Brother Sewing Machines- User Manual

Brother Sewing Machines

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Important Safety Instructions; DANGER; WARNING; Always; when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual:; Do not; unplug your machine if the power is cut.; Never; otherwise you may injure your back or knees.
  • Page 5 – should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead.; FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
  • Page 6 – Contents; GETTING READY
  • Page 7 – UTILITY STITCHES
  • Page 8 – APPENDIX
  • Page 10 – Accessories; Included accessories; The following items should also be included in the box.; Note
  • Page 11 – Attaching the stitch pattern plate; Optional accessories; The following are available as optional accessories.; Memo
  • Page 12 – Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions; Machine
  • Page 13 – Needle and presser foot section; Operation buttons
  • Page 14 – Operation panel
  • Page 17 – Turning the Machine On/Off; This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off.; Power supply precautions; Use only the power cord included with this machine.
  • Page 18 – Turning on the machine; Prepare the included power cord.; Turning off the machine; Make sure that the machine is not sewing.
  • Page 19 – Understanding the LCD Screens
  • Page 20 – Changing the Machine Settings; Changing the settings; The settings screen appears.; The setting is changed.
  • Page 21 – List of stitch or machine attributes; Attribute
  • Page 22 – The brightness of the LCD can be adjusted.; The brightness of the LCD is changed.; Press; The initial stitch screen appears again.
  • Page 23 – Winding/Installing the Bobbin; Bobbin precautions; Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the bobbin thread.
  • Page 24 – • If the spool is not positioned so that the; Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.; CAUTION
  • Page 26 – The thread is cut to a suitable length.
  • Page 27 – Installing the bobbin; Install the bobbin wound with thread.; The bobbin cover opens.; Remove the bobbin cover.; • Be careful not to drop the bobbin.
  • Page 28 – • Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly.; The cutter cuts the thread.; Reattach the bobbin cover.; The lower threading is finished.
  • Page 29 – Upper Threading; Threading the upper thread; Turn on the sewing machine.
  • Page 30 – Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin.
  • Page 32 – Threading the needle; This section describes how to thread the needle.
  • Page 33 – the needle before using the needle threader.
  • Page 34 – • For details, refer to “Upper Threading” (page; Lower the presser foot lever.; Using the twin needle; Install the twin needle.; • For details on installing a needle, refer to
  • Page 35 – • For details, refer to step; Attach zigzag foot “J”.; • For details on changing the presser foot, refer
  • Page 37 – Pulling up the bobbin thread; Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.; • Refer to steps; Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.; Do not cut the thread with the cutter.; twice to lower and raise the needle.
  • Page 38 – Replacing the Needle; This section provides information on sewing machine needles.; Needle precautions
  • Page 39 – Needle types and their uses; Fabric Type/Application
  • Page 40 – Checking the needle
  • Page 41 – • Do not apply a strong force when loosening; Install the twin needle in the same way.
  • Page 42 – Replacing the Presser Foot; The presser foot presses down on the fabric.; Presser foot precautions; The needle is raised.; Turn off the sewing machine.; Raise the presser foot lever.; The presser foot is raised.
  • Page 43 – The presser foot is attached.
  • Page 44 – • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser; Attaching the presser foot holder
  • Page 45 – • For details, refer to “Removing the presser
  • Page 46 – Attach the presser foot holder.
  • Page 47 – Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces; Stitching cylindrical pieces; Sewing large pieces of fabric; Pull out the four legs until they snap into place.; Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.
  • Page 50 – SEWING BASICS
  • Page 51 – Sewing; Follow the basic procedures below to sew.; Attach the presser foot.
  • Page 52 – Positioning the fabric; Place the fabric under the presser foot.; • If the seam allowance is positioned on the; The fabric is now positioned to be sewn.
  • Page 53 – Starting to sew; When the foot controller is plugged in,; Using the operation buttons; The machine starts sewing.; When the end of the stitching is reached, press
  • Page 54 – • The speed set using the sewing speed; • Slowly press down on the foot controller.
  • Page 55 – • For details, refer to “Cutting the thread” (page; • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page
  • Page 57 – Cutting the thread
  • Page 58 – Adjusting the Thread Tension; Correct thread tension
  • Page 59 – Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length; Adjusting the stitch width; • For details on selecting a stitch, refer to; To make the stitch width narrower, press; The stitch width is changed.; indicates that the setting cannot be
  • Page 60 – Adjusting the stitch length; To make the stitch length shorter, press; The stitch length is changed.
  • Page 61 – Useful Functions
  • Page 62 – WILL NOT
  • Page 63 – Useful Sewing Tips; Trial sewing; Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.; Sewing curves; If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot
  • Page 64 – Sewing stretch fabrics
  • Page 65 – Aligning the fabric with the presser foot
  • Page 67 – Selecting Stitching; Direct selection; Preset utility stitch
  • Page 68 – Selecting stitching; Determine the stitch that you wish to use.
  • Page 69 – With direct selection; With number selection; Utility stitches
  • Page 70 – To select a different stitch
  • Page 72 – Overcasting Stitches; Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”; • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page; Attach overcasting foot “G”.; Overcasting
  • Page 73 – Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”
  • Page 74 – Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter; Remove the presser foot.; The side cutter is attached.
  • Page 75 – Position the fabric in the side cutter.; • If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the
  • Page 76 – Basic Stitching; Basic stitching
  • Page 77 – Changing the needle position; • For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width”
  • Page 78 – Blind Hem Stitching; Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure.; Attach blind stitch foot “R”.; Blind hem
  • Page 79 – If the needle does not catch the hem fold; • For details on changing the stitch width, refer; Remove the basting stitching.
  • Page 80 – Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing; Buttonhole; Bound buttonholes; sewing stitch; Button sewing
  • Page 81 – Buttonhole sewing
  • Page 82 – The size of the buttonhole is set.; Attach buttonhole foot “A”.
  • Page 83 – • When using the eyelet punch, place thick; Changing the density of the stitching; Adjust the stitch length.
  • Page 84 – Adjust the stitch width.
  • Page 85 – The feed dogs are lowered.; Attach button fitting foot “M”.; Place the button into button fitting foot “M”.; The button is held in place.
  • Page 86 – • If additional strength is needed to secure the; Attaching a shank to a button; Cut off any excess thread.
  • Page 87 – Zipper Insertion; A zipper can be sewn in place.; Inserting a centered zipper; • For details, refer to “Basic stitching” (page; Straight stitch
  • Page 88 – Topstitch around the zipper.
  • Page 89 – Inserting a side zipper; Select stitch
  • Page 92 – Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape; Stretch stitching
  • Page 94 – Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching; Attaching appliqués
  • Page 95 – Appliqué stitching; • Remove the thick paper after pressing the
  • Page 96 – Piecing; For a seam allowance on the right side; Align the right side of the presser foot with
  • Page 97 – For a seam allowance on the left side; Align the left side of the presser foot with the; Quilting; Baste the fabric to be quilted.; • For details, refer to “Selecting Stitching”; Attach the walking foot.; • For details, refer to “Using the optional
  • Page 98 – Walking foot; • Refer to “Removing the presser foot holder”
  • Page 100 – To return to; • Adjust the sewing speed with the foot
  • Page 101 – Reinforcement Stitching; Triple stretch stitching; Bar tack stitching; • A bar tack with a maximum length of about
  • Page 103 – Eyelet Stitching; Attach monogramming foot “N”.; Eyelet stitch
  • Page 104 – Decorative Stitching; Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine.
  • Page 105 – Fagoting
  • Page 106 – Scallop stitching
  • Page 107 – Shell tuck stitching
  • Page 108 – Joining; Heirloom stitching; • For details on inserting a needle, refer to
  • Page 111 – Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns; Sewing beautiful patterns
  • Page 112 – Combining patterns; Select the first pattern.
  • Page 113 – Repeat sewing patterns; • For details, refer to “Combining patterns”; Checking the selected pattern
  • Page 114 – Mirror imaging the pattern
  • Page 115 – Saving patterns
  • Page 116 – Retrieving a pattern
  • Page 117 – Realigning the pattern
  • Page 118 – Start sewing again, and then check the pattern.
  • Page 121 – Stitch Settings
  • Page 125 – Other stitches; To select Character stitch mode, press
  • Page 126 – Pattern for making adjustment; To select utility decorative stitch mode, press
  • Page 127 – Care and Maintenance; Cleaning the machine surface; Remove the flat bed attachment.; The needle plate cover is removed.; Remove the bobbin case.; Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.; • Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.
  • Page 128 – Follow steps
  • Page 129 – Troubleshooting; Symptom
  • Page 131 – The thread tension
  • Page 133 – Error messages; If; Error; The motor locked up because the thread is tangled.
  • Page 134 – The selected setting cannot be changed with the selected pattern.
  • Page 135 – Nothing appears in the LCD; Two or four beeps are sounded.; Cancelling the operation beep
  • Page 137 – Index; Numerics
  • Page 140 – Black; Operation Manual; Computerized Sewing Machine
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PANTONE 285

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English

885-V14

XE2408-001

Printed in China

Operation Manual

Operation Manual

Computerized Sewing Machine

GETTING READY

SEWING BASICS

UTILITY STITCHES

APPENDIX

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Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; DANGER; WARNING; Always; when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual:; Do not; unplug your machine if the power is cut.; Never; otherwise you may injure your back or knees.

1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Important Safety Instructions Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.This machine is intended for household use. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock...

Page 5 - should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead.; FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the mark, rating as marked on plug. • Al...

Page 6 - Contents; GETTING READY

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