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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual For repair or adjustment

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8 For repair or adjustment:

•If the Light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized dealer.

•In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer.

Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual.

Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. Save these instructions.

The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com

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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual For repair or adjustment

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 ZEALANDGETTING READY ContentsSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Stitch SettingsCare and Maintenance TroubleshootingSewing Machine Features Introductiona Easy upper threading b One-touch lower threadingIncluded accessories AccessoriesAccessories The following are available as optional accessories Optional accessoriesMemo Machine Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsNames 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 off the machine Turning on 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 Memoa Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Winding/Installing the Bobbina Spool pin b Spool cap GETTING READY MemoIf the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool Memo Winding/Installing the BobbinmPress start/stop button once Memo Installing the bobbinGETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin MemoMemo hReattach the bobbin coverThreading the upper thread Upper ThreadingMemo Upper Threading Memo GETTING READYMemo Threading the needleUpper Threading GETTING READY X The thread is passed through the eye of the needleThreading the needle manually without using the needle threader Using the twin needleUpper Threading GETTING READY MemodInsert 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 coverReplacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing 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 READYReplacing the Presser Foot MemoeAttach 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 MemoSewing MemoePress 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 Width and Length Adjusting the stitch 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 BASICS Sewing an even seam allowanceAligning 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 stitchUTILITY STITCHES Memo† To select a stitch in a different mode as the current one Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”Overcasting 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 positionBlind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind 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 STITCHESMemo Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch widthButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Button sewing UTILITY STITCHESMemo kWhen you are finished attaching the buttonButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperA zipper can be sewn in place UTILITY STITCHESZipper Insertion UTILITY STITCHES Inserting a side zipperb 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 inchMemo QuiltingUTILITY 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 MemoMemo Eyelet StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine Decorative StitchingDecorative 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 NameRick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitching APPENDIXHem stitching Buttonhole stitch Stitch Settings PatternPresser Foot Twin NeedleMemo Other stitchesAPPENDIX 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 APPENDIXePress Cancel/clear key or OK key TroubleshootingdPress. or Stitch width keys to select Numerics IndexIndex utility decorative stitches APPENDIX67, 110 English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China