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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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.... 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. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is completed • Replacing or removing the needle or any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other parts • A power...
.... 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. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is completed • Replacing or removing the needle or any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other parts • A power...
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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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... a second spool of the upper thread. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. k 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 use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. 5 h Flat bed attachment with two ...
... a second spool of the upper thread. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. k 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 use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. 5 h Flat bed attachment with two ...
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...) (page 17) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. i Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the fabric. Attach the appropriate presser... 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. For details, refer to "Starting to sew in place. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the ...
...) (page 17) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. i Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the fabric. Attach the appropriate presser... 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. For details, refer to "Starting to sew in place. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the ...
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Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. Flat bed attachment The accessories are stored in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 7 If the ...
Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. Flat bed attachment The accessories are stored in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 7 If the ...
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...031 13 Screwdriver XC4051-031 14 Extra spool pin X59375-121 X54243-001 15 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-6000i, CS-5100, CS-4000, BC-2500, BC-2300, BC-2100, ES-2400...area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) 5. No. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be able to help you be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. /...
...031 13 Screwdriver XC4051-031 14 Extra spool pin X59375-121 X54243-001 15 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-6000i, CS-5100, CS-4000, BC-2500, BC-2300, BC-2100, ES-2400...area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) 5. No. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be able to help you be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. /...
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...bad connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. USING YOUR... in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other appliances plugged in to the machine. ● Turn off when the machine is turned on the cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to fit in the following precautions concerning the power supply. To ...
...bad connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. USING YOUR... in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other appliances plugged in to the machine. ● Turn off when the machine is turned on the cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to fit in the following precautions concerning the power supply. To ...
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... leave the needle raised when sewing is placed on the sewing machine. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine in the fabric when sewing is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Note ● When the...
... leave the needle raised when sewing is placed on the sewing machine. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine in the fabric when sewing is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Note ● When the...
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..., by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on this sewing machine. If you use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the... machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this pin. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin ...
..., by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on this sewing machine. If you use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the... machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this pin. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin ...
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...tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to wind the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models...winding shaft to the left and remove the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set the speed to start /stop sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread ...
...tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to wind the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models...winding shaft to the left and remove the bobbin. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set the speed to start /stop sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread ...
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... bobbin winder seat. Turn on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin or the needle may break... b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. Follow steps 1 through e the slit in a "Winding the bobbin" to the right. Pull the thread to the right and pass it through 2 of ...
... bobbin winder seat. Turn on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin or the needle may break... b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. Follow steps 1 through e the slit in a "Winding the bobbin" to the right. Pull the thread to the right and pass it through 2 of ...
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If bobbins from other models are used with this sewing machine. this is correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • Make sure that were designed to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound ... in so the thread comes out in the right direction. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not inserted, reinsert the thread. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push...
If bobbins from other models are used with this sewing machine. this is correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • Make sure that were designed to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound ... in so the thread comes out in the right direction. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not inserted, reinsert the thread. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push...
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... foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Be sure to raise the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. KNOWING ...YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) ...
... foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Be sure to raise the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. KNOWING ...YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) ...
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...needles, such as shown 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. The thread... If the spool of thread is in the figure d on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. If you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you are using those... thread the eye of the needle by holding the thread 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 then...
...needles, such as shown 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. The thread... If the spool of thread is in the figure d on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. If you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you are using those... thread the eye of the needle by holding the thread 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 then...
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e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. 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. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of 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. 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. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine.
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... the thicker the thread; Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle... the following precautions concerning the handling of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Be sure to sew. Refer to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits 50-60...
... the thicker the thread; Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle... the following precautions concerning the handling of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Be sure to sew. Refer to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits 50-60...
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...wheel 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. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly...occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may break while the machine is bent. Lower the presser foot lever. Do not use a bent needle. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered...
...wheel 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. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly...occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may break while the machine is bent. Lower the presser foot lever. Do not use a bent needle. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered...
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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 sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is removed, follow the procedure below to insert the needle until it to ... loosening the needle clamp screw about one turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it clockwise. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to remove the needle. Note ● The needle can be damaged....
...much , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is removed, follow the procedure below to insert the needle until it to ... loosening the needle clamp screw about one turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it clockwise. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to remove the needle. Note ● The needle can be damaged....
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... holder to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). 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 /stop button is positioned to be used with each stitch appears in the holder. KNOWING YOUR...may cause an accident or injury. c a Presser foot holder b Shank c Pin Note ● The presser foot to turn it off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start and you have been designed to be injured. ● Always use presser feet ...
... holder to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). 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 /stop button is positioned to be used with each stitch appears in the holder. KNOWING YOUR...may cause an accident or injury. c a Presser foot holder b Shank c Pin Note ● The presser foot to turn it off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start and you have been designed to be injured. ● Always use presser feet ...