Brother Sewing Machines manual

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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual

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Computerized Sewing Machine Operation ManualGETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Important Safety Instructions 7 For a longer service life 8 For repair or adjustment FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY Contents GETTING READYSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Troubleshooting APPENDIXStitch Settings Care and Maintenance b One-touch lower threading Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction a Easy upper threading Accessories 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 Operation buttons Needle and presser foot section Operation panel Stitch mode keys h-j@ A C Page 1 GETTING READY Use only the power cord included with this machine Power supply precautionsWhen you are away from the machine After using the machine When the power fails during use Turning on the machine Turning off the machineTurning the Machine On/Off d Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitches e Selected stitch Understanding the LCD Screensa Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode c Twin needle/needle stop position Changing the Machine Settings Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed Details List of stitch or machine attributesAttribute Icon Adjusting the brightness of the LCD Actual size Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbin Winding/Installing the Bobbin a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft springa Spool pin b Spool cap If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool mPress start/stop button once Installing the bobbin hReattach the bobbin cover Threading the upper thread Upper Threading Upper Threading GETTING READY Threading the needle X The thread is passed through the eye of the needle Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader Using the twin needle dInsert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft When changing the sewing direction Pulling up the bobbin thread a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin casefReattach the bobbin cover Needle precautions Replacing the NeedleReplacing the Needle Needle types and their uses WeightThread Checking the needle Replacing the needlemachine starts sewing Install the twin needle in the same way a Needle clamp screw b Screwdrivera Needle stopper The presser foot presses down on the fabric Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser foot d Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holder Using the optional walking foot eAttach the presser foot holder Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Stitching cylindrical piecesSewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces GETTING READY The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length SEWING BASICS Sewing General sewing procedure Sewing Positioning the fabric bPress start/stop button once Starting to sewUsing the operation buttons Using the foot controller cTurn on the sewing machine Securing the stitching ePress start/stop button, or press down on the foot controller Cutting the thread Adjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch length Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches Useful FunctionsChanging the needle stop position Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below once Useful FunctionsdPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and then press start/stop button once Sewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing direction foot will return to its normal position Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Useful Sewing Tips Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing an even seam allowance 3 UTILITY STITCHES using overcasting foot “G”using the optional side cutter Satin stitching using the sewing patterns Preset utility stitchSelecting Stitching Selecting stitch types and Selecting Stitching Selecting stitching† Character stitches No.01-55 † Utility decorative stitches No.01-62 Saved patterns With direct selectionWith number selection Preset utility stitch To select a different stitch † 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” 2-point3-point c Raise the presser foot lever Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cuttera Remove the presser foot b Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needle a 2 cm 3/4 inch hSelect a stitchjPosition the fabric in the side cutter kLowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start Basic Stitching Basic stitchingBasic Stitching 3 4 5 For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” pageChanging the needle position Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure Blind Hem StitchingBlind Hem Stitching If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole sewing fPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as If the button does not fit in the button guide platecAttach buttonhole foot “A” dSelect a stitch Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width Button sewing kWhen you are finished attaching the button Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperA zipper can be sewn in place Zipper Insertion b Bastefabric.the two pieces up to the edge of the Inserting a side zipper hAttach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot “I” o Remove the basting stitching Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Elastic attaching dAttach zigzag foot “J” Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué stitching Patchwork crazy quilt stitching Piecinga 6.5 mm 1/4 inch Quilting Free-motion quilting aTurn off the sewing machinebholder Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller a Narrower b Wider gPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearfPress. or Stitch width keys to select hSelect stitch Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement Stitching Eyelet Stitching Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machineDecorative Stitching Fagoting Scallop stitching Smockingof the upper thread” page Shell tuck stitching c Straight stitch JoiningHeirloom stitching a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm 1/4 inch seam allowance UTILITY STITCHES a 4 mm 3/16 inch Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patternsSewing patterns Combining patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsaSelect the first pattern Repeat sewing patterns Checking the selected patterna Single b Repeated bPress Mirror imaging the patterndPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear aSelect a stitch a Normal b Mirror-imaged Saving patterns Retrieving a pattern Realigning the pattern hPress or Stitch width keys UTILITY STITCHES 4 APPENDIX Left Stitch SettingsUtility stitches APPENDIX Stitch Name Stitch Settings Hem stitching Buttonhole stitch Rick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitching Presser Foot Twin NeedleWalking Foot APPENDIX Other stitches 1 Pattern for making adjustment 2 Use monogramming foot “N” when combined with other patternLeft/Right Flipping Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the race Removing the needle plate Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting The lower thread is TroubleshootingThe upper thread breaks The fabric is skippedThe thread tension is incorrect the LCD Error messages Troubleshooting For a correct operation One beep is sounded Cancelling the operation beepNothing appears in the LCD Operation beep ePress Cancel/clear key or OK key Index Numerics Index utility decorative stitches English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China