Brother PC-2800 operation manual Setting the bobbin, Bobbin cover Bobbin cover release button

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Setting the bobbin

CAUTION

Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury.

1 Wound evenly

2Wound poorly

1 2

CONTENTS

BEFORE USE

1. Slide open the bobbin cover.

1Bobbin cover

2Bobbin cover release button

2.Insert the bobbin into the shuttle with the thread direction as shown in the diagram.

CAUTION

Be sure the bobbin is set so the thread unrolls in the correct direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or the needle to break.

SEWING

UTILITY STITCHES

3.Guide the thread end through the slit, then pull the thread to- ward you to cut off any excess thread.

1Built-in thread cutter

4.Close the bobbin cover by placing the left end in place and pressing down lightly on the right end so that it snaps into place.

*You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bob- bin thread.

PATTERNS MAINTENANCESEWING CHART(PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE)

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Contents Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Contents Maintenance Part Names Before USEFoot controller jack Main power switchPower cord Presser foot symbolStandard Accessories Optional Accessories Operation Panel Operation Buttons Using the operation buttonsPower Supply Spool cap Spool pin Bobbin Winding / Bobbin Thread SettingWinding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread 324,9Spring on the shaft Groove of the bobbin Setting the bobbin Bobbin cover Bobbin cover release buttonBuilt-in thread cutter Upper threading shutter Upper ThreadingThread take-up lever Needle clamp thread guideNeedle threader lever Guide Large hook Second set of hooks Third hook Net Thread spool Spool pin Spool cap Using the extra spool pin and the netExtra spool pin NetFoot controller Foot controller jack Starting and Stopping SewingSTART/STOP button Foot controllerSelecting a Stitch Pattern Lit LED lamp shows the selection Stitch pattern switch keyNot adjustable Wrong side Right side Upper thread Bobbin thread Thread TensionCorrect upper thread tension Loosening the upper thread tensionTightening the upper thread tension Removing the presser foot holder while cleaning, etc Presser FootChanging the presser foot Needle clamp screw Operating lever Walking foot shank Attaching the Optional Walking FootFeed DOG Checking the needle Installing the needle securelyNeedle stopper Hole for setting needle Flat side of needle NeedleFABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE Combination Chart About the NeedleFabric Thread Size of needle Type Trial Sewing Sewing using a utility stitchThread cutter You can begin sewing without drawing up the bobbin threadLit, the needle stop position is set to the down position Setting the Needle Stop Down PositionCanceling the needle stop down position setting When the needle stop position switch keys LED lamp isUp Wider Down Narrower Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length Stitch Width and LengthSewing a curve with a straight stitch Useful SkillsSewing corners Sewing curvesSewing heavyweight fabrics Sewing lightweight fabricsFabric Thick paper Using the needle plate Free-arm sewing15 mm 9/16 To 4 reverse stitches Straight StitchesSewing stretch fabrics Changing the stitch lengthBasting Zigzag Stitches Overcasting using a zigzag stitchAppliqué using a zigzag stitch Sewing curves using a zigzag stitchSewing using stitch 7 or Sewing using stitch 4 orOvercasting Stitches Needle clamp screw Operating lever Overcasting When Using the Optional Side Cutter20 mm 3/4 Guide plate lower knife Presser footSeam margin Blind HEM Stitching Adjusting the needle drop point Buttonhole Stitching Eyelet punch Basting pin Metal bracketButtonhole sewing order Sewing stretch fabrics 13Reinforcement stitch 10 mm 3/8 Changing the stitch width Large Medium Small Eyelet StitchSize of eyelet actual size For sewing eyelets on belts, etcFor attaching zippers Make sure you sew using the middle needle positionZipper Insertion Centered zipperEnd of zipper opening When using zipper foot I, make sure the straightNeedle will strike the presser foot, causing FabricBasting stitches To 10 mm 1/4 to 3/8 Reverse stitches 50 mm Right Left Needle drop positionDart Seam Gathering Upper thread Bobbin thread About 50 mmSeam line 10 to 15 mm 3/8 to 9/16 About 50 mm Shuttle Pulling up the bobbin threadFor decorating blouses, etc PintuckFinish line Wrong side of fabric Flat Fell SeamFor reinforcing seams and neatly finishing edges About 12 mm 1/2 Wrong side of fabricFinished flat fell seam Appliqué material AppliquésSewing sharp curves Appliqué Fabric glueScallop Stitch EtcRight side of fabric Beforeuse Smocking Stitch For making decorative stitchingAbout 10 mm 3/8 Fagoting For fagoting, decorating, etcMm 3/16 Paper Basting stitches Decorative Stitching Decorative stitchingChanging the size of a decorative stitch Lamp is turned off Lamp is lit Hemstitch Heirloom StitchHemstitching Rative stitching on shirtfrontsIllustration of finished product Stopper Decorative stitches where the zigzag width can be changedTwin Needle ManuallyTypes of thread Stitch lengthThin paper SewingSewing attractive finishes StabilizerCleaning the race and shuttle Cleaning the MachineCleaning the operation panel Cleaning the machine casingBrush Check that the notch on the shuttle is Same position as when you removed the raceRace Do not oil the shuttle or the raceScrew Light cover Changing the Light BulbTrouble with threads and stitches Trouble ShootingMechanical trouble AlarmSewing Chart Programmed Machine Decorative Utility stitches Decorative stitches Patterns Programmed in MachinePage Page Page English 194953-011

PC-2800 specifications

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