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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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...store anything on the needle while sewing. For a longer service life 1. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do ...2 PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines.
...store anything on the needle while sewing. For a longer service life 1. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do ...2 PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines.
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......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 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10... THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading...
......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 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10... THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading...
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...16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 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 sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper ...
...16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 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 sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper ...
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... presser foot is marked with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. b Needle threader (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to hold the presser foot holder in place. k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to...
... presser foot is marked with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. b Needle threader (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to hold the presser foot holder in place. k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to...
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... bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in a compartment inside the compartment. Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for the stitch that should be used...
... bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in a compartment inside the compartment. Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for the stitch that should be used...
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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. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ...Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 8 only) G 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" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. Part Name XC2691-031 9 Bobbin ...
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. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ...Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 8 only) G 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" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. Part Name XC2691-031 9 Bobbin ...
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... cord to be used for the power source. Power supply Insert the plug into a wall outlet. a To turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of electric shock, this plug...on the cord. These things may result. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to "{". USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to them. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned off the main power first. Otherwise a fire ...
... cord to be used for the power source. Power supply Insert the plug into a wall outlet. a To turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of electric shock, this plug...on the cord. These things may result. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to "{". USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to them. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned off the main power first. Otherwise a fire ...
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... of (stitch selection b key) on the sewing machine. When you press harder, the machine's speed will increase. Instead, the machine can be set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into ... sure that nothing is placed on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. After turning on the foot controller when the machine is stopped. X The needle stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the...
... of (stitch selection b key) on the sewing machine. When you press harder, the machine's speed will increase. Instead, the machine can be set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into ... sure that nothing is placed on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. After turning on the foot controller when the machine is stopped. X The needle stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the...
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...pin. Only use the bobbin that comes with this pin. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and a then put a spool...right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the bobbin. e 11 THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine.
...pin. Only use the bobbin that comes with this pin. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and a then put a spool...right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the bobbin. e 11 THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine.
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... controller to the right h (to set the speed to its l original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). 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 start... bobbin and cause the needle to the left and remove the bobbin. 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 turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times...
... controller to the right h (to set the speed to its l original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). 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 start... bobbin and cause the needle to the left and remove the bobbin. 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 turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times...
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... foot controller is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop button). a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Slide the...
... foot controller is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop button). a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Slide the...
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..., reinsert the thread. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. If it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. If you slide...direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you could be injured. this machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the...
..., reinsert the thread. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. If it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. If you slide...direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you could be injured. this machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the...
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...threader, see page 17. 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. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on ... , 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) ...
...threader, see page 17. 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. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on ... , 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) ...
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...CAUTION a Thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. ● The needle threader can only use needles in the range of 90/14.... ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Check the table on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. If you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you guide the thread through 6 of the needle by hand. ...
...CAUTION a Thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. ● The needle threader can only use needles in the range of 90/14.... ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Check the table on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. If you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you guide the thread through 6 of the needle by hand. ...
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The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. 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. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. 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. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
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...80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to the following precautions concerning the handling of Needle 75...threads, regardless of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Use of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the ...
...80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to the following precautions concerning the handling of Needle 75...threads, regardless of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Use of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the ...
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...; Incorrect needle 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 bend or break. Do not use a bent needle. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be straight according to the instructions...controller or the start/ stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may break while the machine is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as described below. Lower the presser foot ...
...; Incorrect needle 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 bend or break. Do not use a bent needle. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be straight according to the instructions...controller or the start/ stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may break while the machine is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as described below. Lower the presser foot ...
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...a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with the end of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening the needle clamp screw about one turn the needle clamp.... While holding the needle with your left hand, f use a screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is at the bottom. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to the needle bar. Note ● The needle can be damaged.
...a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with the end of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening the needle clamp screw about one turn the needle clamp.... While holding the needle with your left hand, f use a screwdriver to turn . (If the needle clamp screw is at the bottom. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to the needle bar. Note ● The needle can be damaged.
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... presser foot lever. c a Presser foot holder b Shank c Pin Note ● The presser foot to be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may cause an accident or injury. a Presser foot lever 24 a Black button b Presser foot holder Place a different presser foot...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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn it off. Using ...
... presser foot lever. c a Presser foot holder b Shank c Pin Note ● The presser foot to be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may cause an accident or injury. a Presser foot lever 24 a Black button b Presser foot holder Place a different presser foot...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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn it off. Using ...