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... plug, not the cord. 10. Do not use the proper needle plate. Return the sewing machine to break. 12. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments in... by the manufacturer as described in this sewing machine to persons. 1. Special care is being used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using a sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be supervised...
... plug, not the cord. 10. Do not use the proper needle plate. Return the sewing machine to break. 12. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments in... by the manufacturer as described in this sewing machine to persons. 1. Special care is being used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using a sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be supervised...
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... BEFORE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Do not use sewing machine available. When storing your nearest authorized Brother service center. 1 Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING A BROTHER COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE Your machine is the most ...the back of the operation manual to keep your eye on the foot controller. 4. Do not touch the balance wheel, thread take-up, needle, or other hot objects. 2. Plug the machine directly into it, we suggest that a malfunction occurs or adjustment is...
... BEFORE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Do not use sewing machine available. When storing your nearest authorized Brother service center. 1 Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING A BROTHER COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE Your machine is the most ...the back of the operation manual to keep your eye on the foot controller. 4. Do not touch the balance wheel, thread take-up, needle, or other hot objects. 2. Plug the machine directly into it, we suggest that a malfunction occurs or adjustment is...
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...70 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 arm ... Correct tension 30 Tightening the upper thread tension 30 Loosening the upper thread tension 30 PRESSER FOOT 31 Changing the presser foot 31 Changing the Embroidery foot and the zipper foot 32 FEED DOGS 33 NEEDLE 34 Checking the needle 34 Installing the needle securely 34 FABRIC/...
...70 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 arm ... Correct tension 30 Tightening the upper thread tension 30 Loosening the upper thread tension 30 PRESSER FOOT 31 Changing the presser foot 31 Changing the Embroidery foot and the zipper foot 32 FEED DOGS 33 NEEDLE 34 Checking the needle 34 Installing the needle securely 34 FABRIC/...
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Speed range control lever 6- Bobbin cover 12- Thread guide for bobbin winding 4- Buttonhole lever 8- Presser foot 10- Balance wheel 14- Operation buttons (Refer to page 10) Embroidery Unit Parts 1 Carriage 2 Hoop holder 3 Connector A. Side view 4 Release button 5 Embroidery Unit Handle 5 Spool cap 3- Thread cutter 7- Accessory compartment C- L.C.D. (Liquid Crystal Display) D- Feed dog adjustment lever 15...
Speed range control lever 6- Bobbin cover 12- Thread guide for bobbin winding 4- Buttonhole lever 8- Presser foot 10- Balance wheel 14- Operation buttons (Refer to page 10) Embroidery Unit Parts 1 Carriage 2 Hoop holder 3 Connector A. Side view 4 Release button 5 Embroidery Unit Handle 5 Spool cap 3- Thread cutter 7- Accessory compartment C- L.C.D. (Liquid Crystal Display) D- Feed dog adjustment lever 15...
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...is intended to the left and out of electric shock, this machine. 6 only This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. II Each presser foot has a letter. 1 Presser foot letter III ACCESSORY LIST The location of the machine must be switched off the main power. 3 Air vents ... A. CAUTION - 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...
...is intended to the left and out of electric shock, this machine. 6 only This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. II Each presser foot has a letter. 1 Presser foot letter III ACCESSORY LIST The location of the machine must be switched off the main power. 3 Air vents ... A. CAUTION - 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...
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... (USA) XA6628-002 (Others) - dle. only) Foot controller : Model N5V This foot controller can be used for sewing machine model PE-300S/PE-400D. 7 Part Name 1 Blind stitch foot "R" 2 Zipper foot "I" 3 Button sew-on foot 4 Extra spool pin * 5 Cleaning brush 6 Scissors 7 Embroidery foot "Q" 8 Key 9 Owner's Manual 10 Hard case/Extension table 11 Embroidery Unit Cover 12 Embroidery unit 13 Embroidery frame set it comes off the...
... (USA) XA6628-002 (Others) - dle. only) Foot controller : Model N5V This foot controller can be used for sewing machine model PE-300S/PE-400D. 7 Part Name 1 Blind stitch foot "R" 2 Zipper foot "I" 3 Button sew-on foot 4 Extra spool pin * 5 Cleaning brush 6 Scissors 7 Embroidery foot "Q" 8 Key 9 Owner's Manual 10 Hard case/Extension table 11 Embroidery Unit Cover 12 Embroidery unit 13 Embroidery frame set it comes off the...
