Brother PE 300S Power socket, Main power switch, Air vents Card slot, Foot controller jack

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A. MAIN POWER SWITCH AND

CONNECTORS

1Power socket

Use to connect machine to power supply.

2Main power switch

Use to turn on/off the main power.

3Air vents

4 Card slot

Slot for memory card insertion.

5 Foot controller jack

Use to connect the foot controller.

CAUTION

–When leaving the sewing machine unat- tended, the main switch of the machine must be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet.

–When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing bulbs, the machine or the electrical set must be unplugged.

–For U.S.A. only

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way.

If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, re- verse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

B. FLATBED ATTACHMENT WITH ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT

ISlide accessory case to the left and out of the machine.

IIEach presser foot has a letter.

1 Presser foot letter

IIIACCESSORY LIST

The location of each accessory is shown in fig- ure III.

No.	Part Name	Part Code
1	Buttonhole foot “A”	X57789-101

2	Overcasting foot “G”	X51162-001

3	Seam ripper	X54243-001

4	Bobbin	X80309-001

5	Needle set	XA6627-001

6	Spool cap (Large)	130012-003

7	Spool cap (Small)	XA5752-001

*Always use BROTHER accessories with this machine.

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

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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 jackOther Included Accessories Extra spool pin and spool feltNet Part Name Part Code Others OptionsScreen messages guide you through each operation Selection KeysOperation Buttons Using the operation buttonsBasic Sewing Machine Operation Flat BED Extension TableFree 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 themHOW to Change Language Example To change the display language to SpanishTouch How to clear the language selection Bobbin Winding / Bobbin Thread Setting Turn the power onOut 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 leverWith your left hand Run the thread all the way through the thread guidesThreading the take-up lever Thread take-up lever Run thread through the guide above the needle HOW to USE the Automatic Needle ThreaderStarting and Stopping Sewing START/STOP buttonFoot controller Stitch Selection Utility Stitches StitchesPress Key Trial Sewing Contents Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch lengthStitch 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 SizeUtility Stitches Straight StitchesStraight Left Straight Middle Sewing corners Changing needle positionSewing curves Sewing thick seamsSewing 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 BandWeight fabrics. Attach G foot. Keep foot guide along edge OvercastingOvercasting For use on stretchable fabrics. Attach J foot. Keep foot on While sewingIng Blind HEM Stitches Use the on stretch fabrics and the for other fabricsBlind hem stitch If the needle catches the fold of hem too much If the needle does not catch the fold of hem enoughButtonhole Stitches ButtonholePass the thread underneath the presser foot Order of one cycle PinReinforcement 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 gimpBAR Tacking Use for reinforcing the openings of pockets, etcBar tack Thick fabrics Sewing the applique around corners AppliquesApplique Zig zag Fagoting FinishScallop ScallopPatchwork stitch Patchwork StitchZipper Insertion Centered and Side Application Centered applicationPreparations Side application Embroidering Use to add a decorative touch to garments SmockingButton Sewing OptionAttach 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 Borders Key to go back to the previous screenSew screen will appear Example For practice, try the word BUS LetteringNumerals and punctuation Lower and upper case lettersPushing 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 Heavyweight fabrics denim, fleece, felt FabricFabric and thread breakage Checking thread colors Checking Thread Colors and Time RequiredChecking time required to complete a pattern Choosing Embroidery Placement Press key to go to the edit screenSmall 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 EmbroideryWhen starting over from the beginning Continuing after the power shuts offExample 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 bastingMemory Saving groups of charactersFor example, to save the word one on page one For example, to restore the word Girl Press key Pattern has been restoredRestoring saved designs Cleaning MaintenanceCleaning the screen Cleaning the sewing machine surfaceRace with a brush or a vacuum cleaner Cleaning brushRemove accumulated lint and thread from the inner shuttle Set the end cap Tighten the screw End cap Screw Changing the Light BulbTroubleshooting Before Taking Your Machine in for ServiceBasic 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 Alarms Instruction messagesThis 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