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...the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any object into water. It may deflect the needle causing it is used by young children or impaired persons without supervision. 1 Always unplug before using and before cleaning. 2. Use... away from the electrical outlet immediately after using ." Always unplug this machine outdoors. 7. Never drop or insert any adjustments in the needle area, such as contained in this machine where aerosol (spray) products are being administered. 8. Return the sewing machine to the symbol...
...the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any object into water. It may deflect the needle causing it is used by young children or impaired persons without supervision. 1 Always unplug before using and before cleaning. 2. Use... away from the electrical outlet immediately after using ." Always unplug this machine outdoors. 7. Never drop or insert any adjustments in the needle area, such as contained in this machine where aerosol (spray) products are being administered. 8. Return the sewing machine to the symbol...
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...take- For a longer service life 1. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the needle while sewing. 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... is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of replacing the plug fuse, use . Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use extension cords. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of the...
...take- For a longer service life 1. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the needle while sewing. 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... is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of replacing the plug fuse, use . Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use extension cords. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of the...
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... threading ...13 Drawing up the lower thread ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 15 Needle precautions ...15 Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types 15 Checking the needle ...16 Replacing the needle ...16 Sewing with a twin needle (Option) ...18 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 19 Replacing the presser...presser foot holder ...20 2. SEWING BASICS 21 SEWING ...21 General sewing procedure ...21 Stitch width knob ...22 Stitch length knob ...22 Needle position selector ...22 Starting to sew ...23 Sewing in reverse ...23 Thread tension ...24 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...25 Trial sewing ...25 ...
... threading ...13 Drawing up the lower thread ...14 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 15 Needle precautions ...15 Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types 15 Checking the needle ...16 Replacing the needle ...16 Sewing with a twin needle (Option) ...18 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 19 Replacing the presser...presser foot holder ...20 2. SEWING BASICS 21 SEWING ...21 General sewing procedure ...21 Stitch width knob ...22 Stitch length knob ...22 Needle position selector ...22 Starting to sew ...23 Sewing in reverse ...23 Thread tension ...24 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...25 Trial sewing ...25 ...
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... the spool of the upper thread. g Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to manually raise and lower the needle. l Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this switch to set the stitch length. XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-421 (220/240V ... use as the lower thread. Part code; 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 sewing. f Stitch length knob (page 22) Turn this knob to cut them. n...
... the spool of the upper thread. g Reverse sewing lever (page 23) Press and hold down the reverse sewing lever to manually raise and lower the needle. l Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this switch to set the stitch length. XC7359-021 (110/120V Area), XC7438-421 (220/240V ... use as the lower thread. Part code; 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 sewing. f Stitch length knob (page 22) Turn this knob to cut them. n...
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...the fabric in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 6 h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the ...Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to set the bobbin. Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in the sewing direction. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies ...
...the fabric in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 6 h Bobbin case i Needle j Needle bar thread guide k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the ...Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment 1 a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to set the bobbin. Needle and presser foot section Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in the sewing direction. c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies ...
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... Part Code Americas SA156 (Americas) SABOBBIN (U.S.A. Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle Part Code Americas Others 130920-021 131096-121 7 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: LS-2000/LS2250PRW/LS2300PRW. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122...
... Part Code Americas SA156 (Americas) SABOBBIN (U.S.A. Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle Part Code Americas Others 130920-021 131096-121 7 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: LS-2000/LS2250PRW/LS2300PRW. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122...
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...lever. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 11 If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this is turned after winding the thread...while threading the machine. this sewing machine. Remove cover." If you slide the bobbin winding shaft to break. Raise the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the foot controller. KNOWING YOUR SEWING ...
...lever. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 11 If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this is turned after winding the thread...while threading the machine. this sewing machine. Remove cover." If you slide the bobbin winding shaft to break. Raise the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the foot controller. KNOWING YOUR SEWING ...
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... so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it will fall out from the shuttle when the machine starts to be incorrect or break the needle. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of the machine.
... so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it will fall out from the shuttle when the machine starts to be incorrect or break the needle. a Bobbin case latch Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of the machine.
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...tension control dial from the right to its highest position. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check ... can not be threaded. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Pull up the thread check spring. • If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on this pin. Be sure to break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and...
...tension control dial from the right to its highest position. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. 13 a Upper tension control dial b Thread check ... can not be threaded. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Pull up the thread check spring. • If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on this pin. Be sure to break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and...
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...a Upper thread b Lower thread 14 a Thread take-up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of thread. Drawing up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by turning the handwheel toward you may cause sewing problems. a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of ...; If the thread take -up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be passed behind the needle bar thread h guide above the needle. While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle to left hand, then feeding the thread with your left . Make sure you raise the presser foot...
...a Upper thread b Lower thread 14 a Thread take-up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of thread. Drawing up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by turning the handwheel toward you may cause sewing problems. a Upper thread b Lower thread Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of ...; If the thread take -up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be passed behind the needle bar thread h guide above the needle. While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle to left hand, then feeding the thread with your left . Make sure you raise the presser foot...
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...nylon threads, regardless of any other needle 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. Needle precautions Be sure to observe these ... section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with your machine.) Cotton: 50-60 Silk: "A" Synthetic/ Polyester Long Fiber Mercerized 50-60 Heavyweight Denim, Gabardine, Tweed, Corduroy...
...nylon threads, regardless of any other needle 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. Needle precautions Be sure to observe these ... section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with your machine.) Cotton: 50-60 Silk: "A" Synthetic/ Polyester Long Fiber Mercerized 50-60 Heavyweight Denim, Gabardine, Tweed, Corduroy...
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..., particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may be sure to turn off the sewing machine. a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is bent. If the combination of the...
..., particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may be sure to turn off the sewing machine. a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is bent. If the combination of the...
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... ● Be sure to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening the needle clamp screw about one turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp screw too much , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. While holding the needle with your left hand, f use a coin...
... ● Be sure to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening the needle clamp screw about one turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp screw too much , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. While holding the needle with your left hand, f use a coin...
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... thread guide is the same as for normally threading the machine (for more details. See page 13 for a single needle). The path for threading the machine to the needle bar thread guide. Other needles could break and injure you can use the same color or two different colors of thread onto the extra... have designed your machine so you . ● Use the zigzag presser foot. ● Use a setting of less than 3 on the top of the machine. b Right needle thread passes in the same way as for normally threading the machine (for more details. f Do not pass the thread behind the...
... thread guide is the same as for normally threading the machine (for more details. See page 13 for a single needle). The path for threading the machine to the needle bar thread guide. Other needles could break and injure you can use the same color or two different colors of thread onto the extra... have designed your machine so you . ● Use the zigzag presser foot. ● Use a setting of less than 3 on the top of the machine. b Right needle thread passes in the same way as for normally threading the machine (for more details. f Do not pass the thread behind the...
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... to be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have been designed to release the presser foot. Raise the needle to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may be used with the shank in the presser foot holder. Position the presser foot so the... foot pin snaps into the shank in the holder. Using other any presser feet may cause injury. ● Only use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause an accident or injury. CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be read...
... to be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have been designed to release the presser foot. Raise the needle to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may be used with the shank in the presser foot holder. Position the presser foot so the... foot pin snaps into the shank in the holder. Using other any presser feet may cause injury. ● Only use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause an accident or injury. CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be read...
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...foot appropriate for the area to sew" (page 23). 21 SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below to the needle location. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . For details on the machine. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. For ...injuries may occur. ● Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break or bend. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in operation, pay special attention to sew. 1 Turn on starting to sew, refer to "...
...foot appropriate for the area to sew" (page 23). 21 SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below to the needle location. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . For details on the machine. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. For ...injuries may occur. ● Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break or bend. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in operation, pay special attention to sew. 1 Turn on starting to sew, refer to "...
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... (see "Buttonhole sewing" on page 30.) 2. a Stitch width knob Note ● Do not move the selector while the needle is in the fabric. ● When using the twin needle. 22 This setting is sewn. When you can be set to 0, the fabric is used for sewing on a fabric scrap....set a longer stitch length. When the knob is set at 0, a straight stitch is used . Note ● Do not move the knob while the needle is regulated by operating the stitch width knob. The larger numbers set a wider stitch width. Satin stitches (see "Satin stitches" on page 36.) Stitch ...
... (see "Buttonhole sewing" on page 30.) 2. a Stitch width knob Note ● Do not move the selector while the needle is in the fabric. ● When using the twin needle. 22 This setting is sewn. When you can be set to 0, the fabric is used for sewing on a fabric scrap....set a longer stitch length. When the knob is set at 0, a straight stitch is used . Note ● Do not move the knob while the needle is regulated by operating the stitch width knob. The larger numbers set a wider stitch width. Satin stitches (see "Satin stitches" on page 36.) Stitch ...
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... controller. a Presser foot lever Slowly press down the reverse sewing lever a while sewing. Raise the presser foot lever. a Raise the needle to the starting point of the machine. Take your right hand to lower the needle to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward the rear of the stitching. Raise the...
... controller. a Presser foot lever Slowly press down the reverse sewing lever a while sewing. Raise the presser foot lever. a Raise the needle to the starting point of the machine. Take your right hand to lower the needle to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward the rear of the stitching. Raise the...
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... differ depending on the type of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results may bend or break. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be sure to its highest position. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does ... fabric sewn, perform the trial sewing under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to raise the needle before changing the sewing direction. Lower the presser foot lever and continue c sewing. 25 CAUTION ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inches)...
... differ depending on the type of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results may bend or break. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be sure to its highest position. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does ... fabric sewn, perform the trial sewing under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to raise the needle before changing the sewing direction. Lower the presser foot lever and continue c sewing. 25 CAUTION ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inches)...
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...foot. Note ● It is set above 1, it produces a Satin Stitch (a close zigzag stitch). a Lower the needle into the fabric at M.) Presser foot Zigzag Needle Single or Twin ■ Simple zigzag stitch Set the stitch length between 1 and 4 for a simple zigzag stitch. ... sew" (page 23). Basic stitching Straight stitches are also useful for sewing plain seams. Stitch width 0 Stitch length F-4 Needle position M, L, R (For twin needle sewing, always set at the a beginning of the stitching. UTILITY STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES USEFUL STITCHES Zigzag stitches You can ...
...foot. Note ● It is set above 1, it produces a Satin Stitch (a close zigzag stitch). a Lower the needle into the fabric at M.) Presser foot Zigzag Needle Single or Twin ■ Simple zigzag stitch Set the stitch length between 1 and 4 for a simple zigzag stitch. ... sew" (page 23). Basic stitching Straight stitches are also useful for sewing plain seams. Stitch width 0 Stitch length F-4 Needle position M, L, R (For twin needle sewing, always set at the a beginning of the stitching. UTILITY STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES USEFUL STITCHES Zigzag stitches You can ...