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We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine. Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-E30/E40/E41/E50 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference.
We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine. Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-E30/E40/E41/E50 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference.
Operation Manual
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... you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using , when cleaning, when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it by ... not use if you are leaving the machine unattended. Do not connect it has been dropped or damaged, or water is stored or in this manual, or if you are not sure what kind of power source you have, contact a qualified electrician. • This machine is approved for examination,...
... you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using , when cleaning, when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it by ... not use if you are leaving the machine unattended. Do not connect it has been dropped or damaged, or water is stored or in this manual, or if you are not sure what kind of power source you have, contact a qualified electrician. • This machine is approved for examination,...
Operation Manual
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.... • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to the danger of . Keep ventilation openings of the operation manual to the needle. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert any object...• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use or store the machine ...all moving parts. 5 Always keep your local authorized Brother dealer. 2 Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as a stove or iron;
.... • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to the danger of . Keep ventilation openings of the operation manual to the needle. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert any object...• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use or store the machine ...all moving parts. 5 Always keep your local authorized Brother dealer. 2 Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as a stove or iron;
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... manufacturer as contained in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, ... capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in this manual. FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES EXCEPT EUROPEAN COUNTRIES This appliance is intended for household use. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be ...
... manufacturer as contained in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, ... capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in this manual. FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES EXCEPT EUROPEAN COUNTRIES This appliance is intended for household use. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be ...
Operation Manual
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... on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. p Feed dog position lever (page 57 and 67) Use the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 j Handwheel This is used to cut them. l Main... The illustrations in the foot controller plug. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 17) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. h Operation panel (page 10) This is used .
... on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. p Feed dog position lever (page 57 and 67) Use the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 j Handwheel This is used to cut them. l Main... The illustrations in the foot controller plug. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 17) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. h Operation panel (page 10) This is used .
Operation Manual
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... SEWING MACHINE Sewing with the twin needle We have been made for this needle and two top threads. b • For details, refer to the back. Manually thread the left needle. a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. Instead, thread the twin...
... SEWING MACHINE Sewing with the twin needle We have been made for this needle and two top threads. b • For details, refer to the back. Manually thread the left needle. a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. Instead, thread the twin...
Operation Manual
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... adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the fabric. Using the needle threader may bend or break. Pass the thread through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. X Two lines of thread and fabric that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Without passing the thread through the...
... adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the fabric. Using the needle threader may bend or break. Pass the thread through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. X Two lines of thread and fabric that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Without passing the thread through the...
Operation Manual
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... Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Reinf.) Stitching Stitch Name Zigzag stitch Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Pattern No. Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 3.5 (1/8) J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. 3 3-point zigzag stitch Overcasting on thick fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 2.5-5.0 (3/32-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No...
... Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Reinf.) Stitching Stitch Name Zigzag stitch Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Pattern No. Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 3.5 (1/8) J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. 3 3-point zigzag stitch Overcasting on thick fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 2.5-5.0 (3/32-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No...
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... the left needle position) and the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be adjusted. Start sewing. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Left Center J 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. Straight Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle...
... the left needle position) and the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be adjusted. Start sewing. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Left Center J 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. Straight Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle...
Operation Manual
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... small to slide onto the arm or the length is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 13 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics R 14 Blind hem stitching on the LCD by pressing "+" side of...
... small to slide onto the arm or the length is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 13 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics R 14 Blind hem stitching on the LCD by pressing "+" side of...
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... the front of the button). The maximum buttonhole length is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual A 37 Horizontal buttonholes on . BUTTONHOLE SEWING Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Reinf.) Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn...
... the front of the button). The maximum buttonhole length is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual A 37 Horizontal buttonholes on . BUTTONHOLE SEWING Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Reinf.) Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn...
Operation Manual
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... foot "J". a Place the two pieces of fabric with the stitching, and then baste the zipper in place. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Straight stitch (center) I 02 Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. *Do not...
... foot "J". a Place the two pieces of fabric with the stitching, and then baste the zipper in place. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Straight stitch (center) I 02 Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. *Do not...
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... Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be that of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stretch stitch J 04 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Yes ( J ) No Reinf. 3-point zigzag stitch Elastic-attaching...
... Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be that of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stretch stitch J 04 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Yes ( J ) No Reinf. 3-point zigzag stitch Elastic-attaching...
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... that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. No Yes Reinf. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Zigzag stitch 3.5 (1/8) J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main...
... that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. No Yes Reinf. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Zigzag stitch 3.5 (1/8) J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main...
Operation Manual
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Do not use the walking foot with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader. For details, refer to tighten the ...
Do not use the walking foot with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader. For details, refer to tighten the ...
Operation Manual
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... of the walking foot or presser foot holder. Walking foot Presser foot holder Note Models equipped with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot after threading the needle using the feed dog position lever) so that has already...
... of the walking foot or presser foot holder. Walking foot Presser foot holder Note Models equipped with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot after threading the needle using the feed dog position lever) so that has already...
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Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, J 03 sewing stretch fabrics and decora- Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) ...
Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, J 03 sewing stretch fabrics and decora- Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) ...
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...64-1/4) 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 70 Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) ...No ( J ) Reinf. * Yes No ( J ) Reinf. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Fagoting stitch Joining stitch Shell tuck stitch Smocking stitch Satin scallop stitch J 22 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching J...
...64-1/4) 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 70 Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) ...No ( J ) Reinf. * Yes No ( J ) Reinf. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Fagoting stitch Joining stitch Shell tuck stitch Smocking stitch Satin scallop stitch J 22 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching J...
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...) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 2.0 (1/16) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Reinf. No No Reinf. CAUTION 3 ● Be sure to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch). This stitch is ...
...) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 2.0 (1/16) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Reinf. No No Reinf. CAUTION 3 ● Be sure to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch). This stitch is ...
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... ● The needle threader cannot be used to decorate hems and tablecloths on inserting a needle, refer to plain weave fabrics. b Select stitch or . Start sewing. Manually pass the thread through the eye of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. ● After adjusting the stitch...
... ● The needle threader cannot be used to decorate hems and tablecloths on inserting a needle, refer to plain weave fabrics. b Select stitch or . Start sewing. Manually pass the thread through the eye of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. ● After adjusting the stitch...