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...oxygen is intended for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This sewing machine is being used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Young children should be left unattended while ...plugged in the instruction manual. 16. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers,...
...oxygen is intended for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This sewing machine is being used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Young children should be left unattended while ...plugged in the instruction manual. 16. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers,...
Users Manual - English
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...of one cycle 49 Sewing stretch fabrics 50 Buttons that do not fit into the embroidery frame .... 75 Fitting the embroidery frame to clear the language selection 15 BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING 16 Setting the bobbin 19 UPPER THREADING 20 STARTING AND STOPPING SEWING 23 "START/STOP"...Selecting patterns from a memory card ....... 71 CHOOSING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS (PART II 72 If you accidentally choose the wrong design .... 72 If you through each operation 9 OPERATION BUTTONS 10 Using the operation buttons 10 BASIC SEWING MACHINE OPERATION 11 FLAT BED EXTENSION TABLE 11 Free ...
...of one cycle 49 Sewing stretch fabrics 50 Buttons that do not fit into the embroidery frame .... 75 Fitting the embroidery frame to clear the language selection 15 BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING 16 Setting the bobbin 19 UPPER THREADING 20 STARTING AND STOPPING SEWING 23 "START/STOP"...Selecting patterns from a memory card ....... 71 CHOOSING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS (PART II 72 If you accidentally choose the wrong design .... 72 If you through each operation 9 OPERATION BUTTONS 10 Using the operation buttons 10 BASIC SEWING MACHINE OPERATION 11 FLAT BED EXTENSION TABLE 11 Free ...
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...14- Upper tension control dial 5- Presser foot 10- Feed dog 11- Controller jack 16- Operation buttons (Refer to page 10) Embroidery Unit Parts 1 Carriage 2 Hoop holder 3 Connector A. Needle threader 9- Feed dog adjustment lever 15- Thread cutter 7- Accessory compartment C- L.C.D.... Thread guide for bobbin winding 4- Buttonhole lever 8- Presser foot lever 1 2 A 3 4 5 12 13 C A 16 14 15 A- Speed range control lever 6- Main power switch and connectors B- Handle 2- Bobbin cover 12- Side view 4 Release button 5 Embroidery Unit Handle 5 Bobbin winder 13- Spool ...
...14- Upper tension control dial 5- Presser foot 10- Feed dog 11- Controller jack 16- Operation buttons (Refer to page 10) Embroidery Unit Parts 1 Carriage 2 Hoop holder 3 Connector A. Needle threader 9- Feed dog adjustment lever 15- Thread cutter 7- Accessory compartment C- L.C.D.... Thread guide for bobbin winding 4- Buttonhole lever 8- Presser foot lever 1 2 A 3 4 5 12 13 C A 16 14 15 A- Speed range control lever 6- Main power switch and connectors B- Handle 2- Bobbin cover 12- Side view 4 Release button 5 Embroidery Unit Handle 5 Bobbin winder 13- Spool ...
Users Manual - English
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...When leaving the sewing machine unat- When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing bulbs, the machine or the electrical set 6 Spool cap (Large) 7 Spool cap (Small) Part Code X57789-101 X51162-001 X54243-001 X80309-001 XA6627-001 130012-053 XA5752-001 * Always use BROTHER accessories with ...this plug is shown in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). If the plug does not fit fully in any way. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Seam ripper 4 Bobbin 5 Needle set must ...
...When leaving the sewing machine unat- When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing bulbs, the machine or the electrical set 6 Spool cap (Large) 7 Spool cap (Small) Part Code X57789-101 X51162-001 X54243-001 X80309-001 XA6627-001 130012-053 XA5752-001 * Always use BROTHER accessories with ...this plug is shown in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). If the plug does not fit fully in any way. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Seam ripper 4 Bobbin 5 Needle set must ...
Users Manual - English
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... 90/14 home sewing machine nee- Insert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft 3 2 Spool felt 2 3 Thread spool * When setting the 1 thread spool, set (Regular) 14 Backing material (Stabilizer material) 15 Net ** 16 Foot controller 17 Embroidery bobbin thread 18 Spool ...a net to the spool before using metallic thread, we recommend that you use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. 2 3 4 Note (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller : Model N5V This foot controller can be used for sewing machine model PE-300S/PE-400D. 7 SA432 (USA) XA6628-002 (Others) -
... 90/14 home sewing machine nee- Insert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft 3 2 Spool felt 2 3 Thread spool * When setting the 1 thread spool, set (Regular) 14 Backing material (Stabilizer material) 15 Net ** 16 Foot controller 17 Embroidery bobbin thread 18 Spool ...a net to the spool before using metallic thread, we recommend that you use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. 2 3 4 Note (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller : Model N5V This foot controller can be used for sewing machine model PE-300S/PE-400D. 7 SA432 (USA) XA6628-002 (Others) -
Users Manual - English
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BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING Note: Always use the plastic bobbin (X80309-001) for sewing. 5·11 4 2·3 7 6·8 ઃఆ ࣍ ϖʔδ 9·10 1 1. Turn the power on. ೖI O 2. For sewing, use bobbins that the spool pin is pulled out and pushed toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 Spool pin 16 While winding the bobbin, be sure that are especially made for this machine. Using bobbins not designed for this machine could result in bodily injury and/or damage to the machine.
BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING Note: Always use the plastic bobbin (X80309-001) for sewing. 5·11 4 2·3 7 6·8 ઃఆ ࣍ ϖʔδ 9·10 1 1. Turn the power on. ೖI O 2. For sewing, use bobbins that the spool pin is pulled out and pushed toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 Spool pin 16 While winding the bobbin, be sure that are especially made for this machine. Using bobbins not designed for this machine could result in bodily injury and/or damage to the machine.
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... finished. 10. While holding the thread end, push the bobbin winder shaft to the right. 1 1 Spring on the bobbin winder shaft. When the bobbin stops spinning, press the "START/STOP" button to the left. Press the "START/STOP" button. Trim the excess thread from the inside. Remove the bobbin. The bobbin will stop the sewing machine. 11.
... finished. 10. While holding the thread end, push the bobbin winder shaft to the right. 1 1 Spring on the bobbin winder shaft. When the bobbin stops spinning, press the "START/STOP" button to the left. Press the "START/STOP" button. Trim the excess thread from the inside. Remove the bobbin. The bobbin will stop the sewing machine. 11.
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Setting the bobbin 1. Insert the bobbin into place. 1 2 * Sewing can begin without pulling out the bobbin thread. 19 Setting the bobbin in backwards could result in the correct direction. CAUTION Always make sure the bobbin is inserted so the thread feeds out of the bobbin in poor bobbin tension, broken needles and possibly injury. ...through the slit, then pull the thread toward you to cut off any excess thread. 1 Built-in the diagram. Close the bobbin cover by placing the left end in place and pressing down lightly on the right end so that it snaps into the shuttle with the...
Setting the bobbin 1. Insert the bobbin into place. 1 2 * Sewing can begin without pulling out the bobbin thread. 19 Setting the bobbin in backwards could result in the correct direction. CAUTION Always make sure the bobbin is inserted so the thread feeds out of the bobbin in poor bobbin tension, broken needles and possibly injury. ...through the slit, then pull the thread toward you to cut off any excess thread. 1 Built-in the diagram. Close the bobbin cover by placing the left end in place and pressing down lightly on the right end so that it snaps into the shuttle with the...
Users Manual - English
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When the machine is always selected. 2. Never use bent needles. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out from all times while sewing, and keep your right hand to lower the needle to the sewing start position. 1 Thread 25 While pressing down on ... take-up lever, otherwise injury may result. - Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injury may result. - Be aware of the machine by about 5 cm. 1 Upper thread 2 5 cm (13/64") * Sewing can easily break, which could result in injury. 6 4 5 2 ઃఆ ࣍ ϖʔ...
When the machine is always selected. 2. Never use bent needles. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out from all times while sewing, and keep your right hand to lower the needle to the sewing start position. 1 Thread 25 While pressing down on ... take-up lever, otherwise injury may result. - Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injury may result. - Be aware of the machine by about 5 cm. 1 Upper thread 2 5 cm (13/64") * Sewing can easily break, which could result in injury. 6 4 5 2 ઃఆ ࣍ ϖʔ...
Users Manual - English
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...Loosening the upper thread tension Turn the tension dial to the left to the most appropriate point irrespective of fabric. 2 Surface 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread 5 Looser ɹ * The 5 setting on the actual piece to adjust thread tension for lightweight or heavyweight fabrics and for working normal ... (medium weight). Simply adjust to the fabric and thread you are using . - Use the tension dial to be worked. * The machine may stop sewing if tension is a guide for gathers. However, the actual stitch tension you are using , so you can get a better stitch by...
...Loosening the upper thread tension Turn the tension dial to the left to the most appropriate point irrespective of fabric. 2 Surface 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread 5 Looser ɹ * The 5 setting on the actual piece to adjust thread tension for lightweight or heavyweight fabrics and for working normal ... (medium weight). Simply adjust to the fabric and thread you are using . - Use the tension dial to be worked. * The machine may stop sewing if tension is a guide for gathers. However, the actual stitch tension you are using , so you can get a better stitch by...
Users Manual - English
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... of the fabric. Then tie the thread ends together and cut the threads at the sewing end through to its original position, pull the bobbin thread at the sewing end down and pull the upper thread at the sewing start. 6. Once they have been sewn, raise the presser foot, move the needle to you... are finished attaching buttons, make sure to return the feed dogs to their original position. ( ) 1 Feed dog adjustment lever Attaching buttons with four holes First sew the two holes which are closest to the next two holes and then...
... of the fabric. Then tie the thread ends together and cut the threads at the sewing end through to its original position, pull the bobbin thread at the sewing end down and pull the upper thread at the sewing start. 6. Once they have been sewn, raise the presser foot, move the needle to you... are finished attaching buttons, make sure to return the feed dogs to their original position. ( ) 1 Feed dog adjustment lever Attaching buttons with four holes First sew the two holes which are closest to the next two holes and then...
Users Manual - English
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...sewing machine needle 75/11 Do not use the stabilizers by mistake, the presser foot may not be ironed, you 're finished. - If the frame are recommended especially for lightweight fabrics and/or stretchable fabrics. EMBROIDERING Embroidering attractive finishes Stabilizers - Iron-on stabilizers that the entire stabilizer can use ballpoint needles. * Use Brother...pattern and the position of other threads. embroidery bobbin thread (X81164-001) Perfect needlework cannot be guaranteed with the cloth as shown in the diagram. Types of embroidery frames Medium frame 1 10 cm (H) ...
...sewing machine needle 75/11 Do not use the stabilizers by mistake, the presser foot may not be ironed, you 're finished. - If the frame are recommended especially for lightweight fabrics and/or stretchable fabrics. EMBROIDERING Embroidering attractive finishes Stabilizers - Iron-on stabilizers that the entire stabilizer can use ballpoint needles. * Use Brother...pattern and the position of other threads. embroidery bobbin thread (X81164-001) Perfect needlework cannot be guaranteed with the cloth as shown in the diagram. Types of embroidery frames Medium frame 1 10 cm (H) ...
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When sewing embroidery, Brother embroidering thread (X81164-001) must be sewed on the left hand while leaving a certain amount of slack in the thread. If you are using the embroidery unit, the foot controller cannot be used for the first color and pass it stops sewing, the ...When it through embroidery foot "Q". Start sewing again. The machine will be stitched of the screen.) 78 Select the desired pattern. Thread the needle for the bobbin thread. - After 5 to 6 stitches have a color displayed above each part will sew the first color, then stop the sewing machine and cut off...
When sewing embroidery, Brother embroidering thread (X81164-001) must be sewed on the left hand while leaving a certain amount of slack in the thread. If you are using the embroidery unit, the foot controller cannot be used for the first color and pass it stops sewing, the ...When it through embroidery foot "Q". Start sewing again. The machine will be stitched of the screen.) 78 Select the desired pattern. Thread the needle for the bobbin thread. - After 5 to 6 stitches have a color displayed above each part will sew the first color, then stop the sewing machine and cut off...
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...first stitch of the next color without sewing. Goes forward one stitch at a time. 89 Stop the machine, raise the needle and foot, and rethread the machine. · If the bobbin thread breaks 1 Cut the upper thread, raise needle and foot, and remove hoop. 2 Reset the bobbin thread, then reattach hoop. 2. Advances...without sewing. Press " " key. 4. " key to go back a few stitches before the thread * If unab le to retur n to the point the thread brok e, Press " " key to go to first stitch of that color and then " " key to 9 stitches at a time. IF THE THREAD BREAKS DURING EMBROIDERY If...
...first stitch of the next color without sewing. Goes forward one stitch at a time. 89 Stop the machine, raise the needle and foot, and rethread the machine. · If the bobbin thread breaks 1 Cut the upper thread, raise needle and foot, and remove hoop. 2 Reset the bobbin thread, then reattach hoop. 2. Advances...without sewing. Press " " key. 4. " key to go back a few stitches before the thread * If unab le to retur n to the point the thread brok e, Press " " key to go to first stitch of that color and then " " key to 9 stitches at a time. IF THE THREAD BREAKS DURING EMBROIDERY If...
Users Manual - English
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...in neutral detergent, squeeze it gently with a dry cloth. Cleaning the shuttle Sewing performance will become unreliable if dust collects in this way, wipe it once in the shuttle. It should be affected and bobbin thread detection will be kept clean at all times. 1. Remove the needle... plate. 1 Needle plate 97 Do not use any organic solvents or detergents. After cleaning it again with a soft, dry cloth. Cleaning the sewing machine surface If the surface of the sewing machine is ...
...in neutral detergent, squeeze it gently with a dry cloth. Cleaning the shuttle Sewing performance will become unreliable if dust collects in this way, wipe it once in the shuttle. It should be affected and bobbin thread detection will be kept clean at all times. 1. Remove the needle... plate. 1 Needle plate 97 Do not use any organic solvents or detergents. After cleaning it again with a soft, dry cloth. Cleaning the sewing machine surface If the surface of the sewing machine is ...
