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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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... by any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you are leaving the machine unattended. When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for purchasing this sewing machine. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and ...Always unplug your back or knees. Do not pull on the unit. While the machine is spilled on the cord. • Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. Before using this manual for future reference. DANGER - To ...
... by any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you are leaving the machine unattended. When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for purchasing this sewing machine. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and ...Always unplug your back or knees. Do not pull on the unit. While the machine is spilled on the cord. • Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. Before using this manual for future reference. DANGER - To ...
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...being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this sewing machine on the foot controller. • Do not use extension cords. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation. 1 ...• Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any opening. • Do not...
...being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this sewing machine on the foot controller. • Do not use extension cords. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation. 1 ...• Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any opening. • Do not...
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... 1. SEWING BASICS 27 SEWING ...27 General sewing procedure ...27 Selecting a stitch ...28 Starting to sew ...29 Adjusting thread tension ...31 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...32 Trial sewing ...32 Changing the sewing direction ...32 Sewing curves ...32 Sewing thick fabrics ...32 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...33 Sewing thin fabrics ...34 Sewing stretch fabrics ...34 Using a free-arm style ...34 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE...
... 1. SEWING BASICS 27 SEWING ...27 General sewing procedure ...27 Selecting a stitch ...28 Starting to sew ...29 Adjusting thread tension ...31 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...32 Trial sewing ...32 Changing the sewing direction ...32 Sewing curves ...32 Sewing thick fabrics ...32 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...33 Sewing thin fabrics ...34 Sewing stretch fabrics ...34 Using a free-arm style ...34 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE...
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...thread for lubrication. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12) This winds the...tension-control dial (page 31) This controls the tension of thread. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. r Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 5 f Thread take-up lever (page 18) g Thread cutter (page 30) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to ...
...thread for lubrication. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12) This winds the...tension-control dial (page 31) This controls the tension of thread. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. r Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 5 f Thread take-up lever (page 18) g Thread cutter (page 30) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to ...
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... foot is depressed. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start... or stop button to adjust the sewing speed. 6 i Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. e Presser foot The presser...
... foot is depressed. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start... or stop button to adjust the sewing speed. 6 i Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. e Presser foot The presser...
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...check the combined characters. For details, refer to "SEWING CHARACTERS (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. Operation panel The ...operation panel, located on some models e Utility stitch key Press this key to sew utility stitches. For details, refer to "Checking characters" (page 66). For details...
...check the combined characters. For details, refer to "SEWING CHARACTERS (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. Operation panel The ...operation panel, located on some models e Utility stitch key Press this key to sew utility stitches. For details, refer to "Checking characters" (page 66). For details...
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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. Part Name 9 Bobbin ...-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. No. 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....
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. Part Name 9 Bobbin ...-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. No. 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....
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... heavy objects on the cord may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to "{". Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to the machine. ● Make sure that is turned on. If the plug does... not fit fully in any way. 9 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to heat. To reduce the risk of...
... heavy objects on the cord may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to "{". Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to the machine. ● Make sure that is turned on. If the plug does... not fit fully in any way. 9 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to heat. To reduce the risk of...
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...the raised position. Note ● When the foot controller is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ...● When connecting the foot controller, be used to turn on the foot controller when the machine is placed on the sewing machine. a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to leave the needle in use. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of...
...the raised position. Note ● When the foot controller is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ...● When connecting the foot controller, be used to turn on the foot controller when the machine is placed on the sewing machine. a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to leave the needle in use. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of...
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... the beep each time a key is pressed. Hold down the "+" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch width adjustment key). Turn off . ● Perform the same operation to change the initial needle position... to the left needle position. Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is turned off the sewing machine. Changing the initial needle Cancelling the operation beep position (for models equipped with the Normally, the straight stitch (left...
... the beep each time a key is pressed. Hold down the "+" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch width adjustment key). Turn off . ● Perform the same operation to change the initial needle position... to the left needle position. Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is turned off the sewing machine. Changing the initial needle Cancelling the operation beep position (for models equipped with the Normally, the straight stitch (left...
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... shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. e 12 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 page...winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model ...
... shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. e 12 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 page...winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model ...
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...models equipped with the start/stop button). Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to... (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is turned after winding the thread around the...
...models equipped with the start/stop button). Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to... (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is turned after winding the thread around the...
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..., use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to a suitable length. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to run out. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread... the start/stop button) to pass the thread around the d pre-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. g Press the foot controller or press (start . Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the right. KNOWING YOUR...
..., use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to a suitable length. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to run out. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread... the start/stop button) to pass the thread around the d pre-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. g Press the foot controller or press (start . Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the right. KNOWING YOUR...
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...If the thread unrolls in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. a Cover b Slide button Lower threading Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect thread ... the arrow. If you turn the power off while threading the machine. Hold the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Memo ● When the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. b 1 2 handwheel is started or...
...If the thread unrolls in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. a Cover b Slide button Lower threading Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect thread ... the arrow. If you turn the power off while threading the machine. Hold the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Memo ● When the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. b 1 2 handwheel is started or...
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...Be sure to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in e place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) ...bobbin in, feed the end of the thread c through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it may cause the thread tension to sew, follow the procedure in d place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into ...
...Be sure to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in e place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) ...bobbin in, feed the end of the thread c through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it may cause the thread tension to sew, follow the procedure in d place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into ...
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...• For details on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17 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 presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Be sure to raise the needle. Raise the needle by turning ...
...• For details on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17 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 presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Be sure to raise the needle. Raise the needle by turning ...
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...by hand. Make sure you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of thread is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take -up lever.... guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. a 5 cm (2 inch) 18 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up the spool pin as far as the twin needle and wing needle. b ...
...by hand. Make sure you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of thread is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take -up lever.... guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. a 5 cm (2 inch) 18 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up the spool pin as far as the twin needle and wing needle. b ...
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a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through 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 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. Fully lower the needle threader lever. 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. 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 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. Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below.
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or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up the lower c thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped...of both threads d and pull them toward you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. c 20 a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. ...
or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up the lower c thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped...of both threads d and pull them toward you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. c 20 a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. ...