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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual
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...other hot objects. 2. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. For a longer service life 1. Be sure to turn off the power switch and unplug... the cord when: • Operation is one of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do...
...other hot objects. 2. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. For a longer service life 1. Be sure to turn off the power switch and unplug... the cord when: • Operation is one of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do...
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...to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE ...buttons ...6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop ...
...to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE ...buttons ...6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop ...
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... foot lever (page 16) Used to lower the feed dogs. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on and off. 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... sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread....
... foot lever (page 16) Used to lower the feed dogs. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on and off. 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... sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread....
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...you to raise or lower the needle. e Presser foot 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 the quickset bobbin) You can start /stop button (for the selected... stitching. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the fabric. ...
...you to raise or lower the needle. e Presser foot 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 the quickset bobbin) You can start /stop button (for the selected... stitching. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the fabric. ...
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... crystal display) The selected stitch (1), presser foot that you to reduce the stitch length; Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust...
... crystal display) The selected stitch (1), presser foot that you to reduce the stitch length; Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust...
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... Others SA140 F033N: XC2214-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 No. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name XC2691-031 9 Bobbin (4) XC3098-031 10 Needle set X53840-331 11 Twin needle X59370-021 12 Cleaning brush XC3021-031...(EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) 5. No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-6000i, CS-4000, ES-2400, ES-2000, EX-660, CE-4000, BC-1000, HS-1000, XR-7700 G The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your ...
... Others SA140 F033N: XC2214-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 No. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name XC2691-031 9 Bobbin (4) XC3098-031 10 Needle set X53840-331 11 Twin needle X59370-021 12 Cleaning brush XC3021-031...(EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) 5. No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-6000i, CS-4000, ES-2400, ES-2000, EX-660, CE-4000, BC-1000, HS-1000, XR-7700 G The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your ...
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...or a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Do not subject the cord to "I". only) ● This appliance has a polarized ...plug (one way. Do not modify the plug in to them. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for ...
...or a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Do not subject the cord to "I". only) ● This appliance has a polarized ...plug (one way. Do not modify the plug in to them. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for ...
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... the foot controller, be sure to turn on the sewing machine. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will stop position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. X The needle stop position to the lowered position. 10 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack... set to leave the needle in order to the raised position. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the foot controller when the machine is plugged in use. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle ...
... the foot controller, be sure to turn on the sewing machine. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will stop position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. X The needle stop position to the lowered position. 10 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack... set to leave the needle in order to the raised position. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the foot controller when the machine is plugged in use. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle ...
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... the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this sewing machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. e 11 Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539...to the right. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the sewing machine. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on this pin.
... the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this sewing machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. e 11 Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539...to the right. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the sewing machine. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on this pin.
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... (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect ... completely, and the bobbin is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. 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/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect ... completely, and the bobbin is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. 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 ...
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... foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Pull the thread to the right. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may ...run out. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 13 If the bobbin is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start . Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is cut the thread as described. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j...
... foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Pull the thread to the right. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may ...run out. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 13 If the bobbin is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start . Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is cut the thread as described. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j...
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...handwheel toward you set bobbin, see arrow a), and then press lightly on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button...9679; Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured. this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. ...
...handwheel toward you set bobbin, see arrow a), and then press lightly on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button...9679; Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured. this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. ...
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... guide c Mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Raise the presser foot 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. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and... break the needle. Be sure to raise the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up , or press (needle position ...
... guide c Mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Raise the presser foot 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. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and... break the needle. Be sure to raise the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up , or press (needle position ...
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...decorative threads or special needles, such as shown in the wrong place, or is in the figure d on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Check the table on the previous page. If you guide the thread through 6 of thread is set incorrectly, the thread... to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use needles in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. ● The needle threader can only use the needle threader if you are using...
...decorative threads or special needles, such as shown in the wrong place, or is in the figure d on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Check the table on the previous page. If you guide the thread through 6 of thread is set incorrectly, the thread... to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use needles in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. ● The needle threader can only use the needle threader if you are using...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle.
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...16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Refer to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits 50-60 Cotton thread Synthetic...Size of the needle. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on sewing machine needles. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Needle precautions Be sure to the following precautions concerning the handling of Needle 75/...
...16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Refer to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits 50-60 Cotton thread Synthetic...Size of the needle. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on sewing machine needles. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Needle precautions Be sure to the following precautions concerning the handling of Needle 75/...
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... in the table on the previous page. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be sure 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 even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is bent. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 If the ...
... in the table on the previous page. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be sure 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 even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is bent. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 If the ...
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CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until it to the needle bar. As seen from the front of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the end of the needle bar... be damaged. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the machine, insert the needle until it clockwise. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, f use a screwdriver to attach it touches the needle stopper. With the flat side of...
CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until it to the needle bar. As seen from the front of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the end of the needle bar... be damaged. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the machine, insert the needle until it clockwise. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, f use a screwdriver to attach it touches the needle stopper. With the flat side of...
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Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) or a Mark b Needle position button If the sewing machine has been turned on, b turn it off. CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the power before you change the...be used with (needle position button), raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you may be read. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start and you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the...
Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) or a Mark b Needle position button If the sewing machine has been turned on, b turn it off. CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the power before you change the...be used with (needle position button), raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you may be read. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start and you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the...