Brother PC-2800 operation manual Contents

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CONTENTS

 

CHAPTER 1

 

BEFORE USE

 

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PART NAMES

4

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

6

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

6

OPERATION PANEL

7

OPERATION BUTTONS

8

Using the operation buttons

8

POWER SUPPLY

9

BOBBIN WINDING /

 

BOBBIN THREAD SETTING

10

Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin

 

thread

10

Setting the bobbin

12

UPPER THREADING

13

Using the extra spool pin and the net

16

STARTING AND STOPPING SEWING

17

“START/STOP” button

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Foot controller

17

SELECTING A STITCH PATTERN

18

Quick adjustment reference chart for stitch

 

width and stitch length

19

THREAD TENSION

20

Correct upper thread tension

20

Loosening the upper thread tension

20

Tightening the upper thread tension

21

PRESSER FOOT

22

Changing the presser foot

22

Removing the presser foot holder

 

(while cleaning, etc.)

22

ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL WALKING FOOT 23

FEED DOG

24

NEEDLE

25

Checking the needle

25

Installing the needle securely

25

FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATION

 

CHART

26

CHAPTER 2

 

1. SEWING

 

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TRIAL SEWING

27

Sewing using a utility stitch

27

SETTING THE NEEDLE STOP DOWN

 

POSITION

29

Canceling the needle stop down position

 

setting

29

STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH

30

Adjusting the stitch width

30

Adjusting the stitch length

30

USEFUL SKILLS

31

Sewing corners

31

Sewing curves

31

Sewing heavyweight fabrics

32

Sewing lightweight fabrics

32

Using the needle plate

33

Free-arm sewing

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2. UTILITY STITCHES

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STRAIGHT STITCHES

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sewing stretch fabrics

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Changing the stitch length

 

 

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Changing the needle position

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

(only “ ” straight stitch (left) and “ ” triple

 

stretch stitch)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ZIGZAG STITCHES

 

 

 

 

 

 

36

Overcasting (using a zigzag stitch)

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Appliqué (using a zigzag stitch)

 

 

36

Patchwork (for crazy quilts)

 

 

36

Sewing curves (using a zigzag stitch)

36

OVERCASTING STITCHES

 

 

37

7

8

 

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37

Sewing using stitch

or

 

 

4

6

 

 

 

Sewing using stitch

or

 

 

 

 

 

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OVERCASTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(WHEN USING THE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTIONAL SIDE CUTTER)

 

 

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BLIND HEM STITCHING

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Adjusting the needle drop point

 

 

41

BUTTONHOLE STITCHING

 

 

42

Buttonhole sewing order

 

 

44

 

13

 

14

 

 

Sewing stretch fabrics (“

 

” and “

 

”)

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Odd shaped buttons/Buttons

 

that do not fit

 

into the button holder plate

 

 

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Changing the stitch length

 

 

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Changing the stitch width

 

 

46

EYELET STITCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Size of eyelet (actual size)

 

 

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ZIPPER INSERTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Centered zipper

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Inserting a side zipper

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DART SEAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GATHERING

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Pulling up the bobbin thread

 

 

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PINTUCK

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FLAT FELL SEAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Finished flat fell seam

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APPLIQUÉS

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sewing sharp curves

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SCALLOP STITCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SMOCKING STITCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FAGOTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DECORATIVE STITCHING

 

 

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Decorative stitching

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Changing the size of a decorative stitch

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HEMSTITCH (HEIRLOOM STITCH)

 

 

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Hemstitching 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hemstitching 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TWIN NEEDLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SEWING

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sewing attractive finishes

 

 

