Users Manual - English
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...to the surface of the fabric, by winding the bobbin with heavy weight thread or ribbon too thick to be fed through the sewing machine needle and sewing on the machine. (XE8992-001) (XE8878-001) 2 Bobbin case (gray) (XE8298-001) Bobbin cover with tabs (*See Note.) Screwdriver (... cover with tabs included with your machine. Use the bobbin cover with the same shape as the bobbin cover included with built-in decorative stitches) Free-motion sewing INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 1. 2. 3. 4. Utility stitches Decorative stitches (For models with your machine cannot be included, depending on the...
...to the surface of the fabric, by winding the bobbin with heavy weight thread or ribbon too thick to be fed through the sewing machine needle and sewing on the machine. (XE8992-001) (XE8878-001) 2 Bobbin case (gray) (XE8298-001) Bobbin cover with tabs (*See Note.) Screwdriver (... cover with tabs included with your machine. Use the bobbin cover with the same shape as the bobbin cover included with built-in decorative stitches) Free-motion sewing INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 1. 2. 3. 4. Utility stitches Decorative stitches (For models with your machine cannot be included, depending on the...
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GETTING READY Read before use. SEWING BASICS Read when additional information is required. UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-U24 Operation Manual
GETTING READY Read before use. SEWING BASICS Read when additional information is required. UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-U24 Operation Manual
Operation Manual
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...or incorrect needle plate, as contained in injuries. 6 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it must be used by authorized dealer.... used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any air openings blocked. 5 Always keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Never allow children to play with any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral...
...or incorrect needle plate, as contained in injuries. 6 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it must be used by authorized dealer.... used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any air openings blocked. 5 Always keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Never allow children to play with any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral...
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... ...7 Sewing Machine Features ...7 Accessories ...8 Included accessories ...8 Optional accessories ...9 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 10 Front view ...10 Needle and presser foot section ...11 Right-side/rear view ...11 Operation buttons ...12 Operation panel ...13 GETTING READY 15 Turning the Machine On/...Off 16 Power supply precautions ...16 Turning on the machine ...17 Turning off the machine ...17 Understanding the LCD Screens 18 Changing the Machine Settings 19 Changing the settings ...19 Adjusting the ...
... ...7 Sewing Machine Features ...7 Accessories ...8 Included accessories ...8 Optional accessories ...9 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 10 Front view ...10 Needle and presser foot section ...11 Right-side/rear view ...11 Operation buttons ...12 Operation panel ...13 GETTING READY 15 Turning the Machine On/...Off 16 Power supply precautions ...16 Turning on the machine ...17 Turning off the machine ...17 Understanding the LCD Screens 18 Changing the Machine Settings 19 Changing the settings ...19 Adjusting the ...
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... cut the thread at the end of the stitching (page 63). g Knee lifter Use the knee lifter to handle the fabric (page 65). Sewing Machine Features a Easy upper threading Since the spool can be installed at the front of the various functions. f Built-in stitches You can start...(page 28). Introduction 7 Introduction Thank you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can be accessed for the correct operation of the sewing machine, the upper thread can quickly and easily be wound with your knee, leaving both hands free to raise and lower the presser foot with thread...
... cut the thread at the end of the stitching (page 63). g Knee lifter Use the knee lifter to handle the fabric (page 65). Sewing Machine Features a Easy upper threading Since the spool can be installed at the front of the various functions. f Built-in stitches You can start...(page 28). Introduction 7 Introduction Thank you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can be accessed for the correct operation of the sewing machine, the upper thread can quickly and easily be wound with your knee, leaving both hands free to raise and lower the presser foot with thread...
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...Pass the threads through the window to operate the sewing machine. (page 12) j Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment of the machine parts. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons and the slide to ...check the position of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. i Operation buttons and sewing speed controller Use these descriptions to ...
...Pass the threads through the window to operate the sewing machine. (page 12) j Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment of the machine parts. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons and the slide to ...check the position of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. i Operation buttons and sewing speed controller Use these descriptions to ...
