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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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...turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it by any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. • When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to make any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you ... such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to carry it out of electric shock: 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any...
...turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it by any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. • When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to make any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you ... such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. • When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to carry it out of electric shock: 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any...
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...; Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this sewing machine was supplied in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is not a toy: • Your close attention to assure correct installation. 1 Never allow...may fall, resulting in should never be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of the sewing machine and foot control free from all moving parts. otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being administered. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate,...
...; Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this sewing machine was supplied in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is not a toy: • Your close attention to assure correct installation. 1 Never allow...may fall, resulting in should never be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of the sewing machine and foot control free from all moving parts. otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being administered. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate,...
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...SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...31 Trial sewing ...31 Changing the sewing direction ...31 Sewing curves ...31 Sewing thick fabrics ...31 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...32 Sewing thin fabrics ...33 Sewing stretch fabrics ...33 Using a free-arm style ...33 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE... Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped...
...SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...31 Trial sewing ...31 Changing the sewing direction ...31 Sewing curves ...31 Sewing thick fabrics ...31 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...32 Sewing thin fabrics ...33 Sewing stretch fabrics ...33 Using a free-arm style ...33 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE... Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped...
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p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. 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 lubrication. c Hole for ...17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to lower the feed dogs. r Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 5 Not for use this to control the sewing speed, and to manually raise and lower the needle. k Handwheel Used to start and stop...
p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. 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 lubrication. c Hole for ...17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to lower the feed dogs. r Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 5 Not for use this to control the sewing speed, and to manually raise and lower the needle. k Handwheel Used to start and stop...
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...-set the bobbin. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. Operation buttons The operation buttons help... the needle position button) Press the needle position button to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover...
...-set the bobbin. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. Operation buttons The operation buttons help... the needle position button) Press the needle position button to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover...
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... used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are stored in a compartment inside the compartment. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use.
... used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are stored in a compartment inside the compartment. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use.
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...100/16 1 needle No. Depending on the model you be able to be used on this machine model HS-2000/SB700T. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code Americans ... guide 5 Eyelet punch Part Code Americans Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-052 XZ5051-001 No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available as optional accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be purchased separately. Part ...
...100/16 1 needle No. Depending on the model you be able to be used on this machine model HS-2000/SB700T. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code Americans ... guide 5 Eyelet punch Part Code Americans Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-052 XZ5051-001 No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available as optional accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be purchased separately. Part ...
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...a wall outlet. Using other power sources may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. a To turn off . When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to "I". Fire or electric shock may result. a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch...When you are away from the outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use. ...
...a wall outlet. Using other power sources may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. a To turn off . When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to "I". Fire or electric shock may result. a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch...When you are away from the outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use. ...
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...into its jack/socket on the foot controller when the machine is not in use. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or a right to turn on the sewing machine. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. Changing the needle stop button). Note ● ... start/stop button cannot be used to the raised position. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to build up on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the...
...into its jack/socket on the foot controller when the machine is not in use. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or a right to turn on the sewing machine. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. Changing the needle stop button). Note ● ... start/stop button cannot be used to the raised position. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to build up on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the...
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..., the thread may cause damage to the right. Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the... the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). ...
..., the thread may cause damage to the right. Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the... the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). ...
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... start/stop button cannot be used to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; g CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the... bobbin winding shaft to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin a few times. 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 start/...
... start/stop button cannot be used to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; g CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the... bobbin winding shaft to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin a few times. 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 start/...
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... Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start . When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your right hand to wind the free end of the...to be operated using the cutter built into the notch in bobbin winder seat (with the sewing speed controller). a Slit in the bobbin. If the bobbin is to a suitable length. Note ● If the sewing machine is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning...
... Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start . When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your right hand to wind the free end of the...to be operated using the cutter built into the notch in bobbin winder seat (with the sewing speed controller). a Slit in the bobbin. If the bobbin is to a suitable length. Note ● If the sewing machine is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning...
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... of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Slide the button and open the cover. CAUTION ●...thread comes out in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to the right. Raise the needle to sew, you turn the power off while threading the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine.
... of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Slide the button and open the cover. CAUTION ●...thread comes out in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to the right. Raise the needle to sew, you turn the power off while threading the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine.
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... with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • ...If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Be sure to raise the needle. ...
... with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • ...If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Be sure to raise the needle. ...
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... page. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to break. Make sure you may tangle on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Note ● If the thread take-up 1 lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly ...the thread through 6 of the procedure in the range of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use needles in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with the needle threader) CAUTION a ...
... page. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to break. Make sure you may tangle on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Note ● If the thread take-up 1 lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly ...the thread through 6 of the procedure in the range of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use needles in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with the needle threader) CAUTION a ...
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X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
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...regardless of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. 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. ...Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Refer to the following precautions concerning the handling of Needle 75...
...regardless of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. 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. ...Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Refer to the following precautions concerning the handling of Needle 75...
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... and needle is being operated. Lower the presser foot lever. Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is bent... check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may bend or break.
... and needle is being operated. Lower the presser foot lever. Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is bent... check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may bend or break.
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... too much .) Install the twin needle in the same way. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may be removed by simply loosening the needle clamp screw about one turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to tighten the needle clamp screw by...it clockwise. While holding the needle with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may fall off. a Needle stopper 22 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to remove the needle. Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp screw...
... too much .) Install the twin needle in the same way. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may be removed by simply loosening the needle clamp screw about one turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to tighten the needle clamp screw by...it clockwise. While holding the needle with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may fall off. a Needle stopper 22 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to remove the needle. Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp screw...