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SEWING MACHINE
OPERATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
882-955
194955-011
Printed in Taiwan
C M Y BK
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“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” When using a sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: “Read all instructions before using.” DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock. 1. The sewing machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. 2. Always unplug before changing the light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12V 5 watts. WARNING
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FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY. If your sewing machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in the plug. NOTE The plug severed from the main lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is hazardous if eng
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CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING A BROTHER COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE Your machine is the most advanced computerized home use sewing machine available. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated into it, we suggest that you study this booklet. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the balance wheel, thread take-up, needle, or other moving parts. 2. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord w
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CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 2. UTILITY STITCHES ................................................. 35 STRAIGHT STITCHES ...................................... 35 BEFORE USE Sewing stretch fabrics .................................. 36 ................................................... 4 Changing the stitch length ........................... 36 PART NAMES ...................................................... 4 Changing the needle position ...................... 36 OTHER ENCLOSED ACCESSORIES ..............
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3. FONTS AND DECORATIVE STITCHES ................................................. 76 FONT STITCHES ............................................... 76 Combining characters .................................. 77 DECORATIVE STITCHES ................................. 78 Selecting a decorative stitch ........................ 79 Combining decorative stitches ..................... 79 CORRECTING A PATTERN COMBINATION .... 80 CHANGING THE SIZE ....................................... 81 Changing the size
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BEFORE USE CHAPTER 1 PART NAMES 1 14 2 3 13 4 15 5 16 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 A B D C 1– Handle A– Main power switch and connectors 2– Spool cap B– Accessory compartment 3– Thread guide for bobbin winding C– Selection keys 4– LCD (liquid crystal display) D– Operation buttons 5– Needle threader lever 6– Thread cutter 7– Buttonhole sewing lever 8– Needle threader 9– Presser foot 10– Feed dog 11– Bobbin cover 12– Feed dog adjustment lever 13– Upper tension control dial 14– Bobbin winder device 15– Balance
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A. MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONNECTORS 1 Main power switch Use to turn on/off the main power. 2 Foot controller jack Use to connect the foot controller. 3 Power cord Use to connect the machine to the power sup- ply. CAUTION – When leaving the sewing machine 2 unattended, the main switch of the machine must be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet. – When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing bulbs, 1 the machine or the electrical set must be unp
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OTHER ENCLOSED ACCESSORIES No. Part Name Part Code 123 Needle set 90/14: 4 pcs 1 X58358-001 14 Golden needle (for stretch fabrics): 2 pcs 2 Cleaning brush X59476-051 3 Seam ripper X54243-001 456 4 Screwdriver (large) X55467-051 5 Screwdriver (small) X55468-051 6 Bobbin (3) 136492-151 7 Spool cap (small) 130013-053 8 Spool cap (large) 130012-053 789 9 Eyelet punch 135793-001 10 Net* XA5523-050 11 Extra spool pin* XA3336-051 12 Spool felt X57045-051 13 Disc-shaped screwdriver XA2005-051 14 Foot co
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DISPLAY PANEL 1 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 9 2 A info cfm clear 0 12 3 4 0 memory enter 567 8 9 3 4 56 7 8 B C 0 9 A B C C. DISPLAY PANEL 1 Stitches and patterns The utility stitches (00 ~ 29). 2 Screen The number of the selected stitch, the patterns, suggested presser foot and any messages or errors are shown here. 3 Stitch width keys Touch this key to adjust the width of the zigzag stitch. 4 Stitch length keys Touch this key to ad
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OPERATION BUTTONS Using the operation buttons D. OPERATION BUTTONS 1 Speed range control lever Slide this lever to change the sewing speed. 2 “NEEDLE POSITION” button 2 1 Press this button to move the needle either up or down. 3 3 3 “REVERSE STITCH” button 4 Hold down this button to sew either backwards START 5 STOP or in the same place at a slow speed. When sewing a reverse stitch, sewing is done in re- verse. When sewing a reinforcement stitch, three stitches are sewn at the same position. 4 “
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POWER SUPPLY WARNING – When leaving the sewing machine unattended or when it is not being used, turn off the main power switch of the machine or remove the plug from the wall outlet. CAUTION – Do not use this sewing machine with extension cords or multi-plug adaptors, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur. – Do not remove the plug from the wall outlet with wet hands, otherwise an electric shock may occur. – When unplugging the power cord, turn off the main power switch of the machine,
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SCREEN 1 Shows the presser foot symbol. 3 4 2 Shows whether the automatic reinforcement stitching is turned on or off. 1 3 Displays an example of the selected stitch and any messages or errors. 2 4 Shows the number of the selected stitch. 5 Shows the width of the stitch. 5 6 Normally, the appropriate stitch width for the se- lected stitch is shown in white numbers on a black background. If the stitch width is manu- ally adjusted, it will appear in black numbers with no background. 6 Shows the le
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LANGUAGE SELECTION KEY Example: To change the display language to Spanish. 1. Turn off the sewing machine, then while hold- ing down the information key, turn the sewing machine on again. 2. Press the “ ” stitch length key five times. 3. Press the enter key to change the display lan- guage. 11
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Clearing the language selection Example: To change the display language from Spanish back to English 1. Turn off the sewing machine, then while hold- ing down the information key, turn the sewing machine on again. 2. Press the “ ” stitch length key five times. 3. Press the enter key to change the display lan- guage. CAUTION – This function can not be used as a translation function. – If the power supply is turned off, the current language setting will be retained and will not be cleared. 12
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BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread CAUTION Be sure to use the specified bobbin (part code 136492-151). Using a different bobbin may result in injuries or damage. 3 2 4,9 5 6 7,8 1 1. Connect the machine to the power supply and turn on the main power. 2. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin. The thread end 3 should come from the bottom front of the spool. The spool cap closest to the thread spool size should be used to hold the spool secu
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3. Pass the thread through the thread guide as shown by the arrows. 4. Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaft and 2 place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft. Then, push the bobbin winder shaft to the right. 1 Spring on the shaft 1 2 Groove of the bobbin 1 2 5. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or five times, pass the end of the thread through the slit in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread in the direction shown in the 1 illustration. Use the c
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Setting the bobbin 1. Slide open the bobbin cover. 1 1 Bobbin cover 2 Bobbin cover release button 2 2. Insert the bobbin into the shuttle with the thread direction as shown in the diagram. 3. Guide the thread end through the slit, then pull the thread to- ward you to cut off any excess thread. 1 1 Built-in thread cutter 4. Close the bobbin cover by placing the left end in place and pressing down lightly on the right end so that it snaps into place. * You can begin sewing immediately without draw
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UPPER THREADING Note When threading the sewing machine, be sure that one of the presser foot mentioned in this Operation Manual is installed. 3 4 1 6 5 2 1. Raise the presser foot lever. (If the presser foot is not raised, the upper thread cannot be threaded.) Note In order to ensure that the upper threading is done correctly, this sewing machine is equipped with an upper threading shutter which prevents upper threading or needle threading while the presser foot is lowered. 2. Press the “NEEDLE
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4. While holding the end of the thread with your left hand, pass the thread through the guides in the order shown by the num- bers. 2 1 1 Note 2 - If the thread is pushed down at 1 to make it taut, it can be passed around the other thread guides more easily. - Incorrectly feeding the thread will result in faulty sewing. 1 Thread take-up lever Threading the take-up lever 4 1 5 5. Lower the presser foot. 6. Guide the thread through the wire loop and thread through needle eye. 1 Wire loop * You do
