Brother PE 300S User manual

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PERATION MANUAL

®

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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 ma-

chine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

2. Always unplug before changing the light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 8V 2.4 watts.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

1. Do not allow this sewing machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the sewing

machine is used by or near children.

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

recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has

been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized

dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sew-

ing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

8. To disconnect, turn the main switch to the symbol “O” position which represents off, then remove plug

from outlet.

9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

10.Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.

11.Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

12.Do not use bent needles.

13.Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.

14.Switch the sewing machine to the symbol “O” position when making any adjustments in the needle area,

such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like.

15.Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when

making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

16.This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

17.Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this sewing machine.

“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”

“This sewing machine is intended for

household use.”

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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 served from the main lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is hazardous if

engaged in a live socket outlet. 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.

Always replace the fuse cover, never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.

WARNING

DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE

LETTER ‘E’, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR YELLOW.

The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue Neutral

Brown Live

As the colours of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings

identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘N’ or

coloured black or blue.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘L’ or

coloured red or brown.

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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 when:

● Operation is completed

● Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts

● A power failure occurs during use

● Maintaining the machine

● Leaving the machine unattended

3. Do not store anything on the foot controller.

4. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use extension cords.

For a longer service life

1. When storing your sewing machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not store the

sewing machine beside a space heater, iron, or other hot objects.

2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can

damage the case and machine, and should never be used.

3. Do not drop or hit the machine.

4. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any accessories, the presser feet,

needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.

For repair or adjustment

In the event that 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 nearest authorized Brother service center.

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WARNING LABELS

There should be several warning labels on your sewing machine.

Please heed warning labels when operating the sewing machine.

If you don't understand the warnings, please contact the place of purchase.

CAUTION

Always remove the embroidery unit before moving the sew-

ing machine. Otherwise the embroidery unit could fall and

cause bodily injury or damage to the unit.

Warning label

• When putting the embroidery unit cover onto the unit, place it so

that the arrow is on the side of the carrying handle.

CAUTION

Always carry the embroidery unit by the handle as illustrated in Fig. 1. Do not carry it by the sides

as shown in Fig. 2 or the unit may fall out from under the cover and cause bodily injury or damage

to the unit.

Fig. 1

Warning label

Fig. 2

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Contents Setting Up

Basic Sewing

Machine

Operation

Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Error

Messages

Sewing Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory Card)

