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... main parts ...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 operation beep ...11 THREADING THE MACHINE 12 Winding the bobbin ...12 Lower threading ...15 Upper threading ...17 Drawing up the lower thread...
... main parts ...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 operation beep ...11 THREADING THE MACHINE 12 Winding the bobbin ...12 Lower threading ...15 Upper threading ...17 Drawing up the lower thread...
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... ...70 Cleaning the machine surface ...70 Cleaning the bobbin case ...70 TROUBLESHOOTING ...72 ERROR MESSAGES ...75 Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 75 INDEX ...76 4 3. VARIOUS STITCHES 35 STITCH SETTINGS ...35 Utility stitches ...35 Character stitches (for models equipped with character stitches 41 OVERCASTING STITCHES 42 BASIC STITCHING ...43 Basic stitching ...43 BLIND HEM STITCHING 44 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 46 Button sewing ...49 ZIPPER INSERTION ...51 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 52 Stretch stitching ...52 Elastic attaching ...52 APPLIQUÉ...
... ...70 Cleaning the machine surface ...70 Cleaning the bobbin case ...70 TROUBLESHOOTING ...72 ERROR MESSAGES ...75 Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 75 INDEX ...76 4 3. VARIOUS STITCHES 35 STITCH SETTINGS ...35 Utility stitches ...35 Character stitches (for models equipped with character stitches 41 OVERCASTING STITCHES 42 BASIC STITCHING ...43 Basic stitching ...43 BLIND HEM STITCHING 44 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 46 Button sewing ...49 ZIPPER INSERTION ...51 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 52 Stretch stitching ...52 Elastic attaching ...52 APPLIQUÉ...
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... controls the tension of thread. p Presser foot lever (page 17) Used to lower the feed dogs. r Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 5 Not for use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. e Thread guide (pages 12 and 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch...
... controls the tension of thread. p Presser foot lever (page 17) Used to lower the feed dogs. r Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 5 Not for use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. e Thread guide (pages 12 and 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch...
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... dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the fabric. i Needle plate The needle plate is marked with the needle threader) (page 18) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew" (page 29). 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 easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller...
... dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the fabric. i Needle plate The needle plate is marked with the needle threader) (page 18) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew" (page 29). 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 easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller...
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... 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: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 90/14 1 needle No. 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...
... 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: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 90/14 1 needle No. 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...
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... start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine in the fabric when sewing is set to leave the needle in order to sew at a low speed. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will stop button cannot be set using the sewing speed controller is stopped. a Hold down lightly...
... start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop position Normally, the sewing machine is stopped. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine in the fabric when sewing is set to leave the needle in order to sew at a low speed. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will stop button cannot be set using the sewing speed controller is stopped. a Hold down lightly...
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... the bobbin winder shaft k to the right. While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. start/stop button) to start /stop button). Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller...
... the bobbin winder shaft k to the right. While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. start/stop button) to start /stop button). Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller...
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... the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left hand, use your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure in a "Winding the bobbin" to start /stop button). c While holding the thread that the spring on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start . Slide the sewing speed controller back to be operated using the cutter...
... the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left hand, use your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure in a "Winding the bobbin" to start /stop button). c While holding the thread that the spring on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start . Slide the sewing speed controller back to be operated using the cutter...
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... power off while threading the machine. Install the bobbin wound with this is started or the Slide the button and open the cover. a Cover b Slide button Lower threading Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the right direction. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push the bobbin d down with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 15 Raise the needle to the right. Hold the end of the same type (part code...
... power off while threading the machine. Install the bobbin wound with this is started or the Slide the button and open the cover. a Cover b Slide button Lower threading Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the right direction. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push the bobbin d down with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 15 Raise the needle to the right. Hold the end of the same type (part code...
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... the diagram). ■ For models equipped with this machine. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in, feed the end of the thread c through the slit, and then pull the thread to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter 16 Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. Slide the button and open the cover. Be sure to be used with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in "Drawing up the lower thread" (page...
... the diagram). ■ For models equipped with this machine. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in, feed the end of the thread c through the slit, and then pull the thread to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter 16 Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. Slide the button and open the cover. Be sure to be used with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in "Drawing up the lower thread" (page...
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... the twin needle and wing needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up the spool pin as far 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. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on this pin. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever...
... the twin needle and wing needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up the spool pin as far 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. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on this pin. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever...
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... changing the sewing direction, be damaged. If the fabric is turned while the needle is lowered, the needle may damage the machine. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with a needle threader) ● You cannot use the needle threader to raise the needle before turning the fabric. f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. Thread the left needle from the second spool to thread e the machine to thread the twin needle. c Needle bar thread guide Note (For models...
