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Brother PC-2800 operation manual Feed Dog

Models: PC-2800

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FEED DOG

With the accessory compartment off of the machine, the feed dog position switch can be seen on the base of the sewing machine. Sliding the switch to the right will lower the feed dog, for example during button sewing.

If you wish to continue sewing normally, slide the lever to the left in order to raise the feed dog.

The feed dog cannot be raised if the balance wheel does not turn, even if the lever is slid to the left.

CONTENTS

BEFORE USE

SEWING

PATTERNS UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHART(PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE)

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Brother PC-2800 operation manual Feed Dog

Contents

OPERATION MANUAL Sewing MachineSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY LETTER ‘E’, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR YELLOWCONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINEFor a longer service life For repair or adjustment1. SEWING CONTENTSCHAPTER BEFORE USEPROGRAMMED IN MACHINE MAINTENANCESEWING CHART PATTERNSD C A BEFORE USECHAPTER PART NAMES3 Power cord A. MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONNECTORSB. FLATBED ATTACHMENT WITH ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT 1 Main power switchSTANDARD ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESNote For U.S.A. only Foot controller Model N5V 2 Stitch pattern switch key OPERATION PANELC. OPERATION PANEL 1 Needle stop position switch key1 Sewing speed controller Using the operation buttonsOPERATION BUTTONS D. OPERATION BUTTONS1 Main power switch POWER SUPPLYWhen you are away from the machine After using the machine When the power fails during use1 Spool cap 2 Spool 3 Spool pin BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTINGWinding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread 324,91 Bobbin winder seat 1 Spring on the shaft 2 Groove of the bobbin1 Built-in thread cutter Setting the bobbin1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 1 Bobbin cover 2 Bobbin cover release button1 Upper threading shutter UPPER THREADING1 Thread take-up lever 1 Needle clamp thread guide1 Needle threader lever 2 Guide Large hook 1 Second set of hooks 2 Third hook Spool felt Using the extra spool pin and the netExtra spool pin Insert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft1 Foot controller 2 Foot controller jack STARTING AND STOPPING SEWING“START/STOP” button Foot controller1 A lit LED lamp shows the selection 2 Stitch pattern switch key SELECTING A STITCH PATTERNBEFORE Quick adjustment reference chart for stitch width and stitch lengthCONTENTS MAINTENANCE1 Wrong side 2 Right side 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread THREAD TENSIONCorrect upper thread tension Loosening the upper thread tension3 Wrong side Tightening the upper thread tensionCONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING 1 Upper thread 42 Bobbin thread1 Presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holder while cleaning, etcPRESSER FOOT Changing the presser footATTACHING THE OPTIONAL WALKING FOOT When sewing with the walking foot, sew at medium to low speeds1 Needle clamp screw 2 Operating lever 3 Walking foot shank FEED DOG 1 Needle stopper 2 Hole for setting needle 3 Flat side of needle Installing the needle securelyNEEDLE Checking the needleThread FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATION CHARTAbout the Needle FabricCHAPTER Sewing using a utility stitch1. SEWING TRIAL SEWING1 Thread cutter 1 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 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 fabrics1 Fabric 2 Thick paper 1 15 mm 9/16 Using the needle plateFree-arm sewing CONTENTS BEFORE USE2 Straight stitch middle needle position for normal sew ing 2. UTILITY STITCHESSTRAIGHT STITCHES 1 Straight stitch left needle position for normal sewing1 Up Longer 2 Down Shorter Sewing stretch fabricsChanging the stitch length 1 BastingZIGZAG STITCHES Overcasting using a zigzag stitchAppliqué using