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...thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used with guides to help sew straight seams. e Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to the fabric. e Main power switch Use the... the presser foot. i Presser foot holder The presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder. b Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. c Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to create buttonholes. i Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser ...
...thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used with guides to help sew straight seams. e Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to the fabric. e Main power switch Use the... the presser foot. i Presser foot holder The presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder. b Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. c Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to create buttonholes. i Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser ...
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... operation buttons help you to sew" (page 52). The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of the machine. For details, refer to "Starting to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Green: When the machine is ready to start sewing or while it is sewing Red: When the machine is not ready to the machine may occur. Reverse stitches...
... operation buttons help you to sew" (page 52). The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of the machine. For details, refer to "Starting to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Green: When the machine is ready to start sewing or while it is sewing Red: When the machine is not ready to the machine may occur. Reverse stitches...
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... as the operation beep. r Cancel/clear key Press this key again to type in the number of the ten most often used in the sewing machine's memory. Use keys b and g through s, described below, to the previous screen. Press this key to cancel the operation and return to... D E F G I ■ Stitch mode keys (j-m) j Preset utility stitch/saved pattern key Press this key again to select where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is pressed, the setting switches between and . When selecting other settings such as combined patterns and My Custom Stitch patterns, in garment...
... as the operation beep. r Cancel/clear key Press this key again to type in the number of the ten most often used in the sewing machine's memory. Use keys b and g through s, described below, to the previous screen. Press this key to cancel the operation and return to... D E F G I ■ Stitch mode keys (j-m) j Preset utility stitch/saved pattern key Press this key again to select where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is pressed, the setting switches between and . When selecting other settings such as combined patterns and My Custom Stitch patterns, in garment...
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.... ● Do not touch the plug with many other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that is damaged, take the machine to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Always grasp the plug to heat. Pulling on and... a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the cord may result. ● Do not insert the plug on the power cord into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack ...
.... ● Do not touch the plug with many other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that is damaged, take the machine to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Always grasp the plug to heat. Pulling on and... a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn the sewing machine on the cord may result. ● Do not insert the plug on the power cord into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack ...
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... fully in any way. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. Turning the Machine On/Off 17 When you are finished using the sewing machine, Make sure that the machine is turned on the right side of the machine. Make sure that the sewing machine is being operated, turn it to fit...
... fully in any way. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. Turning the Machine On/Off 17 When you are finished using the sewing machine, Make sure that the machine is turned on the right side of the machine. Make sure that the sewing machine is being operated, turn it to fit...
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GETTING READY Understanding the LCD Screens The LCD screen, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the selected stitch and error messages if operations are performed incorrectly.When the sewing machine is turned on, the LCD comes on and the following screen appears. 1 3 2 4 5 6 a Presser foot that should...
GETTING READY Understanding the LCD Screens The LCD screen, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the selected stitch and error messages if operations are performed incorrectly.When the sewing machine is turned on, the LCD comes on and the following screen appears. 1 3 2 4 5 6 a Presser foot that should...
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...can be changed . Changing the settings Press or (Stitch length keys) until the d desired setting is changed . a 1 a Stitch length keys X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. Press e key). (OK key) or (Cancel/clear X The initial stitch screen appears again. is described below. Press b panel. (Settings key) in the operation X The... settings screen appears. X The setting is selected. Press or (Stitch width keys) until the 1 c stitch or machine attribute that you wish to set The general procedure for changing...
...can be changed . Changing the settings Press or (Stitch length keys) until the d desired setting is changed . a 1 a Stitch length keys X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. Press e key). (OK key) or (Cancel/clear X The initial stitch screen appears again. is described below. Press b panel. (Settings key) in the operation X The... settings screen appears. X The setting is selected. Press or (Stitch width keys) until the 1 c stitch or machine attribute that you wish to set The general procedure for changing...
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...code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)). If bobbins from other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to prepare the bobbin thread. 1 a Bobbin ...winder Memo z The order that the machine should be threaded for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)) designed specifically...
...code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)). If bobbins from other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to prepare the bobbin thread. 1 a Bobbin ...winder Memo z The order that the machine should be threaded for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)) designed specifically...