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...not correct.. P.34 NO Correct needle is not used Change to proper needle. Set spool of the problem, please take your nearest Brother dealer. • Trouble with a brush. P.20 NO The combination of thread is not correctly set. Change to proper needle P.... correct Re-thread upper and bobbin thread correctly. Set bobbin properly and pull out the bobbin thread. P.34 NO Fabric puckers Threading is entangled. P.97~98 NO Needle is not correct. TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE TAKING YOUR MACHINE IN FOR SERVICE Basic sewing machine maintenance Before calling for repairs....
...not correct.. P.34 NO Correct needle is not used Change to proper needle. Set spool of the problem, please take your nearest Brother dealer. • Trouble with a brush. P.20 NO The combination of thread is not correctly set. Change to proper needle P.... correct Re-thread upper and bobbin thread correctly. Set bobbin properly and pull out the bobbin thread. P.34 NO Fabric puckers Threading is entangled. P.97~98 NO Needle is not correct. TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE TAKING YOUR MACHINE IN FOR SERVICE Basic sewing machine maintenance Before calling for repairs....
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...fabric. Reduce thread tension by turning tension dial. ends in the embroidery frame incorrectly. Thin or stretch fabric is not being used . Check "RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREAD AND NEEDLE". ends in the embroidery frame correctly. P.30 NO • Mechanical trouble Fabric is not ...feed dog with no feeding. Set bobbin properly and pull out the bobbin thread. Set stitch length properly. P.27~29 NO The combination of purchase or your machine back to find the source of the problem, please take your nearest Brother dealer for thread Embroldered pattern tension ...
...fabric. Reduce thread tension by turning tension dial. ends in the embroidery frame incorrectly. Thin or stretch fabric is not being used . Check "RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREAD AND NEEDLE". ends in the embroidery frame correctly. P.30 NO • Mechanical trouble Fabric is not ...feed dog with no feeding. Set bobbin properly and pull out the bobbin thread. Set stitch length properly. P.27~29 NO The combination of purchase or your machine back to find the source of the problem, please take your nearest Brother dealer for thread Embroldered pattern tension ...
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...This message is displayed when the "NEEDLE POSITION" or "REVERSE STITCH" button is pressed while the bobbin winding shaft is stitching. This message will appear if you press " " key while the machine is pushed to the right. 104 This message will appear if you attempt to select a pattern while...if you press " " key in mode. This message will appear if you attempt to combine over 36 characters in the machine. played when the " " key is touched during embroidery mode. This message will appear when attempting to restore a memory card pattern that has been saved to a different memory ...
...This message is displayed when the "NEEDLE POSITION" or "REVERSE STITCH" button is pressed while the bobbin winding shaft is stitching. This message will appear if you press " " key while the machine is pushed to the right. 104 This message will appear if you attempt to select a pattern while...if you press " " key in mode. This message will appear if you attempt to combine over 36 characters in the machine. played when the " " key is touched during embroidery mode. This message will appear when attempting to restore a memory card pattern that has been saved to a different memory ...
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...press " " key to restore a pattern that extend beyond the boundary of the embroidery hoop. Alarms Proper operation: One beep Incorrect operation: Two or four beeps This message will appear during bobbin winding. This message is raised. Instruction messages This message is displayed while a pattern... is initializing. 105 This message is displayed while the embroidery unit is being saved into memory. This message will appear...
...press " " key to restore a pattern that extend beyond the boundary of the embroidery hoop. Alarms Proper operation: One beep Incorrect operation: Two or four beeps This message will appear during bobbin winding. This message is raised. Instruction messages This message is displayed while a pattern... is initializing. 105 This message is displayed while the embroidery unit is being saved into memory. This message will appear...
Accessory Catalog
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...needle and lower the presser foot. 6. Select a desired stitch and sew. Select an overlock stitch. 2. Position the edge of the fabric behind the needle and lower the presser foot. 7. Overlock Foot For vertical bobbin machines only. Sews overcast seams to the end of the fabric. Lower the presser foot... so that the foot guide is Project Book (See page 53 for details.) www.brother.com Raise the needle and the presser foot. 5. Continue...
...needle and lower the presser foot. 6. Select a desired stitch and sew. Select an overlock stitch. 2. Position the edge of the fabric behind the needle and lower the presser foot. 7. Overlock Foot For vertical bobbin machines only. Sews overcast seams to the end of the fabric. Lower the presser foot... so that the foot guide is Project Book (See page 53 for details.) www.brother.com Raise the needle and the presser foot. 5. Continue...