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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Appendix

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4 APPENDIX

The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter.

Stitch Settings	120
Utility stitches	120
Other stitches	124
Care and Maintenance	126
Cleaning the machine surface	126
Cleaning the race	126
Troubleshooting	128
Error messages	132
Nothing appears in the LCD	134
Operation beep	134
Cancelling the operation beep	134
Index	136

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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Appendix

Contents

Operation Manual GETTING READY SEWING BASICSUTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing MachineImportant Safety Instructions 7 For a longer service life 8 For repair or adjustment FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALANDContents GETTING READYSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Stitch SettingsCare and Maintenance TroubleshootingSewing Machine Features Introductiona Easy upper threading b One-touch lower threadingAccessories Included accessoriesAccessories Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessoriesMemo Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions MachineNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Needle and presser foot section Operation buttonsOperation panel Stitch mode keys h-j@ A C Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsPage 1 GETTING READY Power supply precautions When you are away from the machine After using the machineWhen the power fails during use Use only the power cord included with this machineTurning on the machine Turning off the machineTurning the Machine On/Off Understanding the LCD Screens Memoa Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode c Twin needle/needle stop positionChanging the Machine Settings Changing the settingsVarious sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed Changing the Machine SettingsMemo GETTING READYList of stitch or machine attributes AttributeAdjusting the brightness of the LCD Changing the Machine SettingsWinding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin MemoWinding/Installing the Bobbin a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft springa Spool pin b Spool cap Memo GETTING READYIf the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool Winding/Installing the Bobbin MemomPress start/stop button once Installing the bobbin MemoGETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin MemoMemo hReattach the bobbin coverUpper Threading Threading the upper threadMemo Upper Threading Memo GETTING READYThreading the needle MemoUpper Threading GETTING READY X The thread is passed through the eye of the needleUsing the twin needle Threading the needle manually without using the needle threaderUpper Threading Memo GETTING READYdInsert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft When changing the sewing direction Upper ThreadingPulling up the bobbin thread GETTING READYa Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case fReattach the bobbin coverNeedle precautions Replacing the NeedleReplacing the Needle Needle types and their uses WeightMemo GETTING READYChecking the needle Replacing the needlemachine starts sewing Replacing the NeedleInstall the twin needle in the same way GETTING READYa Needle clamp screw b Screwdriver a Needle stopperPresser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot The presser foot presses down on the fabricGETTING READY d Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holderRemoving the presser foot holder Replacing the Presser FootUsing the optional walking foot GETTING READYMemo Replacing the Presser FooteAttach the presser foot holder Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Stitching cylindrical piecesSewing large pieces of fabric GETTING READYSewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces GETTING READY Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch lengthSEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapterGeneral sewing procedure SewingPositioning the fabric SewingStarting to sew Using the operation buttonsUsing the foot controller SEWING BASICSSewing cTurn on the sewing machineSecuring the stitching MemoMemo SewingePress start/stop button, or press down on the foot controller Cutting the thread SEWING BASICSAdjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch widthMemo SEWING BASICSAdjusting the stitch length Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthMemo Useful Functions Changing the needle stop positionFunctions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitchesUseful Functions MemodPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and then press start/stop button onceUseful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsUseful Sewing Tips foot will return to its normal positionSewing an even seam allowance SEWING BASICSAligning the fabric with the presser foot using overcasting foot “G” using the optional side cutterSatin stitching using the sewing 3 UTILITY STITCHESPreset utility stitch Selecting StitchingSelecting stitch types and patternsSelecting stitching † Character stitches No.01-55† Utility decorative stitches No.01-62 Selecting StitchingWith direct selection With number selectionPreset utility stitch MemoMemo MemoSelecting Stitching To select a different stitchMemo UTILITY STITCHES† To select a stitch in a different mode as the current one Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” Overcasting StitchesOvercasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” UTILITY STITCHES2-point 3-pointSewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Overcasting Stitchesa Remove the presser foot b Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needleMemo UTILITY STITCHEShSelect a stitch jPosition the fabric in the side cutterBasic Stitching Basic stitchingBasic Stitching 3 4 5 For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” pageUTILITY STITCHES Changing the needle positionSew a blind hem according to the following procedure Blind Hem StitchingBlind Hem Stitching UTILITY STITCHES If the needle catches too much of the hem foldButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingButtonhole sewing UTILITY STITCHESButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing If the button does not fit in the button guide platecAttach buttonhole foot “A” dSelect a stitchDo not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended UTILITY STITCHESChanging the stitch width Adjust the stitch width MemoButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Button sewing UTILITY STITCHESkWhen you are finished attaching the button MemoButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperA zipper can be sewn in place UTILITY STITCHESZipper Insertion Inserting a side zipper UTILITY STITCHESb Bastefabric.the two pieces up to the edge of the Zipper Insertion hAttach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot “I”UTILITY STITCHES o Remove the basting stitchingSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attachedUTILITY STITCHES dAttach zigzag foot “J”Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué stitching UTILITY STITCHESPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching a 6.5 mm 1/4 inchQuilting MemoUTILITY STITCHES Free-motion quilting aTurn off the sewing machinebholder Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingSatin stitching using the sewing speed controller UTILITY STITCHESgPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear MemoAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching fPress. or Stitch width keys to selectReinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching UTILITY STITCHESReinforcement Stitching MemoEyelet Stitching MemoUTILITY STITCHES Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machineDecorative Stitching Fagoting UTILITY STITCHESScallop stitching SmockingDecorative Stitching of the upper thread” pageShell tuck stitching UTILITY STITCHESJoining Heirloom stitchingDecorative Stitching a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm 1/4 inch seam allowanceUTILITY STITCHES Decorative Stitching a 4 mm 3/16 inchSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patternsSewing patterns UTILITY STITCHESCombining patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsaSelect the first pattern MemoRepeat sewing patterns Checking the selected patternUTILITY STITCHES a Single b RepeatedMirror imaging the pattern dPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns aSelect a stitchSaving patterns MemoUTILITY STITCHES a Normal b Mirror-imagedRetrieving a pattern MemoMemo MemoRealigning the pattern UTILITY STITCHESSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns hPress or Stitch width keysUTILITY STITCHES 4 APPENDIX Stitch Settings Utility stitchesAPPENDIX LeftStitch Settings Stitch NameAPPENDIX Rick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitchingHem stitching Buttonhole stitch Stitch Settings PatternPresser Foot Twin NeedleOther stitches MemoAPPENDIX Stitch Settings 1 Pattern for making adjustment2 Use monogramming foot “N” when combined with other pattern MemoCare and Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the race Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described belowCare and Maintenance Removing the needle plateTroubleshooting APPENDIXTroubleshooting The upper threadbreaks The lower thread isAPPENDIX skippedThe thread tension is incorrectTroubleshooting the LCDError messages APPENDIXTroubleshooting Cancelling the operation beep Nothing appears in the LCDOperation beep APPENDIXTroubleshooting ePress Cancel/clear key or OK keydPress. or Stitch width keys to select Numerics IndexIndex APPENDIX utility decorative stitches67, 110 English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China