Brother PC-2800 Instruction Manual

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7CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)OPERATION PANELC. OPERATION PANEL1 Needle stop positio

8CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)OPERATION BUTTONSUsing the operation buttonsD. OPERATI

9CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)POWER SUPPLY1. Insert the plug into a wall outlet.1 Ma

10CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)123BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTINGWinding the

11CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)4. Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on

12CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)12Setting the bobbin1. Slide open the bobbin cover.1

13UPPER THREADING1. Raise the presser foot lever. (If the presser foot is not raised,the upper thread cannot be threaded.)NoteIn order to ensure that

142514. While holding the end of the thread with your left hand, passthe thread through the guides in the order shown by the num-bers.Note- If the thr

155* Rotate your right hand slightly to check that the thread is en-gaged.10. While gently holding the thread, raise the needle threader le-ver.11. Pu

1631212344NoteThe auto-threading device cannot be used with the combinationsshown at left.Transparent nylon thread can be used regardless of the chart

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken,including the following:Read all instructions be

17STARTING AND STOPPING SEWING“START/STOP” button1 Place the fabric under the presser foot, lower the presser foot,and then press the “START/STOP” but

18CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)SELECTING A STITCH PATTERNThis sewing machine is equi

19CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)Quick adjustment reference chart for stitch width and

20CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)65432654323412THREAD TENSIONCorrect upper thread tens

21CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)654322431Tightening the upper thread tensionTurn the

22CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)PRESSER FOOTChanging the presser foot1. Press the “NE

23CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)5ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL WALKING FOOTThis foot is very

24CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)With the accessory compartment off of the machine, th

25CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)NEEDLEInstalling the needle securely1. Push the “NEED

26* For transparent nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16.* The same thread is usually used for the bobbin thread and upper threading.FABRIC/

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTAAND CYPRUS ONLYIf this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following.IMPORT

271. SEWING CHAPTER 2TRIAL SEWINGSewing using a utility stitch1. Turn on the sewing machine. The straight stitch (left) is se-lected.2. Install the co

285. When sewing is completed, press the “REVERSE STITCH”button to sew a few reverse stitches.* If the needle stop position is set to the down positio

29SETTING THE NEEDLE STOP DOWN POSITIONTouch the needle stop position switch key. The LED lamp abovethe key will light up. The needle stop position is

30STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTHAdjusting the stitch widthPress the stitch width manual change key. The LED lamp will lightup. Move the stitch width adjustme

31Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitchSet the stitch length short in order to obtain a fine stitch. Sewslowly while keeping the seam parallel to the fa

32Sewing heavyweight fabricsSewing lightweight fabricsPlace thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric before sew-ing.* Use a straight stitch

33Using the needle plateAlign the edge of the fabric with a line on the needle plate to seweven seam allowances.1 15 mm (9/16")Free-arm sewing is

34CONTENTSBEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)61512. UTILITY STITCHESSTRAIGHT STITCHESJ1: Straight s

35CONTENTSBEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)615Sewing stretch fabricsPress the stitch width manual

36CONTENTSBEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)65656565ZIGZAG STITCHES3: Zigzag stitch4: Elastic zigz

1CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSINGOUR MACHINEYour machine is the most advanced computerized household sewing machine.To fully enjoy all the features incorpo

37CONTENTSBEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)615Attach presser foot “J” and let the needle drop sli

38CONTENTSBEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)OVERCASTING (WHEN USING THE OPTIONAL SIDE CUTTER)17852

39CONTENTSBEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)156132AB567. Make a cut of about 20 mm (3/4'&apos

40CONTENTSBEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)R11133BLIND HEM STITCHING9: For woven fabrics10:For st

41CONTENTSBEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)BA2112Adjusting the needle drop pointPress the stitch

42CONTENTSBEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)A65165BUTTONHOLE STITCHING1112131415AA11:Rounded butto

43CONTENTSBEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)651656. Insert a pin along the inside of one of the ba

44CONTENTSBEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)6551Buttonhole sewing orderSewing stretch fabrics (“ 1

45CONTENTSBEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)Odd shaped buttons/Buttons that do not fit into the bu

46CONTENTSBEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)Changing the stitch lengthPress the stitch width manua

2CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)CONTENTSCHAPTER 1BEFORE USE...

47CONTENTSBEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)EYELET STITCHFor sewing eyelets on belts, etc.Size of

48CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)CAUTIONMake sure you sew using the middle needle posi

49CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)Inserting a side zipper264. Set the presser foot in t

505. Close the zipper, turn the fabric over, and sew a basting stitch.1 Front of the skirt (wrong side of fabric)2 Basting stitches3 Front of the skir

51DART SEAM1. Attach presser foot “J”, then sew a reverse stitch at the begin-ning of the dart and sew from the wide end to the narrow endwithout stre

52CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)6. Smooth the gathers by ironing them.GATHERING1. Pre

53CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)1. Pass the thread along the groove in the direction

54CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)PINTUCK1. Mark along the folds on the wrong side of t

55CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)FLAT FELL SEAM1. Attach presser foot “J”. Sew the sea

56Finished flat fell seam1 Right side of fabricCONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)

3CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)MAINTENANCE...

57APPLIQUÉS1. Use a temoprary spray adhesive, fabric glue or a basting stitchto attach the appliqué to the fabric. This will keep the fabricfrom movin

58CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)SCALLOP STITCH1. Attach presser foot “N”, then sew th

59CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)JSMOCKING STITCH3. Pull the bobbin threads to obtain

60CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)FAGOTING1. Baste two pieces of fabric onto thin paper

61CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)DECORATIVE STITCHINGDecorative stitchingThese stitche

62CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)HEMSTITCH (HEIRLOOM STITCH)For sewing tablecloths, de

63CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)Hemstitching 22. Pull out several threads from both s

64CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)TWIN NEEDLEDecorative stitches where the zigzag width

65CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)1CAUTIONStitch widthAdjust the stitch width. Turn the

66CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)SEWING1 Fabric2 Stabilizer3 Thin paperSewing attracti

4CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)BEFORE USE CHAPTER 1PART NAMES1– Handle2– Spool cap3–

6756If the operation panel is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use organic solvents or detergents.Cleaning the operation panelIf t

684. Remove the race.* While pushing the race towards the back of themachine, lift the edge nearest you and removethe race.1 Race6. Check that the not

69CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB12CAUTION• Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before changing the light bulb. Ifthe machine is on and the

70Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact your nearest author-ized Brother dealer.Trouble with t

71Mechanical troubleProbable cause1. Feed dog is lowered.2. Stitch length is set at no feeding.3. The combination of selected stitch andpresser foot i

72SEWING CHARTCATEGORYNAME OF PATTERNPATTERNTYPE OF PRESSER FOOTUSEREINFORCEMENTSTITCHINGSTITCH ADJUSTMENT BYSTITCH WIDTH KEYSSTITCH ADJUSTMENT BYSTIT

73CATEGORYNAME OF PATTERNPATTERNTYPE OF PRESSER FOOTUSEREINFORCEMENTSTITCHINGSTITCH ADJUSTMENT BYSTITCH WIDTH KEYSSTITCH ADJUSTMENT BYSTITCH LENGTH KE

74CATEGORYNAME OF PATTERNPATTERNTYPE OF PRESSER FOOTUSEREINFORCEMENTSTITCHINGSTITCH ADJUSTMENT BYSTITCH WIDTH KEYSSTITCH ADJUSTMENT BYSTITCH LENGTH KE

75Utility stitchesPATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE)Decorative stitches1234567891011 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24Satin stitchesCross stitches25

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5CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)IIIIIIA. MAIN POWER SWITCH ANDCONNECTORS1 Main power s

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6CONTENTS BEFORE USESEWINGUTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCESEWING CHARTPATTERNS(PROGRAMMED INMACHINE)STANDARD ACCESSORIES2 Cleaning brush X59476-0513 Screw