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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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... accessories recommended by pulling on cord. Return the machine to the symbol "{" position when making any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. Do not unplug by the manufacturer... as described in this machine, basic safety precautions should never be used as threading needle, changing needle, threading...
... accessories recommended by pulling on cord. Return the machine to the symbol "{" position when making any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. Do not unplug by the manufacturer... as described in this machine, basic safety precautions should never be used as threading needle, changing needle, threading...
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...neutral soaps or detergents to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the... cords. 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 repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one...
...neutral soaps or detergents to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the... cords. 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 repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one...
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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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...of thread. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of thread for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to manually raise and lower the needle.... 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 11) This winds the...
...of thread. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of thread for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to manually raise and lower the needle.... 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 11) This winds the...
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... button (for the selected stitching. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew" (page 28). The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. g Quick-set the bobbin. For details, refer to "Starting to easily perform...
... button (for the selected stitching. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew" (page 28). The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. g Quick-set the bobbin. For details, refer to "Starting to easily perform...
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... it. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to reduce the stitch length; Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for the stitch that should be used...
... it. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to reduce the stitch length; Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for the stitch that should be used...
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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. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code U.S.A. Part Code U.S.A. ... 3. 4 Part Code U.S.A. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot * May be able to carry out most sewing tasks. 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...
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. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code U.S.A. Part Code U.S.A. ... 3. 4 Part Code U.S.A. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot * May be able to carry out most sewing tasks. 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...
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... b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to heat. Fire or electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Always grasp the plug to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to ... ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of electric shock, this plug is turned on the cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 These things may result...
... b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to heat. Fire or electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Always grasp the plug to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to ... ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of electric shock, this plug is turned on the cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 These things may result...
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... speed set to leave the needle in , the start /stop button). Instead, the machine can be sure to leave the needle raised when sewing is placed on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. a Faster You should make sure that nothing is stopped. After turning on the foot...be used to build up on the foot controller. Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set using the sewing speed controller is stopped. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key) on the left...
... speed set to leave the needle in , the start /stop button). Instead, the machine can be sure to leave the needle raised when sewing is placed on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. a Faster You should make sure that nothing is stopped. After turning on the foot...be used to build up on the foot controller. Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set using the sewing speed controller is stopped. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key) on the left...
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...been designed for this machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use bobbins from the inside of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). e 11 b CAUTION ● If the spool of the thread through the hole on the sewing machine. If you use... the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on ...
...been designed for this machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use bobbins from the inside of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). e 11 b CAUTION ● If the spool of the thread through the hole on the sewing machine. If you use... the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on ...
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...around the bobbin a few times. Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly ...b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 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...
...around the bobbin a few times. Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly ...b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 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...
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.... CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in the bobbin. c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to a suitable length. ■ For models equipped with... the fast bobbin winding system Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to fast)...
.... CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in the bobbin. c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to a suitable length. ■ For models equipped with... the fast bobbin winding system Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to fast)...
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... the thread unrolls in e place (see page 15. Put the left tab in the right direction. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the...open the cover. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to...
... the thread unrolls in e place (see page 15. Put the left tab in the right direction. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the...open the cover. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to...
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.... 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 handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the ... 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. 16 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the needle threader, see page 17.
.... 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 handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the ... 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. 16 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the needle threader, see page 17.
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... put a spool of thread is 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. CAUTION ● If...eye of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use needles in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to back and pull g out about ...and the thread take -up lever from front to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Note ● If the thread take -up lever is off ...
... put a spool of thread is 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. CAUTION ● If...eye of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use needles in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to back and pull g out about ...and the thread take -up lever from front to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Note ● If the thread take -up lever is off ...
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The hook will pull the thread through the eye of 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 the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of 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 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 the eye of 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 the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of 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 needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below.
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...20 Refer to the following precautions concerning the handling of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle.... ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on the fabric and thread thickness. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics...
...20 Refer to the following precautions concerning the handling of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle.... ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on the fabric and thread thickness. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics...
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... 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 accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and ... or there may be sure to 75/11), the needle may break while the machine is being operated. Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "...
... 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 accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and ... or there may be sure to 75/11), the needle may break while the machine is being operated. Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "...
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With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper. a Needle bar b Needle holder... loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, insert the needle until it to the needle bar. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the ... bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with the end of the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side...
With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper. a Needle bar b Needle holder... loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, insert the needle until it to the needle bar. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the ... bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with the end of the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side...