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Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever. 2. UPPER THREADING 4 3 6 1 5 ઃఆ ࣍ ϖʔδ 2 CAUTION Always make sure to the up position. 20 3. Press the "NEEDLE POSITION" button to raise the needle to thread the machine properly as shown in the directions. The spool ... hold the spool securely on the spool post. 1 Spool cap CAUTION While sewing and embroidering, be used to the thread spool size should come from the bottom front of the sewing machine. If the machine is pulled out and pushed toward the back of the spool. The thread...
Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever. 2. UPPER THREADING 4 3 6 1 5 ઃఆ ࣍ ϖʔδ 2 CAUTION Always make sure to the up position. 20 3. Press the "NEEDLE POSITION" button to raise the needle to thread the machine properly as shown in the directions. The spool ... hold the spool securely on the spool post. 1 Spool cap CAUTION While sewing and embroidering, be used to the thread spool size should come from the bottom front of the sewing machine. If the machine is pulled out and pushed toward the back of the spool. The thread...
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Lower the presser foot. 21 Guide the thread as illustrated by the numbers and arrow marks on the machine. Threading is easy if you hold the thread gently with your left hand while guiding the end of the thread with your left hand. 1 Run the thread all the way through the thread guides. M 4 5 3 M Threading the take-up lever 4 1 1 Thread take-up lever * Threading is easy if you hold the thread gen- tly with your right hand while guiding the and of the thread with your right hand. 5. 4.
Lower the presser foot. 21 Guide the thread as illustrated by the numbers and arrow marks on the machine. Threading is easy if you hold the thread gently with your left hand while guiding the end of the thread with your left hand. 1 Run the thread all the way through the thread guides. M 4 5 3 M Threading the take-up lever 4 1 1 Thread take-up lever * Threading is easy if you hold the thread gen- tly with your right hand while guiding the and of the thread with your right hand. 5. 4.
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... the rear to make sure you . 4 Simultaneously release both thread and automatic needle threader lever. Use the automatic needle threader with size #11-16 sewing machine needles. Use the quick reference chart (p. 35) to finish the upper threading. 6. CAUTION Be careful not to turn the... TO USE THE AUTOMATIC NEEDLE THREADER CAUTION - The threading hook will pass the thread through the eye of the machine by about 5 cm (13/64"). 22 Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out from below and through the third hook. 2 Needle threader lever 3 Thread hook 3 While gently...
... the rear to make sure you . 4 Simultaneously release both thread and automatic needle threader lever. Use the automatic needle threader with size #11-16 sewing machine needles. Use the quick reference chart (p. 35) to finish the upper threading. 6. CAUTION Be careful not to turn the... TO USE THE AUTOMATIC NEEDLE THREADER CAUTION - The threading hook will pass the thread through the eye of the machine by about 5 cm (13/64"). 22 Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out from below and through the third hook. 2 Needle threader lever 3 Thread hook 3 While gently...
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... on the body of the machine. * The foot controller can be used for sewing machine model PE300S/PE-400D. 23 When pressure on the foot controller is pressed. 2. Note (For U.S.A. Place the fabric under the presser foot, lower the presser foot, and then press the "START...sewing. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. 1. Turn the power off and plug the foot controller plug into the jack on the back of the machine will stop the machine. only) Foot controller: Mxodel N5V This foot controller can not be used during machine embroidery. 1 Foot controller 2 Foot...
... on the body of the machine. * The foot controller can be used for sewing machine model PE300S/PE-400D. 23 When pressure on the foot controller is pressed. 2. Note (For U.S.A. Place the fabric under the presser foot, lower the presser foot, and then press the "START...sewing. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. 1. Turn the power off and plug the foot controller plug into the jack on the back of the machine will stop the machine. only) Foot controller: Mxodel N5V This foot controller can not be used during machine embroidery. 1 Foot controller 2 Foot...