CONTENTS

SETTING UP

................................................... 5

PRINCIPAL PARTS ............................................. 5

OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................. 7

OPTIONS ............................................................. 8

SELECTION KEYS .............................................. 9

Screen messages guide you through each

operation ........................................................ 9

OPERATION BUTTONS .................................... 10

Using the operation buttons ......................... 10

BASIC SEWING MACHINE

OPERATION

................................................. 11

FLAT BED EXTENSION TABLE ........................ 11

Free arm ...................................................... 11

POWER SUPPLY............................................... 12

USING THE SCREEN KEYS ............................. 13

ABOUT THE SCREEN....................................... 13

ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE

SCREEN ............................................................ 13

HOW TO CHANGE LANGUAGE ....................... 14

How to clear the language selection ............ 15

BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD

SETTING............................................................ 16

Setting the bobbin ........................................ 19

UPPER THREADING......................................... 20

STARTING AND STOPPING SEWING ............. 23

“START/STOP” button ................................. 23

Foot controller .............................................. 23

STITCH SELECTION (UTILITY STITCHES) ..... 24

Stitches ........................................................ 24

TRIAL SEWING.................................................. 25

STITCH WIDTH AND STITCH LENGTH ........... 27

Adjusting the stitch width ............................. 27

Adjusting the stitch length ............................ 27

Quick adjustment reference chart for stitch

width and stitch length ................................. 28

THREAD TENSION............................................ 30

Correct tension............................................. 30

Tightening the upper thread tension ............ 30

Loosening the upper thread tension ............ 30

PRESSER FOOT ............................................... 31

Changing the presser foot............................ 31

Changing the Embroidery foot and the

zipper foot .................................................... 32

FEED DOGS ...................................................... 33

NEEDLE ............................................................. 34

Checking the needle .................................... 34

Installing the needle securely....................... 34

FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATION

CHART ............................................................... 35

UTILITY STITCHES

................................................. 36

STRAIGHT STITCHES ...................................... 36

Changing needle position ............................ 37

Sewing corners ............................................ 37

Sewing curves.............................................. 38

Sewing thick seams ..................................... 38

Sewing thick fabric ....................................... 38

Sewing thin fabric......................................... 39

Using the free arm ....................................... 39

STRETCH STITCH AND TRIPLE STITCH ........ 40

Stretch stitch ................................................ 40

Triple stitch................................................... 40

ZIGZAG STITCHES ........................................... 41

Overcasting (using a zigzag stitch) .............. 41

Applique (using a zigzag stitch) ................... 41

Patchwork (for crazy quilt) ........................... 42

Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch ............. 42

DOTTED ZIGZAG .............................................. 43

Attaching elastic bands ................................ 43

Overcasting.................................................. 43

OVERCASTING ................................................. 44

Overcasting............................................... 44

Overcasting............................................... 45

BLIND HEM STITCHES ..................................... 46

If the needle does not catch the fold of

hem enough. ................................................ 47

If the needle catches the fold of hem

too much. ..................................................... 47

BUTTONHOLE STITCHES ................................ 48

Order of one cycle........................................ 49

Sewing stretch fabrics ( ).......................... 50

Buttons that do not fit into the guide plate

(Odd-shaped buttons) .................................. 50

BAR TACKING ................................................... 51

Thick fabrics................................................. 52

APPLIQUES ....................................................... 53

Sewing the applique around corners ........... 53

SCALLOP........................................................... 54

PATCHWORK STITCH ...................................... 55

ZIPPER INSERTION

(CENTERED AND SIDE APPLICATION) .......... 56

Centered application .................................... 56

Side application............................................ 57

SMOCKING........................................................ 59

BUTTON SEWING ............................................. 60

Attaching buttons with four holes ................. 61

EMBROIDERING

................................................. 62

BEFORE YOU BEGIN........................................ 62

1. Embroidery unit and memory cards

(optional). ..................................................... 62

2. Attaching the embroidery foot “Q” ............ 62

3. Attaching the embroidery unit .................. 63

REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT ..................... 64

CHOOSING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS

(PART I) ............................................................. 65

One-point patterns ....................................... 66

Borders ........................................................ 68

Lettering ....................................................... 69

Numerals and punctuation ........................... 70

Lower and upper case letters....................... 70

Selecting patterns from a memory card ....... 71

CHOOSING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS

(PART II) ............................................................ 72

If you accidentally choose the wrong design....

72

If you choose the wrong character............... 72

To change size............................................. 72

To make words ............................................ 73

EMBROIDERING ............................................... 74

Embroidering attractive finishes ................... 74

Setting the fabric into the embroidery frame ....

75

Fitting the embroidery frame to the

embroidery unit ............................................ 77

Removing the embroidery frame.................. 77

Embroidering................................................ 78

THREAD TENSION............................................ 80

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Contents Setting Up

Basic Sewing

Machine

Operation

Utility Stitches Embroidering

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Error

Messages

Sewing Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory Card)

CHECKING THREAD COLORS AND TIME

REQUIRED ........................................................ 81

Checking thread colors ................................ 81

Checking time required to complete a

pattern .......................................................... 82

CHOOSING EMBROIDERY PLACEMENT........ 83

Moving the embroidery location ................... 84

Checking the embroidering area.................. 84

Embroidering from a specific starting point .. 85

ROTATING AND MIRRORING PATTERNS ...... 86

Rotating patterns.......................................... 86

Mirroring patterns......................................... 86

CHANGING SIZE AND STITCH DENSITY OF

CHARACTERS AND BORDERS ....................... 87

To change size............................................. 87

To change stitch density

(limited to certain alphabets and borders).... 88

Multi-colored lettering................................... 88

IF THE THREAD BREAKS DURING

EMBROIDERY ................................................... 89

If the upper thread breaks............................ 89

When starting over from the beginning ........ 90

Continuing after the power shuts off ............ 90

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS ........................ 91

Combining characters to form words ........... 91

Outline Embroidery ...................................... 92

Embroidering appliques

(using a frame pattern)................................. 93

Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or

onto corners ................................................. 94

MEMORY ........................................................... 95

Saving groups of characters ........................ 95

Restoring saved designs.............................. 96

MAINTENANCE

................................................. 97

CLEANING ......................................................... 97

Cleaning the screen ..................................... 97

Cleaning the sewing machine surface ......... 97

Cleaning the shuttle ..................................... 97

CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB.......................... 99

