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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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...power failure occurs during use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. PLEASE ...Operation is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Do ...
...power failure occurs during use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. PLEASE ...Operation is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Do ...
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...to 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 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE ...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 ...
...to 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 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE ...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 ...
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... connector (page 9) Insert the plug on and off. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. 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... accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. k Handwheel Used to lower the feed dogs. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use ...
... connector (page 9) Insert the plug on and off. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. 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... accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. k Handwheel Used to lower the feed dogs. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use ...
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... Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. When sewing is stopped, the needle is depressed. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. 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 presser foot applies pressure...
... Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. When sewing is stopped, the needle is depressed. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. 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 presser foot applies pressure...
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... stored in the bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. For details, refer to 1 a open it.
... stored in the bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. For details, refer to 1 a open it.
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... punch Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 8 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 your authorized dealer...
... punch Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 8 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 your authorized dealer...
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... b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to heat. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. a To turn off the ...plug. Electric shock may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or...
... b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to heat. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. a To turn off the ...plug. Electric shock may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or...
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... of cloth and dust to the raised position. X The needle stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of (... the needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. When you press harder, the machine's speed will increase. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will run at a faster speed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller...
... of cloth and dust to the raised position. X The needle stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of (... the needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. When you press harder, the machine's speed will increase. Turn off the foot controller, the machine will run at a faster speed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller...
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...). Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the bobbin Turn on the spool pin. THREADING THE... MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For...
...). Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the bobbin Turn on the spool pin. THREADING THE... MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For...
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...with the start/stop button). Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin...controller is wound, when the thread runs low it 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 used to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin a few times. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin ...
...with the start/stop button). Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin...controller is wound, when the thread runs low it 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 used to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin a few times. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin ...
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... For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i ... models equipped with the start/stop button). c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to loosen, and... the thread around the bobbin five or six times. Note ● If the sewing machine is to a suitable length.
... For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i ... models equipped with the start/stop button). c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to loosen, and... the thread around the bobbin five or six times. Note ● If the sewing machine is to a suitable length.
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...correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • Make sure that were designed to sew, you accidentally step on Raise the needle to the right. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the... machine will not operate correctly. Slide the button and open the cover. Use only ...
...correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • Make sure that were designed to sew, you accidentally step on Raise the needle to the right. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the... machine will not operate correctly. Slide the button and open the cover. Use only ...
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...Mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. a 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. ...
...Mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. a 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. ...
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... only be wrapped around the thread take-up lever. Make sure the main power switch is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of ... eye of the needle by holding the thread in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. Feed the upper thread as shown 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. CAUTION...
... only be wrapped around the thread take-up lever. Make sure the main power switch is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of ... eye of the needle by holding the thread in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. Feed the upper thread as shown 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. CAUTION...
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Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. X The end of thread through the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. X The end of thread through the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
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... needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on sewing machine needles. Use of the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides ...Failure to the following precautions concerning the handling of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Refer to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 Needle precautions Be sure to read and carefully ...
... needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on sewing machine needles. Use of the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides ...Failure to the following precautions concerning the handling of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Refer to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 Needle precautions Be sure to read and carefully ...
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... stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to 75/11), the needle may break while the... If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. Lower the presser foot lever. If the combination of the or needle on a flat surface and check that the mark...
... stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to 75/11), the needle may break while the... If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. Lower the presser foot lever. If the combination of the or needle on a flat surface and check that the mark...
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... the needle bar thread guide is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it touches the needle stopper. As seen from the front of the sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is at the bottom. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar...tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may be removed by turning it clockwise. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening the needle...
... the needle bar thread guide is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it touches the needle stopper. As seen from the front of the sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is at the bottom. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar...tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may be removed by turning it clockwise. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening the needle...
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...foot. If you have been designed to turn off the power before you leave the power on and step on , b turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start and you may be used with the shank in the LCD. Raise the needle... lever. If you change the presser foot. a Presser foot lever 24 a Black button b Presser foot holder Place a different presser foot below . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn it off. Replacing the presser foot Press the black button at the back of the d presser foot...
...foot. If you have been designed to turn off the power before you leave the power on and step on , b turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start and you may be used with the shank in the LCD. Raise the needle... lever. If you change the presser foot. a Presser foot lever 24 a Black button b Presser foot holder Place a different presser foot below . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn it off. Replacing the presser foot Press the black button at the back of the d presser foot...