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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS VARIOUS STITCHES APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS VARIOUS STITCHES APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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.... • Always unplug your back or knees. DANGER - Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you have finished reading this manual for...correct operation of the various functions. Before using this machine, carefully read these safety instructions before attempting to make any other part may injure your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this sewing machine. While the machine is stored or in this manual, or if ...
.... • Always unplug your back or knees. DANGER - Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you have finished reading this manual for...correct operation of the various functions. Before using this machine, carefully read these safety instructions before attempting to make any other part may injure your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this sewing machine. While the machine is stored or in this manual, or if ...
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... needle plate, as it could cause the needle to assure correct installation. 1 Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may fall, resulting in should never be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of lint...adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use extension cords. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it to break. 6 This machine is not a toy: • Your close attention to the danger of suffocation. • Do ...
... needle plate, as it could cause the needle to assure correct installation. 1 Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the sewing machine may fall, resulting in should never be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of lint...adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use extension cords. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it to break. 6 This machine is not a toy: • Your close attention to the danger of suffocation. • Do ...
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... Selecting a stitch ...28 Starting to sew ...29 Adjusting thread tension ...31 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...32 Trial sewing ...32 Changing the sewing direction ...32 Sewing curves ...32 Sewing thick fabrics ...32 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...33 Sewing thin fabrics ...34 Sewing stretch fabrics ...34 Using a free-arm style ...34 3 CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The...
... Selecting a stitch ...28 Starting to sew ...29 Adjusting thread tension ...31 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...32 Trial sewing ...32 Changing the sewing direction ...32 Sewing curves ...32 Sewing thick fabrics ...32 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...33 Sewing thin fabrics ...34 Sewing stretch fabrics ...34 Using a free-arm style ...34 3 CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The...
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... can use as the lower 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 lubrication. d Upper tension-control dial (page 31) This controls the tension of thread. m Jack/socket connector (page... presser foot. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to...
... can use as the lower 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 lubrication. d Upper tension-control dial (page 31) This controls the tension of thread. m Jack/socket connector (page... presser foot. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to...
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...fabric in the fabric. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is lowered in the sewing direction. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation... button) Press the needle position button to start /stop sewing. For details, refer to "Starting to sew in place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. b Needle threader (for models ...
...fabric in the fabric. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is lowered in the sewing direction. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation... button) Press the needle position button to start /stop sewing. For details, refer to "Starting to sew in place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. b Needle threader (for models ...
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...stitch that you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. 1 3 ABC a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to "Checking characters" (page 66). a a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment...when the character stitch key is pressed. Operation panel The operation panel, located on some models e Utility stitch key Press this key to sew utility stitches. For details, refer to add or delete characters. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch length....
...stitch that you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. 1 3 ABC a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to "Checking characters" (page 66). a a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment...when the character stitch key is pressed. Operation panel The operation panel, located on some models e Utility stitch key Press this key to sew utility stitches. For details, refer to add or delete characters. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch length....
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... stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" XC3021-031 XC4051-031 XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 No. KNOWING 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 ...
... stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" XC3021-031 XC4051-031 XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 No. KNOWING 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 ...
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... intended to fit in the following precautions concerning the power supply. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Fire or electric shock may damage the cord, or lead to fire... Pulling on the cord may result. ● Do not touch the plug with this plug is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. a To turn off . Turning on the machine Insert the plug into an electrical outlet that the plugs on the power cord are away from the outlet...
... intended to fit in the following precautions concerning the power supply. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Fire or electric shock may damage the cord, or lead to fire... Pulling on the cord may result. ● Do not touch the plug with this plug is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. a To turn off . Turning on the machine Insert the plug into an electrical outlet that the plugs on the power cord are away from the outlet...
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... increase. Changing the needle stop position to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. Turn off the sewing machine in , the start/stop . After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Note ● When the foot controller is set to the lowered position. 10 Doing so could cause a fire or an...
... increase. Changing the needle stop position to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. Turn off the sewing machine in , the start/stop . After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Note ● When the foot controller is set to the lowered position. 10 Doing so could cause a fire or an...
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... (stitch selection key). X The initial needle position changes to the left and turn on the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine. Changing the initial needle Cancelling the operation beep position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set so that it is turned on. a Hold down the "-" side... of (stitch width adjustment key). After turning on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch selection b key) on . This setting can be changed so that the straight stitch (center needle ...
... (stitch selection key). X The initial needle position changes to the left and turn on the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine. Changing the initial needle Cancelling the operation beep position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set so that it is turned on. a Hold down the "-" side... of (stitch width adjustment key). After turning on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch selection b key) on . This setting can be changed so that the straight stitch (center needle ...
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If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that have been designed for 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 ... as possible. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the fast bobbin winding, see...
If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that have been designed for 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 ... as possible. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the fast bobbin winding, see...
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...and cause the needle to fast) (for models equipped with the start . Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly...position (for models equipped with the start /stop button) to the right. Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar ...
...and cause the needle to fast) (for models equipped with the start . Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly...position (for models equipped with the start /stop button) to the right. Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar ...
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... your foot off the foot controller or press (start /stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Be sure to the right. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps 1 through e the slit in...bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button). a Sewing speed controller Turn on the sewing machine. a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start . Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for...
... your foot off the foot controller or press (start /stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Be sure to the right. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps 1 through e the slit in...bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button). a Sewing speed controller Turn on the sewing machine. a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start . Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for...
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...bobbin so the thread unrolls in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with this sewing machine. Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is not a ...Only use bobbins that were designed to its highest position by the arrow. Memo ● When the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. If bobbins from other models are used with the needle position button), and ...
...bobbin so the thread unrolls in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with this sewing machine. Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is not a ...Only use bobbins that were designed to its highest position by the arrow. Memo ● When the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. If bobbins from other models are used with the needle position button), and ...
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...not correctly inserted through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● The order that were designed to sew, follow the procedure in e place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. ... by turning a the handwheel toward you start to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter 16 Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you...
...not correctly inserted through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● The order that were designed to sew, follow the procedure in e place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. ... by turning a the handwheel toward you start to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter 16 Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you...
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...to raise the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 a Spool pin... equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If ...
...to raise the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 a Spool pin... equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If ...
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...needle and wing needle. Make sure the main power switch is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. a Needle ... The needle threader can only be used with your left . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in a...the spool pin and cause the needle to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Lower the presser foot lever. Make sure you are using ...
...needle and wing needle. Make sure the main power switch is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. a Needle ... The needle threader can only be used with your left . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in a...the spool pin and cause the needle to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Lower the presser foot lever. Make sure you are using ...
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d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle threader rotates toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 Fully lower the needle threader lever.
d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle threader rotates toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 Fully lower the needle threader lever.
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... bobbin cover should still be left over. Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. c 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the machine under the presser foot. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by pressing (needle...
... bobbin cover should still be left over. Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. c 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the machine under the presser foot. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by pressing (needle...