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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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...repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. If the Light unit is intended for its intended use bent needles. 13. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is damaged, it is being used by or near children. 2. WARNING - Use this manual. Do not pull or push fabric while ... plug, not the cord. 10. Keep fingers away from outlet. 9. Switch the machine to the symbol "{" position which represents off, then remove plug from all instructions before cleaning. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. DANGER - To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose ...
...repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. If the Light unit is intended for its intended use bent needles. 13. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is damaged, it is being used by or near children. 2. WARNING - Use this manual. Do not pull or push fabric while ... plug, not the cord. 10. Keep fingers away from outlet. 9. Switch the machine to the symbol "{" position which represents off, then remove plug from all instructions before cleaning. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. DANGER - To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose ...
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... should never be used. 3. 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. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other hot objects. 2. Do...
... should never be used. 3. 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. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other hot objects. 2. Do...
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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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... 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to raise and lower the presser foot. d Upper tension...-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to lower the feed dogs. 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...
... 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to raise and lower the presser foot. d Upper tension...-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to lower the feed dogs. 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...
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.... g Quick-set the bobbin. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to hold ... Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to ...
.... g Quick-set the bobbin. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to hold ... Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to ...
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... "+" side to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be lost or damaged. 7 Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to reduce the stitch length;
... "+" side to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be lost or damaged. 7 Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to reduce the stitch length;
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... 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. 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, CE-5000PRW, SM-6500PRW ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through...
... 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. 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, CE-5000PRW, SM-6500PRW ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through...
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...into a wall outlet. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. If the cord or plug is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to be used for the power source. Note... ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is damaged, take the machine to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. If the plug does not fit fully in to fit ...
...into a wall outlet. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. If the cord or plug is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to be used for the power source. Note... ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is damaged, take the machine to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. If the plug does not fit fully in to fit ...
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... turning on the foot controller when the machine is placed on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to leave the needle raised when sewing is set to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start...foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the sewing machine. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine in use. Instead, the machine can be used to leave the needle in , ...
... turning on the foot controller when the machine is placed on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to leave the needle raised when sewing is set to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start...foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the sewing machine. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left and turn off the sewing machine in use. Instead, the machine can be used to leave the needle in , ...
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...the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. If you use ...bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the ...
...the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. If you use ...bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the ...
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...the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing (only 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 ... a few times. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 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 foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing (only 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 ... a few times. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 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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... the right and pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with the sewing speed controller). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop button). Slide the... sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with built-in cutter) X The thread is ...
... the right and pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with the sewing speed controller). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop button). Slide the... sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with built-in cutter) X The thread is ...
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...to be injured. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not inserted, reinsert the thread. Lower threading... Install the bobbin wound with this machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may ...
...to be injured. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not inserted, reinsert the thread. Lower threading... Install the bobbin wound with this machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may ...
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.... Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models... page 17. Be sure to raise the needle. 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 presser foot using the presser foot a lever. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models... page 17. Be sure to raise the needle. 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.
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...guide. Make sure you guide the thread through 6 of the procedure in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever from front to ... cm (2 inch) of thread on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is set incorrectly, the thread may... cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Pull ...
...guide. Make sure you guide the thread through 6 of the procedure in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever from front to ... cm (2 inch) of thread on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is set incorrectly, the thread may... cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Pull ...
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d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of 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. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine.
d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of 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. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine.
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... the following precautions concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 Refer to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless... to read and carefully follow the instructions below. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe the following table when choosing...
... the following precautions concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Be sure to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 Refer to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless... to read and carefully follow the instructions below. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe the following table when choosing...
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... fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may be sure to turn off the sewing machine. b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ 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. Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to the instructions in the table on the...
... fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may be sure to turn off the sewing machine. b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ 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. Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to the instructions in the table on the...
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... too much .) Install the twin needle in the same way. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 22 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to remove the needle. Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp screw...removed by turning it clockwise. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is at the bottom. With the flat side of the needle toward the e...
... too much .) Install the twin needle in the same way. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 22 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to remove the needle. Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp screw...removed by turning it clockwise. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is at the bottom. With the flat side of the needle toward the e...