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Brother HS-2000 Operation Manual

Brother HS-2000 Operation Manual

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KNOWING YOUR
SEWING MACHINE
SEWING BASICS
UTILITY STITCHES
APPENDIX

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  • Page 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. This machine is intended for household use. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended.
  • Page 3 Always keep your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not store objects on the foot controller. •...
  • Page 4 For repair or adjustment: • If the Light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized dealer. • In the event 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 local authorized Brother dealer.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ............5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ............ 5 The main parts ..............................5 Needle and presser foot section ........................6 Operation buttons ............................. 6 Operation panel ..............................7 Flat bed attachment ............................7 ACCESSORIES ........................
  • Page 6 —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 3. UTILITY STITCHES ..................34 OVERCASTING STITCHES ....................34 BASIC STITCHING ......................35 Basic stitching ..............................35 BLIND HEM STITCHING ....................36 BUTTONHOLE SEWING ....................39 Button sewing ..............................42 ZIPPER INSERTION ......................44 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE ............45 Stretch stitching .............................. 45 Elastic attaching .............................

  • Page 7: Knowing Your Sewing Machine

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) j Operation panel (page 7) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the This is used to select the stitch and specify the various lower thread.

  • Page 8: Needle And Presser Foot Section

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Needle and presser foot section d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot holder in place. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place.

  • Page 9: Operation Panel

    Operation panel Flat bed attachment The operation panel, located on the front of the The accessories are stored in a compartment inside sewing machine, allows you to select a stitch and the flat bed attachment. specify how the stitch will be sewn. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to open it.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Note ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on this machine model HS-2000. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 75/11 1 needle...

  • Page 11: Using Your Sewing Machine

    USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ●...

  • Page 12: Foot Controller

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing speed controller Foot controller (for models equipped with Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the start/stop button) the rear side of the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the desired sewing speed.

  • Page 13: Threading The Machine

    THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. Pulling it in as far as possible. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ●...
  • Page 14 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— While holding the end of the thread, gently Press the foot controller or press (start/ press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start.
  • Page 15 ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin Slide the sewing speed controller to the right (to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped winding system with the sewing speed controller). Follow steps 1 through 2 of the procedure in “Winding the bobbin”...

  • Page 16: Lower Threading

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Slide the button and open the cover. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.
  • Page 17 Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in • If the thread is not correctly inserted through place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin the right side (see arrow b) until the cover case, it may cause incorrect thread tension clicks into place.

  • Page 18: Upper Threading

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 17. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot Raise the needle by turning the handwheel lever.
  • Page 19 Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and then put a spool of thread on this pin. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the CAUTION upper thread cannot be wrapped around the thread take-up lever. Make sure you raise ●...
  • Page 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Fully lower the needle threader lever. Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. The end of the needle threader rotates toward you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle.

  • Page 21: Drawing Up The Lower Thread

    Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread. Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, a Upper thread raise the needle either by turning the b Lower thread...

  • Page 22: Replacing The Needle

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION ●...

  • Page 23: Checking The Needle

    CAUTION Replacing the needle ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle Replace the needle as described below. Use the combinations are shown in the table on the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined previous page. If the combination of the to be straight according to the instructions in fabric, thread and needle is not correct, “Checking the needle”...
  • Page 24 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Hold the needle with your left hand, and then While holding the needle with your left hand, use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp use the screwdriver to tighten the needle screw counterclockwise to remove the clamp screw by turning it clockwise.

  • Page 25: Sewing With A Twin Needle

    Sewing with a twin needle We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to “Stitch settings” (page 56). CAUTION ●...

  • Page 26: Replacing The Presser Foot

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off the power before you change the presser foot. If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine will start and you may be injured. ●...

  • Page 27: Removing The Presser Foot Holder

    ■ Attaching the presser foot holder Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the presser foot holder. Align the presser foot holder with the lower- left side of the presser bar. a Presser foot lever The presser foot is attached.

  • Page 28: Sewing Basics

    SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur.

  • Page 29: Selecting Stitching

    ■ [Example] Selecting stitch Selecting stitching Press the stitch selection keys to select stitch 04. Using the stitch selection keys, select the desired With on the right, select “4”, and with stitch. on the left, select “0”. When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch ( left needle position) is selected.

  • Page 30: Starting To Sew

    SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lower the presser foot lever. Starting to sew Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. (With models equipped with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) a Presser foot lever On models equipped with a sewing speed...

  • Page 31: Thread Tension

    Raise the presser foot lever. Thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change and then pass the threads through the thread fabric or thread.
  • Page 32 SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Memo ● When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the thread is shown as below. If the thread is not shown as below, the thread is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly.

  • Page 33: Useful Sewing Tips

    USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Lower the presser foot lever and continue Trial sewing sewing. After you select a stitch, the machine automatically Sewing curves sets the stitch width and length for the stitch that is selected.

  • Page 34: Sewing Hook-And-Loop Fastener

    SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does Sewing hook-and-loop not feed at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot “J” is equipped with a feature that fastener keeps the presser foot level. CAUTION ● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener which is for sewing.

  • Page 35: Sewing Thin Fabrics

    Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper.

  • Page 36: Utility Stitches

    UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— UTILITY STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES You can use the overcasting stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto...

  • Page 37: Basic Stitching

    BASIC STITCHING Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Basic stitching, sewing 0.0–7.0 0.2–5.0 Left Rev.

