Brother PC-2800 manual

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IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS When using this machine, basic saf ety precautions should alwa ys be tak en, including the f ollowing: Read all instructions before using. D ANGER - T o reduce the risk of electr ic shock: 1. The machine should ne ver be left unattended while plugged in. Alwa ys unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediat[...]

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MAL T A AND CYPR US ONL Y If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-re wireable BS plug then please read the f ollowing. IMPOR T ANT If the av ailab le sock et outlet is not suitable f or the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs an ap[...]

1 CONGRA TULA TIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MA CHINE Y our machine is the most advanced computerized household se wing machine . T o fully enjoy all the f eatures incor porated, we suggest that you study the man ual. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MA CHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep y our e y e on the needle while se wing. Do not touch the balanc[...]

2 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USE ................................................... 4 PART NAMES ...................................................... 4 STANDARD ACCESSORIES ............................... 6 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...............[...]

3 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) MAINTENANCE ................................................. 67 CLEANING THE MACHINE ............................... 67 Cleaning the operation panel ....................... 67 Cleaning the machine casing ....................... 67 Cleaning th[...]

4 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) BEFORE USE CHAPTER 1 PART NAMES 1– Handle 2– Spool cap 3– Thread guide for bobbin winding 4– Needle threader lever 5– Thread cutter 6– Buttonhole lever 7– Needle threader 8– Presser foot 9– Feed dog 10– Bobbin cover 11– F[...]

5 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) II I III A. MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONNECTORS 1 Main power s witch Use to turn on/off the main power . 2 Foot controller jac k Use to connect the foot controller . 3 P ower cor d Use to connect the machine to the power supply . CAUTION – When[...]

6 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) ST AND ARD A CCESSORIES 2 Cleaning brush X59476-051 3 Screwdriver (large) X55467-051 4 Screwdriver (small) X55468-051 5 Bobbin (3) SA155 XA3812-051 6 Spool cap (small) 130013-053 7 Spool cap (large) 130012-053 8 Eyelet punch 135793-001 9 Spool[...]

7 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) OPERA TION P ANEL C. OPERATION PANEL 1 Needle stop position switc h key T ouch this key to select the needle stop position (the needle position when the machine is not oper ating) to be up or down. When the LED lamp is lit, the needle stop pos[...]

8 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) OPERA TION BUTT ONS Using the operation buttons D. OPERATION BUTTONS 1 Sewing speed contr oller Slide this le ver to change the sewing speed. 2 “NEEDLE POSITION” button Press this button to mo ve the needle either up or down. 3 “REVERSE [...]

9 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) PO WER SUPPL Y 1. Insert the plug into a wall outlet. 1 Main power switch 2. Set the main power switch to “ I ”. 3. T o tur n off the sewing machine, set the main po wer s witch to “ ”. W ARNING • Use only regular household electrici[...]

10 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 1 2 3 BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread 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 should come fr[...]

11 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 4. Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaft and place the bobbin on the bob bin winder shaft. Then, push the bobbin winder shaft to the right. 1 Spring on the shaft 2 Groove of the bobbin 5. Wind the thread clockwise around[...]

12 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 1 2 Setting the bobbin 1. Slide open the bobbin cov er . 1 Bobbin cover 2 Bobbin cover release b utton 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 pul[...]

13 UPPER THREADING 1. Raise the presser f oot lev er . (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 pre vents upper threading or needle threading while the presser foot is lo wered. [...]

14 2 5 1 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. Note - 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 Thr[...]

15 5 * Rotate y our r ight hand slightly to check that the thread is en- gaged. 10. While gently holding the thread, raise the needle threader le- ver. 11. Pull the thread to w ards the rear to finish the upper threading. CA UTION The needle threader lever can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11-100/16. Check the table on page [...]

16 3 1 2 1 2 34 4 Note The auto-threading de vice cannot be used with the combinations shown at left. T ransparent nylon thread can be used regardless of the chart pro- viding needle used is 90/14 to 100/16. Needle Thread (cotton) 65/9 #30, 50, 60 75/11 #30 90/14 #30 100/16 #20 Using the extra spool pin and the net Extra spool pin Use when sewing w[...]

