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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS VARIOUS STITCHES APPENDIX 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 VARIOUS STITCHES APPENDIX 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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...3 Never operate this manual, or if you may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. When transporting the sewing machine, be careful not to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you have finished reading this manual... for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. Do not use the machine. WARNING - When lifting the sewing machine, be sure to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for the correct operation of the electrical outlet. ...
...3 Never operate this manual, or if you may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. When transporting the sewing machine, be careful not to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you have finished reading this manual... for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. Do not use the machine. WARNING - When lifting the sewing machine, be sure to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for the correct operation of the electrical outlet. ...
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... Do not store objects on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this sewing machine on the foot controller. • Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: ... suffocation. • Do not use extension cords. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from all moving parts. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing...
... Do not store objects on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this sewing machine on the foot controller. • Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: ... suffocation. • Do not use extension cords. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from all moving parts. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing...
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... ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation buttons ...6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Turning on the machine ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 Changing the initial needle position ...11 Cancelling the...
... ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation buttons ...6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Turning on the machine ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 Changing the initial needle position ...11 Cancelling the...
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...the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. f Thread take-up lever (page 18) g Thread cutter (page 30) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and... lower the presser foot. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control the...
...the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. f Thread take-up lever (page 18) g Thread cutter (page 30) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and... lower the presser foot. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control the...
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...The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is marked with guides for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to hold the presser foot holder... Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. g Quick-set the bobbin. k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to adjust the sewing speed. 6 When sewing is stopped, the needle is installed onto the presser foot holder...
...The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is marked with guides for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to hold the presser foot holder... Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. g Quick-set the bobbin. k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to adjust the sewing speed. 6 When sewing is stopped, the needle is installed onto the presser foot holder...
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...for the stitch that you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. 1 3 ABC a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to "Selecting a stitch" (page 28) . b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch ...number for models equipped with the character stitch key) Press this key to add or delete characters. g Character stitch key Press this key to sew character stitches. Operation panel The operation panel, located on some models e Utility stitch key Press this key to...
...for the stitch that you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. 1 3 ABC a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to "Selecting a stitch" (page 28) . b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch ...number for models equipped with the character stitch key) Press this key to add or delete characters. g Character stitch key Press this key to sew character stitches. Operation panel The operation panel, located on some models e Utility stitch key Press this key to...
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...-021 131096-121 XD0360-021 X59476-021 XC8349-021 130920-021 XD0501-021 (EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) 5. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: HS-3000, SQ-9000, SQ9050, XR9500PRW. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4.... SA140 F033N SA129 F005N SA125 F001N No. No. We have designed these accessories to help you be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" XC3021-031 XC4051-031 XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 No.
...-021 131096-121 XD0360-021 X59476-021 XC8349-021 130920-021 XD0501-021 (EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) 5. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: HS-3000, SQ-9000, SQ9050, XR9500PRW. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4.... SA140 F033N SA129 F005N SA125 F001N No. No. We have designed these accessories to help you be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" XC3021-031 XC4051-031 XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 No.
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...for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following precautions concerning the power supply. These things may ... fully in any way. 9 Using other appliances plugged in to them. Pulling on the power cord into a wall outlet. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the ...
...for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following precautions concerning the power supply. These things may ... fully in any way. 9 Using other appliances plugged in to them. Pulling on the power cord into a wall outlet. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the ...
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...to build up on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set using the sewing speed controller is plugged in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Changing the needle...right to turn on the foot controller when the machine is placed on the sewing machine. Instead, the machine can be sure to sew at a low speed. a Hold down lightly, the machine will increase. When you press harder, the machine's speed will run at a faster speed. Slower...
...to build up on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set using the sewing speed controller is plugged in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Changing the needle...right to turn on the foot controller when the machine is placed on the sewing machine. Instead, the machine can be sure to sew at a low speed. a Hold down lightly, the machine will increase. When you press harder, the machine's speed will run at a faster speed. Slower...
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...needle position to the center needle position. X The machine is now set so that the machine does not beep. Hold down the "+" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on the sewing machine. a Turn off the sewing machine. a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch selection... b key) on the left and turn on the sewing machine. automatically selected when it is set so that the beep each time a...
...needle position to the center needle position. X The machine is now set so that the machine does not beep. Hold down the "+" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on the sewing machine. a Turn off the sewing machine. a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch selection... b key) on the left and turn on the sewing machine. automatically selected when it is set so that the beep each time a...
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... the bobbin. e 12 Only use the bobbin that comes with this pin. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the spool ... bobbins of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of thread on the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the right. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins ...
... the bobbin. e 12 Only use the bobbin that comes with this pin. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the spool ... bobbins of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of thread on the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the right. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins ...
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...If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound...or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to break. start /stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle...
...If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound...or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to break. start /stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle...
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...the notch in cutter) X The thread is cut the thread as described. Pull the thread to the right. Note ● If the sewing machine is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the shaft fits into the slit in the...through e the slit in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 14 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to its k original position (for models equipped with the start /stop button) (for models ...
...the notch in cutter) X The thread is cut the thread as described. Pull the thread to the right. Note ● If the sewing machine is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the shaft fits into the slit in the...through e the slit in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 14 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to its k original position (for models equipped with the start /stop button) (for models ...
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... the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. a Cover b Slide button Lower threading Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in injury. 1 2... wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Hold the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Memo ● When the sewing machine is not a 1 malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move ...
... the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. a Cover b Slide button Lower threading Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in injury. 1 2... wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Hold the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Memo ● When the sewing machine is not a 1 malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move ...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it . 1 ...it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 31). • Replace the cover so that were designed to thread the machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so... a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 20). CAUTION ● Make sure you start to ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it . 1 ...it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 31). • Replace the cover so that were designed to thread the machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so... a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 20). CAUTION ● Make sure you start to ...
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... using the presser foot a lever. 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. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 a...needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. Be sure to raise the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel ...
... using the presser foot a lever. 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. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 a...needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. Be sure to raise the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel ...
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...on the spool pin and cause the needle to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure the main power switch is off when threading the needle...combinations. Make sure you guide the thread through 6 of the procedure in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread is in the wrong place, or...your right hand. a Thread take -up lever. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of 90/14-100/16...
...on the spool pin and cause the needle to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure the main power switch is off when threading the needle...combinations. Make sure you guide the thread through 6 of the procedure in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread is in the wrong place, or...your right hand. a Thread take -up lever. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of 90/14-100/16...
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d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle threader rotates toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. Fully lower the needle threader lever. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle.
d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle threader rotates toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. Fully lower the needle threader lever. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle.
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c 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the machine under the presser foot. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with ... the direction a of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Replace the bobbin cover. Pass the thread along the...
c 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the machine under the presser foot. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with ... the direction a of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Replace the bobbin cover. Pass the thread along the...