Quick Setup Guide - English
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... Quick Reference Guide Knowing Your Sewing Machine Name of Machine Parts and Their Functions 12 3 5 6 8 9 0 D 7 F E C 4 1 Needle position selector Shift this lever to select needle position 2 Stitch width knob Turn this knob to set the stitch length 7 Reverse sewing lever Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to remove thread JI K N L Brother International Corporation recommends the use...
... Quick Reference Guide Knowing Your Sewing Machine Name of Machine Parts and Their Functions 12 3 5 6 8 9 0 D 7 F E C 4 1 Needle position selector Shift this lever to select needle position 2 Stitch width knob Turn this knob to set the stitch length 7 Reverse sewing lever Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to remove thread JI K N L Brother International Corporation recommends the use...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...thread unrolls in the right direction. Bombilla: Para máquina de coser con base roscada pequeña Insert the retaining ring with your machine) #100/16 Knits Single knit, Double knit, Jersey, Tricot #90/14 (Ball point) Thread Sizes Cotton: 80 Synthetic/Polyester Long... Polyester Long Fiber Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Uses common replacement accessories: Bobbin: Class 15 Needle: Standard sewing machine needles Light Bulb: Small screw base sewing machine bulb Remove the hook by the latch, align your finger with the thread coming from inside. Cut ...
...thread unrolls in the right direction. Bombilla: Para máquina de coser con base roscada pequeña Insert the retaining ring with your machine) #100/16 Knits Single knit, Double knit, Jersey, Tricot #90/14 (Ball point) Thread Sizes Cotton: 80 Synthetic/Polyester Long... Polyester Long Fiber Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Uses common replacement accessories: Bobbin: Class 15 Needle: Standard sewing machine needles Light Bulb: Small screw base sewing machine bulb Remove the hook by the latch, align your finger with the thread coming from inside. Cut ...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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..., lubricating, or when making any openings. 6. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be left unattended when plugged in. The sewing machine should be used by young children or impaired persons without supervision. 17. Always unplug... electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. Always unplug the sewing machine from all instructions before using." This sewing machine is used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot...
..., lubricating, or when making any openings. 6. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be left unattended when plugged in. The sewing machine should be used by young children or impaired persons without supervision. 17. Always unplug... electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. Always unplug the sewing machine from all instructions before using." This sewing machine is used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot...
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... AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Flat bed attachment ...6 ACCESSORIES ...7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 8 Power supply precautions ...8 Power supply ...8 Foot controller ...9 Steadying the machine ...9 THREADING THE MACHINE 10 Winding the bobbin ...10 Lower threading ...11 Upper threading ...13 Drawing up the lower thread ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE...
... AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Flat bed attachment ...6 ACCESSORIES ...7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 8 Power supply precautions ...8 Power supply ...8 Foot controller ...9 Steadying the machine ...9 THREADING THE MACHINE 10 Winding the bobbin ...10 Lower threading ...11 Upper threading ...13 Drawing up the lower thread ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE...
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... power to set the stitch length. b Stitch width knob (page 22) Turn this knob to this machine. q Foot controller (page 9) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to select needle position. XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-321 (220/240V Area), XC7456... (Argentina), XE3414-001 (Brazil(120V)), XE4302-001 (Brazil(220V)),XE3447-001 (Taiwan) 5 h Built-in the opposite direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Needle position selector (page 22) Shift this lever to start and stop...
... power to set the stitch length. b Stitch width knob (page 22) Turn this knob to this machine. q Foot controller (page 9) Use the foot controller to control the sewing speed and to select needle position. XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-321 (220/240V Area), XC7456... (Argentina), XE3414-001 (Brazil(120V)), XE4302-001 (Brazil(220V)),XE3447-001 (Taiwan) 5 h Built-in the opposite direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Needle position selector (page 22) Shift this lever to start and stop...
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... XA3442-121 Others No. Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others 130920-021 131096-121 7 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: LS-2000/LS-2020/LS2250PRW/LS-30. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ●... foot is available through your authorized dealer. (Part number: 138135-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 90/14 needle No. No. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Note (For U.S.A.
... XA3442-121 Others No. Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others 130920-021 131096-121 7 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: LS-2000/LS-2020/LS2250PRW/LS-30. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ●... foot is available through your authorized dealer. (Part number: 138135-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 90/14 needle No. No. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Note (For U.S.A.
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... your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. X The sewing lamp comes on . 1 a Foot controller plug 8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. Using other appliances plugged in fire...
... your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. X The sewing lamp comes on . 1 a Foot controller plug 8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. Using other appliances plugged in fire...
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...power c switch to "{". CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of time should be sure to wipe off any way. Steadying the machine If the sewing machine has been placed on the foot controller. Do not modify the plug in any excess oil. Doing so could cause a fire or an... a low speed. When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will increase. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE To turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. If the plug does not fit fully in...
...power c switch to "{". CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of time should be sure to wipe off any way. Steadying the machine If the sewing machine has been placed on the foot controller. Do not modify the plug in any excess oil. Doing so could cause a fire or an... a low speed. When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will increase. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE To turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. If the plug does not fit fully in...
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...bobbins from other bobbins may tangle on c the bobbin from the inside of the bobbin. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it ...slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread around the pre-tension disk. a Spring on this sewing machine. e While holding the end of the bobbin. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This ... Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the sewing machine. b CAUTION Turn on the shaft slides into the groove of the thread, gently f press the foot...
...bobbins from other bobbins may tangle on c the bobbin from the inside of the bobbin. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it ...slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread around the pre-tension disk. a Spring on this sewing machine. e While holding the end of the bobbin. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This ... Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the sewing machine. b CAUTION Turn on the shaft slides into the groove of the thread, gently f press the foot...
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.... 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 11 Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other...When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take your foot off while threading the machine. this sewing machine. If bobbins from supply circuit before servicing. Remove cover." KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. g Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread....
.... 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 11 Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inches) This model Other...When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning i slowly, take your foot off while threading the machine. this sewing machine. If bobbins from supply circuit before servicing. Remove cover." KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. g Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread....
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...spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Pull the thread down and around the upper e tension control dial from the right to raise the thread take -up ...so the thread picks up lever CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. Pull up lever to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. Otherwise, the ...
...spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Pull the thread down and around the upper e tension control dial from the right to raise the thread take -up ...so the thread picks up lever CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. Pull up lever to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check spring KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. Otherwise, the ...
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... and lower (bobbin) threads. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 ...(Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; 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 ...
... and lower (bobbin) threads. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Sewing fabrics Needle sizes Thread sizes Very thin Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, 65/9 ...(Ball point) Cotton Wrapped Polyester Polyester Long Fiber Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; 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 ...
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... the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is being operated. Raise the needle to turn off the sewing machine. Do not use a bent needle. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 16 Before using the needle, place the flat side... appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be sure to its highest position by b turning the...
... the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is being operated. Raise the needle to turn off the sewing machine. Do not use a bent needle. c a Presser foot lever 1 a Flat surface 16 Before using the needle, place the flat side... appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be sure to its highest position by b turning the...
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... the needle until it clockwise. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may result. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the coin to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening the needle clamp screw ...
... the needle until it clockwise. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may result. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the coin to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening the needle clamp screw ...
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... the presser foot type (A, I, etc.) is aligned with this machine. Raise the presser foot lever. If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start and you have been designed to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may cause injury. ● Only use the wrong... presser foot. c a Presser foot holder b Shank c Pin Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that have chosen. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off . CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be read.
... the presser foot type (A, I, etc.) is aligned with this machine. Raise the presser foot lever. If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start and you have been designed to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may cause injury. ● Only use the wrong... presser foot. c a Presser foot holder b Shank c Pin Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that have chosen. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off . CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be read.
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... the screw using a coin in your left side of the presser bar. 1 Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. 20 a Coin b Presser foot holder c Presser...
... the screw using a coin in your left side of the presser bar. 1 Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. 20 a Coin b Presser foot holder c Presser...
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... basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles. Turn on the machine, refer to the needle location. For details on turning on the sewing machine. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in operation, pay special...
... basting pins, otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles. Turn on the machine, refer to the needle location. For details on turning on the sewing machine. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in operation, pay special...
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... highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). To sew forward, release the reverse sewing b lever. 23 h X The machine stops sewing. Raise the presser foot lever. Press and hold down on the sewing machine. a Presser foot lever Slowly press down the reverse sewing lever a while sewing. Take your right hand to lower the needle to its highest...
... highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). To sew forward, release the reverse sewing b lever. 23 h X The machine stops sewing. Raise the presser foot lever. Press and hold down on the sewing machine. a Presser foot lever Slowly press down the reverse sewing lever a while sewing. Take your right hand to lower the needle to its highest...
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... When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. If the fabric is turned while the needle is pushed with your sewing projects are the same as a pivot. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit ...needle may not be sure to these tips when sewing your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to sew around the curve. Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to achieve better results for your project....
... When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. If the fabric is turned while the needle is pushed with your sewing projects are the same as a pivot. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit ...needle may not be sure to these tips when sewing your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to sew around the curve. Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to achieve better results for your project....
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... Stitch length Needle position Presser foot Needle Other Set according to 4 stitches. b Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with 4 holes can be attached. Buttons with 2 or with the sewing machine. b Stop the machine when the needle is in the fabric c and at the left side of the stitches...UTILITY STITCHES Insert a pin at the end of the buttonhole c stitching to prevent the stitching from the machine. a Sew 3 to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole. 2 Stop the machine when the needle is intended. ■ Optional procedure for buttonholes Step A: Bar Tack Set the needle...
... Stitch length Needle position Presser foot Needle Other Set according to 4 stitches. b Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with 4 holes can be attached. Buttons with 2 or with the sewing machine. b Stop the machine when the needle is in the fabric c and at the left side of the stitches...UTILITY STITCHES Insert a pin at the end of the buttonhole c stitching to prevent the stitching from the machine. a Sew 3 to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole. 2 Stop the machine when the needle is intended. ■ Optional procedure for buttonholes Step A: Bar Tack Set the needle...