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... c hook the thread onto the guide. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Lower the presser foot lever. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up 1 lever before... feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you guide the thread through 6 of the procedure in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread. a 5 cm (2 inch) a...
... c hook the thread onto the guide. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Lower the presser foot lever. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up 1 lever before... feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you guide the thread through 6 of the procedure in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread. a 5 cm (2 inch) a...
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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. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the 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. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
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...thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 30 Size 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 stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ●...larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on sewing machine needles. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to sew. Use of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 90/14-100/16 Ball point needle...
...thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 30 Size 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 stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ●...larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on sewing machine needles. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to sew. Use of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 90/14-100/16 Ball point needle...
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...needle may bend or break. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off... the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches. Do not use a bent needle. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 b a Flat side...
...needle may bend or break. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off... the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches. Do not use a bent needle. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 b a Flat side...
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... Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle ...may break or damage may fall off. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to the needle bar. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert...
... Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle ...may break or damage may fall off. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to the needle bar. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert...