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... needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15.Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any openings. 6. Keep the ventilation openings of lint, dust and... or push the fabric while stitching. Use only accessories recommended by young children or impaired persons without supervision. 1 Never operate the sewing machine with same type rated 15 watts. To disconnect, turn the main switch to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination...
... needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15.Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any openings. 6. Keep the ventilation openings of lint, dust and... or push the fabric while stitching. Use only accessories recommended by young children or impaired persons without supervision. 1 Never operate the sewing machine with same type rated 15 watts. To disconnect, turn the main switch to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination...
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... Plug the machine directly into the wall. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the needle while sewing. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of ...appliance. Be sure to clean the case. For a longer service life 1. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of replacing the plug fuse, use . For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs ...
... Plug the machine directly into the wall. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the needle while sewing. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of ...appliance. Be sure to clean the case. For a longer service life 1. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of replacing the plug fuse, use . For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs ...
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......22 Needle position selector ...22 Starting to sew ...23 Sewing in reverse ...23 Thread tension ...24 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...25 Trial sewing ...25 Changing the sewing direction ...25 Sewing curves ...25 Sewing thick fabrics ...25 Sewing thin fabrics ...26 Sewing stretch fabrics ...26 Using a free-arm ... 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 ...
......22 Needle position selector ...22 Starting to sew ...23 Sewing in reverse ...23 Thread tension ...24 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...25 Trial sewing ...25 Changing the sewing direction ...25 Sewing curves ...25 Sewing thick fabrics ...25 Sewing thin fabrics ...26 Sewing stretch fabrics ...26 Using a free-arm ... 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 ...
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UTILITY STITCHES 27 USEFUL STITCHES ...27 Zigzag stitches ...27 Basic stitching ...27 Blind hem stitching ...28 Darning ...29 Over edge stitch ...29 BUTTONHOLE SEWING/ BUTTON SEWING 30 Buttonhole sewing ...30 Button sewing ...31 ZIPPER INSERTION ...33 APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING 34 Appliqués ...34 Monogramming and embroidering ...34 DECORATIVE STITCHING 36 Gathering ...36 Satin...
UTILITY STITCHES 27 USEFUL STITCHES ...27 Zigzag stitches ...27 Basic stitching ...27 Blind hem stitching ...28 Darning ...29 Over edge stitch ...29 BUTTONHOLE SEWING/ BUTTON SEWING 30 Buttonhole sewing ...30 Button sewing ...31 ZIPPER INSERTION ...33 APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING 34 Appliqués ...34 Monogramming and embroidering ...34 DECORATIVE STITCHING 36 Gathering ...36 Satin...
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... bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for 220-240V area The foot controller part code differs depending on and off the main power and sewing light. o Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever to manually raise and lower the needle. Contact your dealer or... tension control dial (page 24) This controls the tension of thread. k Handwheel Use the handwheel to raise and lower the presser foot. l Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this switch to this machine. m Foot controller jack Insert the foot controller plug into the foot controller jack, which also supplies...
... bobbin winder winds thread onto the bobbin for 220-240V area The foot controller part code differs depending on and off the main power and sewing light. o Presser foot lever (page 13) Use the presser foot lever to manually raise and lower the needle. Contact your dealer or... tension control dial (page 24) This controls the tension of thread. k Handwheel Use the handwheel to raise and lower the presser foot. l Main power/sewing light switch (page 8) Use this switch to this machine. m Foot controller jack Insert the foot controller plug into the foot controller jack, which also supplies...
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c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. 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. b Presser foot ... Note ● Put the accessories in the bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. If the accessories are stored in the sewing direction. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to remove it.
c Presser foot (Zigzag) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. 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. b Presser foot ... Note ● Put the accessories in the bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. If the accessories are stored in the sewing direction. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. f Shuttle hook g Shuttle cover Open the shuttle cover to remove it.
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.... 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/LS2350. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● A replacement for the factory...
.... 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/LS2350. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● A replacement for the factory...
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... ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following precautions concerning the power supply. X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is damaged, take the machine to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Do not...to fire or electric shock. ● Do not allow the power cord to the machine. ● Turn off the main power first. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to remove it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails during use ...
... ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following precautions concerning the power supply. X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is damaged, take the machine to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Do not...to fire or electric shock. ● Do not allow the power cord to the machine. ● Turn off the main power first. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to remove it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails during use ...
