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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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...the machine to break. 12. Never operate the machine with this machine. 18. To disconnect, turn the main switch to be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. This sewing machine is...oxygen is not working properly, if it to persons: 1. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. WARNING - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Use this manual. 3. Do not...electric shock, or injury to break. 14. Always unplug the machine from the accumulation of the machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before using. Use...
...the machine to break. 12. Never operate the machine with this machine. 18. To disconnect, turn the main switch to be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. This sewing machine is...oxygen is not working properly, if it to persons: 1. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. WARNING - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Use this manual. 3. Do not...electric shock, or injury to break. 14. Always unplug the machine from the accumulation of the machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before using. Use...
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... into the wall. When storing this product are subject to change without notice. 2 Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. up lever, needle, or other hot objects. 2. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord ... In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the foot controller. 4. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and...
... into the wall. When storing this product are subject to change without notice. 2 Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. up lever, needle, or other hot objects. 2. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord ... In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the foot controller. 4. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and...
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... 24 Replacing the presser foot ...24 Removing the presser foot holder ...25 2. 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 CONTENTS 1.
... 24 Replacing the presser foot ...24 Removing the presser foot holder ...25 2. 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 CONTENTS 1.
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...;s ...42 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...43 Piecing ...43 Quilting ...44 Free-motion quilting ...45 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 46 Triple stretch stitching ...46 Bar tack stitching ...46 DECORATIVE STITCHING 48 Fagoting ...49 Scallop stitching ...49 Smocking ...50 Shell tuck stitching ...50 Joining ...51 Heirloom stitching ...51 4. APPENDIX ...52 STITCH SETTINGS ...52 Utility stitches ...52 MAINTENANCE ...57 Cleaning the machine surface ...57 Cleaning the bobbin...
...;s ...42 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...43 Piecing ...43 Quilting ...44 Free-motion quilting ...45 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 46 Triple stretch stitching ...46 Bar tack stitching ...46 DECORATIVE STITCHING 48 Fagoting ...49 Scallop stitching ...49 Smocking ...50 Shell tuck stitching ...50 Joining ...51 Heirloom stitching ...51 4. APPENDIX ...52 STITCH SETTINGS ...52 Utility stitches ...52 MAINTENANCE ...57 Cleaning the machine surface ...57 Cleaning the bobbin...
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.... n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter...) Used to cut them. 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 operation ...
.... n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter...) Used to cut them. 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 operation ...
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... the presser foot holder in the fabric. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to sew reverse stitches. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set bobbin (for models...
... the presser foot holder in the fabric. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to sew reverse stitches. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to set bobbin (for models...
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... 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; b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for the stitch that should be lost or damaged. 7 press the "+" side...
... 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; b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for the stitch that should be lost or damaged. 7 press the "+" side...
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...: XC2214-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 No. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code U.S.A. 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...-031 XC4051-031 X59375-121 X54243-001 No. 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 Code U.S.A. We have designed these accessories to carry out most...
...: XC2214-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 No. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code U.S.A. 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...-031 XC4051-031 X59375-121 X54243-001 No. 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 Code U.S.A. We have designed these accessories to carry out most...
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...outlet only one blade wider than the other). These things may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off . b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one...pulled, twisted, or bundled. If the cord or plug is turned off the main power first. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. When...
...outlet only one blade wider than the other). These things may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off . b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one...pulled, twisted, or bundled. If the cord or plug is turned off the main power first. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. When...
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.../socket on the rear side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of the sewing machine. When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will increase. Changing the needle stop ... the right to turn on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection key). When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Doing so...
.../socket on the rear side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of the sewing machine. When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will increase. Changing the needle stop ... the right to turn on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection key). When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Doing so...
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...the bobbin 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. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside 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. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this pin. THREADING THE...
...the bobbin 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. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside 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. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this pin. THREADING THE...
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... the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle 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... j spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press (start/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...
... the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle 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... j spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press (start/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...
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... to a suitable length. Turn on the shaft fits into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may break the needle. Slide the sewing speed controller back to start /stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to its k original position (for models equipped with the start/stop... hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start or stop button). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to wind the free end of the procedure in the bobbin. a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start/stop button) (for models equipped with the...
... to a suitable length. Turn on the shaft fits into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may break the needle. Slide the sewing speed controller back to start /stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to its k original position (for models equipped with the start/stop... hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start or stop button). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to wind the free end of the procedure in the bobbin. a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start/stop button) (for models equipped with the...
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...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 not inserted, reinsert the thread. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model...needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this machine. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension ...
...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 not inserted, reinsert the thread. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model...needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this machine. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension ...
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... the bobbin in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. b 1 2 • Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted through the bobbin case is not inserted, reinsert... the thread comes out from the left side of the cover (as indicated. Be sure to thread the machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with this machine. If you want to draw up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 the right side (see arrow ...
... the bobbin in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. b 1 2 • Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted through the bobbin case is not inserted, reinsert... the thread comes out from the left side of the cover (as indicated. Be sure to thread the machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with this machine. If you want to draw up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 the right side (see arrow ...
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... Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. 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 wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the...
... Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. 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 wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the...
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CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in your right hand. ● The needle threader can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Check the table on this pin. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then ... use the needle threader if you guide the thread through 6 of thread. 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. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take -up 1 lever before you feed...
CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is in your right hand. ● The needle threader can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Check the table on this pin. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then ... use the needle threader if you guide the thread through 6 of thread. 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. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take -up 1 lever before you feed...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine. 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 thread through the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine. 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 thread through the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18
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a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) ... a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread as described in . Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower thread by hand so that the mark...
a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) ... a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread as described in . Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower thread by hand so that the mark...