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 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 sewing 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
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:
BlueNeutral
BrownLive
mark, rating as marked on plug.
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 sewing machine. Otherwise the embroidery unit could fall and
cause bodily injury or damage to the unit.
Warning label
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
•When putting the embroidery unit cover onto the unit, place it so
that the arrow is on the side of the carrying handle.
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
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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
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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.
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3 Air vents
4 Card slot
Slot for memory card insertion.
5 Foot controller jack
Use to connect the foot controller.
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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, reverse 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
ISlide 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.
No.Part NamePart Code
1Buttonhole foot “A”X57789-101
2Overcasting foot “G”X51162-001
3Seam ripperX54243-001
4BobbinX80309-001
5Needle setXA6627-001
6Spool cap (Large)130012-053
7Spool cap (Small)XA5752-001
*Always use BROTHER accessories with this
machine.
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OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
No.Part NamePart Code
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R
R
456
789
101112
131415
161718
Note
This method keeps the thread from twisting as it comes off the spool pin.
WARNING
Embroidery Cards purchased overseas or non
Brother brand embroidery cards may not
work with your machine.
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SELECTION KEYS
Screen messages guide you through each operation
SELECTION KEYS
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1 “ ” KEY
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2
4
5
6
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.
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OPERATION BUTTONS
Using the operation buttons
OPERATION BUTTONS
2
1
3
4
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 sewing 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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BASIC SEWING MACHINE OPERATION
FLAT BED EXTENSION TABLE
*Sewing machine cover converts to a flat bed extension table.
1. Slide the sewing machine cover to the left and off the machine.
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.
Free arm
The accessory case can be removed to expose the free arm.
1. Slide accessory case to the left and out of the machine.
2. Convenient for sewing hard to get at tubular areas like pant
legs.
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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, 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
1
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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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.
ABOUT THE SCREEN
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.
ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF 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 “
3. After you have finished adjusting, turn the power off and
back on again once more.
” key to sharpen them.
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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
1. Touch the “
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, Swedish, Portuguese, Turkish and Chinese).
Spanish
” key.
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How to clear the language selection
While touching a selection key, turn the power off and
then back on again.
Example: To change the display language from
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.
Spanish back to English
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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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2. While winding the bobbin, be sure that the spool pin is pulled
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out and pushed toward the back of the sewing machine.
1 Spool pin
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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,
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2
the thread could entwine itself around spool pin.
If using a fine thread such as cross wound thread, slightly
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2
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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4. Pass the thread through the thread guide as shown by the
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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.
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5. Guide the thread through the small hole in the side of the bob-
2
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bin from the inside. Align the groove in the bobbin with the
spring on the shaft and place the bobbin on the bobbin winder
shaft. While holding the thread end, push the bobbin winder
shaft to the right.
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1 Spring on the shaft
2 Groove of the bobbin
6. Set the speed to minimum.
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7. While holding the thread end, press the “START/STOP” but-
ton. Wind the thread a few times around the bobbin and press
the “START/STOP” button again.
Trim the excess thread from the top of the bobbin after the
machine stops.
8. Set the speed to maximum.
9. Press the "START/STOP" button. The bobbin will stop spinning when bobbin winding is finished.
10. When the bobbin stops spinning, press the "START/STOP"
button to stop the sewing machine.
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11. Push the bobbin shaft to the left. Remove the bobbin.
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Setting the bobbin
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1. Slide open the bobbin cover.
1 Bobbin cover
2 Bobbin cover release button
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2. Insert the bobbin into the shuttle with the thread direction as
noted in the diagram.
CAUTION
Always make sure the bobbin is inserted so the thread
feeds out of the bobbin in the correct direction. Setting the
bobbin in backwards could result in poor bobbin tension,
broken needles and possibly injury.
3. Guide the thread end through the slit, then pull the thread toward you to cut off any excess thread.
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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.
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*Sewing can begin without pulling out the bobbin thread.
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UPPER THREADING
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CAUTION
Always make sure to thread the machine properly as
shown in the directions. If the machine is not threaded
properly, the thread could get stuck, needles could break
and bodily injury could result.
1. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever.
2. Press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle to
the up position.
3. Set the thread spool. The thread end should come from the
1
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 post.
1 Spool cap
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CAUTION
While sewing and embroidering, be sure that the spool pin
is pulled out and pushed toward the back of the sewing
machine.
4. Guide the thread as illustrated by the numbers and arrow marks
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on the machine. Threading is easy if you hold the thread gently with your right hand while guiding the and of the thread
with your left hand.
1 Run the thread all the way through the thread guides.
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Threading the take-up lever
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1 Thread take-up lever
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3
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*Threading is easy if you hold the thread gently with your
left hand while guiding the end of the thread with your right
hand.