... changing the sewing direction, be damaged. If the fabric is turned while the needle is lowered, the needle may damage the machine. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with a needle threader) ● You cannot use the needle threader to raise the needle before turning the fabric. f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. Thread the left needle from the second spool to thread e the machine to thread the twin needle. c Needle bar thread guide Note (For models...
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.... Changing the sewing direction Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to these tips when sewing your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. CAUTION ● When using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in the fabric). Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the b fabric. After you (counterclockwise) or by pressing (needle position button) once (for your project. When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Refer to sew...
.... Changing the sewing direction Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to these tips when sewing your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. CAUTION ● When using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in the fabric). Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the b fabric. After you (counterclockwise) or by pressing (needle position button) once (for your project. When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Refer to sew...
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... buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. 1 2 5 ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is set to 25 mm (1 inch) on fabric b Buttonhole sewing Pull out the button guide plate of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. d Position...
... buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. 1 2 5 ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is set to 25 mm (1 inch) on fabric b Buttonhole sewing Pull out the button guide plate of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. d Position...
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... the machine) Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp g thread to be attached. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b feed dog position lever, located at the top end of the fabric, and then tie it . Button sewing Buttons can be attached. Buttons with 2 or with the sewing machine. c 1 a Button fitting foot "M" 49 Lower the presser foot lever and the e buttonhole lever, and then start sewing. b Select a stitch or . Trim off any slack. ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Hook the...
... the machine) Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp g thread to be attached. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b feed dog position lever, located at the top end of the fabric, and then tie it . Button sewing Buttons can be attached. Buttons with 2 or with the sewing machine. c 1 a Button fitting foot "M" 49 Lower the presser foot lever and the e buttonhole lever, and then start sewing. b Select a stitch or . Trim off any slack. ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Hook the...
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... of the machine) and turn the handwheel to raise the dogs. • Normally, the feed dog position lever is the same as f the distance between the holes in the same way. Pull the upper thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to the shortest setting by g pressing the stitch length adjustment key. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the presser foot and d the fabric. i • After sewing for about...
... of the machine) and turn the handwheel to raise the dogs. • Normally, the feed dog position lever is the same as f the distance between the holes in the same way. Pull the upper thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to the shortest setting by g pressing the stitch length adjustment key. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the presser foot and d the fabric. i • After sewing for about...
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... needle breaks. The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to sew. Choose a thread and needle that for example, you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. The area around the hole in the presser foot is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that are nation of stitch. Replace the presser foot. Incorrect bobbins will not work . for the type of fabric, thread and needle. The upper thread tension...
... needle breaks. The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to sew. Choose a thread and needle that for example, you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. The area around the hole in the presser foot is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that are nation of stitch. Replace the presser foot. Incorrect bobbins will not work . for the type of fabric, thread and needle. The upper thread tension...
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... Bobbin is incorrectly installed. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Attach the presser foot holder properly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. The bobbin thread is set incorrectly. the bobbin thread properly. Replace the needle plate. The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched, or has a burr on the wrong side of fabric. - The bobbin case is scratched. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. page 12 The bobbin is incorrect. Remove the tangled thread and clean the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins...
... Bobbin is incorrectly installed. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Attach the presser foot holder properly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. The bobbin thread is set incorrectly. the bobbin thread properly. Replace the needle plate. The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched, or has a burr on the wrong side of fabric. - The bobbin case is scratched. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. page 12 The bobbin is incorrect. Remove the tangled thread and clean the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins...
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... stitch is incorrect. Lengthen the stitch length. Stitches are lowered. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. If the thread is tangled, for this machine. Slide the feed dog position lever to its highest position. The thread is tangled in the bobbin case. Remove the tangle thread. The thread tension is damaged. Dust has accumulated under the fabric. You have not moved the needle holder to . The presser foot...
... stitch is incorrect. Lengthen the stitch length. Stitches are lowered. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. If the thread is tangled, for this machine. Slide the feed dog position lever to its highest position. The thread is tangled in the bobbin case. Remove the tangle thread. The thread tension is damaged. Dust has accumulated under the fabric. You have not moved the needle holder to . The presser foot...
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... beep. The motor locked up because the thread is set up , for example, because the thread is raised. Operation beep (for the cause of the error, and correct it before continuing the operation. 4 The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle Move the bobbin winder position button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is tangled The sewing machine beeps for four seconds and the machine automatically stops. If...
... beep. The motor locked up because the thread is set up , for example, because the thread is raised. Operation beep (for the cause of the error, and correct it before continuing the operation. 4 The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle Move the bobbin winder position button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is tangled The sewing machine beeps for four seconds and the machine automatically stops. If...