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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS VARIOUS STITCHES APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS VARIOUS STITCHES APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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...electrical or mechanical adjustment. When lifting the sewing machine, be sure to make any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you...carry it out of the various functions. WARNING - Do not use the machine. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. While the machine is spilled on the cord. • Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Before using , when cleaning, when making any...
...electrical or mechanical adjustment. When lifting the sewing machine, be sure to make any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you...carry it out of the various functions. WARNING - Do not use the machine. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. While the machine is spilled on the cord. • Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Before using , when cleaning, when making any...
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...fall, resulting in should never be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use ...outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this sewing machine was supplied in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is not a toy: • Your close attention to the needle. Never allow children to...
...fall, resulting in should never be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use ...outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this sewing machine was supplied in injuries. 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is not a toy: • Your close attention to the needle. Never allow children to...
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... ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...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 Turning on the machine ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 Changing the initial needle position ...11 Cancelling the...
... ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...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 Turning on the machine ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 Changing the initial needle position ...11 Cancelling the...
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...pages 12 and 17) This holds the spool of the upper thread. r Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 5 m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. o Feed dog position lever (pages 49 and 56) Use the feed dog position ...attachment with two needles. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. k Handwheel Used to cut them. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12) This winds the thread...
...pages 12 and 17) This holds the spool of the upper thread. r Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 5 m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. o Feed dog position lever (pages 49 and 56) Use the feed dog position ...attachment with two needles. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. k Handwheel Used to cut them. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12) This winds the thread...
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... stitch. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is lowered in the sewing direction. For details, refer to "Starting to hold the needle in...
... stitch. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is lowered in the sewing direction. For details, refer to "Starting to hold the needle in...
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... that you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. 1 3 ABC a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to "Checking characters" (page 66). For details, refer to open it.... g Character stitch key Press this key to sew utility stitches. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for models equipped with character stitches)" (page 64)....
... that you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. 1 3 ABC a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to "Checking characters" (page 66). For details, refer to open it.... g Character stitch key Press this key to sew utility stitches. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for models equipped with character stitches)" (page 64)....
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... (Other areas) 5. 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" XC3021-031 XC4051-031 XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 No. Part...spool pin 16 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. 15. 16. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: HS-3000, SQ-9000. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730...
... (Other areas) 5. 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" XC3021-031 XC4051-031 XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 No. Part...spool pin 16 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. 15. 16. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: HS-3000, SQ-9000. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730...
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... switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to "I". If it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails during use . ● Unplug the power cord...subject the cord to install the proper outlet. a To turn off the main power first. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug ...
... switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to "I". If it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails during use . ● Unplug the power cord...subject the cord to install the proper outlet. a To turn off the main power first. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug ...
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...to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Turn off the sewing machine in , the start/stop . X The needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set using the sewing speed controller is plugged in order to sew at a low speed. After turning on the sewing machine. Doing so ... Note ● When the foot controller is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. a Hold down lightly, the machine will stop button cannot be used to the left and turn off the sewing machine. Memo ● Perform the same operation to change the needle stop button...
...to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Turn off the sewing machine in , the start/stop . X The needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set using the sewing speed controller is plugged in order to sew at a low speed. After turning on the sewing machine. Doing so ... Note ● When the foot controller is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. a Hold down lightly, the machine will stop button cannot be used to the left and turn off the sewing machine. Memo ● Perform the same operation to change the needle stop button...
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...is automatically selected when it will not beep. 11 Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is pressed. Turn off the sewing machine. Hold down the "+" side of (stitch selection key). X The initial needle position changes to the left needle position. ...Changing the initial needle Cancelling the operation beep position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set so that it is now set to Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected ...
...is automatically selected when it will not beep. 11 Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is pressed. Turn off the sewing machine. Hold down the "+" side of (stitch selection key). X The initial needle position changes to the left needle position. ...Changing the initial needle Cancelling the operation beep position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set so that it is now set to Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected ...
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...is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details ...pre-tension disk. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this machine or bobbins of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on this sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft ...
...is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details ...pre-tension disk. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this machine or bobbins of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on this sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft ...
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...off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set the speed to break. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause... the thread tension to the left and remove the bobbin. start/stop button) to start. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its l original position (for...
...off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set the speed to break. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may cause... the thread tension to the left and remove the bobbin. start/stop button) to start. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its l original position (for...
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...pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the pre-tension disk (page 12). Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin ... controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to a suitable length. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before...
...pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the pre-tension disk (page 12). Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin ... controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to a suitable length. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before...
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Memo ● When the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. a Cover b... was designed specifically for models equipped with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to its highest position by the arrow. Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise... shown by turning a the handwheel toward you could be incorrect or break the needle. this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used with your finger, and then pass the thread through...
Memo ● When the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. a Cover b... was designed specifically for models equipped with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to its highest position by the arrow. Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise... shown by turning a the handwheel toward you could be incorrect or break the needle. this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used with your finger, and then pass the thread through...
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...YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Put the left side of the thread c through the slit, and then pull the thread to sew, follow... the procedure in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Be sure to thread the machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin...
...YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Put the left side of the thread c through the slit, and then pull the thread to sew, follow... the procedure in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Be sure to thread the machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin...
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..., the thread could tangle and break the needle. 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 turn the handwheel so that the mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that... the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17
..., the thread could tangle and break the needle. 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 turn the handwheel so that the mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that... the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17
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...front to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the procedure in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. If you may tangle on page 21 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. a 5 cm (2 inch) 18 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide Follow steps... pin as far as shown in the figure d on this pin. Lower the presser foot lever. a Thread take -up lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left . CAUTION ● If the spool of...
...front to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the procedure in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. If you may tangle on page 21 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. a 5 cm (2 inch) 18 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide Follow steps... pin as far as shown in the figure d on this pin. Lower the presser foot lever. a Thread take -up lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left . CAUTION ● If the spool of...
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e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. 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 needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle.
e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. 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 needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle.
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... without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Draw up the lower c thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread... will be removed. Pass the thread along the slit in the direction a of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or ...
... without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Draw up the lower c thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread... will be removed. Pass the thread along the slit in the direction a of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or ...