Brother PE 300S operation manual Operation Buttons, Using the operation buttons

Page 13

OPERATION BUTTONS

Using the operation buttons

Contents

2

1

3

4

OPERATION BUTTONS

1Speed range control lever

Slide this lever to change the sewing speed.

2“NEEDLE POSITION” button

Press this button to move the needle either up or down.

3“REVERSE STITCH” button

Hold down this button to sew either backwards or in the same place at a slow speed. When sewing a reverse stitch, sewing is done in reverse.When sew- ing a reinforcement stitch, three stitches are sewn at the same position.

4“START/STOP” button

Press this button to start the machine, and then press it once more to stop the machine.

*Sewing continues at a slow speed while this button is pressed.

*The needle will stop to its highest position when the machine is stopped.

	Setting Up
Operation	Machine	Basic Sewing
	Utility Stitches
	Embroidering
	Maintenance
	Troubleshooting
	Messages	Error
	Sewing Chart
in Machine)	(Programmed	Patterns
	(Memory Card)	Patterns

10

Image 13

Contents Operation MA N U a L Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only For a longer service life Please Read Before Using Your Sewing MachineFor repair or adjustment Congratulations on Choosing Brother Computer Sewing MachinePage Contents 103 100107 108Principal Parts Setting UPMain power switch Power socketAir vents Card slot Foot controller jack Extra spool pin and spool felt Other Included Accessories Net Part Name Part Code Others OptionsScreen messages guide you through each operation Selection KeysOperation Buttons Using the operation buttonsFlat BED Extension Table Basic Sewing Machine OperationFree arm Insert the plug into a wall outlet Main power switch Power SupplyAdjusting the Brightness of the Screen Using the Screen KeysAbout the Screen Key to sharpen themExample To change the display language to Spanish HOW to Change LanguageTouch How to clear the language selection Turn the power on Bobbin Winding / Bobbin Thread SettingOut and pushed toward the back of the sewing machine Operation Machine Push the bobbin shaft to the left. Remove the bobbin Setting the bobbin Upper Threading Raise the presser foot using the presser foot leverRun the thread all the way through the thread guides With your left handThreading the take-up lever Thread take-up lever Run thread through the guide above the needle HOW to USE the Automatic Needle ThreaderSTART/STOP button Starting and Stopping SewingFoot controller Stitches Stitch Selection Utility StitchesPress Key Trial Sewing Contents Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the stitch widthStitch Width and Stitch Length Auto Manual Stitch width mm inch Stitch length mm inchPatchwork stitch Non-adjustableFagoting Triple zigzagCorrect tension Thread TensionTightening the upper thread tension Loosening the upper thread tensionChanging the presser foot Presser FootEmbroidery foot Q Changing the Embroidery foot and the zipper footFeed Dogs Checking the needle NeedleThread FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE Combination ChartNeedle size Type SizeStraight Stitches Utility StitchesStraight Left Straight Middle Sewing corners Changing needle positionSewing thick seams Sewing curvesSewing thick fabric Sewing thin fabric Using the free armStretch stitch Stretch Stitch and Triple StitchTriple stitch Stretch stitch Reinforced stitchApplique using a zigzag stitch Overcasting using a zigzag stitchAttach the applique using adhesive or basting, then sew it Zigzag StitchesSewing a curve with a zigzag stitch Patchwork for crazy quiltUpper fabric Lower fabricAttaching elastic bands Dotted ZigzagElastic zigzag Stretch elastic while sewing Elastic BandOvercasting Weight fabrics. Attach G foot. Keep foot guide along edgeOvercasting While sewing For use on stretchable fabrics. Attach J foot. Keep foot onIng Use the on stretch fabrics and the for other fabrics Blind HEM StitchesBlind hem stitch If the needle catches the fold of hem too much If the needle does not catch the fold of hem enoughButtonhole Buttonhole StitchesPass the thread underneath the presser foot Pin Order of one cycleReinforcement stitch Tie it there Into the buttonhole seam buttonholes onlyLower the presser foot and start sewing Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the gimpUse for reinforcing the openings of pockets, etc BAR TackingBar tack Thick fabrics Sewing the applique around corners AppliquesApplique Zig zag Fagoting FinishScallop ScallopPatchwork stitch Patchwork StitchCentered application Zipper Insertion Centered and Side ApplicationPreparations Side application Embroidering Use to add a decorative touch to garments SmockingOption Button SewingAttach button sew-on foot sold separately Select Attaching buttons with four holes Embroidering Carriage ConnectorBefore YOU Begin Embroidery unit and memory cards optionalAttaching the embroidery unit Removing embroidery unit Choosing Embroidery Patterns Part One-point patterns Operation Machine Key to go back to the previous screen BordersSew screen will appear Example For practice, try the word BUS LetteringLower and upper case letters Numerals and punctuationPushing Key will take you to the Punctuation Number screens Selecting patterns from a memory card If you choose the wrong character If you accidentally choose the wrong designTo change size Press the key to go back to the previous screenTo make words Embroidering attractive finishes EmbroideringStabilizers Thread and NeedleSetting the fabric into the embroidery frame Outer frame Embroidery arm frame holder Stitching Pins Align the two pins on the embroidery unit frame holder withFitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit Removing the embroidery frameEmbroidering Embroidering order for pattern parts Fabric Heavyweight fabrics denim, fleece, feltFabric and thread breakage Checking thread colors Checking Thread Colors and Time RequiredChecking time required to complete a pattern Press key to go to the edit screen Choosing Embroidery PlacementSmall hoop Optional Regular hoop Checking the embroidering area Moving the embroidery locationEmbroidering from a specific starting point Rotating patterns Rotating and Mirroring PatternsMirroring patterns RectionChanging Size and Stitch Density of Characters and Borders Press key, then press key Multi-colored letteringIf the upper thread breaks If the Thread Breaks During EmbroideryContinuing after the power shuts off When starting over from the beginningExample Continuing from a position within the second color Combining characters to form words Embroidery ApplicationsMulti-color Single-color Sewing Outline EmbroideryEmbroidering appliques using a frame pattern Example a Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto cornersIron on to attach to fabric If you dont wish to use an iron You may attach by bastingSaving groups of characters MemoryFor example, to save the word one on page one Press key Pattern has been restored For example, to restore the word GirlRestoring saved designs Cleaning MaintenanceCleaning the screen Cleaning the sewing machine surfaceCleaning brush Race with a brush or a vacuum cleanerRemove accumulated lint and thread from the inner shuttle Set the end cap Tighten the screw End cap Screw Changing the Light BulbBefore Taking Your Machine in for Service TroubleshootingBasic sewing machine maintenance 27~29 Finding the Source of the ProblemMachine does not start Needle breaksEmbroidery unit does not work LCD touch screen is hard to readError Messages 104 Instruction messages AlarmsThis message is dis- played during bobbin winding Machine Programmed Patterns Sewing ChartFrame pattern embroidering chart Utility stitches Character embroidering chartPatterns Programmed in Machine Sizes can be enlarged or reducedONE Point Mark Embroidery Pattern Patterns Memory Card