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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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...infirm persons without supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only) 17. Always use . Never operate this machine. 18. WARNING - Do not use by pulling on cord. This sewing machine is damaged, it is intended for its intended use bent needles. 13. To disconnect, turn the main...burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to ensure that they do not play with any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this machine, basic safety precautions should be replaced by the manufacturer as a toy. Do not use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin...
...infirm persons without supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only) 17. Always use . Never operate this machine. 18. WARNING - Do not use by pulling on cord. This sewing machine is damaged, it is intended for its intended use bent needles. 13. To disconnect, turn the main...burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to ensure that they do not play with any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this machine, basic safety precautions should be replaced by the manufacturer as a toy. Do not use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin...
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... use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other moving parts. 2. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. For a longer service life 1. For additional product information and 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. To fully...
... use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other moving parts. 2. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. For a longer service life 1. For additional product information and 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. To fully...
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...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 CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE... ...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...
...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 CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE... ...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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... This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to raise and lower the presser foot. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. 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...
... This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to raise and lower the presser foot. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. 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...
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...bar thread guide. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to adjust the sewing speed. 6 The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is lowered in place. d Needle position button (for models equipped with the ... equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to sew in the sewing direction. For details, refer to "Starting to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when...
...bar thread guide. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to adjust the sewing speed. 6 The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is lowered in place. d Needle position button (for models equipped with the ... equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to sew in the sewing direction. For details, refer to "Starting to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when...
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... you 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 use. For details, refer to 1 a open it. press the "+" side to reduce the stitch length; If the accessories are displayed. Slide...
... you 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 use. For details, refer to 1 a open it. press the "+" side to reduce the stitch length; If the accessories are displayed. Slide...
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...XC1944-002 Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 8 We have designed these accessories 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. / Canada Others No. Part Name XC2691-031 9 Bobbin...Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. 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 ●...
...XC1944-002 Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 8 We have designed these accessories 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. / Canada Others No. Part Name XC2691-031 9 Bobbin...Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. 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 ●...
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... If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 Always grasp the plug to heat. These things may result. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to them. Using other power sources may result. ● Do not touch the plug with many other ). Fire ...electricity for a long period of electric shock, this plug is turned off the main power first. Do not place heavy objects on . USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord...
... If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 Always grasp the plug to heat. These things may result. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to them. Using other power sources may result. ● Do not touch the plug with many other ). Fire ...electricity for a long period of electric shock, this plug is turned off the main power first. Do not place heavy objects on . USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord...
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... speed controller to the right to turn on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine. Note ● When the foot controller is plugged in use. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its ...needle stop . a Faster You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is stopped. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position changes to build up on the...
... speed controller to the right to turn on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine. Note ● When the foot controller is plugged in use. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its ...needle stop . a Faster You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is stopped. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position changes to build up on the...
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..., until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of thread on the sewing machine. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this... sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details...
..., until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of thread on the sewing machine. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this... sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details...
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... thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop button). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to the right. 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...). this 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 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to break. If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is not a malfunction. ●...
... thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop button). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to the right. 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...). this 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 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to break. If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is not a malfunction. ●...
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... Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start/stop button) to start /stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) (for models equipped with your left and remove the bobbin. ...thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is cut the thread as described. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to a suitable length. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder ...
... Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start/stop button) to start /stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) (for models equipped with your left and remove the bobbin. ...thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is cut the thread as described. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to a suitable length. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder ...
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...reinsert the thread. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to the right. this sewing machine. Slide the button and open the cover. 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 sew, you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound;...
...reinsert the thread. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to the right. this sewing machine. Slide the button and open the cover. 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 sew, you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound;...
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Be sure to raise the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for ...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. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the wheel points up before threading...
Be sure to raise the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for ...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. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the wheel points up before threading...
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... the thread take -up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure the main power switch is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. If... the e thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to left hand, then feeding the thread with your left . Note ● If the thread take -up lever from front to break. b While ...
... the thread take -up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure the main power switch is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. If... the e thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to left hand, then feeding the thread with your left . Note ● If the thread take -up lever from front to break. b While ...
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e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. 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.
e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. 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.
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...and thread thickness. Needle precautions Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to the following precautions concerning the handling of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 90/14... may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on sewing machine needles. Refer to sew. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information ...
...and thread thickness. Needle precautions Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to the following precautions concerning the handling of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 90/14... may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on sewing machine needles. Refer to sew. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information ...
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... 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. If the combination of the or needle on a flat surface and check that the mark on the previous...needle may be uneven or puckered or there may bend or break. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. Do not use a bent needle. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been ...
... 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. If the combination of the or needle on a flat surface and check that the mark on the previous...needle may be uneven or puckered or there may bend or break. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. Do not use a bent needle. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been ...
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...needle bar thread guide is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it touches the needle stopper. As seen from the front of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may...22 With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. 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 the needle clamp ...
...needle bar thread guide is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it touches the needle stopper. As seen from the front of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may...22 With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. 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 the needle clamp ...