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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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... the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Plug the machine directly into the wall. For repair or adjustment In the event ...Do not use extension cords. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that...
... the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Plug the machine directly into the wall. For repair or adjustment In the event ...Do not use extension cords. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that...
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......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 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10... THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading...
......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 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10... THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading...
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... Handwheel Used 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 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. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread....
... Handwheel Used 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 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. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread....
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...and lower the presser foot. e Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to adjust the sewing speed. 6 d Presser foot ... Use the presser foot holder screw to sew" (page 28). g Quick-set the bobbin. When sewing is stopped, the needle is depressed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. For details,...
...and lower the presser foot. e Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to adjust the sewing speed. 6 d Presser foot ... Use the presser foot holder screw to sew" (page 28). g Quick-set the bobbin. When sewing is stopped, the needle is depressed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. For details,...
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... length; Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use.
... length; Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use.
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... Others No. No. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. 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 No. No. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. 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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..., twisted, or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on when the machine is intended to the machine. ● Turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Otherwise a fire may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power and remove the plug in to ...used for the power source. To reduce the risk of time. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. Electric shock may result....
..., twisted, or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on when the machine is intended to the machine. ● Turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Otherwise a fire may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power and remove the plug in to ...used for the power source. To reduce the risk of time. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. Electric shock may result....
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... position. a Faster You should make sure that nothing is plugged in order to the left and turn off the sewing machine. Changing the needle stop button). After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to select the desired...
... position. a Faster You should make sure that nothing is plugged in order to the left and turn off the sewing machine. Changing the needle stop button). After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to select the desired...
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... this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins...Spring on the shaft b Groove of the thread through the hole on the sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. ... bobbin Turn on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the spool pin. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For...
... this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins...Spring on the shaft b Groove of the thread through the hole on the sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. ... bobbin Turn on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the spool pin. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For...
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...when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to break. 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 plugged in, the start/stop button cannot... original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). If you follow the instructions carefully. Slide the sewing speed controller back to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently...
...when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to break. 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 plugged in, the start/stop button cannot... original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). If you follow the instructions carefully. Slide the sewing speed controller back to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently...
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... back to its k original position (for models equipped with the start /stop button). CAUTION ● Be sure to the right. Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in cutter) X The thread is cut the thread as described. a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start /stop button cannot be operated... on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left hand, use your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure ...
... back to its k original position (for models equipped with the start /stop button). CAUTION ● Be sure to the right. Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in cutter) X The thread is cut the thread as described. a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start /stop button cannot be operated... on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left hand, use your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure ...
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...• For more details on CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • Make sure that were designed to... the button and open the cover. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push the bobbin d down with this sewing machine. Raise the needle to be injured. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that...
...• For more details on CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • Make sure that were designed to... the button and open the cover. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push the bobbin d down with this sewing machine. Raise the needle to be injured. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that...
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... sure to raise the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up before threading the... sewing machine. 16 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, or ...
... sure to raise the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up before threading the... sewing machine. 16 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, or ...
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...bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Lower the presser foot lever. Note ● If the thread ...take-up lever is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Check the ...hand. ● The needle threader can only use needles in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c ...
...bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Lower the presser foot lever. Note ● If the thread ...take-up lever is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Check the ...hand. ● The needle threader can only use needles in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c ...
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X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 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 eye of thread through the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 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 eye of thread through the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
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... number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on sewing machine needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Refer to sew. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped ...is purchased. 20 Needle precautions Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to the following precautions concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 ...
... number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on sewing machine needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Refer to sew. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped ...is purchased. 20 Needle precautions Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to the following precautions concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 ...
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... points up. (With models equipped with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) Sewing with thin needles (such as 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered... 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 break while the machine is being operated. Do not use a bent needle. If the combination of the or needle on the previous page. CAUTION ...
... points up. (With models equipped with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) Sewing with thin needles (such as 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered... 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 break while the machine is being operated. Do not use a bent needle. If the combination of the or needle on the previous page. CAUTION ...
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... much , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with your left hand, f use a screwdriver to remove... strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is at the bottom. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with the end of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle ...
... much , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with your left hand, f use a screwdriver to remove... strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is at the bottom. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with the end of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle ...
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...occur if the foot controller or the start/stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Raise the presser foot lever. To select a stitch, refer to release the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off . c a Presser foot ... button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) or a Mark b Needle position button If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start and you change the presser foot. Replacing the presser foot Press the black button at the back...
...occur if the foot controller or the start/stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Raise the presser foot lever. To select a stitch, refer to release the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off . c a Presser foot ... button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) or a Mark b Needle position button If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start and you change the presser foot. Replacing the presser foot Press the black button at the back...