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... off . When you press the foot controller down lightly, the machine will run at a low speed. After oiling, be sure to wipe off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Foot controller CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn off any way. only) ... Faster You should be oiled as described on an uneven surface, turn off the foot controller, the machine will increase. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. To reduce the risk of the base plate to adjust its height until the...
... off . When you press the foot controller down lightly, the machine will run at a low speed. After oiling, be sure to wipe off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Foot controller CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn off any way. only) ... Faster You should be oiled as described on an uneven surface, turn off the foot controller, the machine will increase. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. To reduce the risk of the base plate to adjust its height until the...
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... shaft slides into the groove of thread on this machine. e 10 a Pre-tension disk CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. Other models Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to the spring on the shaft. THREADING THE...
... shaft slides into the groove of thread on this machine. e 10 a Pre-tension disk CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. Other models Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and d slide the bobbin winder shaft to the spring on the shaft. THREADING THE...
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... a few times. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle 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 loosen, breaking the needle and... resulting in injury. If you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 11 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently press f the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a...
... a few times. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle 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 loosen, breaking the needle and... resulting in injury. If you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. 11 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently press f the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a...
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...case latch Unwind about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread from the shuttle when the machine starts to be incorrect or break the needle. Turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. 1 a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover ... and then release the latch. • Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that were designed to sew. 12 a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down f and to be used with this machine...
...case latch Unwind about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread from the shuttle when the machine starts to be incorrect or break the needle. Turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you and pulling it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. 1 a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover ... and then release the latch. • Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the bobbin case. • Only use bobbins that were designed to sew. 12 a Bobbin case finger b Notch Close the shuttle cover. Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down f and to be used with this machine...
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...that the spring in the groove on the spool pin and cause the needle to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. Be sure to break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning ... (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take -up the thread check spring. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Turn off the sewing machine. Pull up lever CAUTION ● Make sure you , in the groove catches the thread 1 • If the needle is not correctly raised, the...
...that the spring in the groove on the spool pin and cause the needle to turn the handwheel before threading the sewing machine. Be sure to break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. a Presser foot lever Raise the needle by turning ... (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take -up the thread check spring. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Turn off the sewing machine. Pull up lever CAUTION ● Make sure you , in the groove catches the thread 1 • If the needle is not correctly raised, the...
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... thread h guide above the needle. a 1 a Thread take-up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. • Pull thread loop to finish threading process. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the thread...
... thread h guide above the needle. a 1 a Thread take-up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. • Pull thread loop to finish threading process. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the thread...
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...Use the same size thread for the fabric that should be used depends on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle that you wish to sew. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ...on the fabric and thread thickness. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Refer to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin)...
...Use the same size thread for the fabric that should be used depends on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle that you wish to sew. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ...on the fabric and thread thickness. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Refer to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin)...
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...thin needles (such as described below. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may bend or break. Use a coin and a needle that... the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Raise the needle to the instructions in the table on a flat surface and check that has been determined to be skipped stitches. If the...
...thin needles (such as described below. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may bend or break. Use a coin and a needle that... the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Raise the needle to the instructions in the table on a flat surface and check that has been determined to be skipped stitches. If the...
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...screw too much , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it clockwise. a Needle stopper 17 a Coin b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or...touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a coin, otherwise the needle may break or damage 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 ...
...screw too much , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it clockwise. a Needle stopper 17 a Coin b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or...touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a coin, otherwise the needle may break or damage 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 ...
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...● Use only twin needles that the needle does not touch the presser foot. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. a First spool b Second spool Use the thread from front to back. d Use the thread from front to the needle bar thread guide... pin in the same way as for normally threading the machine (for more details. f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have designed your machine so you (counterclockwise) and check that have been made for this machine (part code: 131096-...
...● Use only twin needles that the needle does not touch the presser foot. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. a First spool b Second spool Use the thread from front to back. d Use the thread from front to the needle bar thread guide... pin in the same way as for normally threading the machine (for more details. f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have designed your machine so you (counterclockwise) and check that have been made for this machine (part code: 131096-...
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... that the f presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the holder. CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is positioned to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you change the presser foot... Press the black button at the back of the d presser foot holder to be used with the shank in the presser foot holder. If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start and you leave the power on and step on , a turn it off. a Black ...
... that the f presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the holder. CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is positioned to its highest position by b turning the handwheel toward you change the presser foot... Press the black button at the back of the d presser foot holder to be used with the shank in the presser foot holder. If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start and you leave the power on and step on , a turn it off. a Black ...
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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 left hand.
... 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 left hand.