a zigzag stitch Sewing curves using a zigzag stitch7 For sewing light and medium weight fabrics Sewing using stitch 7 orSewing using stitch 4 or OVERCASTING STITCHES1 Normal sewing OVERCASTING WHEN USING THE OPTIONAL SIDE CUTTER7 Overcasting stitch for light and medium weight fabrics 8 Overcasting stitch for heavyweight fabrics2 Presser foot 3 Upper thread When Sewing Straight Stitches only1 20 mm 3/4 1 Guide plate lower knife 2 Presser foot1 Guide 2 Fold BLIND HEM STITCHING9 For woven fabrics 10 For stretch fabrics jersey, knit fabrics 1 5 mm 3/16 2 Basting stitches 3 Wrong side of the fabricAdjusting the needle drop point 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric rics *1 BUTTONHOLE STITCHING11 Rounded buttonhole on light to medium weight fabric 12 Squared buttonhole for light and medium weight fab1 Eyelet punch 2 Basting pin 1 Metal bracket1 Basting pin For Keyhole Buttonholes1 Upper thread Buttonhole sewing orderSewing stretch fabrics “ 13 ” and “ 14 ” 1 Reinforcement stitch2 15 mm 9/16 1 Presser foot scale 2 Button holder plate3 Completed measurement of diameter + thickness 4 5 mm 3/16 Example 1 10 mm 3/81 Up Wider 2 Down Narrower Changing the stitch widthChanging the stitch length 1 Up Longer 2 Down Shorter1 Large 2 Medium 3 Small EYELET STITCHSize of eyelet actual size For sewing eyelets on belts, etcFor attaching zippers ZIPPER INSERTIONCentered zipper Make sure you sew using the middle needle positionthe needle will strike the presser foot, causing the Inserting a side zipperMake sure you sew using the middle needle position When using zipper foot “I”, make sure the straight1 Right 2 Left 3 Needle drop position 1 Front of the skirt wrong side of fabric 2 Basting stitches3 Front of the skirt right side of fabric 4 Back of the skirt right side of fabric1 Basting DART SEAM1 Seam line 2 10 to 15 mm 3/8 to 9/16 3 About 50 mm GATHERINGFor the waists of skirts, the sleeve openings of shirts, etc 1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 3 About 50 mmShuttle Pulling up the bobbin thread1 Right side of fabric PINTUCKFor decorating blouses, etc 1 Wrong side of fabric1 Finish line 2 Wrong side of fabric FLAT FELL SEAMFor reinforcing seams and neatly finishing edges 1 About 12 mm 1/2 2 Wrong side of fabricFinished flat fell seam CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING1 Right side of fabric 1 Appliqué material APPLIQUÉSSewing sharp curves 1 Appliqué 2 Fabric glueSCALLOP STITCH For decorating the collars of blouses, the edges of tablecloths1 Right side of fabric BEFOREUSE SMOCKING STITCH For making decorative stitchingAbout 10 mm 3/8 1 Basting stitches FAGOTINGFor fagoting, decorating, etc 1 4 mm 3/16 2 Paper 3 Basting stitchesDECORATIVE STITCHING Decorative stitchingChanging the size of a decorative stitch 1 Lamp is turned off 2 Lamp is lit HEMSTITCH HEIRLOOM STITCHHemstitching rative stitching on shirtfronts3 Five threads leave Hemstitching1 Lamp is lit 2 Lamp is lit 1 Approx. 4 mm 3/16 or less 2 Four threads pull outDo not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and cause injury TWIN NEEDLEDecorative stitches where the zigzag width can be changed manuallyStitch length 1 Extra spool pin for right needle threading2 Push the spool pin securely into place Stitch widthStabilizer SEWINGSewing attractive finishes FabricCleaning the machine casing MAINTENANCECLEANING THE MACHINE Cleaning the operation panelShuttle same position as when you removed the raceRace Do not oil the shuttle or the raceCHANGING THE LIGHT BULB To avoid burns, give the light bulb time to cool before changing it1 Screw 2 Light cover TROUBLE SHOOTING Trouble with threads and stitchesCONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING When operating incorrectly 2 beeps or 4 beeps AlarmMechanical trouble When operating correctly 1 beepSTITCH ADJUSTMENT BY STITCH LENGTH KEYS SEWING CHARTCONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING STITCH ADJUSTMENT BY STITCH WIDTH KEYSBEFORE USE CONTENTSMAINTENANCE CHARTAdjustments can be made Adjustments cannot be made Satin stitches PATTERNS PROGRAMMED IN MACHINEUtility stitches Decorative stitchesPage Page Page ENGLISH 194953-011 Printed in Taiwan