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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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.... Special care is damaged, it to the symbol "{" position when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is being administered. 8. This sewing machine is intended for use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like...
.... Special care is damaged, it to the symbol "{" position when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is being administered. 8. This sewing machine is intended for use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like...
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... 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. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before... using the machine. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and...
... 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. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before... using the machine. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and...
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...SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting 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... ...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...
...SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting 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... ...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...
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... spool of thread. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to cut them. 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 use this to control the... This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model.
... spool of thread. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to cut them. 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 use this to control the... This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model.
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.... e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. When sewing is stopped, the needle is installed onto the presser foot holder. e Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. b Needle threader (for models equipped with...
.... e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. When sewing is stopped, the needle is installed onto the presser foot holder. e Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. b Needle threader (for models equipped with...
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... "+" side to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be lost or damaged. 7 Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to reduce the stitch length;
... "+" side to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be lost or damaged. 7 Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to reduce the stitch length;
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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, CE-5000PRW, SM-6500PRW, CS-770 ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14...
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, CE-5000PRW, SM-6500PRW, CS-770 ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14...
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...contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Power supply Insert the plug into a wall outlet. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off . only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. To reduce the risk of time. a Main power ...power supply. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. These things...
...contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Power supply Insert the plug into a wall outlet. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off . only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. To reduce the risk of time. a Main power ...power supply. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. These things...
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... the same operation to change the needle stop position to the raised position. Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is plugged in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Note ● When the foot ... connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn on the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of cloth and dust to build up on the foot controller. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to ...
... the same operation to change the needle stop position to the raised position. Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is plugged in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Note ● When the foot ... connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn on the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of cloth and dust to build up on the foot controller. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to ...
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... SFB: XA5539-151). Pass the end of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 ...onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the...
... SFB: XA5539-151). Pass the end of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 ...onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the...
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... button) to the right. 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 plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the ...take your foot off the foot controller or press (start/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...
... button) to the right. 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 plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the ...take your foot off the foot controller or press (start/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...
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... bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your left and remove the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller back to run out. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 13 Note ● If the sewing machine is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before.../ h stop button) to start. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to the right. c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin ...
... bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your left and remove the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller back to run out. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 13 Note ● If the sewing machine is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before.../ h stop button) to start. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to the right. c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin ...
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...model Other models • Only use bobbins that the thread is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. this sewing machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. Hold the end of the thread, push the ...needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. 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...
...model Other models • Only use bobbins that the thread is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. this sewing machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. Hold the end of the thread, push the ...needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. 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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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 mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the...
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 mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the...
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...thread as shown in your left . The thread can easily be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook ...needle and wing needle. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. a Needle bar thread guide... thread the eye of the procedure in the wrong place, or is in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot ...
...thread as shown in your left . The thread can easily be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook ...needle and wing needle. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. a Needle bar thread guide... thread the eye of the procedure in the wrong place, or is in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot ...
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Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) 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. The hook will pull the thread through the eye 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 threader rotates toward the back of the needle.
Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) 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. The hook will pull the thread through the eye 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 threader rotates toward the back of the needle.
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... is purchased. 20 Failure 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. Use of the needle. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point...Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. ...
... is purchased. 20 Failure 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. Use of the needle. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point...Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. ...
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...; 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 break while the machine is being operated. Lower the presser foot lever. If the combination of the or needle on a flat surface and check that the...is not even, the needle is bent. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when...
...; 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 break while the machine is being operated. Lower the presser foot lever. If the combination of the or needle on a flat surface and check that the...is not even, the needle is bent. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when...
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... b Needle 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 and the... to insert the needle until it clockwise. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 22 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening ... screw is at the bottom. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may fall off.
... b Needle 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 and the... to insert the needle until it clockwise. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 22 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening ... screw is at the bottom. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may fall off.