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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 machine should always be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. Always unplug the machine from the accumulation of the machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before using. Do not allow this machine to be used as described in this manual. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Use this machine only for use as a toy. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. To disconnect, turn the main switch to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for household use ...
The machine should always be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. Always unplug the machine from the accumulation of the machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before using. Do not allow this machine to be used as described in this manual. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Use this machine only for use as a toy. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. To disconnect, turn the main switch to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for household use ...
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In the event of this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. The wire which is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured black or blue. carrying the mark, rating as a plug with bared flexible cords is hazardous if engaged in the plug. Always replace the fuse cover, never use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows. With alternative plugs ...
In the event of this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. The wire which is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured black or blue. carrying the mark, rating as a plug with bared flexible cords is hazardous if engaged in the plug. Always replace the fuse cover, never use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows. With alternative plugs ...
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...is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. up lever, needle, or other moving parts. 2. Remember to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For a longer service life 1. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. For additional product information ...and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to clean the case. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE ...
...is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. up lever, needle, or other moving parts. 2. Remember to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For a longer service life 1. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. For additional product information ...and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to clean the case. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE ...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...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 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 ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...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 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 ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 ...
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3. UTILITY STITCHES 32 OVERCASTING STITCHES 32 BASIC STITCHING ...33 Basic stitching ...33 BLIND HEM STITCHING 34 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 35 Button sewing ...38 ZIPPER INSERTION ...40 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 41 Stretch stitching ...41 Elastic attaching ...41 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING 42 Appliqués ...42 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...43 Piecing ...43 Quilting ...44 Free-motion quilting ...45 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 46 Triple stretch stitching ...46 Bar tack stitching ...46 DECORATIVE STITCHING 48 Fagoting ...49 Scallop stitching ...49 Smocking...
3. UTILITY STITCHES 32 OVERCASTING STITCHES 32 BASIC STITCHING ...33 Basic stitching ...33 BLIND HEM STITCHING 34 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 35 Button sewing ...38 ZIPPER INSERTION ...40 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 41 Stretch stitching ...41 Elastic attaching ...41 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING 42 Appliqués ...42 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...43 Piecing ...43 Quilting ...44 Free-motion quilting ...45 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 46 Triple stretch stitching ...46 Bar tack stitching ...46 DECORATIVE STITCHING 48 Fagoting ...49 Scallop stitching ...49 Smocking...
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d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. k Handwheel Used to lower the feed dogs. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to cut them. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. j Operation ...
d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. k Handwheel Used to lower the feed dogs. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to cut them. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. j Operation ...
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g Quick-set the bobbin. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in place. For details, refer to "Starting to sew reverse stitches. e Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop button to adjust the sewing speed. 6 e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread....
g Quick-set the bobbin. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in place. For details, refer to "Starting to sew reverse stitches. e Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop button to adjust the sewing speed. 6 e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread....
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a LCD (Liquid crystal display) The selected stitch (1), presser foot that you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. If the accessories are stored in a compartment inside the compartment. Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in a bag, they may fall out, and be used (2), stitch length in millimeters (3), and stitch width in the bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the "-" side to reduce the ...
a LCD (Liquid crystal display) The selected stitch (1), presser foot that you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. If the accessories are stored in a compartment inside the compartment. Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in a bag, they may fall out, and be used (2), stitch length in millimeters (3), and stitch width in the bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the "-" side to reduce the ...
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...: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 No. Part Code U.S.A. Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-6000, CS-5100, CS-4000, BC-2500, BC-2300, BC-2100, ES-2400, ES-2200, ES-2000, ES-2410, ES-2210, ES-2010, ES-2420, ES-2220, ES...
...: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 No. Part Code U.S.A. Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-6000, CS-5100, CS-4000, BC-2500, BC-2300, BC-2100, ES-2400, ES-2200, ES-2000, ES-2410, ES-2210, ES-2010, ES-2420, ES-2220, ES...
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Electric shock may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Turn off the main power first. These things may result. a To turn off the main power and remove the plug in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other appliances plugged in to them. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Do not subject the cord to "I". a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to heat. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to fit in the following ...
Electric shock may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Turn off the main power first. These things may result. a To turn off the main power and remove the plug in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other appliances plugged in to them. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Do not subject the cord to "I". a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to heat. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to fit in the following ...
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Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine in the fabric when sewing is set to leave the needle in order to leave the needle raised when sewing is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. When you press harder, the machine's speed will increase. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn on the sewing machine. Changing ...
Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine in the fabric when sewing is set to leave the needle in order to leave the needle raised when sewing is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. When you press harder, the machine's speed will increase. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn on the sewing machine. Changing ...
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a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine or bobbins of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the spool pin. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Pass the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). e 11 If you use the bobbin that have been designed for this pin. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the shaft b ...
a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine or bobbins of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the spool pin. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Pass the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). e 11 If you use the bobbin that have been designed for this pin. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the shaft b ...
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Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. If you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. 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 be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop the machine. 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 ...
Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. If you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. 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 be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop the machine. 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 ...
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c While holding the thread that the spring on the machine. ● When the foot controller is cut the thread as described. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure in , the start/stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin winder seat. Pull the thread to the right and pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to a suitable length. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped...
c While holding the thread that the spring on the machine. ● When the foot controller is cut the thread as described. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure in , the start/stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin winder seat. Pull the thread to the right and pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to a suitable length. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped...
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If you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off while threading the machine. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. If it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you accidentally step on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it is ...
If you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off while threading the machine. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. If it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you accidentally step on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it is ...
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Slide the button and open the cover. Put the left side of the cover (as indicated. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in the right direction. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you start to sew, follow to the procedure in d place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • ...
Slide the button and open the cover. Put the left side of the cover (as indicated. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in the right direction. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you start to sew, follow to the procedure in d place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • ...
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Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Be sure to raise the needle. 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 handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up, or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. ...
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Be sure to raise the needle. 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 handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up, or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. ...
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Feed the upper thread as shown in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to left hand, then feeding the thread with your left . Make sure you may tangle on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread on the previous page. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be wrapped around the thread take -up 1 lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If ...
Feed the upper thread as shown in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to left hand, then feeding the thread with your left . Make sure you may tangle on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread on the previous page. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be wrapped around the thread take -up 1 lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If ...
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a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle.
a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle.