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Brother PC-2800 operation manual ENGLISH 194953-011 Printed in Taiwan

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Sewing Machine OPERATION MANUALIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household useLETTER ‘E’, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR YELLOW FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLYFor repair or adjustment PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINEFor a longer service life CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINEBEFORE USE CONTENTSCHAPTER 1. SEWINGPATTERNS MAINTENANCESEWING CHART PROGRAMMED IN MACHINEPART NAMES BEFORE USECHAPTER D C A1 Main power switch A. MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONNECTORSB. FLATBED ATTACHMENT WITH ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT 3 Power cordOPTIONAL ACCESSORIES STANDARD ACCESSORIESNote For U.S.A. only Foot controller Model N5V 1 Needle stop position switch key OPERATION PANELC. OPERATION PANEL 2 Stitch pattern switch keyD. OPERATION BUTTONS Using the operation buttonsOPERATION BUTTONS 1 Sewing speed controllerWhen the power fails during use POWER SUPPLYWhen you are away from the machine After using the machine 1 Main power switch324,9 BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTINGWinding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread 1 Spool cap 2 Spool 3 Spool pin1 Spring on the shaft 2 Groove of the bobbin 1 Bobbin winder seat1 Bobbin cover 2 Bobbin cover release button Setting the bobbin1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 1 Built-in thread cutterUPPER THREADING 1 Upper threading shutter1 Needle clamp thread guide 1 Thread take-up lever1 Needle threader lever 2 Guide Large hook 1 Second set of hooks 2 Third hook Insert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft Using the extra spool pin and the netExtra spool pin Spool feltFoot controller STARTING AND STOPPING SEWING“START/STOP” button 1 Foot controller 2 Foot controller jackSELECTING A STITCH PATTERN 1 A lit LED lamp shows the selection 2 Stitch pattern switch keyMAINTENANCE Quick adjustment reference chart for stitch width and stitch lengthCONTENTS BEFORELoosening the upper thread tension THREAD TENSIONCorrect upper thread tension 1 Wrong side 2 Right side 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread1 Upper thread 42 Bobbin thread Tightening the upper thread tensionCONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING 3 Wrong sideChanging the presser foot Removing the presser foot holder while cleaning, etcPRESSER FOOT 1 Presser foot holderWhen sewing with the walking foot, sew at medium to low speeds ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL WALKING FOOT1 Needle clamp screw 2 Operating lever 3 Walking foot shank FEED DOG Checking the needle Installing the needle securelyNEEDLE 1 Needle stopper 2 Hole for setting needle 3 Flat side of needleFabric FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATION CHARTAbout the Needle ThreadTRIAL SEWING Sewing using a utility stitch1. SEWING CHAPTER1 Thread 1 Thread cutterWhen the needle stop position switch keys LED lamp is SETTING THE NEEDLE STOP DOWN POSITIONCanceling the needle stop down position setting lit, the needle stop position is set to the down positionSTITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length Up WiderSewing curves USEFUL SKILLSSewing corners Sewing a curve with a straight stitchSewing lightweight fabrics Sewing heavyweight fabrics1 Fabric 2 Thick paper CONTENTS BEFORE USE Using the needle plateFree-arm sewing 1 15 mm 9/161 Straight stitch left needle position for normal sewing 2. UTILITY STITCHESSTRAIGHT STITCHES 2 Straight stitch middle needle position for normal sew ing1 Basting Sewing stretch fabricsChanging the stitch length 1 Up Longer 2 Down ShorterSewing curves using a zigzag stitch Overcasting using a zigzag stitchAppliqué using a zigzag stitch ZIGZAG STITCHESOVERCASTING STITCHES Sewing using stitch 7 orSewing using stitch 4 or 7 For sewing light and medium weight fabrics8 Overcasting