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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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... break. 14. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Always use . Do not use by authorized dealer. This sewing machine is being administered. 8. DANGER - Never operate the machine with this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is damaged, it to the symbol "{" position which represents off, then remove...
... break. 14. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Always use . Do not use by authorized dealer. This sewing machine is being administered. 8. DANGER - Never operate the machine with this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is damaged, it to the symbol "{" position which represents off, then remove...
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... 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. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage...
... 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. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage...
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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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... into the jack/ socket connector. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch 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. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to cut them. f Thread take-up...
... into the jack/ socket connector. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch 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. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to cut them. f Thread take-up...
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...by keeping the button pressed down to raise and lower the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw ...the presser foot holder in place. When sewing is stopped, the needle is depressed. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. g Quick-set the bobbin. ...
...by keeping the button pressed down to raise and lower the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw ...the presser foot holder in place. When sewing is stopped, the needle is depressed. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. g Quick-set the bobbin. ...
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... key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch width; Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch length...
... key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch width; Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch length...
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... X59370-021 XC3021-031 XC4051-031 X59375-121 X54243-001 No. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. Note (For U.S.A. Part Name 9 Bobbin (4) 10 Needle... 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code U.S.A. We have designed these accessories to help you be included with some models. 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...
... X59370-021 XC3021-031 XC4051-031 X59375-121 X54243-001 No. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. Note (For U.S.A. Part Name 9 Bobbin (4) 10 Needle... 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code U.S.A. We have designed these accessories to help you be included with some models. 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...
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...precautions concerning the power supply. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to heat. Do not subject the cord to correctly operate ...the machine. (For U.S.A. These things may result. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. a To turn off . USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following ...
...precautions concerning the power supply. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to heat. Do not subject the cord to correctly operate ...the machine. (For U.S.A. These things may result. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. a To turn off . USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following ...
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...cannot be sure to the lowered position. 10 Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. Turn off the sewing machine in use. Hold down lightly, the machine will increase. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position ...changes to the left and turn off the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the raised position. 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). ...
...cannot be sure to the lowered position. 10 Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. Turn off the sewing machine in use. Hold down lightly, the machine will increase. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position ...changes to the left and turn off the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the raised position. 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). ...
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... bobbins of the bobbin. e 11 a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin Turn on the spool pin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft ...; We designed the bobbin that comes with this pin. Pass the end of thread on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far ...
... bobbins of the bobbin. e 11 a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin Turn on the spool pin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft ...; We designed the bobbin that comes with this pin. Pass the end of thread on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far ...
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... sound; Then stop button). Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to break. 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... the needle to start. this is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension 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 the...
... sound; Then stop button). Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to break. 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... the needle to start. this is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause the thread tension 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 the...
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.../stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting... to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. When the bobbin begins...bobbin five or six times. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to the right. If the bobbin is cut the thread as described.
.../stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting... to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. When the bobbin begins...bobbin five or six times. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to the right. If the bobbin is cut the thread as described.
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...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. Raise the needle to its highest position by the arrow. Slide the button and open the cover. Use only the enclosed bobbin or ...then pass the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). 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 be ...
...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. Raise the needle to its highest position by the arrow. Slide the button and open the cover. Use only the enclosed bobbin or ...then pass the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). 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 be ...
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... 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up before threading the...
... 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up before threading the...
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.... a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 Check the table on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure the main power switch is lowered, the upper thread cannot be wrapped around the thread take -up lever... CAUTION ● If the spool of the needle by holding the thread in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Note ● If the thread take -up 1 lever ...
.... a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 Check the table on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure the main power switch is lowered, the upper thread cannot be wrapped around the thread take -up lever... CAUTION ● If the spool of the needle by holding the thread in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Note ● If the thread take -up 1 lever ...
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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 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. X The end of the needle. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through the needle. 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 g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. X The end of the needle. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
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... Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 30 Size of the needle. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to read and carefully follow the instructions below. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the... needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on sewing machine needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use ...
... Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 30 Size of the needle. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to read and carefully follow the instructions below. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the... needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on sewing machine needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use ...
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... needle is being operated. Lower the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may break while the..., thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) Sewing with a bent needle is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may be straight according to the instructions in the table on the previous page.
... needle is being operated. Lower the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may break while the..., thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) Sewing with a bent needle is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may be straight according to the instructions in the table on the previous page.
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...can be damaged. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may fall off. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until it to the ... not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with ... use a screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is at the bottom. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp ...
...can be damaged. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may fall off. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until it to the ... not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with ... use a screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is at the bottom. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp ...