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... 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 ...20 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 21...
... 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 ...20 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 21...
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APPENDIX ...70 MAINTENANCE ...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 VARIOUS STITCHES 35 STITCH SETTINGS ...35 ...
APPENDIX ...70 MAINTENANCE ...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 VARIOUS STITCHES 35 STITCH SETTINGS ...35 ...
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... can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. 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 control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. e Thread... guide (pages 12 and 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. j Operation ...
... can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. 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 control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. e Thread... guide (pages 12 and 17) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. j Operation ...
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...for models equipped with guides for the selected stitching. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin (for models equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. When sewing is stopped, the needle is marked ...holder The presser foot is depressed. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise or lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. e Presser foot The...
...for models equipped with guides for the selected stitching. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin (for models equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. When sewing is stopped, the needle is marked ...holder The presser foot is depressed. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise or lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. e Presser foot The...
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...) 5. We have designed these accessories 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 X54243-051 No. Part Name 9 Bobbin (4) 10 Needle set 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold ...colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14 Screwdriver 15 Extra spool pin 16 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. 15. 16. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: HS-3000, SQ-9000. ● The...
...) 5. We have designed these accessories 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 X54243-051 No. Part Name 9 Bobbin (4) 10 Needle set 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold ...colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14 Screwdriver 15 Extra spool pin 16 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. 15. 16. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: HS-3000, SQ-9000. ● The...
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...shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin Turn on this sewing machine. If you use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool...of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of thread on the sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on the spool pin. e...
...shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin Turn on this sewing machine. If you use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool...of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of thread on the sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on the spool pin. e...
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...models equipped with the start /stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. start /stop button). If you follow the instructions carefully. Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the... start . CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Trim the...
...models equipped with the start /stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. start /stop button). If you follow the instructions carefully. Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the... start . CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Trim the...
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..., take i your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure in a "Winding the bobbin" to be operated using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with built-in cutter) X The thread is cut the thread as described... with the start /stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop button) to a suitable length. Place the bobbin on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 14 c While holding the thread that...
..., take i your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure in a "Winding the bobbin" to be operated using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with built-in cutter) X The thread is cut the thread as described... with the start /stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop button) to a suitable length. Place the bobbin on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 14 c While holding the thread that...
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... through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. Hold the end of the thread..., breaking the needle and resulting in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off while threading the machine. If bobbins from other models are used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 15 Use only...
... through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. Hold the end of the thread..., breaking the needle and resulting in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you turn the power off while threading the machine. If bobbins from other models are used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 15 Use only...
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...from the left side of the cover (as indicated. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin thread should be used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Be sure to thread the machine as shown by the line in the wrong direction, it . 1 a Tension...counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 20). b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Put the left tab in d place (see arrow a), and ...
...from the left side of the cover (as indicated. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin thread should be used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Be sure to thread the machine as shown by the line in the wrong direction, it . 1 a Tension...counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 20). b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Put the left tab in d place (see arrow a), and ...
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... the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward the back of the upper thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the bobbin thread. Pass the thread along the slit in . Draw up the lower c thread. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and... can draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in the direction a of the arrow, and leave it there without 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 hand so...
... the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward the back of the upper thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the bobbin thread. Pass the thread along the slit in . Draw up the lower c thread. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and... can draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in the direction a of the arrow, and leave it there without 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 hand so...
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...the two holes closest to you h (counterclockwise) to check that the needle goes into the two holes of the machine) and turn the handwheel to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the fabric, and then tie it is positioned at . 50 Start sewing. Set ... press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to the shortest setting by g pressing the stitch length adjustment key. Turn the handwheel toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the button. i • After sewing for about 10 seconds at the end of the j stitching to the left as...
...the two holes closest to you h (counterclockwise) to check that the needle goes into the two holes of the machine) and turn the handwheel to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the fabric, and then tie it is positioned at . 50 Start sewing. Set ... press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to the shortest setting by g pressing the stitch length adjustment key. Turn the handwheel toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the button. i • After sewing for about 10 seconds at the end of the j stitching to the left as...
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..., it should be injured. a Raise the needle and the presser foot. Cleaning the bobbin case Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in neutral detergent, squeeze it . Otherwise, you may occur. Switch the machine off and unplug it again with a dry cloth. b Loosen the presser-foot screw ...and the needle c clamp screw to remove the needle plate cover. Grasp both sides of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the needle plate cover, d and then slide it toward you clean it out ...