stitch for heavyweight fabrics OVERCASTING WHEN USING THE OPTIONAL SIDE CUTTER7 Overcasting stitch for light and medium weight fabrics 1 Normal sewing1 Guide plate lower knife 2 Presser foot When Sewing Straight Stitches only1 20 mm 3/4 2 Presser foot 3 Upper thread1 5 mm 3/16 2 Basting stitches 3 Wrong side of the fabric BLIND HEM STITCHING9 For woven fabrics 10 For stretch fabrics jersey, knit fabrics 1 Guide 2 Fold1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric Adjusting the needle drop point1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 12 Squared buttonhole for light and medium weight fab BUTTONHOLE STITCHING11 Rounded buttonhole on light to medium weight fabric rics *1For Keyhole Buttonholes 1 Metal bracket1 Basting pin 1 Eyelet punch 2 Basting pin1 Reinforcement stitch Buttonhole sewing orderSewing stretch fabrics “ 13 ” and “ 14 ” 1 Upper thread1 10 mm 3/8 1 Presser foot scale 2 Button holder plate3 Completed measurement of diameter + thickness 4 5 mm 3/16 Example 2 15 mm 9/161 Up Longer 2 Down Shorter Changing the stitch widthChanging the stitch length 1 Up Wider 2 Down NarrowerFor sewing eyelets on belts, etc EYELET STITCHSize of eyelet actual size 1 Large 2 Medium 3 SmallMake sure you sew using the middle needle position ZIPPER INSERTIONCentered zipper For attaching zippersWhen using zipper foot “I”, make sure the straight Inserting a side zipperMake sure you sew using the middle needle position the needle will strike the presser foot, causing the4 Back of the skirt right side of fabric 1 Front of the skirt wrong side of fabric 2 Basting stitches3 Front of the skirt right side of fabric 1 Right 2 Left 3 Needle drop positionDART SEAM 1 Basting1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 3 About 50 mm GATHERINGFor the waists of skirts, the sleeve openings of shirts, etc 1 Seam line 2 10 to 15 mm 3/8 to 9/16 3 About 50 mmPulling up the bobbin thread Shuttle1 Wrong side of fabric PINTUCKFor decorating blouses, etc 1 Right side of fabric1 About 12 mm 1/2 2 Wrong side of fabric FLAT FELL SEAMFor reinforcing seams and neatly finishing edges 1 Finish line 2 Wrong side of fabricCONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING Finished flat fell seam1 Right side of fabric 1 Appliqué 2 Fabric glue APPLIQUÉSSewing sharp curves 1 Appliqué materialFor decorating the collars of blouses, the edges of tablecloths SCALLOP STITCH1 Right side of fabric BEFOREUSE For making decorative stitching SMOCKING STITCHAbout 10 mm 3/8 1 4 mm 3/16 2 Paper 3 Basting stitches FAGOTINGFor fagoting, decorating, etc 1 Basting stitchesDecorative stitching DECORATIVE STITCHINGChanging the size of a decorative stitch rative stitching on shirtfronts HEMSTITCH HEIRLOOM STITCHHemstitching 1 Lamp is turned off 2 Lamp is lit1 Approx. 4 mm 3/16 or less 2 Four threads pull out Hemstitching1 Lamp is lit 2 Lamp is lit 3 Five threads leavemanually TWIN NEEDLEDecorative stitches where the zigzag width can be changed Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and cause injuryStitch width 1 Extra spool pin for right needle threading2 Push the spool pin securely into place Stitch lengthFabric SEWINGSewing attractive finishes StabilizerCleaning the operation panel MAINTENANCECLEANING THE MACHINE Cleaning the machine casingDo not oil the shuttle or the race same position as when you removed the raceRace ShuttleTo avoid burns, give the light bulb time to cool before changing it CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB1 Screw 2 Light cover Trouble with threads and stitches TROUBLE SHOOTINGCONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING When operating correctly 1 beep AlarmMechanical trouble When operating incorrectly 2 beeps or 4 beepsSTITCH ADJUSTMENT BY STITCH WIDTH KEYS SEWING CHARTCONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING STITCH ADJUSTMENT BY STITCH LENGTH KEYSCHART CONTENTSMAINTENANCE BEFORE USEAdjustments can be made Adjustments cannot be made Decorative stitches PATTERNS PROGRAMMED IN MACHINEUtility stitches Satin stitchesPage Page Page ENGLISH 194953-011 Printed in Taiwan