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... rounded side on the shaft fits into place. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Turn on the slit in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin and the needle may break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available (large, medium and small), allowing you... spool being used . Remove the spool cap that best fits the size of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the sewing machine. If the spool cap is horizontal and the thread unwinds to choose a spool cap that is inserted onto the e spool pin. 1 2 a Spool pin b Spool cap...
... rounded side on the shaft fits into place. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Turn on the slit in the spool or the machine may become tangled around the spool pin and the needle may break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available (large, medium and small), allowing you... spool being used . Remove the spool cap that best fits the size of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the sewing machine. If the spool cap is horizontal and the thread unwinds to choose a spool cap that is inserted onto the e spool pin. 1 2 a Spool pin b Spool cap...
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... with built-in , press down on the foot controller. CAUTION ● When the bobbin winding becomes slow, stop the machine. p Memo z If the bobbin winder shaft is set to stop the machine, otherwise the sewing machine may become wrapped around the bobbin. n When the foot controller is plugged in cutter) X The thread is impossible...
... with built-in , press down on the foot controller. CAUTION ● When the bobbin winding becomes slow, stop the machine. p Memo z If the bobbin winder shaft is set to stop the machine, otherwise the sewing machine may become wrapped around the bobbin. n When the foot controller is plugged in cutter) X The thread is impossible...
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... may break or the thread tension will be passed through the slit. c 1 2 Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. Turn off the sewing machine. this sewing machine. If bobbins from the shaft. d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold e the end of...raise the presser foot lever. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with your left , and then, after winding the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the thread is indicated by marks around the tab with thread. q...
... may break or the thread tension will be passed through the slit. c 1 2 Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. Turn off the sewing machine. this sewing machine. If bobbins from the shaft. d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold e the end of...raise the presser foot lever. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with your left , and then, after winding the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the thread is indicated by marks around the tab with thread. q...
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CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Turn on the sewing machine. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. 28 a Memo z The order that the machine should be threaded is not correct, the thread may become tangled and the needle may bend or break. ...Threading the upper thread Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine. If the upper threading is indicated by a solid line on the sewing machine. GETTING READY Upper Threading In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread...
CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Turn on the sewing machine. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. 28 a Memo z The order that the machine should be threaded is not correct, the thread may become tangled and the needle may bend or break. ...Threading the upper thread Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine. If the upper threading is indicated by a solid line on the sewing machine. GETTING READY Upper Threading In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread...
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... is inserted onto the f spool pin. e Upper Threading 29 d Open the top cover. g Slide the spool onto the pin so that is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. 1 1 2 a Spool pin b Spool cap Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin. Raise the presser foot lever to the right, as... shown, with the rounded side on the left. a Mark on handwheel Turn off the sewing machine. h Slide the spool cap as far as possible to raise the presser b foot. Remove the spool cap that the spool is horizontal and the thread...
... is inserted onto the f spool pin. e Upper Threading 29 d Open the top cover. g Slide the spool onto the pin so that is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. 1 1 2 a Spool pin b Spool cap Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin. Raise the presser foot lever to the right, as... shown, with the rounded side on the left. a Mark on handwheel Turn off the sewing machine. h Slide the spool cap as far as possible to raise the presser b foot. Remove the spool cap that the spool is horizontal and the thread...
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.... 1 a Thread cutter Note z If the thread is pulled through and cannot be cut . Therefore, instead of thread after passing it may be used with sewing machine needles 75/11 through the thread guide disks (marked "7"). 21 2 1 a Notch of the thread guide b Thread guide disk 1 a 80 mm (3 inches...) or more Lower the presser foot lever to the left side of the machine. If this operation is held in place before cutting the thread. z If the needle threader cannot be difficult to "Threading the needle manually (without using...
.... 1 a Thread cutter Note z If the thread is pulled through and cannot be cut . Therefore, instead of thread after passing it may be used with sewing machine needles 75/11 through the thread guide disks (marked "7"). 21 2 1 a Notch of the thread guide b Thread guide disk 1 a 80 mm (3 inches...) or more Lower the presser foot lever to the left side of the machine. If this operation is held in place before cutting the thread. z If the needle threader cannot be difficult to "Threading the needle manually (without using...