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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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... other parts • A power failure occurs during use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. When storing this product are subject to change without notice. 2 Benzene, thinner...For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For a longer service life 1. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the foot ...
... other parts • A power failure occurs during use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. When storing this product are subject to change without notice. 2 Benzene, thinner...For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Be sure to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For a longer service life 1. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the foot ...
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...sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3 CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE... ...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...
...sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3 CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE... ...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...
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... (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and 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 11) This winds the ... compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. 5 l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. p Presser foot lever (page 16)...
... (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and 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 11) This winds the ... compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. 5 l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. p Presser foot lever (page 16)...
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...pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Quick-set the bobbin. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew in the opposite direction. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. d Needle ...position button (for models equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to adjust the sewing speed. 6 Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread...
...pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Quick-set the bobbin. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew in the opposite direction. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. d Needle ...position button (for models equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to adjust the sewing speed. 6 Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread...
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... Note ● Put the accessories in a bag, they may fall out, and be sewn. Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in the bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment.
... Note ● Put the accessories in a bag, they may fall out, and be sewn. Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. Flat bed attachment The accessories are not in the bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment.
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...-031 14 Extra spool pin X59375-121 X54243-001 15 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. We have designed these accessories to help you be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch ... (EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) 5. 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 G The screw of the presser foot holder is available through ...
...-031 14 Extra spool pin X59375-121 X54243-001 15 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. We have designed these accessories to help you be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch ... (EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) 5. 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 G The screw of the presser foot holder is available through ...
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...twisted, or bundled. Power supply Insert the plug into a wall outlet. Using other ). Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned on the cord. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. If the plug does not fit fully...plug (one way. Fire or electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off . USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to "I". b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is being operated, turn off the main power first. Always grasp the plug to a...
...twisted, or bundled. Power supply Insert the plug into a wall outlet. Using other ). Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned on the cord. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. If the plug does not fit fully...plug (one way. Fire or electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off . USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to "I". b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is being operated, turn off the main power first. Always grasp the plug to a...
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... the start/stop position changes to the lowered position. 10 After turning on the foot controller when the machine is placed on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Note ● When the foot controller is stopped. X The needle stop button cannot be set to...so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will increase. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key) on the ...
... the start/stop position changes to the lowered position. 10 After turning on the foot controller when the machine is placed on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Note ● When the foot controller is stopped. X The needle stop button cannot be set to...so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will increase. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key) on the ...
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b CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. e 11 Pass the end of the bobbin. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on ... thread through the hole on the spool pin. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this...
b CAUTION ● If the spool of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. e 11 Pass the end of the bobbin. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on ... thread through the hole on the spool pin. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this...
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...the bobbin winding shaft to the right. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the...thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to break. 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...
...the bobbin winding shaft to the right. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the...thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to break. 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...
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...with built-in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right and pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise ... the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) to its k original position (for models equipped with the...
...with built-in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right and pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise ... the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) to its k original position (for models equipped with the...
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...the bobbin so the thread unrolls in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. Put the left tab in e place (see page 15. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes ... arrow a), and then press lightly on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you slide the bobbin winding shaft to be incorrect or break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not inserted, reinsert the thread. Lower...
...the bobbin so the thread unrolls in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. Put the left tab in e place (see page 15. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes ... arrow a), and then press lightly on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you slide the bobbin winding shaft to be incorrect or break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not inserted, reinsert the thread. Lower...
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..., or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise...) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is ...
..., or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise...) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is ...
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...as shown in the figure d on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure you guide the thread through 6... are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you can only use needles in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to back and pull g out about ... the twin 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 5 cm (2 inch...
...as shown in the figure d on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure you guide the thread through 6... are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you can only use needles in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to back and pull g out about ... the twin 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 5 cm (2 inch...
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X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of thread through the needle.
X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of thread through the needle.
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...thread Synthetic thread 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. Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 KNOWING YOUR...Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to the following precautions concerning the handling of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the...
...thread Synthetic thread 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. Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 KNOWING YOUR...Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to the following precautions concerning the handling of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the...
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... being operated. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be sure to turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches. Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to the ...marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent....
... being operated. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be sure to turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches. Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to the ...marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent....
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...needle until it clockwise. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may fall off. As seen from the front of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle... Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the...d Align 22 Note ● The needle can be damaged. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to the needle bar.
...needle until it clockwise. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may fall off. As seen from the front of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle... Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the...d Align 22 Note ● The needle can be damaged. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to the needle bar.
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... by pressing once or twice.) or a Mark b Needle position button If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start /stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. To select a stitch, refer to release the presser foot. Using other any ...presser feet may cause an accident or injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start and you may be injured. ●...
... by pressing once or twice.) or a Mark b Needle position button If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start /stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. To select a stitch, refer to release the presser foot. Using other any ...presser feet may cause an accident or injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start and you may be injured. ●...