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Then press the desired stitch to use . STITCH SELECTION (UTILITY STITCHES) Press the " " key and " " keys to get to the screen of the stitch y ou wish to select it. 1 Presser foot symbol * Replace with the presser foot with the letter indicated. 2 Pattern being selected Stitches G Straight (Left) G Straight (Middle) G Triple stitch G Stretch stitch G Zigzag G Elastic zigzag G Overcasting G Overcasting G Blind hem stitch G Buttonhole G Blind hem stitch G Patchwork stitch G Bar tack G Applique G Scallop G Decorative stitch G Triple zigzag 24
Then press the desired stitch to use . STITCH SELECTION (UTILITY STITCHES) Press the " " key and " " keys to get to the screen of the stitch y ou wish to select it. 1 Presser foot symbol * Replace with the presser foot with the letter indicated. 2 Pattern being selected Stitches G Straight (Left) G Straight (Middle) G Triple stitch G Stretch stitch G Zigzag G Elastic zigzag G Overcasting G Overcasting G Blind hem stitch G Buttonhole G Blind hem stitch G Patchwork stitch G Bar tack G Applique G Scallop G Decorative stitch G Triple zigzag 24
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... position. 1 Thread 25 Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injury may result. - When the machine is always selected. 2. 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 ࣍ ϖʔδ 3 1 1. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull...
... position. 1 Thread 25 Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injury may result. - When the machine is always selected. 2. 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 ࣍ ϖʔδ 3 1 1. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull...
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... fabric and cut the thread. 5 26 Lower the presser foot. Press the "REVERSE STITCH" button to reinforce them. 5. The machine will start sewing at slow speed. * Sew reverse stitches at a slow sewing speed. * Sews in reverse is carried out at the beginning and end of stitches to sew a reverse stitch, and then press the "START/STOP" button...
... fabric and cut the thread. 5 26 Lower the presser foot. Press the "REVERSE STITCH" button to reinforce them. 5. The machine will start sewing at slow speed. * Sew reverse stitches at a slow sewing speed. * Sews in reverse is carried out at the beginning and end of stitches to sew a reverse stitch, and then press the "START/STOP" button...
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... result. 1. Push the "NEEDLE POSITION" button to raise the needle, and then turn the machine off the power. 2. Press the black button located at the back of the presser foot holder to attach the presser foot. 1 Holder-end 2 Foot pin 31 Place the presser foot pin directly below the holder-end and lower the presser...
... result. 1. Push the "NEEDLE POSITION" button to raise the needle, and then turn the machine off the power. 2. Press the black button located at the back of the presser foot holder to attach the presser foot. 1 Holder-end 2 Foot pin 31 Place the presser foot pin directly below the holder-end and lower the presser...
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Remove the screw on tightly. 32 Push the "NEEDLE POSITION" button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 2. Change the foot and screw back on the presser foot holder. 1 Disk-shaped screwdriver 3. Changing the Embroidery foot and the zipper foot Embroidery foot "Q" Zipper foot "I" 1.
Remove the screw on tightly. 32 Push the "NEEDLE POSITION" button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 2. Change the foot and screw back on the presser foot holder. 1 Disk-shaped screwdriver 3. Changing the Embroidery foot and the zipper foot Embroidery foot "Q" Zipper foot "I" 1.
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...foot. 3. Never use bent or damaged needles. Pull out the needle. 1 Disc-shaped screwdriver CAUTION Do not loosen or tighten the needle clamp screw with a strong force, otherwise it will go up against the needle stopper. 5. If the needle breaks while sewing, the broken tip could fly away from the machine... and cause injury. Fasten the screw securely with a screwdriver. Always make sure to the machine. 1 Space between the needle and the flat ...
...foot. 3. Never use bent or damaged needles. Pull out the needle. 1 Disc-shaped screwdriver CAUTION Do not loosen or tighten the needle clamp screw with a strong force, otherwise it will go up against the needle stopper. 5. If the needle breaks while sewing, the broken tip could fly away from the machine... and cause injury. Fasten the screw securely with a screwdriver. Always make sure to the machine. 1 Space between the needle and the flat ...
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UTILITY STITCHES STRAIGHT STITCHES 1 2 J 1 Straight (Left) 2 Straight (Mid dle) 1. Attach the J f oot. While pressing the re verse stitch b ut- Raise the presser foot, remo ve the fabric and cut the thread. 5 Handle thread and fabric with y our left hand while tur ning the balance wheel with the r ight. ... STITCH" button and press the "START/ST OP" button to make a reinforcement stitch. At the end of a seam, press the "REVERSE STITCH" button again to sew another reinf orcement stitch. * Reverse stitches are sewn while the "REVERSE STITCH" button is carried out at a slo...
UTILITY STITCHES STRAIGHT STITCHES 1 2 J 1 Straight (Left) 2 Straight (Mid dle) 1. Attach the J f oot. While pressing the re verse stitch b ut- Raise the presser foot, remo ve the fabric and cut the thread. 5 Handle thread and fabric with y our left hand while tur ning the balance wheel with the r ight. ... STITCH" button and press the "START/ST OP" button to make a reinforcement stitch. At the end of a seam, press the "REVERSE STITCH" button again to sew another reinf orcement stitch. * Reverse stitches are sewn while the "REVERSE STITCH" button is carried out at a slo...
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... width arro ws to mo ve the needle position from the edge of the f abric, while still allowing y ou to r ight. Changing needle position 3 When sewing a straight stitch along the edge of the f abric. This allows you to adjust the distance of the stitches from left to r un the edge of... the f oot along the left edge of the f abric, then raise the presser foot and tur n the fabric. 6 When stitching a hem less than .5 cm in width, baste cor ners, change directions and pull the thread behind the f oot while...
... width arro ws to mo ve the needle position from the edge of the f abric, while still allowing y ou to r ight. Changing needle position 3 When sewing a straight stitch along the edge of the f abric. This allows you to adjust the distance of the stitches from left to r un the edge of... the f oot along the left edge of the f abric, then raise the presser foot and tur n the fabric. 6 When stitching a hem less than .5 cm in width, baste cor ners, change directions and pull the thread behind the f oot while...
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...ue stitching. If the f abric will not f eed at the approach of a thic k seam, lower the needle and raise the presser foot. Sewing thick fabric 5 3 When y ou raise the presser foot le ver further, the presser f oot is raised to a higher position to make room for thic ker fabrics. Level the presser f oot...) under the bac k of f abric with the f abric edge as you guide the f abric around the cur ve. Sewing thick seams When the f oot angles up position, r aise the presser foot lever higher to handle thic ker fabrics. With the presser f oot in the up at the beginning of se wing...
...ue stitching. If the f abric will not f eed at the approach of a thic k seam, lower the needle and raise the presser foot. Sewing thick fabric 5 3 When y ou raise the presser foot le ver further, the presser f oot is raised to a higher position to make room for thic ker fabrics. Level the presser f oot...) under the bac k of f abric with the f abric edge as you guide the f abric around the cur ve. Sewing thick seams When the f oot angles up position, r aise the presser foot lever higher to handle thic ker fabrics. With the presser f oot in the up at the beginning of se wing...
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...turn the balance wheel by hand and check that the G needle does not touch the presser foot. Attach G f oot. OVERCASTING G J Caution Always be sure to hit the foot while sewing, which could result in broken needles and possible injuries. 12 34 1 Over casting (Presser... (Presser f oot "G") 3 Elastic zigza g (Presser f oot "J") 4 Zig za g (Presser f oot "J") Overcasting G 5 3 For use the right foot for the stitch you are sewing. Overcasting 5 3 G Combination str aight stitch and o vercast zigzag. If it does touch, the needle may break and cause an injury. 44
...turn the balance wheel by hand and check that the G needle does not touch the presser foot. Attach G f oot. OVERCASTING G J Caution Always be sure to hit the foot while sewing, which could result in broken needles and possible injuries. 12 34 1 Over casting (Presser... (Presser f oot "G") 3 Elastic zigza g (Presser f oot "J") 4 Zig za g (Presser f oot "J") Overcasting G 5 3 For use the right foot for the stitch you are sewing. Overcasting 5 3 G Combination str aight stitch and o vercast zigzag. If it does touch, the needle may break and cause an injury. 44