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We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine. Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-E42/E43/E47/E51 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-E42/E43/E47/E51 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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...you notice 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 make any user servicing adjustments mentioned in 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, repair,...
...you notice 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 make any user servicing adjustments mentioned in 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, repair,...
Operation Manual
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... • Keep fingers away from the build up of suffocation. • Do not use extension cords. Keep ventilation openings of the operation manual to play with any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to break....this machine was supplied in injuries. 6 Special care is used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any air openings blocked. 5 Always keep your local authorized Brother dealer. 2 If the problem persists, please consult your work area clear: • Never operate the...
... • Keep fingers away from the build up of suffocation. • Do not use extension cords. Keep ventilation openings of the operation manual to play with any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to break....this machine was supplied in injuries. 6 Special care is used . • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any air openings blocked. 5 Always keep your local authorized Brother dealer. 2 If the problem persists, please consult your work area clear: • Never operate the...
Operation Manual
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... physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children should contact your authorized Brother dealer to change without supervision. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be supervised to BS 1362, i.e. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA... given supervision or instruction concerning use of replacing the plug fuse, use . carrying the mark, rating as contained in this manual. Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. Never use as described in this...
... physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children should contact your authorized Brother dealer to change without supervision. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be supervised to BS 1362, i.e. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA... given supervision or instruction concerning use of replacing the plug fuse, use . carrying the mark, rating as contained in this manual. Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. Never use as described in this...
Operation Manual
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... power and sewing light switch on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. q Presser foot lever (page 25) This is being used to manually raise and lower the needle. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 14) You can use as the lower thread. o Foot controller jack/socket ... The illustrations in the foot controller plug. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 17) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. h Operation panel (page 10) This is used to raise and lower the presser foot. i Spool pin (page 11,...
... power and sewing light switch on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. q Presser foot lever (page 25) This is being used to manually raise and lower the needle. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 14) You can use as the lower thread. o Foot controller jack/socket ... The illustrations in the foot controller plug. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 17) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. h Operation panel (page 10) This is used to raise and lower the presser foot. i Spool pin (page 11,...
Operation Manual
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... the twin needle, be sure to "Replacing the needle" (page 32). b • For details, refer to steps a through the eye of "Upper threading" (page 25). Manually thread the left needle. Memo ● When setting the thread spool, set it so that have designed your machine so you . ● You can be...
... the twin needle, be sure to "Replacing the needle" (page 32). b • For details, refer to steps a through the eye of "Upper threading" (page 25). Manually thread the left needle. Memo ● When setting the thread spool, set it so that have designed your machine so you . ● You can be...
Operation Manual
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... same way that the needle does not touch the presser foot. k For details on selecting a stitch, refer to step h through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Attach zigzag foot "J". CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, the stitches may become bunched together, depending on the types of...
... same way that the needle does not touch the presser foot. k For details on selecting a stitch, refer to step h through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Attach zigzag foot "J". CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, the stitches may become bunched together, depending on the types of...
Operation Manual
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... medium weight or 5.0 (3/16) J 06 stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, 1.5-7.0 darning, etc. (1/16-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes No ( J ) Reinf. a Needle drop point 47 Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 3.5 (1/8) J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 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 Overcasting on stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 4.0 (3/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16...
... medium weight or 5.0 (3/16) J 06 stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, 1.5-7.0 darning, etc. (1/16-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes No ( J ) Reinf. a Needle drop point 47 Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 3.5 (1/8) J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 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 Overcasting on stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 4.0 (3/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16...
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..." (page 39). Triple stretch stitch J 03 *Do not use reverse stitching. pressing the "-" side of the stitching. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Left Center J 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. b Select a stitch. c • For details, refer...
..." (page 39). Triple stretch stitch J 03 *Do not use reverse stitching. pressing the "-" side of the stitching. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Left Center J 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. b Select a stitch. c • For details, refer...
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Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 13 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics R 14 Blind hem stitching on the LCD by pressing "-" side of the stitch width ...
Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 13 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics R 14 Blind hem stitching on the LCD by pressing "-" side of the stitch width ...
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...) 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-6.0 (0-15/64) 1.5 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 2.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) * No No Auto Reinf. * No No Auto Reinf. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual A 37 Horizontal buttonholes on . A 38 Secured buttoholes for fabrics that have backings 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 0.5 (1/32) 0.2-1.0 (1/64-1/16) * No No Auto Reinf. 3 A 39 Buttonholes...
...) 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-6.0 (0-15/64) 1.5 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 2.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) * No No Auto Reinf. * No No Auto Reinf. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual A 37 Horizontal buttonholes on . A 38 Secured buttoholes for fabrics that have backings 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 0.5 (1/32) 0.2-1.0 (1/64-1/16) * No No Auto Reinf. 3 A 39 Buttonholes...
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.... Open the seam allowance, press it to sew the zipper opening (where the zipper will be inserted). Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Straight stitch (center) I 02 Attaching zippers, basic 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 ( J ) * Yes Rev. *Do not...
.... Open the seam allowance, press it to sew the zipper opening (where the zipper will be inserted). Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Straight stitch (center) I 02 Attaching zippers, basic 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 ( J ) * Yes Rev. *Do not...
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.... (1/16-1/4) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) 3 J 24 Attaching elastic to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stretch stitch J 04 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Yes ( J ) No Reinf. 3-point zigzag stitch Elastic-attaching...
.... (1/16-1/4) (1/64-3/16) ( J ) 3 J 24 Attaching elastic to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stretch stitch J 04 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Yes ( J ) No Reinf. 3-point zigzag stitch Elastic-attaching...
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...-3/16) No No Reinf. J 18 Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes No ( J ) Reinf. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Zigzag stitch 3.5 (1/8) J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. Hand-look quilting J 48 Straight stitch quilting that can...
...-3/16) No No Reinf. J 18 Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes No ( J ) Reinf. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Zigzag stitch 3.5 (1/8) J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. Hand-look quilting J 48 Straight stitch quilting that can...
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..." (page 49). a Remove the presser foot and the presser foot b holder. • For details, refer to be sewn with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using stitch . 1 a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) Memo ● To change the width...
..." (page 49). a Remove the presser foot and the presser foot b holder. • For details, refer to be sewn with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using stitch . 1 a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) Memo ● To change the width...
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... b of the walking foot or presser foot holder. Walking foot Presser foot holder Note Models equipped 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 are equally...
... b of the walking foot or presser foot holder. Walking foot Presser foot holder Note Models equipped 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 are equally...
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... . Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Reinf.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, J 03 sewing stretch fabrics and decora- UTILITY STITCHES REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that will be sewn...
... . Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Reinf.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, J 03 sewing stretch fabrics and decora- UTILITY STITCHES REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that will be sewn...
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...16) 2.5-7.0 (3/32-1/4) 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 5.5 (7/32) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/64-1/4) 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 70 Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 0.5 (1/32) 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) 3.0 (1/8) 2.0-4.0 (1/16...
...16) 2.5-7.0 (3/32-1/4) 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 5.5 (7/32) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/64-1/4) 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 70 Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 0.5 (1/32) 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) 3.0 (1/8) 2.0-4.0 (1/16...
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..., heirloom stitching, etc. This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is easier. g 71 Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 2.0 (1/16) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Reinf. CAUTION 3 ● Be sure to fold the...
..., heirloom stitching, etc. This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is easier. g 71 Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 2.0 (1/16) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Reinf. CAUTION 3 ● Be sure to fold the...
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... "N". If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may be used to decorate hems and tablecloths on inserting a needle, refer to plain weave fabrics. 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...
... "N". If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may be used to decorate hems and tablecloths on inserting a needle, refer to plain weave fabrics. 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...