..., it should be injured. a Raise the needle and the presser foot. Cleaning the bobbin case Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in neutral detergent, squeeze it . Otherwise, you may occur. Switch the machine off and unplug it again with a dry cloth. b Loosen the presser-foot screw ...and the needle c clamp screw to remove the needle plate cover. Grasp both sides of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the needle plate cover, d and then slide it toward you clean it out ...
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... of fabric. Remove any knots or tangles. The upper thread tension is tangled in the presser foot is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to put it right The machine is appropriate thread you are knots or tangles in . Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is too tight. The needle... been designed for the type of stitch that is bent or blunt. The needle is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that for this machine. The presser foot you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Symptom The sewing...
... of fabric. Remove any knots or tangles. The upper thread tension is tangled in the presser foot is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to put it right The machine is appropriate thread you are knots or tangles in . Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is too tight. The needle... been designed for the type of stitch that is bent or blunt. The needle is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that for this machine. The presser foot you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Symptom The sewing...
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... Thread the upper thread and wind properly or fitted the bobbin properly. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. You have not used a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. Attach the presser foot holder properly. the bobbin thread properly. page 15, 16, 17 The fabric is... tight. page 17 You have not fitted the spool properly. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Replace the needle plate. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Contact your retailer or the...
... Thread the upper thread and wind properly or fitted the bobbin properly. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. You have not used a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. Attach the presser foot holder properly. the bobbin thread properly. page 15, 16, 17 The fabric is... tight. page 17 You have not fitted the spool properly. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Replace the needle plate. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Contact your retailer or the...
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... properly. Correct the upper threading. Correct the upper threading. Attach the presser foot that is tangled in the bobbin case. If the thread is correct for this machine. page 49, 56 The fabric does not feed. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for ... not used . You have not inserted the needle properly. The presser foot that you (counterclockwise) so that you are appropriate for this machine. How to its highest position. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. The thread is a highpitched noise while sewing. page 28 page...
... properly. Correct the upper threading. Correct the upper threading. Attach the presser foot that is tangled in the bobbin case. If the thread is correct for this machine. page 49, 56 The fabric does not feed. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for ... not used . You have not inserted the needle properly. The presser foot that you (counterclockwise) so that you are appropriate for this machine. How to its highest position. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. The thread is a highpitched noise while sewing. page 28 page...
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...before continuing the operation. Lower the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation. 4 The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle Move the bobbin winder position button was pressed (or the start/stop button. Disconnect the foot controller, and then press the start /stop button... ● If error message "F1" through "F9" appears in the table. Be sure to check for four seconds and the machine automatically stops. Raise the buttonhole lever before con- Contact your nearest authorized service center. Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the operation...
...before continuing the operation. Lower the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation. 4 The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle Move the bobbin winder position button was pressed (or the start/stop button. Disconnect the foot controller, and then press the start /stop button... ● If error message "F1" through "F9" appears in the table. Be sure to check for four seconds and the machine automatically stops. Raise the buttonhole lever before con- Contact your nearest authorized service center. Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the operation...
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...42 A accessories 8 adjusting stitches 68 appliqués 53 B bar tack 57 basic stitching 43 blind hem stitching 44 bobbin 15 bobbin case 70 bobbin cover 6, 15 bobbin winder 12, 72, 75 button sewing 49 buttonhole foot 47 buttonhole lever 6, 48, 58 buttonhole sewing 46 C character ... lever 6, 17 pre-tension disk 12 Q quick-set bobbin 6, 16 quilting 55 quilting foot 56 quilting guide 55 R reinforcement stitching 57 reverse/reinforcement stitch button 6 S scallop stitching 61 seam ripper 48 sewing machine needles 21 sewing speed controller 6 sewing the character stitches ...
...42 A accessories 8 adjusting stitches 68 appliqués 53 B bar tack 57 basic stitching 43 blind hem stitching 44 bobbin 15 bobbin case 70 bobbin cover 6, 15 bobbin winder 12, 72, 75 button sewing 49 buttonhole foot 47 buttonhole lever 6, 48, 58 buttonhole sewing 46 C character ... lever 6, 17 pre-tension disk 12 Q quick-set bobbin 6, 16 quilting 55 quilting foot 56 quilting guide 55 R reinforcement stitching 57 reverse/reinforcement stitch button 6 S scallop stitching 61 seam ripper 48 sewing machine needles 21 sewing speed controller 6 sewing the character stitches ...