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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 outlet immediately after using and before using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. Switch the machine to be used by or near children. 2. ...IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using . The machine should be left unattended while plugged in the instruction manual...
...electrical outlet immediately after using and before using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. Switch the machine to be used by or near children. 2. ...IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using . The machine should be left unattended while plugged in the instruction manual...
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... safe operation 1. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. When storing this product are subject to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. If the problem persists, please consult your eye... turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of...
... safe operation 1. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. When storing this product are subject to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. If the problem persists, please consult your eye... turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of...
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......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 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10... THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading...
......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 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10... THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading...
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... with two needles. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. 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 sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The...
... with two needles. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. 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 sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The...
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... start/stop button) Press the start/stop sewing. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to hold the presser foot holder...place. g Quick-set the bobbin. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to set bobbin (for the selected stitching. k Needle...
... start/stop button) Press the start/stop sewing. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to hold the presser foot holder...place. g Quick-set the bobbin. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to set bobbin (for the selected stitching. k Needle...
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... foot that you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch length...
... foot that you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch length...
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... fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-6000i, CS-4000, ES-2400, ES-2000, EX-660, CE-4000, BC-1000, HS-1000, XR-7700, CE-5000PRW, SM-6500PRW ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through...
... fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-6000i, CS-4000, ES-2400, ES-2000, EX-660, CE-4000, BC-1000, HS-1000, XR-7700, CE-5000PRW, SM-6500PRW ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through...
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...power sources may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off . These things may result. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is being operated, turn off the main power first. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to observe the following circumstances:...) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. a To turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other appliances plugged...
...power sources may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off . These things may result. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is being operated, turn off the main power first. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to observe the following circumstances:...) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. a To turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other appliances plugged...
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...the foot controller down the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the sewing machine. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will stop position changes to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller.... a Faster You should make sure that nothing is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). After turning on the rear...
...the foot controller down the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the sewing machine. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will stop position changes to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller.... a Faster You should make sure that nothing is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). After turning on the rear...
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... the right. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of... from the inside of the thread through the hole on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. Pass the end of the bobbin. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on c the bobbin from other bobbins ...
... the right. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of... from the inside of the thread through the hole on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. Pass the end of the bobbin. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on c the bobbin from other bobbins ...
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...; When the foot controller is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to start /stop button). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop button)....the start . Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to break. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to the right. g CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to start or stop the...
...; When the foot controller is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to start /stop button). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop button)....the start . Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to break. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to the right. g CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to start or stop the...
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...Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the d pre-tension disk with your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop sewing (only for models equipped ...cannot be used to run out. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 13 c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to loosen, and may become tangled in , the start/stop button). ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding...
...Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the bobbin winder shaft b so that wraps around the d pre-tension disk with your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop sewing (only for models equipped ...cannot be used to run out. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 13 c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to loosen, and may become tangled in , the start/stop button). ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding...
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...needle and resulting in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that the thread is turned after winding the thread...not operate correctly. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this is not inserted, reinsert the thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • Make sure that were ...
...needle and resulting in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that the thread is turned after winding the thread...not operate correctly. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this is not inserted, reinsert the thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • Make sure that were ...
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...Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Be sure to raise the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Spool ...so that the mark on the needle threader, see page 17. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up before threading the...
...Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Be sure to raise the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Spool ...so that the mark on the needle threader, see page 17. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up before threading the...
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...of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use the needle threader if you may tangle on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. If you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you are using those types of threads or needles, thread ... upper thread as possible, and c then put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Make sure the main power switch is lowered, the upper thread...
...of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use the needle threader if you may tangle on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. If you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you are using those types of threads or needles, thread ... upper thread as possible, and c then put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Make sure the main power switch is lowered, the upper thread...
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d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever.
d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever.
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... 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. 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 ... Silk thread 50-80 30 Size of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Refer to sew. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Failure to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of Needle...
... 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. 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 ... Silk thread 50-80 30 Size of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Refer to sew. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Failure to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of Needle...
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... position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) Sewing with thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may break while the machine is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start...or there may be straight according to the instructions in the table on a flat surface and check that has been determined to turn off the sewing machine. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as denim) with a bent ...
... position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) Sewing with thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may break while the machine is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start...or there may be straight according to the instructions in the table on a flat surface and check that has been determined to turn off the sewing machine. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as denim) with a bent ...
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...screw about one turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align...a 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 fall off. Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp screw too much , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may be removed by...
...screw about one turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align...a 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 fall off. Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp screw too much , the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may be removed by...