TROUBLESHOOTING

............................................... 100

BEFORE TAKING YOUR MACHINE

IN FOR SERVICE ............................................ 100

Basic sewing machine maintenance .......... 100

ERROR MESSAGES

............................................... 103

Warning messages .................................... 103

Instruction messages ................................. 105

Alarms ........................................................ 105

SEWING CHART

......................................................................... 106

PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN

MACHINE)

............................................... 107

Utility stitches ............................................. 107

Character embroidering chart .................... 107

Frame pattern embroidering chart ............. 107

PATTERNS (MEMORY CARD)

............................................... 108

ONE POINT MARK EMBROIDERY

PATTERN......................................................... 108

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Contents Setting Up

Basic Sewing

Machine

Operation

Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Error

Messages

Sewing Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory Card)

SETTING UP

PRINCIPAL PARTS

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A

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C

D

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1– Handle

2– Spool cap

3– Thread guide for bobbin winding

4– Upper tension control dial

5– Speed range control lever

6– Thread cutter

7– Buttonhole lever

8– Needle threader

9– Presser foot

10– Feed dog

11– Bobbin cover

12– Bobbin winder

13– Balance wheel

14– Feed dog adjustment lever

15– Controller jack

16– Presser foot lever

A– Main power switch and connectors

B– Accessory compartment

C– L.C.D. (Liquid Crystal Display)

D– Operation buttons (Refer to page 10)

Embroidery Unit Parts

1 Carriage

2 Hoop holder

3 Connector

A. Side view

4 Release button

5 Embroidery Unit Handle

A

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2

3

4

5

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Contents Setting Up

Basic Sewing

Machine

Operation

Utility Stitches Embroidering

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Error

Messages

Sewing Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory Card)

A. MAIN POWER SWITCH AND

CONNECTORS

1 Power socket

Use to connect machine to power supply.

2 Main power switch

Use to turn on/off the main power.

3 Air vents

4 Card slot

Slot for memory card insertion.

5 Foot controller jack

Use to connect the foot controller.

CAUTION

– When leaving the sewing machine unat-

tended, 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,

the machine or the electrical set must be

unplugged.

– For U.S.A. only

This appliance has a polarized plug (one

blade wider than the other). To reduce the

risk of electric shock, this plug is intended

to fit in a polarized outlet only one way.

If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, re-

verse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact

a qualified electrician to install the proper

outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

B. FLATBED ATTACHMENT WITH

ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT

I Slide accessory case to the left and out of the

machine.

II Each presser foot has a letter.

1 Presser foot letter

III ACCESSORY LIST

The location of each accessory is shown in fig-

ure III.

J

1

6

7

1

3

2

4

5

III

1 Buttonhole foot “A” X57789-101

2 Overcasting foot “G” X51162-001

3 Seam ripper X54243-001

4 Bobbin X80309-001

5 Needle set XA6627-001

6 Spool cap (Large) 130012-003

7 Spool cap (Small) XA5752-001

No. Part Name Part Code

* Always use BROTHER accessories with this

machine.

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2

3

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5

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Contents Setting Up

Basic Sewing

Machine

Operation

Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Error

Messages

Sewing Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory Card)

OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

123

456

789

10 11 12

13 14 15

16 17 18

RRR

No. Part Name Part Code

1 Blind stitch foot “R” X56409-001

2 Zipper foot “I” 103561-002

3 Button sew-on foot X59375-051

4 Extra spool pin * XA3336-051

5 Cleaning brush XA4527-001

6 Scissors 184783-001

7 Embroidery foot “Q” XA5357-001

8 Key XA2005-051

9 Owner's Manual —

10 Hard case/Extension table —

11 Embroidery Unit Cover —

12 Embroidery unit —

13 Embroidery frame set SA432 (USA)

(Regular) XA6628-002 (Others)

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Backing material (Stabilizer material)

—

15 Net ** 127610-000

16 Foot controller XA3931-051

17 Embroidery bobbin thread SABTS (USA)

X81164-001 (Others)

18 Spool felt* X57045-001

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Note

This method keeps the thread from twisting as it comes off the spool pin.

** Net

If using special threads which wind quickly off the thread spool, attach a net to the spool before using.

: Cut the net to match the size of the spool.

1 Net

2 Thread spool

3 Spool pin

4 Spool cap

If using metallic thread, we recommend that you

use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle.

Note (For U.S.A. only)

Foot controller : Model N5V

This foot controller can be used for sewing machine model PE-300S.

* Extra spool pin and spool felt

Use when embroidering with metallic thread.

1. Insert the extra spool pin into the end of the

bobbin winder shaft.

2. Install the spool felt and the thread spool in that

order, and then thread the upper thread.

1 Insert the extra spool

pin into the end of the

bobbin winder shaft

2 Spool felt

3 Thread spool

* When setting the

thread spool, set it

so that the thread

winds off from the

front of the spool.

* If using metallic thread, we recommend that

you use a 90/14 home sewing machine nee-

dle.

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2

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Contents Setting Up

Basic Sewing

Machine

Operation

Utility Stitches Embroidering

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Error

Messages

Sewing Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory Card)

OPTIONS

1 Embroidery frame set (Small) SA431 XA6630-002

2

Backing material (Stabilizer material)

X80914-001

Memory card

No.1 Alphabet SA298 X58317-001

No.2 Flower SA299 X58321-001

No.6 Moskowitz’s World SA303 X58497-001

No.7 Country Life SA304 X59322-001

No.8 Holiday SA305 X59357-001

No.9 Hobby Craft SA306 X59511-001

No.10 Monogram emblem SA307 X59567-001

No.12 Transportation SA312 XA0275-001

No.13 Sports Emblem SA313 XA0517-001

No.16 Dogs & Cats SA316 XA1406-001

No.20 Petite Designs SA320 XA2869-001

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No.21 Needlework SA321 XA2873-001

No.25 Horse SA325 XA3791-001

No.27 Birds SA327 XA4289-001

No.28 Christmas SA328 XA4502-001

No.29 Lace SA329 XA4664-001

No.30 Wildlife Animals SA330 XA4771-001

No.32 Musical instrument SA332 XA5386-001

No.33 Trees SA333 XA5567-001

No.35 Cats & Dogs ll SA335 XA5629-001

No.36 Fruits & Vegetables SA336 XA5659-001

No.37 Applique Alphabet SA337 XA5753-001

No.38 Angel SA338 XA5781-001

No.39 Doll Face SA339 XA5978-001

No.40 Sports 3 SA340 XA6111-001

No. Part Name

Part Code

U.S.A. Others

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WARNING

Embroidery Cards purchased overseas or non

Brother brand embroidery cards may not

work with your machine.

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Contents Setting Up

Basic Sewing

Machine

Operation

Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Error

Messages

Sewing Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory Card)

SELECTION KEYS

1 “ ” KEY

Press while in the pattern selection screens to go

back one page. (also used in Save and Restore

screens)

2 “ ” KEY

Press to advance one screen while in pattern selec-

tion screens. (also used during Save and Restore

operations)

3 “

” KEY

Pushing this key will take you to the screen that will

let you select pattern to embroider.

4 “

” KEY

Select this when you wish to edit a selected pattern

(sewing position, size, stitch density, etc...).

5 “ ” KEY

Use this key to save or retrieve combined letters.

6 “

” KEY

Press to go back one screen of operation screens.

SELECTION KEYS

Screen messages guide you through each operation

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2

3

4

5

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OPERATION BUTTONS

1 Speed range control lever

Slide this lever to change the sewing speed.

2 “NEEDLE POSITION” button

Press this button to move the needle either up or

down.

3 “REVERSE STITCH” button

Hold down this button to sew either backwards or in

the same place at a slow speed. When sewing a

reverse stitch, sewing is done in reverse. When sew-

ing a reinforcement stitch, three stitches are sewn

at the same position.

4 “START/STOP” button

Press this button to start the machine, and then

press it once more to stop the machine.

* Sewing continues at a slow speed while this

button is pressed.

* The needle will stop to its highest position when

the machine is stopped.

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2

3

4

OPERATION BUTTONS

Using the operation buttons

Contents Setting Up

Basic Sewing

Machine

Operation

Utility Stitches Embroidering

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Error

Messages

Sewing Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory Card)

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Contents Setting Up

Basic Sewing

Machine

Operation

Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Error

Messages

Sewing Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory Card)

1. Slide the sewing machine cover to the left and off the ma-

chine.

BASIC SEWING MACHINE OPERATION

FLAT BED EXTENSION TABLE

2. With the cutout section of the cover up, lift the machine a little

bit and slide the cover, under the sewing machine along the

grooves.

The accessory case can be removed to expose the free arm.

1. Slide accessory case to the left and out of the machine.

Free arm

* Sewing machine cover converts to a flat bed extension table.

2. Convenient for sewing hard to get at tubular areas like pant

legs.

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POWER SUPPLY

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I

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, then grasp

the plug and pull to unplug the cord. Pulling on the cord may damage it or cause a fire or an

electric shock.

– Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted or

bundled. In addition, do not place heavy objects on the cord or subject it to heat, otherwise the

cord may be damaged or a fire or an electric shock may occur.

If the power cord or plug are damaged, contact your nearest authorized Brother dealer or

service center.

– If the sewing machine is not to be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cord,

otherwise a fire may occur.

1. Insert the plug into a wall outlet.

1 Main power switch

2. Set the main power switch to “ I ”.

3. To turn off the sewing machine, set the main power switch to

“

”.

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Contents Setting Up

Basic Sewing

Machine

Operation

Utility Stitches Embroidering

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Error

Messages

Sewing Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory Card)

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Contents Setting Up

Basic Sewing

Machine

Operation

Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Error

Messages

Sewing Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory Card)

USING THE SCREEN KEYS

Touch a key on the screen with your finger to select the

pattern which appears inside the key or to start the

function or operation indicated inside the key.

CAUTION

Be sure to touch the key with your finger only.

Never use a pointed instrument such as a sharp

pencil or a screwdriver or a hard object to touch

the key.

Furthermore, do not press down too hard on the

screen, otherwise problems may result.

NOTES

– All or parts of the screen may become darker or lighter at times because of changes in the

ambient temperature around the screen. This is normal and is not the sign of a malfunction.

Adjust the screen if it is difficult to read.

ABOUT THE SCREEN

1. While touching the LCD, turn the power off and then back

on again.

2. Press “ ” key to soften the characters on the screen,

or “

” key to sharpen them.

3. After you have finished adjusting, turn the power off and

back on again once more.

ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE SCREEN

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Contents Setting Up

Basic Sewing

Machine

Operation

Utility Stitches Embroidering

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Error

Messages

Sewing Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory Card)

HOW TO CHANGE LANGUAGE

While touching a selection key, turn the power off and

then back on again.

Example: To change the display language to

Spanish

1. Touch the “

” key.

2. Touch “ESPAÑOL (SPANISH)”.

This will change the language setting to Spanish.

3. The display will then return to the screen which was

previously being displayed.

Note

* When the display language is set, error messages

will also be displayed in the language selected.

* The display language can be selected from a list of

13 languages (English, German, French, Italian,

Dutch, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Swed-

ish, Portuguese, Turkish and Chinese).

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Contents Setting Up

Basic Sewing

Machine

Operation

Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Error

Messages

Sewing Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory Card)

How to clear the language selection

Example: To change the display language from

Spanish back to English

1. Touch the “ENGLISH” key.

This will cancel the Spanish language setting.

The display will then return to the screen which was

previously being displayed.

CAUTION

– This function should not be used as a translation

function.

– If the power supply is turned off, the current lan-

guage setting will be retained and will not be

cleared.

While touching a selection key, turn the power off and

then back on again.

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BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING

Note:

Always use bobbins that are especially made for this machine. Using bobbins not designed for this

machine could result in bodily injury and/or damage to the machine.

For sewing, use the plastic bobbin (X80309-001) for sewing.

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1. Turn the power on.

2. While winding the bobbin, be sure that the spool pin is pulled

out and pushed toward the back of the sewing machine.

1 Spool pin

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Contents Setting Up

Basic Sewing

Machine

Operation

Utility Stitches Embroidering

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Error

Messages

Sewing Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory Card)

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Contents Setting Up

Basic Sewing

Machine

Operation

Utility Stitches Embroidering Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Error

Messages

Sewing Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory Card)

3. Set the thread spool. The thread end 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 securely on the

spool pin.

1 Spool cap

2 Spool

CAUTION

If the spool is placed onto the pin in the wrong direction,

the thread could entwine itself around spool pin.

4. Pass the thread through the thread guide as shown by the

arrows. Threading is easy if you hold the thread gently with

your right hand while guiding the end of the thread with your

left hand.

1 Run thread all the way through the thread guides as shown.

If using a fine thread such as cross wound thread, slightly

separate the spool cap (small) from the thread on the spool

before using.

1 Spool cap (small)

2 Space

3 Cross wound thread

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