17 ST ARTING AND ST OPPING SEWING “ST ART/ST OP” button 1 Place the f abric under the presser foot, low er the presser foot, and then press the “ST ART/ST OP” button. The sewing ma- chine star ts sewing. * Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the se wing speed. * Hold down the “ST ART/ST OP” b utton to se w at a slo w speed. 2. P[...]

18 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) SELECTING A STITCH P A TTERN This se wing machine is equipped with 40 built-in utility and decorativ e stitches. Press the stitch selection ke y that sho ws the stitch you w ant to sew . The LED lamp will light up. If the stitch you w ant to [...]

19 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) Quick adjustment reference chart for stitch width and stitch length —: Not adjustable 0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–5.0 (0) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16) —— 2.5 0.2–5.0 (3/32) (1/64–3/16) 3.5 0.0–7.0 1.4 0.0–4.0 (1/8) (0–1/4) (1/16[...]

20 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 6 5 4 3 2 6 5 4 3 2 3 4 1 2 THREAD TENSION Correct upper thread tension The thread tension is normally set on “4” f or gen- eral se wing applications. (Refer to the FABRIC/ THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINA TION CHART on page 26.) Howe ver , the thre[...]

21 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 6 5 4 3 2 2 4 3 1 Tightening the upper thread tension T ur n the thread tension dial to the right to tighten the upper thread tension. 1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 3 Wrong side 4 If the upper thread tension is too weak, locks appear on the [...]

22 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) PRESSER FOOT Changing the presser foot 1. Press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power . 2. Raise the presser f oot lev er . 3. Press the blac k button at the bac k of the presser foot holder , and r[...]

23 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 5 ATT A CHING THE OPTIONAL W ALKING FOO T This foot is v ery useful for sewing materials such as vinyl cloth, synthetic leather , thin leather , etc. These materials are difficult to feed when se wing but this f oot can prev ent such material[...]

24 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) With the accessory compar tment off of the machine, the feed dog position switch can be seen on the base of the se wing machine. Sliding the switch to the right will lo wer the f eed dog, for e xample during button sewing. If you wish to cont[...]

25 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) NEEDLE Installing the needle securely 1. Push the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle , and then turn off the power . 2. Lower the presser f oot. 3. Loosen the needle clamp screw with a scre wdriver . 4. Pull out the needle. Chec[...]

26 * For transparent n ylon thread, alwa ys use needle 90/14 - 100/16. * The same thread is usually used f or the bobbin thread and upper threading. F ABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINA TION CHART About the Needle The sewing machine needle is probab ly the most impor tant par t of the sewing machine. Choosing the proper needle for y our sewing project wil[...]

27 1. SEWING CHAPTER 2 TRIAL SEWING Sewing using a utility stitch 1. T ur n on the sewing machine . The straight stitch (left) is se- lected. 2. Install the correct presser f oot. Place the fabric under the presser f oot, then pull out about 5 cm (2") of the upper thread and pass it under the presser f oot toward the rear of the ma- chine. 1 U[...]

28 5. When sewing is completed, press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to se w a fe w re verse stitches . * If the needle stop position is set to the down position (the nee- dle stop position s witch key’ s LED lamp is lit), press the “NEE- DLE POSITION” button to r aise the needle. 6. Raise the presser foot, remove the fabric and cut the thre[...]

29 SETTING THE NEEDLE ST OP DO WN POSITION T ouch the needle stop position switch k ey . The LED lamp abov e the ke y will light up. The needle stop position is set to the do wn position. 1 When the needle stop position switc h key's LED lamp is lit, the needle stop position is set to the down position. When the needle stop position switc h&ap[...]

30 STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH Adjusting the stitch width Press the stitch width manual change k ey . The LED lamp will light up . Mov e the stitch width adjustment lev er up or down. Moving the le ver up increases the stitch width, and mo ving the lev er down decreases the stitch width. 1 Up: Wider 2 Down: Narr ower Adjusting the stitch length Press t[...]

31 Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitc h Set the stitch length short in order to obtain a fine stitch. Sew slowly while keeping the seam parallel to the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve. * For sharp corners, temporarily stop sewing with the needle in the material, then raise the presser foot and carefully turn the fabric while k [...]

32 Se wing heavyweight fabrics Se wing lightweight fabrics Place thin paper or stabilizer material under the f abric before se w- ing. * Use a straight stitch f oot to eliminate any puc kering. Remem- ber to select the middle needle position. Additional adjustment of stitch length and tension ma y be necessar y . 12 6 5 The se wing machine can sew [...]

33 Using the needle plate Align the edge of the f abric with a line on the needle plate to se w e ven seam allo wances. 1 15 mm (9/16") Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs. Free-arm sewing 15 25 35 1 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA [...]

34 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 6 1 5 1 2. UTILITY STITCHES STRAIGHT STITCHES J 1: Straight stitch (left needle position) f or normal sewing 2: Straight stitch (middle needle position) f or normal sew- ing 5: T riple stretch stitch f or reinforced se wing 1. Baste or pin th[...]

35 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 6 1 5 Sewing stretc h fabrics Press the stitch width manual change k ey to light up the LED lamp . Mo v e the stitch width adjustment le ver up or do wn to adjust the needle position. 1 Up: 7.0 mm (1/4") [right needle position] 2 Down: 0[...]

36 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 ZIGZA G STITCHES 3: Zigzag stitch 4: Elastic zigzag stitch J 3 4 Shor ten the stitch length setting to obtain a fine stitch. Sew slo wly , keeping the seams par allel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the cur[...]

37 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 6 1 5 Attach presser foot “J” and let the needle drop slightly past the edge of the f abric before star ting sewing. 4 6 7 8 G J G 4: For sewing stretch fabrics 6: For sewing stretch fabrics 7: For sewing light and medium weight fabrics 8[...]

38 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) O VERCASTING (WHEN USING THE OPTIONAL SIDE CUTTER) 1 7 8 5 2 5 1 6 5 6 1: Normal sewing 7: Overcasting stitch f or light and medium weight fabrics 8: Overcasting stitc h for heavyweight fabrics 1. Push the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to rais[...]

39 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 1 5 6 1 3 2 A B 5 6 7. Make a cut of about 20 mm (3/4'') in the f abric. 1 20 mm (3/4'') 1 8. Place the fabric on f oot as shown in figure B . - Right side of cut: on top of the guide plate - Left side of cut: under neath [...]

40 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) R 1 1 1 3 3 BLIND HEM STITCHING 9: For wo ven fabrics 10: For stretch fabrics (jer sey , knit fabrics) 1. Place the fabric wrong side up . F old and baste the fabric as illustrated. 1 5 mm (3/16'') 2 Basting stitches 3 Wrong side of[...]

41 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) B A 2 1 1 2 Adjusting the needle dr op point Press the stitch width manual change k ey to light up the LED lamp . Use the stitch width adjustment lev er to adjust the needle drop point so that the needle slightly catches the f old of the hem.[...]

42 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) A 6 5 1 6 5 BUTT ONHOLE STITCHING 11 12 13 14 15 A A 11: Rounded buttonhole on light to medium weight fabric *2 12: Squared b uttonhole for light and medium weight fab- rics *1 13: Squared hea vy-duty buttonhole with reinf orced bar tac ks in[...]

43 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 6 5 1 6 5 6. Inser t a pin along the inside of one of the bar tacks , and then inser t the seam ripper into the center of the buttonhole and cut tow ards the pin. 1 Basting pin CA UTION When using the seam ripper to open the buttonhole, do no[...]

44 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 6 5 5 1 Buttonhole se wing order Se wing stretch fabrics (“ 13 ” and “ 14 ”) When sewing on stretch f abric with 13 14 , sew the b uttonhole stitches ov er a gimp thread. 1. Hook the gimp thread onto the back of presser f oot “A”.[...]

45 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) Odd shaped b uttons/Buttons that do not fit into the b utton holder plate Use the markings on the presser foot scale to set the siz e of the buttonhole . One mark on the presser f oot scale equals 5 mm (3/ 16''). Add together the b [...]

46 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) Changing the stitch length Press the stitch width manual change k ey to light up the LED lamp . Mo v e the stitch width adjustment le ver up or do wn to adjust the stitch width. 1 Up: Wider 2 Down: Narr ower * The maximum setting with the sti[...]