  • Page 38: Blind Hem Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— BLIND HEM STITCHING You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application...
  • Page 39 Unfold the edge of fabric, and position the Position the fabric with the edge of the folded fabric with the wrong side facing up. hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. < Seen from the side> a Wrong side of fabric a Wrong side of fabric b Fold of hem...
  • Page 40 UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ If the needle catches too much of the hem fold If the needle catches too much of the hem fold, adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the “+” side of the stitch width adjustment key.

  • Page 41: Buttonhole Sewing

    BUTTONHOLE SEWING Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes 3.0-5.0 0.2-1.0 Auto on thin and medium (3/16) (1/8-3/16) (1/64) (1/64-1/16) Rfc.
  • Page 42 UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide The names of parts of buttonhole foot “A”, which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length.
  • Page 43 • When lowering the presser foot, do not push Raise the presser foot lever, remove the in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the fabric, and cut the thread. buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct size. Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position.

  • Page 44: Button Sewing

    UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewing When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot “A”...
  • Page 45 Place a button between the presser foot and Turn the handwheel toward you the fabric. (counterclockwise) to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes. •...

  • Page 46: Zipper Insertion

    UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— ZIPPER INSERTION You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle. When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the shank to the left pin of the zipper foot. When sewing the left side of the zipper, attach the shank to the right pin of the zipper foot.

  • Page 47: Sewing Stretch Fabrics And Elastic Tape

    SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Sewing stretch fabrics 1.0–3.0 1.0–4.0 Stretch stitch Rfc.

  • Page 48: Appliqué, Patchwork And Quilt Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting and attach- 0.0–7.0 0.0–4.0...

  • Page 49: Patchwork (Crazy Quilt) Stitching

    Carefully sew around the edge of the design. Piecing Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called “piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance. Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot.

  • Page 50: Quilting

    UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Place one hand on each side of the presser Quilting foot, and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing. Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide.

  • Page 51: Free-Motion Quilting

    Slide the feed dog position lever, located at the Free-motion quilting rear of the machine on the base, to the right as seen from the front of the machine). With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the feed dog position lever) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction.

  • Page 52: Reinforcement Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Attaching sleeves, sew- Triple ing inseams, sewing 0.0-7.0...
  • Page 53 Select stitch Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible. Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket faces toward you, and then lower the presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of the pocket opening.

  • Page 54: Decorative Stitching

    UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Fagoting, smocking and 0.0-7.0 1.0-4.0 Rfc. decorative stitching (3/16) (0-1/4) (3/32)

  • Page 55: Fagoting

    Fagoting Scallop stitching Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars is more decorative when thicker thread is used. of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs.

  • Page 56: Smocking

    UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called “smocking”. It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric.

  • Page 57: Joining

    Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks Heirloom stitching down to one side. When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics.

  • Page 58: Appendix

    APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— APPENDIX STITCH SETTINGS Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. CAUTION ● Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
  • Page 59 Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitching on 1.0–3.5 3 – –3 Rfc. medium weight fabrics (1/16) (1/16–1/8) Blind hem stitch 10 Blind hem stitching on 1.0–3.5 3 –...
  • Page 60 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and 1.5-7.0 1.5-4.0 Rfc. plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (3/16) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) loom stitching, etc.
  • Page 61 Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Attaching appliqués and 0.5–5.0 1.0–4.0 Rfc. binding (1/16) (1/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16) Appliqué stitch (for quilting) Attaching appliqués and 0.5–5.0 1.0–4.0 Rfc. binding (1/16) (1/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
  • Page 62 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual 2.5–7.0 0.1–1.0 For decoration, etc. Rfc. (1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) ( J ) 2.5–7.0 0.1–1.0 For decoration, etc. Rfc. (1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) ( J )

  • Page 63: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Cleaning the bobbin case Cleaning the machine surface Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the bobbin case; therefore, it should be cleaned If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a periodically.
  • Page 64 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Remove the bobbin case. Put the tabs on the needle plate cover into the Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. needle plate, and then slide the cover back on. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust from the race and its CAUTION surrounding area.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com]. If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center.
  • Page 66 APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference You have not inserted the needle Insert the needle properly. page 21 properly. Replace the needle plate. The area around the hole in the nee- Contact your retailer or the nearest –...
  • Page 67 Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference You have not threaded the upper thread Thread the upper thread and wind page 14, 15, 16 properly or fitted the bobbin properly. the bobbin thread properly. You have not fitted the spool properly. Fit the spool properly. –...

  • Page 68: Error Messages

    APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ERROR MESSAGES If an operation is performed incorrectly before the sewing machine is set up, an error message appears on the operation panel. Follow the instructions indicated in the table. If you press the stitch selection key or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears.

  • Page 69: Index

    INDEX Numerics 3-point zigzag stitch ............34 main parts ................5 main power switch............9 monogramming............53 accessories ...............8 appliqués ...............46 needle ................20 needle bar thread guide............6 needle clamp screw ..........6 bar tack ................50 needle plate ..............6 basic stitching ..............35 needle plate cover............61 blind hem stitching............36 needle position...............35 bobbin ................14 needle position button............6...
  • Page 70 —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— thick fabrics..............31 thin fabrics ..............33 thread cutter..............29 thread guide ..............16 thread tension ..............29 trial sewing..............31 triple stretch stitch ............35 troubleshooting ..............63 twin needle ..............22 upper tension-control dial ..........29 upper threading..............16 walking foot ..............48 wing needle ..............55 zigzag stitch .............31 zipper foot..............44 zipper Insertion ..............44...
  • Page 72 English 885-S38 XE3669-001 Printed in China...

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