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We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine. Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-E44/E45/E46 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference.
We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine. Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-E44/E45/E46 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference.
Operation Manual
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...Hazards: • This machine should be connected to a DC power source or inverter. To reduce the risk of purchase only. 4 Never operate this manual, or if you are not sure what kind of power source you have, contact a qualified electrician. • This machine is approved for examination, ... anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using , when cleaning, when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it...
...Hazards: • This machine should be connected to a DC power source or inverter. To reduce the risk of purchase only. 4 Never operate this manual, or if you are not sure what kind of power source you have, contact a qualified electrician. • This machine is approved for examination, ... anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using , when cleaning, when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it...
Operation Manual
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... free from all moving parts. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any opening. • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used by authorized dealer. • In the event a malfunction...assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. 5 Always keep your local authorized Brother dealer. 2 Special care is not a toy: • Your close attention to the needle.
... free from all moving parts. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any opening. • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used by authorized dealer. • In the event a malfunction...assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. 5 Always keep your local authorized Brother dealer. 2 Special care is not a toy: • Your close attention to the needle.
Operation Manual
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... shall not play with the fuse cover omitted. • If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for household use of this manual. Never use by the manufacturer as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. For additional product information, visit our... children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of the appliance in this manual. Use this machine only for their safety. Children should contact your authorized Brother dealer to ensure that they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use as described in a...
... shall not play with the fuse cover omitted. • If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for household use of this manual. Never use by the manufacturer as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. For additional product information, visit our... children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of the appliance in this manual. Use this machine only for their safety. Children should contact your authorized Brother dealer to ensure that they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use as described in a...
Operation Manual
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...) This controls the tension of thread. d Thread take-up lever (page 27) e Thread cutter (page 42) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used when winding the thread onto the bobbin... Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on and off. s Thread guide cover (page 18 and 27) Pass the thread under this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. i Spool pin (page 10, 17 and 25) This holds the spool of the upper thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...
...) This controls the tension of thread. d Thread take-up lever (page 27) e Thread cutter (page 42) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used when winding the thread onto the bobbin... Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on and off. s Thread guide cover (page 18 and 27) Pass the thread under this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. i Spool pin (page 10, 17 and 25) This holds the spool of the upper thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...
Operation Manual
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... d bobbin winder shaft. Install the twin needle. You can sew with bent needles. Using the needle threader may be sure to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 75). Manually thread the left needle. Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the needle from the front to "Replacing the needle" (page 32).
... d bobbin winder shaft. Install the twin needle. You can sew with bent needles. Using the needle threader may be sure to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 75). Manually thread the left needle. Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the needle from the front to "Replacing the needle" (page 32).
Operation Manual
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... with the twin needle, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 75). 1 a Thread guide cover • For details, refer to step h through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Attach zigzag foot "J". Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and...
... with the twin needle, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 75). 1 a Thread guide cover • For details, refer to step h through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Attach zigzag foot "J". Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and...
Operation Manual
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... join together seams and finish them in one operation. c Attach zigzag foot "J". Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual Zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. 3 3-point zigzag stitch J 05 05 05...
... join together seams and finish them in one operation. c Attach zigzag foot "J". Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual Zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. 3 3-point zigzag stitch J 05 05 05...
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... "Starting to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Attach zigzag foot "J". Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left J 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. a Stitch width b Stitch...
... "Starting to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Attach zigzag foot "J". Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left J 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. a Stitch width b Stitch...
Operation Manual
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... a project, like the hem of a pair of hem 13 2 1 50 Pattern No. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 10 10 10 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics R 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 Blind...
... a project, like the hem of a pair of hem 13 2 1 50 Pattern No. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 10 10 10 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics R 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 Blind...
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... ● Be sure to the back, as shown below. 1 1 1 1 a Reinforcement stitching 53 Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes 5.0 (3/16) 0.5 (1/32) * A 34 34 34 29 29 29 25 on . A 39 39 39 33 33 33 29 Keyhole buttonholes for quilting) Appliqué...
... ● Be sure to the back, as shown below. 1 1 1 1 a Reinforcement stitching 53 Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes 5.0 (3/16) 0.5 (1/32) * A 34 34 34 29 29 29 25 on . A 39 39 39 33 33 33 29 Keyhole buttonholes for quilting) Appliqué...
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... stitching" on page 49. b Wrong side of fabric with their right b sides facing each other. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight stitch (center) I Attaching zippers, basic 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes...
... stitching" on page 49. b Wrong side of fabric with their right b sides facing each other. Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight stitch (center) I Attaching zippers, basic 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes...
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.... c Elastic attaching When elastic tape is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 (1/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-3.0 1.0-4.0 (1/16-1/8) (1/16-3/16) Yes ( J ) No Rfc. 3-point...
.... c Elastic attaching When elastic tape is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 (1/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-3.0 1.0-4.0 (1/16-1/8) (1/16-3/16) Yes ( J ) No Rfc. 3-point...
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Pattern No. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. motion quilting, satin stitching 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 0.0-4.0 No Yes ...
Pattern No. Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. motion quilting, satin stitching 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 0.0-4.0 No Yes ...
Operation Manual
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... walking foot with straight or zigzag stitches. Quilts can easily be sewn using the needle threader. Models equipped with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide...
... walking foot with straight or zigzag stitches. Quilts can easily be sewn using the needle threader. Models equipped with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide...
Operation Manual
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... be moved freely in any direction. Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that b the guide aligns with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot after threading the needle using the feed dog position lever) so that the fabric...
... be moved freely in any direction. Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that b the guide aligns with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot after threading the needle using the feed dog position lever) so that the fabric...
Operation Manual
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... controller or (start/stop button) is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) Attach zigzag foot "J". 1 a Select stitch . Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch J Attaching sleeves, sew- 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 ing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and deco- Rfc. * Auto Rfc. c • For...
... controller or (start/stop button) is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) Attach zigzag foot "J". 1 a Select stitch . Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch J Attaching sleeves, sew- 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 ing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and deco- Rfc. * Auto Rfc. c • For...
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Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 19 19 19 17 17 17 17 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 0.0-7.0 1.0-4.0 (0-1/4) (1/16-3/16) * Yes No ( J ) Rfc. Smocking stitch J 18 18 ...
Stitch Name Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 19 19 19 17 17 17 17 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 0.0-7.0 1.0-4.0 (0-1/4) (1/16-3/16) * Yes No ( J ) Rfc. Smocking stitch J 18 18 ...
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Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch N 31 31 31 28 28 28 - Decorative hemming on blouses and children's clothing. It is used on thin, medium weight and plain weave ...
Application Stitch Width Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch N 31 31 31 28 28 28 - Decorative hemming on blouses and children's clothing. It is used on thin, medium weight and plain weave ...
Operation Manual
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... wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. Manually pass the thread through the eye of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. ● After adjusting the stitch...
... wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. Manually pass the thread through the eye of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. ● After adjusting the stitch...