47 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) EYELET STITCH For sewing e yelets on belts, etc. Size of eyelet (actual size) 20 1 2 3 AB C A– Large: 7.0 mm (9/32") B– Medium: 6.0 mm (1/4") C– Small: 5.0 mm (13/64") 4. Use the ey elet punch to make a hole in the center[...]

48 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) CA UTION Make sure y ou sew using the middle needle position. 1. Attach presser foot “J” and se w straight stitches up to the zip- per opening. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the f abr ic. 1 End of zipper opening 2 Rever[...]

49 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) Inserting a side zipper 2 6 4. Set the presser foot in the 3 mm (1/8'') margin. Star ting from the end of the zipper opening. Sew to a point about 50 mm (2'') from the edge of the f abric, then stop the machine. Pull down [...]

50 5. Close the zipper , tur n the f abr ic ov er , and sew a basting stitch. 1 Front of the skirt (wr ong side of fabric) 2 Basting stitches 3 Front of the skirt (right side of fabric) 4 Back of the skirt (right side of fabric) 6. Remov e the presser foot, and reattach it so that the left side of the pin is attached to the presser f oot holder . 1[...]

51 DART SEAM 1. Attach presser foot “J”, then se w a re v erse stitch at the begin- ning of the dar t and sew from the wide end to the narro w end without stretching the f abric. 1 Basting 2. Do not sew a reinf orcement stitch at the end. Cut the thread at the end leaving an e xcess 50 mm(2"), and then tie both ends together . 3. Inser t t[...]

52 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 6. Smooth the gathers by ironing them. GA THERING 1. Press the stitch length manual change k ey to turn on the LED lamp . 2. Move the stitch length adjustment le v er up to increase the stitch length (about 4 mm (1/16")) as shown left fi[...]

53 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 1. P ass the thread along the groo ve in the direction of the arro w , and leave it there without cutting it. 1 Shuttle * The bobbin cover should still be removed. 2. While holding the upper thread, press the “NEEDLE POSI- TION” button tw[...]

54 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) PINTUCK 1. Mark along the folds on the wrong side of the f abric. 1 Wrong side of fabric 2. Fold the f abr ic so that the right side faces upw ard and iron only the f olded par ts. 1 Right side of fabric 3. Attach the right pin of presser foo[...]

55 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) FLA T FELL SEAM 1. Attach presser f oot “J”. Sew the seam line , then cut half of the seam allowance from the side that the flat f ell seam will lie against. 1 About 12 mm (1/2") 2 Wrong side of fabric 2. Spread out the f abr ic alon[...]

56 Finished flat fell seam 1 Right side of fabric CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE)[...]

57 APPLIQUÉS 1. Use a temoprary spray adhesiv e, fabric glue or a basting stitch to attach the appliqué to the f abric. This will keep the f abric from mo ving dur ing sewing. 1 Appliqué 2 Fabric glue 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Check that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the appliqué, then begin sewing. 1 Appliqué material 2 Need[...]

58 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) SCALLOP STITCH 1. Attach presser foot “N”, then sew the edge of the f abric so that the stitches are not right on the edge of the fabric. 1 Right side of fabric 2. T r im along the stitches carefully so as not to cut the stitches. * There[...]

59 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) J SMOCKING STITCH 3. Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather , and then smooth the gathers b y ironing them. 4. Attach presser f oot “J” and select the decorative smoc king stitch to sew the spaces betw een the stra[...]

60 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) F A GO TING 1. Baste two pieces of f abric onto thin paper, lea ving a space of 4 mm (3/16'') between the f abrics. 1 4 mm (3/16'') 2 Paper 3 Basting stitches 2. Attach presser f oot “J”. Align the center of the presse[...]

61 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) DECORA TIVE STITCHING Decorative stitching These stitches are used as decorative hem stitches or to deco- rate the seams of crazy quilts. Use a contrasting thread color or decorative embroidery thread. Changing the size of a decorative stitch[...]

62 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) HEMSTITCH (HEIRLOOM STITCH) For sewing tablecloths, decorative hems on clothes and deco- rative stitching on shirtfronts. A more attractive finish can be obtained if you use the “130/705H Wing” needle when sewing these patterns. If using [...]

