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...electric shock, or injury to the off , then remove plug from all instructions before using and before changing the light bulb. DANGER - The sewing machine should always be used by young children or impaired persons without supervision. 1 Always unplug before cleaning. 2. To reduce the risk of lint..., dust and loose cloth. 5. Close attention is necessary when the sewing machine is being used or where oxygen is used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot...
...electric shock, or injury to the off , then remove plug from all instructions before using and before changing the light bulb. DANGER - The sewing machine should always be used by young children or impaired persons without supervision. 1 Always unplug before cleaning. 2. To reduce the risk of lint..., dust and loose cloth. 5. Close attention is necessary when the sewing machine is being used or where oxygen is used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot...
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... first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of this equipment, you study the manual before using the machine. When storing this sewing machine. Do not use . CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that they have been ... with this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to assure correct installation. Never use • Maintaining the machine ...
... first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of this equipment, you study the manual before using the machine. When storing this sewing machine. Do not use . CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that they have been ... with this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to assure correct installation. Never use • Maintaining the machine ...
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......22 Needle position selector ...22 Starting to sew ...23 Sewing in reverse ...23 Thread tension ...24 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...25 Trial sewing ...25 Changing the sewing direction ...25 Sewing curves ...25 Sewing thick fabrics ...25 Sewing thin fabrics ...26 Sewing stretch fabrics ...26 Using a free-arm ... 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Flat bed attachment ...6 ACCESSORIES ...7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 8 Power supply precautions ...8 Power supply ...8 Foot controller ...9 Steadying the machine ...9 THREADING THE MACHINE 10 Winding the ...
......22 Needle position selector ...22 Starting to sew ...23 Sewing in reverse ...23 Thread tension ...24 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...25 Trial sewing ...25 Changing the sewing direction ...25 Sewing curves ...25 Sewing thick fabrics ...25 Sewing thin fabrics ...26 Sewing stretch fabrics ...26 Using a free-arm ... 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Flat bed attachment ...6 ACCESSORIES ...7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 8 Power supply precautions ...8 Power supply ...8 Foot controller ...9 Steadying the machine ...9 THREADING THE MACHINE 10 Winding the ...
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... 4 UTILITY STITCHES 27 USEFUL STITCHES ...27 Zigzag stitches ...27 Basic stitching ...27 Blind hem stitching ...28 Darning ...29 Over edge stitch ...29 BUTTONHOLE SEWING/ BUTTON SEWING 30 Buttonhole sewing ...30 Button sewing ...31 ZIPPER INSERTION ...33 APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING 34 Appliqués ...34 Monogramming and embroidering ...34 DECORATIVE STITCHING 36 Gathering ...36...
... 4 UTILITY STITCHES 27 USEFUL STITCHES ...27 Zigzag stitches ...27 Basic stitching ...27 Blind hem stitching ...28 Darning ...29 Over edge stitch ...29 BUTTONHOLE SEWING/ BUTTON SEWING 30 Buttonhole sewing ...30 Button sewing ...31 ZIPPER INSERTION ...33 APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING 34 Appliqués ...34 Monogramming and embroidering ...34 DECORATIVE STITCHING 36 Gathering ...36...
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... Shift this switch to turn on and off the main power and sewing light. g Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to select needle position. l Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this lever to sew in handle i Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin...winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread. k Handwheel Use the handwheel to start and stop sewing. q Foot controller (page 9) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to manually raise and lower the needle. XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-421 (220/240V Area...
... Shift this switch to turn on and off the main power and sewing light. g Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to select needle position. l Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this lever to sew in handle i Spool pin (page 10 and 13) The spool pin...winder winds thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread. k Handwheel Use the handwheel to start and stop sewing. q Foot controller (page 9) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to manually raise and lower the needle. XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-421 (220/240V Area...
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...bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. If the accessories are stored in place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to hold the presser foot holder assembly in a compartment inside the ...compartment. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. d Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you...
...bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. If the accessories are stored in place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to hold the presser foot holder assembly in a compartment inside the ...compartment. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. d Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you...
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...1. 2. Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle Part Code Americas Others 130920-021 131096-121 7 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: LS-2000/LS2250PRW/LS2300PRW. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122)...used on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name 1 Zipper foot "I" 2 Darning plate Part Code Americas Others X59370-021 (LS-2000/LS2250PRW) XE9369-001 (Others...
...1. 2. Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle Part Code Americas Others 130920-021 131096-121 7 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: LS-2000/LS2250PRW/LS2300PRW. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122)...used on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name 1 Zipper foot "I" 2 Darning plate Part Code Americas Others X59370-021 (LS-2000/LS2250PRW) XE9369-001 (Others...
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...off the main power and remove the plug in to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is not to be used for the power source. These things may result. ● Do not touch the...damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to them. Using other appliances plugged in the following precautions concerning the power supply. Fire or ...
