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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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... Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this sewing machine. When transporting the sewing machine, be accessed for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. In addition, after using this machine, carefully read these safety instructions before attempting to use if you... Always unplug your back or knees. While the machine is spilled on the cord. • Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. WARNING - Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to make any user servicing ...
... Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this sewing machine. When transporting the sewing machine, be accessed for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. In addition, after using this machine, carefully read these safety instructions before attempting to use if you... Always unplug your back or knees. While the machine is spilled on the cord. • Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. WARNING - Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to make any user servicing ...
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...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 was supplied in should never be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of ...when replacing or installing any adjustments in injuries. 5 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 off when making any assemblies, the ...
...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 was supplied in should never be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of ...when replacing or installing any adjustments in injuries. 5 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 off when making any assemblies, the ...
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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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...select the stitch and specify the various settings. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. p Presser foot lever ...e Thread guide (pages 12 and 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 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 lubrication...
...select the stitch and specify the various settings. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. p Presser foot lever ...e Thread guide (pages 12 and 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 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 lubrication...
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...threader) (page 18) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to... clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to hold the presser...
...threader) (page 18) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to... clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to hold the presser...
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... panel, located on some models e Utility stitch key Press this key to "Selecting a stitch" (page 28). For details, refer to "SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with character stitches)" (page 64). a a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in...3 ABC a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot to "SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with character stitches)" (page 64). ■ Keys and indicators provided on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to "Selecting a stitch" (page 28) .
... panel, located on some models e Utility stitch key Press this key to "Selecting a stitch" (page 28). For details, refer to "SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with character stitches)" (page 64). a a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in...3 ABC a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot to "SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with character stitches)" (page 64). ■ Keys and indicators provided on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to "Selecting a stitch" (page 28) .
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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. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11...
...-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. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11...
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... Do not subject the cord to "I". Otherwise a fire may result. ● Do not touch the plug with this plug is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 Do not modify the plug in the outlet, ...disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Use only the power cord included with wet hands. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Electric shock may damage the cord and cause fire or electric ...
... Do not subject the cord to "I". Otherwise a fire may result. ● Do not touch the plug with this plug is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 Do not modify the plug in the outlet, ...disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Use only the power cord included with wet hands. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Electric shock may damage the cord and cause fire or electric ...
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... is placed on the rear side of (stitch selection key). a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to build up on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on ...the foot controller when the machine is not in use. CAUTION ● Do not allow...
... is placed on the rear side of (stitch selection key). a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to build up on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on ...the foot controller when the machine is not in use. CAUTION ● Do not allow...
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... to change the initial needle position to the left needle position. Turn off the sewing machine. a Turn off the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine. automatically selected when it is turned on the sewing machine. a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and ... (left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is operation beep) When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to 1 turned on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch selection key). The machine can be set so that the beep each time ...
... to change the initial needle position to the left needle position. Turn off the sewing machine. a Turn off the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine. automatically selected when it is turned on the sewing machine. a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and ... (left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is operation beep) When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to 1 turned on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch selection key). The machine can be set so that the beep each time ...
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... hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of thread on this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the fast bobbin winding, see.... Only use bobbins from the inside of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk.
... hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of thread on this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the fast bobbin winding, see.... Only use bobbins from the inside of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk.
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... make a clicking sound; Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to break. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. ... equipped with the stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop button). Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button). start /stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin and...
... make a clicking sound; Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to break. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. ... equipped with the stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop button). Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button). start /stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin and...
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...9679; Be sure to cut to a suitable length. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start . If the bobbin is cut the thread as described. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the shaft fits into the notch in , the start/... hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin or the needle may...
...9679; Be sure to cut to a suitable length. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start . If the bobbin is cut the thread as described. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the shaft fits into the notch in , the start/... hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin or the needle may...
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... direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off while threading the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case, it may cause the ...type (part code: SA156, SFB). b 1 2 handwheel is started or the Slide the button and open the cover. this machine. Memo ● When the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Raise the needle to the right.
... direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off while threading the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case, it may cause the ...type (part code: SA156, SFB). b 1 2 handwheel is started or the Slide the button and open the cover. this machine. Memo ● When the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Raise the needle to the right.
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...turning 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). Put the left tab in the diagram). ...bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to be passed through the slit, and then pull the thread to sew, follow the procedure in d place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow ... thread. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover.
...turning 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). Put the left tab in the diagram). ...bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to be passed through the slit, and then pull the thread to sew, follow the procedure in d place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow ... thread. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover.
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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. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (...thread the machine properly. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17...
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. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (...thread the machine properly. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17...
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... (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. The thread can only be passed behind the needle bar thread f guide above the needle. Check the table on the... needles, thread the eye of the needle by hand. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to break...
... (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. The thread can only be passed behind the needle bar thread f guide above the needle. Check the table on the... needles, thread the eye of the needle by hand. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to break...
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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. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle threader rotates toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 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. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. Fully lower the needle threader lever.
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. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle threader rotates toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 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. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. Fully lower the needle threader lever.
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... the back of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the bobbin thread. Before you draw up the lower thread by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin... You can draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in the direction a of the machine under the presser foot. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by hand so that the mark on the upper...
... the back of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the bobbin thread. Before you draw up the lower thread by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin... You can draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in the direction a of the machine under the presser foot. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by hand so that the mark on the upper...