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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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...should never be used. 3. 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. Do not use extension cords. Always consult the operation ...to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Be sure to clean the case. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. To fully enjoy all the...
...should never be used. 3. 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. Do not use extension cords. Always consult the operation ...to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Be sure to clean the case. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. To fully enjoy all the...
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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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...machine surface ...57 Cleaning the bobbin case ...57 TROUBLESHOOTING ...59 ERROR MESSAGES ...62 Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 62 INDEX ...63 4 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, ...
...machine surface ...57 Cleaning the bobbin case ...57 TROUBLESHOOTING ...59 ERROR MESSAGES ...62 Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 62 INDEX ...63 4 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, ...
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...when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. 5 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 (...
...when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. 5 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 (...
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... set bobbin (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to sew in place. The operation buttons differ depending... on the fabric as the sewing takes place. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is lowered in the sewing direction. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. i Needle plate The needle ...
... set bobbin (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to sew in place. The operation buttons differ depending... on the fabric as the sewing takes place. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is lowered in the sewing direction. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. i Needle plate The needle ...
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Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. Flat bed attachment The accessories are displayed. b Stitch selection keys Press ...
Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. Flat bed attachment The accessories are displayed. b Stitch selection keys Press ...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-... 15. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle No. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. No. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA140 F033N: XC2214... XC1944-002 No. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be able to help you be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. Part Name 1...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-... 15. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle No. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. No. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA140 F033N: XC2214... XC1944-002 No. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be able to help you be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. Part Name 1...
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... plug. Pulling on the cord. Power supply Insert the plug into a wall outlet. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the main power first. Do not subject the cord to be used for the power source. Using other power sources... electric shock. ● Do not allow the power cord to heat. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to "I". Always grasp the plug to observe the following...
... plug. Pulling on the cord. Power supply Insert the plug into a wall outlet. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the main power first. Do not subject the cord to be used for the power source. Using other power sources... electric shock. ● Do not allow the power cord to heat. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to "I". Always grasp the plug to observe the following...
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...on the foot controller. Instead, the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine in , the start/stop button cannot be sure to sew at a low speed. When you press...the right to turn on the foot controller when the machine is not in the fabric when sewing is stopped. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When ...
...on the foot controller. Instead, the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine in , the start/stop button cannot be sure to sew at a low speed. When you press...the right to turn on the foot controller when the machine is not in the fabric when sewing is stopped. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When ...
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...inside 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 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 this sewing machine. e 11 THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the shaft b Groove of the...
...inside 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 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 this sewing machine. e 11 THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the shaft b Groove of the...
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...bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its l original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to the right. this is turned ... may cause the thread tension to break. 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 the sewing speed controller). Note ● If the sewing machine is to the left and remove the bobbin. Trim...
...bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its l original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to the right. this is turned ... may cause the thread tension to break. 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 the sewing speed controller). Note ● If the sewing machine is to the left and remove the bobbin. Trim...
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...in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to cut to a suitable length. CAUTION ● Be sure to start or stop... start /stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin. c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. a Slit in cutter) X The thread is plugged in the bobbin winder seat. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the ...
...in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to cut to a suitable length. CAUTION ● Be sure to start or stop... start /stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin. c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. a Slit in cutter) X The thread is plugged in the bobbin winder seat. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the ...
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... the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If it may cause the thread tension to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the... not operate correctly. Slide the button and open the cover. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. this sewing machine. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the ...
... the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If it may cause the thread tension to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the... not operate correctly. Slide the button and open the cover. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. this sewing machine. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the ...
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...The order that the bobbin thread should be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you start to sew, follow to be passed through the bobbin case is correctly inserted through the slit, and then pull the thread to...needle to cut it. the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Only use bobbins that were designed to thread the machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in "Drawing up...
...The order that the bobbin thread should be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you start to sew, follow to be passed through the bobbin case is correctly inserted through the slit, and then pull the thread to...needle to cut it. the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Only use bobbins that were designed to thread the machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in "Drawing up...
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... b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the needle threader, see page 17. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details ...on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Otherwise, the thread ...
... b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the needle threader, see page 17. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details ...on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Otherwise, the thread ...
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...pin. Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Lower the presser foot lever. 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. a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 If you...
...pin. Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Lower the presser foot lever. 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. a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 If you...
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X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back 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 the eye of 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. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle.
X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back 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 the eye of 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. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle.
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... cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper ...button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower c thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in the direction a of...Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up or by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to ...
... cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper ...button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower c thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in the direction a of...Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up or by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to ...
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... Use a 90/14 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. Be sure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits 50-60 Cotton thread Synthetic thread... Silk 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. Use of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 90/14-100/16 Ball point needle (golden colored) 75...
... Use a 90/14 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. Be sure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits 50-60 Cotton thread Synthetic thread... Silk 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. Use of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 90/14-100/16 Ball point needle (golden colored) 75...