63 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) Hemstitching 2 2. Pull out sev eral threads from both sides of the 4 mm (3/16'') area which is not y et open. (Pull out f our threads, leav e five threads and then pull out f our threads, the width of fiv e threads is appro ximately[...]

64 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) TWIN NEEDLE Decorative stitches where the zigza g width can be changed manuall y .. 2. Do the upper threading. Follow the steps f or threading a sin- gle needle f or the first threading (see page 13 “Upper Thread- ing”). 1. T ur n the mai[...]

65 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 1 CA UTION Stitch width Adjust the stitch width. Turn the balance wheel to check the needle does not touch the needle plate. If the needle hit the needle plate the needle may break and cause injury. Stitch length • Str aight 2 mm min. • O[...]

66 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) SEWING 1 Fabric 2 Stabilizer 3 Thin paper Sewing attractive finishes Refer to the tab le below and the “F ABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINA TION CHART” for recommended f abr ics, threads and needles to use in order to obtain attr active se wing[...]

67 5 6 If the operation panel is dir ty , gently wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use organic solv ents or detergents. Cleaning the operation panel If the surface of the machine is dirty , lightly soak a cloth in a neutral detergent, squeez e it out firmly and then wipe the surf ace. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. Cleaning the machine casi[...]

68 4. Remov e the race . * While pushing the race tow ards the bac k of the machine, lift the edge nearest y ou and remov e the race . 1 Race 6. Check that the notch on the shuttle is in the same position as when y ou removed the r ace. P osition the race so that the shelf and spring are aligned, and inser t the race . CA UTION • Do not use a dam[...]

69 CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB 1 2 CA UTION • Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before changing the light bulb. If the machine is on and the “Start/Stop” button is pressed accidentally, injuries may result. • To avoid burns, give the light bulb time to cool before changing it. 1. T ur n off the main power s witch. 2. Use a s[...]

70 Before calling f or service, check the f ollowing items . If the problem still persists, contact y our nearest author- ized Brother dealer . T r ouble with threads and stitches Probable cause 1. Upper threading is not correct. 2. Upper thread is entangled. 3. Spool of thread is not correctly set. 4. Correct needle is not used. 5. Shuttle is dama[...]

71 Mechanical trouble Probable cause 1. Feed dog is lo wered. 2. Stitch length is set at no feeding. 3. The combination of selected stitch and presser foot is not correct. 4. Correct needle is not being used. 5. Thread is entangled. 1. Needle is not correctly inser ted. 2. Correct needle is not used. 3. The combination of fabric, thread and needle [...]

72 SEWING CHART CATEGORY NAME OF PATTERN PATTERN TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT USE REINFORCEMENT STITCHING STITCH ADJUSTMENT BY STITCH WIDTH KEYS STITCH ADJUSTMENT BY STITCH LENGTH KEYS UTILITY STITCH STRAIGHT STITCH (LEFT) STRAIGHT STITCH (MIDDLE) ZIGZAG STITCH 3 STEP ELASTIC ZIGZAG TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH OVERCASTING STITCH BLIND HEM STITCH BLIND HEM STITCH[...]

73 CATEGORY NAME OF PATTERN PATTERN TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT USE REINFORCEMENT STITCHING STITCH ADJUSTMENT BY STITCH WIDTH KEYS STITCH ADJUSTMENT BY STITCH LENGTH KEYS DECORA TIVE STITCH SCALLOP STITCH EYELET SA TIN STITCH CROSS STITCH HEMSTITCHING DECORA TIVE STITCH Decorating collar of blouse , edge of handkerchief For making e yelet on belt,etc For [...]

74 CATEGORY NAME OF PATTERN PATTERN TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT USE REINFORCEMENT STITCHING STITCH ADJUSTMENT BY STITCH WIDTH KEYS STITCH ADJUSTMENT BY STITCH LENGTH KEYS DECORA TIVE STITCH DECORA TIVE STITCH For decor ation, etc. 37 38 39 40 N R : The machine sews in re verse while the “REVERSE STITCH” button is pushed. : The machine sews three reinf[...]

75 Utility stitches P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) Decorative stitches 12345 6789 1 0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Satin stitches Cross stitches 25 26 Heirloom 27 28 29 30 Decorative stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHART P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE)[...]

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