...off the main power and remove the plug in to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is not to be used for the power source. These things may result. ● Do not touch the...damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to them. Using other appliances plugged in the following precautions concerning the power supply. Fire or ...
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...foot controller, the machine will run at a low speed. Slower Faster You should be oiled as described on an uneven surface, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust to build up on the foot controller ... does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. ● A new sewing machine or one blade wider than the other). only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one that nothing is placed on the foot controller. When...
...foot controller, the machine will run at a low speed. Slower Faster You should be oiled as described on an uneven surface, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust to build up on the foot controller ... does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. ● A new sewing machine or one blade wider than the other). only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one that nothing is placed on the foot controller. When...
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... will not work properly. a Spring on the spool pin. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SABOBBIN, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Actual size This model a 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. e While holding the end of the same... machine or bobbins of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to the right. If you use bobbins from the inside of thread on the sewing machine.
... will not work properly. a Spring on the spool pin. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SABOBBIN, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Actual size This model a 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. e While holding the end of the same... machine or bobbins of the thread, gently f press the foot controller to the right. If you use bobbins from the inside of thread on the sewing machine.
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... the same type (part code: SA156, SABOBBIN, SFB: XA5539-151). If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you slide the bobbin winding shaft to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ●...machine. If bobbins from supply circuit before servicing. Disconnect from other models are used, the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. g Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin ...
... the same type (part code: SA156, SABOBBIN, SFB: XA5539-151). If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you slide the bobbin winding shaft to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ●...machine. If bobbins from supply circuit before servicing. Disconnect from other models are used, the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. g Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin ...
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... is incorrectly installed, it out from the shuttle race. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. g CAUTION ● Make sure that were designed to sew. 12 If it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. 1 a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Remove the bobbin case by the latch, fully insert...
... is incorrectly installed, it out from the shuttle race. a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. g CAUTION ● Make sure that were designed to sew. 12 If it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. 1 a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Remove the bobbin case by the latch, fully insert...
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... the machine properly. Pull up lever CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) to break. Be sure to its highest position. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. CAUTION ● If... around the upper e tension control dial from the right to the left so the thread picks up lever to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take -...
... the machine properly. Pull up lever CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) to break. Be sure to its highest position. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. CAUTION ● If... around the upper e tension control dial from the right to the left so the thread picks up lever to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take -...
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... 14 Pull on the upper thread to back and pull i out about 15 cm (6 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward you may cause sewing problems. a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread. a 1 Guide the thread through the thread take -up the lower thread Lightly hold...
... 14 Pull on the upper thread to back and pull i out about 15 cm (6 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward you may cause sewing problems. a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread. a 1 Guide the thread through the thread take -up the lower thread Lightly hold...
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...Jersey, Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: 80 Synthetic/ Polyester Long ...threads, regardless of the needle. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to the following precautions concerning the handling of ...
...Jersey, Tricot 90/14 (Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 Organza, Chiffon Cotton: 80 Synthetic/ Polyester Long ...threads, regardless of the needle. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to the following precautions concerning the handling of ...
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...be skipped stitches. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is being operated. If the combination of the needle on the previous page. Do not ...fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Raise the needle to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat...
...be skipped stitches. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is being operated. If the combination of the needle on the previous page. Do not ...fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Raise the needle to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat...
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... , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may be damaged. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may fall off. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, f use a coin to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much .) Install...
... , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may be damaged. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may fall off. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, f use a coin to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much .) Install...
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... fabric. The path for threading the machine to the thread take -up lever is lowered, the needle may bend or break. ● When changing the sewing direction, be sure to the needle bar thread guide. Other needles could break and injure you. ● Use the zigzag presser foot. ● Use a ... thread guide. a Attach the twin needle in the hole on the stitch width knob. ● Set the needle position selector to back. You can sew with the optional twin needle and two top threads. b Put the extra spool pin in the same way as for normally threading the machine (for...
... fabric. The path for threading the machine to the thread take -up lever is lowered, the needle may bend or break. ● When changing the sewing direction, be sure to the needle bar thread guide. Other needles could break and injure you. ● Use the zigzag presser foot. ● Use a ... thread guide. a Attach the twin needle in the hole on the stitch width knob. ● Set the needle position selector to back. You can sew with the optional twin needle and two top threads. b Put the extra spool pin in the same way as for normally threading the machine (for...
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... is aligned with this machine. a Presser foot lever 19 a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start and you may cause an accident or injury. a Black button b Presser foot... foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may occur if the foot controller is attached. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off . Replace the presser foot as described below the holder e so that the...
... is aligned with this machine. a Presser foot lever 19 a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start and you may cause an accident or injury. a Black button b Presser foot... foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may occur if the foot controller is attached. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off . Replace the presser foot as described below the holder e so that the...
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... the screw using a coin in your left side of the presser bar. 1 Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. 20 Use a coin to "Replacing...
... the screw using a coin in your left side of the presser bar. 1 Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. 20 Use a coin to "Replacing...