5. Lower the presser foot.
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6. Run thread through the guide above the needle.
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HOW TO USE THE AUTOMATIC NEEDLE THREADER
CAUTION
-Be careful not to turn the machine on while using the
automatic needle threader.
-Use the automatic needle threader with size #11-16
sewing machine needles. Use the quick reference chart
(p. 35) to make sure you're using the right needle.
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1 Lower the needle threader lever all the way down using
your left index finger. (Pass thread to the right. )
1 Guide (Large hook)
2 Push the automatic needle threader lever to the back, pass
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the third hook through the eye of the needle, then scoop
the thread up from below and through the third hook.
2 Needle threader lever
3 Thread hook
3 While gently holding the thread, pull the needle threader
lever toward you.
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4 Simultaneously release both thread and automatic needle
threader lever. The threading hook will pass the thread
through the eye of the needle.
5 Pull the thread towards the rear to finish the upper thread-
ing.
CAUTION
Be careful not to force the thread and bend or damage the
needle.
7. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out
from the rear of the machine by about 5 cm (13/64”).
STARTING AND STOPPING SEWING
“START/STOP” button
1. Place the fabric under the presser foot, lower the presser foot,
and then press the “START/STOP” button. The sewing ma-
chine starts sewing.
*Adjust speed by sliding the speed control lever.
*Sewing continues at low speed while the button is pressed.
2. And then press it once more to stop the machine.
Foot controller
CAUTION
Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collect in the foot controller. Doing so could cause a fire or
an electric shock.
1. Turn the power off and plug the foot controller plug into the
jack on the back of the machine.
*The foot controller can not be used during machine em-
broidery.
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1 Foot controller
2 Foot controller jack
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2. When the foot controller is depressed lightly, the machine will
run at a low speed.
*The speed selected by the speed control lever on the body
of the machine will be the maximum speed of the foot controller.
1 Faster
3. When pressure on the foot controller is released, the machine
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will stop.
*When the foot controller is being used, the “START/STOP”
button has no effect on the sewing.
Note (For U.S.A. only)
Foot controller: Mxodel N5V
This foot controller can be used for sewing machine model PE300S/PE-400D.
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STITCH SELECTION (UTILITY STITCHES)
1
Press the “ ” key and “ ” keys to get to the screen of
the stitch y ou wish to use . Then press the desired stitch to
select it.
2
1 Presser foot symbol
* Replace with the presser foot with the letter indicated.
● Blind hem stitch● Blind hem stitch● Patchwork stitch
● Triple stitch
● Stretch stitch
● Buttonhole● Bar tack● Applique
● Scallop● Triple zigzag
● Decorative stitch
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TRIAL SEWING
CAUTION
– Be aware of the needle at all times while sewing, and keep your hands away from all moving
parts such as the needle, balance wheel and thread take-up lever, otherwise injury may result.
– Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injury may result.
– Never use bent needles. Such needles can easily break, which could result in injury.
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1. When the machine is turned on, the straight stitch (left) is always selected.
2. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out
from the rear of the machine by about 5 cm.
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1 Upper thread
2 5 cm (13/64”)
*Sewing can begin without pulling out the bobbin thread.
*Use the J presser foot.
3. While pressing down on the thread and the fabric with your
left hand, turn the balance wheel with your right hand to lower
the needle to the sewing start position.
1 Thread
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4. Lower the presser foot. Press the “REVERSE STITCH” button
to sew a reverse stitch, and then press the “START/STOP”
button. The machine will start sewing at slow speed.
*Sew reverse stitches at the beginning and end of stitches
to reinforce them.
5. When sewing is completed, press the “REVERSE STITCH”
button to sew a reverse stitch.
*Reverse stitches are sewn while the “REVERSE STITCH”
button is pressed.
*Sewing in reverse is carried out at a slow sewing speed.
*Sews in place when sewing any stitch other than a straight
stitch or zigzag stitch.
6. Raise the presser foot, remove the fabric and cut the thread.
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STITCH WIDTH AND STITCH LENGTH
Your machine will automatically set stitch length and width when a stitch is selected. See the following
instructions if you wish to further adjust stitch length or width.
Adjusting the stitch width
Adjusting the stitch length
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The two arrow buttons next to the stitch width mark
(top pair of arrows) adjust stitch width. Press “
key for narrower widths and “
widths.
1 Stitch Width
The two arrow buttons next to the stitch length mark
(bottom pair of arrows) adjust stitch length. Press “
” key for shorter lengths and “ ” key for longer
stitch lengths.
1 Stitch Length
” key for wider stitch
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