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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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...electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot control free from the accumulation of electric shock: 1. To disconnect, ...manual. 3. Always unplug the machine from all instructions before cleaning. Keep fingers away from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before using this machine. 18. This sewing machine is being administered. 8. To... described in . Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. DANGER - WARNING - Never operate this machine to break. 14. Do not use the proper needle plate. Always use...
...electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot control free from the accumulation of electric shock: 1. To disconnect, ...manual. 3. Always unplug the machine from all instructions before cleaning. Keep fingers away from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before using this machine. 18. This sewing machine is being administered. 8. To... described in . Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. DANGER - WARNING - Never operate this machine to break. 14. Do not use the proper needle plate. Always use...
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... follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. When storing this product are subject to clean the case. up lever, needle, or other parts to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For a longer service life 1. To fully enjoy all the features...
... follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. When storing this product are subject to clean the case. up lever, needle, or other parts to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For a longer service life 1. To fully enjoy all the features...
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... FOOT 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
... FOOT 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
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...stitch and specify the various settings. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. k Handwheel Used to lower the feed dogs. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread for sewing... Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 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 ...
...stitch and specify the various settings. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. k Handwheel Used to lower the feed dogs. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread for sewing... Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 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 ...
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... keeping the button pressed down to sew reverse stitches. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew in place. When sewing is stopped, the needle is installed onto the presser foot holder. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. h Bobbin cover Open the...
... keeping the button pressed down to sew reverse stitches. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew in place. When sewing is stopped, the needle is installed onto the presser foot holder. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. h Bobbin cover Open the...
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... to the left to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). a LCD (Liquid crystal display) The selected stitch (1), presser foot that 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. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key...
... to the left to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). a LCD (Liquid crystal display) The selected stitch (1), presser foot that 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. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key...
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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-2210, ES-2010, ... Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot * May be able to carry out most sewing tasks. We have designed these accessories to help you be included with some models. Note (For U.S.A. 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 Name...
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-2210, ES-2010, ... Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot * May be able to carry out most sewing tasks. We have designed these accessories to help you be included with some models. Note (For U.S.A. 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 Name...
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... to heat. Do not place heavy objects on . To reduce the risk of time. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to the machine. ● Turn off the main power first. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 Do not modify the plug in... the outlet, reverse the plug. Fire or electric shock may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. Electric shock may result in to be used for the power source. If it from the...
... to heat. Do not place heavy objects on . To reduce the risk of time. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to the machine. ● Turn off the main power first. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 Do not modify the plug in... the outlet, reverse the plug. Fire or electric shock may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. Electric shock may result in to be used for the power source. If it from the...
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...the "-" side of cloth and dust to select the desired sewing speed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine in use. X The needle stop . Note ●... When the foot controller is plugged in the fabric when sewing is set using the sewing speed controller is stopped. Turn off the foot...
...the "-" side of cloth and dust to select the desired sewing speed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine in use. X The needle stop . Note ●... When the foot controller is plugged in the fabric when sewing is set using the sewing speed controller is stopped. Turn off the foot...
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... bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin....16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft ...
... bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin....16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft ...
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... instructions carefully. 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 operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the... times. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to its l original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Then stop button) to start. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for...
... instructions carefully. 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 operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the... times. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to its l original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Then stop button) to start. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for...
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... to wind the free end of the procedure in a "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around the d pre-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to cut to a suitable length. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be ...operated using the cutter built into the notch in , the start/stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (...
... to wind the free end of the procedure in a "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around the d pre-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to cut to a suitable length. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be ...operated using the cutter built into the notch in , the start/stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (...
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...the left tab in the wrong direction, it is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not inserted, reinsert the thread. Raise the needle to... sew, you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the...
...the left tab in the wrong direction, it is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not inserted, reinsert the thread. Raise the needle to... sew, you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the...
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... equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. 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. Be sure to raise the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide c ...
... equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. 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. Be sure to raise the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide c ...
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...; If the spool of the needle by holding the thread in the figure d on this pin. The thread can easily be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. If you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as shown in your left . 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. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread ...
...; If the spool of the needle by holding the thread in the figure d on this pin. The thread can easily be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. If you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as shown in your left . 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. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread ...
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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 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. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine.
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 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. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine.
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... the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to observe the following table when choosing the thread...
... the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to observe the following table when choosing the thread...
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...not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or ...; 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 bend or break. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined...
...not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or ...; 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 bend or break. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined...
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...Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it touches the needle... needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the end of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, f use a screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is at the bottom. a Needle bar...
...Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it touches the needle... needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the end of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, f use a screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is at the bottom. a Needle bar...