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CONTENTS

BEFORE USE

SEWING

PATTERNS UTILITY STITCHES 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 USEPower cord Main power switchPresser foot symbol Foot controller jackStandard Accessories Optional Accessories Operation Panel Operation Buttons Using the operation buttonsPower Supply Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread Bobbin Winding / Bobbin Thread Setting324,9 Spool cap Spool pinSpring on the shaft Groove of the bobbin Built-in thread cutter Setting the bobbinBobbin cover Bobbin cover release button Upper threading shutter Upper ThreadingNeedle threader lever Guide Large hook Thread take-up leverNeedle clamp thread guide Second set of hooks Third hook Extra spool pin Using the extra spool pin and the netNet Net Thread spool Spool pin Spool capSTART/STOP button Starting and Stopping SewingFoot controller Foot controller Foot controller jackSelecting a Stitch Pattern Lit LED lamp shows the selection Stitch pattern switch keyNot adjustable Correct upper thread tension Thread TensionLoosening the upper thread tension Wrong side Right side Upper thread Bobbin threadTightening the upper thread tension Changing the presser foot Removing the presser foot holder while cleaning, etcPresser Foot Needle clamp screw Operating lever Walking foot shank Attaching the Optional Walking FootFeed DOG Needle stopper Hole for setting needle Flat side of needle Installing the needle securelyNeedle Checking the needleFabric Thread Size of needle Type FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE Combination ChartAbout the Needle Trial Sewing Sewing using a utility stitchThread cutter You can begin sewing without drawing up the bobbin threadCanceling the needle stop down position setting Setting the Needle Stop Down PositionWhen the needle stop position switch keys LED lamp is Lit, the needle stop position is set to the down positionAdjusting the stitch length Adjusting the stitch widthStitch Width and Length Up Wider Down NarrowerSewing corners Useful SkillsSewing curves Sewing a curve with a straight stitchFabric Thick paper Sewing heavyweight fabricsSewing lightweight fabrics 15 mm 9/16 Using the needle plateFree-arm sewing To 4 reverse stitches Straight StitchesBasting Sewing stretch fabricsChanging the stitch length Appliqué using a zigzag stitch Overcasting using a zigzag stitchSewing curves using a zigzag stitch Zigzag StitchesOvercasting Stitches Sewing using stitch 7 orSewing using stitch 4 or Needle clamp screw Operating lever Overcasting When Using the Optional Side CutterSeam margin 20 mm 3/4Guide plate lower knife Presser foot Blind HEM Stitching Adjusting the needle drop point Buttonhole Stitching Eyelet punch Basting pin Metal bracketReinforcement stitch Buttonhole sewing orderSewing stretch fabrics 13 10 mm 3/8 Changing the stitch width Size of eyelet actual size Eyelet StitchFor sewing eyelets on belts, etc Large Medium SmallZipper Insertion Make sure you sew using the middle needle positionCentered zipper For attaching zippersNeedle will strike the presser foot, causing When using zipper foot I, make sure the straightFabric End of zipper openingBasting stitches To 10 mm 1/4 to 3/8 Reverse stitches 50 mm Right Left Needle drop positionDart Seam Seam line 10 to 15 mm 3/8 to 9/16 About 50 mm GatheringUpper thread Bobbin thread About 50 mm Shuttle Pulling up the bobbin threadFor decorating blouses, etc PintuckFor reinforcing seams and neatly finishing edges Flat Fell SeamAbout 12 mm 1/2 Wrong side of fabric Finish line Wrong side of fabricFinished flat fell seam Sewing sharp curves AppliquésAppliqué Fabric glue Appliqué materialRight side of fabric Beforeuse Scallop StitchEtc About 10 mm 3/8 Smocking StitchFor making decorative stitching Mm 3/16 Paper Basting stitches FagotingFor fagoting, decorating, etc Changing the size of a decorative stitch Decorative StitchingDecorative stitching Hemstitching Hemstitch Heirloom StitchRative stitching on shirtfronts Lamp is turned off Lamp is litIllustration of finished product Twin Needle Decorative stitches where the zigzag width can be changedManually StopperTypes of thread Stitch lengthSewing attractive finishes SewingStabilizer Thin paperCleaning the operation panel Cleaning the MachineCleaning the machine casing Cleaning the race and shuttleRace Same position as when you removed the raceDo not oil the shuttle or the race Brush Check that the notch on the shuttle isScrew 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

The Brother PC-2800 is a versatile and compact typewriter designed for both home and office use. With a focus on convenience and user-friendliness, it offers a range of features that cater to the needs of modern typists. One of its standout characteristics is its built-in printer, which allows users to produce high-quality printed documents without the need for a separate printer.

One of the main features of the PC-2800 is its auto-correction technology. This innovative feature helps prevent typographical errors by automatically correcting common mistakes as you type, saving time and ensuring that the final output is polished. Additionally, this device offers a variety of fonts and styles to choose from, enabling users to customize their documents to better fit their personal or professional needs.

Another notable aspect of the Brother PC-2800 is its memory capacity. With the ability to store multiple documents, it allows users to easily switch between projects without the hassle of retyping. This feature is particularly useful for students, writers, and anyone who frequently works on various documents simultaneously. The typewriter’s LCD display provides a clear view of typed text, making it easy to follow along as you compose your work.

The PC-2800 utilizes thermal printing technology, which ensures that documents are produced with crisp and clear text. This form of printing is not only efficient but also quiet, making it an ideal choice for shared work environments. The Brother PC-2800 is also equipped with a range of connectivity options, allowing users to easily link the device to computers or other devices for seamless printing.

In terms of design, the Brother PC-2800 is compact and lightweight, making it easily portable. This design is perfect for those who may need to take their typewriter on the go, whether for meetings, classes, or simply to work in different locations. The user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it accessible for individuals of varying skill levels, from novices to experienced typists.

In summary, the Brother PC-2800 is a reliable and multifunctional typewriter that merges traditional typing with modern technology. Its auto-correction feature, generous memory capacity, thermal printing technology, and user-friendly design make it an excellent choice for anyone in need of a durable and efficient typing solution. Whether for personal use, academic purposes, or professional environments, the PC-2800 stands out as an impressive tool for document creation.
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