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- Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 1
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 2
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable 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 - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 3
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 this - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 4
5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation buttons ...6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 5
33 BLIND HEM STITCHING 34 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 35 Button sewing ...38 ZIPPER INSERTION ...40 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Utility stitches ...52 MAINTENANCE ...57 Cleaning the machine surface ...57 Cleaning the bobbin case ...57 TROUBLESHOOTING ...59 ERROR MESSAGES ...62 Operation beep ( - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 6
Used to manually raise and lower the needle. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. n Foot controller jack/socket - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 7
bar thread guide. k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. a Presser foot lever Raise - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 8
The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you to select a stitch and specify how the to 1 a open it. a LCD (Liquid crystal display) The selected stitch (1), presser foot that should be used (2), stitch length in millimeters (3), and stitch width in millimeters (4) - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 9
to help you be able to carry out most sewing tasks. Note (For U.S.A. only) G Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on the following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-6000i, CS-4000, ES-2400, ES-2000, EX-660, CE-4000, BC-1000, HS-1000, XR-7700 G The screw of the presser - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 10
connector Set the main power switch to "I". b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is turned on. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 11
will increase. When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will stop. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 12
disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. If you use bobbins from other models, the - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 13
button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start or stop - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 14
stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start or stop - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 15
sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 16
needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Slide the button and open the Only use bobbins that were designed to be used with this machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you set the bobbin so the Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 17
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 foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 18
the needle. The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. ● The needle threader can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Check the table on page 20 for - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 19
d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 18 - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 20
of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread with the quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up the - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 21
these precautions is extremely dangerous. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION ● Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 22
needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in "Checking the needle" . 1 Raise the needle by sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Lower the presser foot - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 23
, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the machine, insert the needle side and the needle bar thread guide is at the bottom. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 24
made for this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other needles could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. machine. Put the second spool of thread onto the extra spool pin. Thread the right needle from front to back. f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 25
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. ● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 26
the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand. Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. Use the screwdriver to remove the presser - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 27
machine. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to "Power supply" (page 9). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 28
. When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch ( left needle position) is selected. Turn on the sewing machine. a Press or reduce the stitch width. X The stitch is selected. Attach the presser foot. c Note ● The presser foot to be used is indicated by the letter (G, A, J, N, or - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 29
hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching. a Start/stop button X The machine starts sewing. Take your foot off the foot controller, or press h (start/stop button) once (if the machine was started by pressing (start/stop button)) (for models equipped with the start/stop button - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 30
threads through the thread cutter to cut them. a Thread cutter Memo ● When the foot controller is plugged in, (start/stop button) cannot be used to start or stop sewing. ● When sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 31
TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Trial sewing Lower the presser foot lever and continue c sewing. After you select a stitch, the machine automatically sets the stitch width and length for the - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 32
sew without stretching the fabric. a Black button Release the button. The foot will lock in place c level with the seam, allowing the fabric to feed. • Once the trouble spot has been passed, the foot Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to-reach areas. To change your machine to - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 33
Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot stitching. Rfc. ** Attach overcasting foot "G" or zigzag foot "J". a Sew with the edge of the fabric against the d presser foot guide. Select a stitch. b 1 - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 34
mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 35
Length [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches width, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Sew with the fold of the hem against the e presser foot guide. Remove the basting stitching and turn the f - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 36
Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual - motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 37
UTILITY STITCHES The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. 1 2 5 ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 38
Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. 3 1 a Seam ripper b Pin For keyhole buttonholes, use a g your left hand, and then start sewing. X Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. a Eyelet - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 39
fabrics, use a gimp thread. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of a buttonhole foot "A" shown in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it. Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached. Measure the - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 40
foot and d the fabric. Turn the handwheel toward you h (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. • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the sewing machine, and then sew them - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 41
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. Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 42
Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 43
Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 44
b pattern spans both pieces. a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) ■ For a seam allowance on the left side Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch . 1 a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) Memo ● To change the width of the seam allowance (the needle position), adjust the stitch width - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 45
b holder. • For details, refer to "Removing the presser foot holder" (page 25). Note ● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between slow and medium. ■ Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. Hook the connecting fork of - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 46
holder screw c Needle clamp screw Hold the quilting foot in place with your right c hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand. X The feed dogs are lowered. Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a e stitch. Use both hands to hold the fabric - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 47
, such as pocket corners and openings. As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is described below. Determine the desired length of the bar tack. a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to the desired length. (The distance between the markings on the presser - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 48
hold the end of the upper thread in f your left hand, and then start sewing. a Do not reduce the gap. X Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. Raise the presser foot lever, remove the g fabric, and cut the thread. Raise the buttonhole lever to - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 49
model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Pattern No. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 17 17 - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 50
c Select stitch or . d Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch). e • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Sew with the center of the presser foot f aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric. • For better results, apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 51
the bobbin threads to create gathers. d Smooth the gathers by ironing them. Attach zigzag foot "J". b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Sew while making sure that the needle drops d slightly off the edge of the fabric - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 52
machine may be damaged. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. For details, refer to "Upper threading" (page 16). 3 Attach zigzag foot "J". a Insert the wing needle. a Sew together the right sides of the two pieces b of fabric, and then open up - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 53
inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 54
Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Patchwork stitching, dec- J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabrics, such as 5.0 (3/16) 2.5-7.0 - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 55
Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual é quilting, free- motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: AutomaticReinforcement ***Select - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 56
model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Appliqué stitch (for quilting) J 41 41 - - Attaching appliqués and binding - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 57
60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - For decoration, etc. N 58 - - - For - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 58
electric shock or be injured. ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an Switch the machine off and unplug it. electric shock may occur. a 4 Raise the needle and the presser foot. b Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle c clamp screw to remove - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 59
the cover back on. 1 a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. a Cleaning brush may break or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XC3152-021), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 60
following possible problems. If the problem it still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference The machine is not plugged in. Plug the machine in. page 9 The sewing machine does not work. The main power switch - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 61
blunt. If you are sewing thin fabric, the foot. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 62
or the nearest authorized service center. page 16 - You have not used bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Incorrect bobbins will not the type of stitch. Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of stitch that you want to sew. page 52 The stitch is not sewn correctly - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 63
by using the foot controller. Remove the tangled thread before continuing the operation. Note ● If error message "F1" through "F8" appears in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. Contact your nearest authorized service center. Operation beep (for - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 64
44 quilting foot 45 quilting guide 44 R reinforcement stitching 46 reverse/reinforcement stitch button 6 H handwheel 5 heirloom stitching 51 J joining 51 , joining stitch 42 48 L LCD 7 S scallop stitching 49 seam ripper 37 sewing machine needles 20 sewing speed controller 6 sleeve - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 65
T thick fabrics 30 thin fabrics 31 thread cutter 29 thread guide 16 thread tension 29 trial sewing 30 triple stretch stitch 33 troubleshooting 59 twin needle 22 U upper tension-control dial 29 upper threading 16 W walking foot 44 wing needle 51 Z zigzag , stitch 30 32, 42 zipper - Brother International HS-1000 | Users Manual - English - Page 66
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Operation Manual
Computerized Sewing Machine
APPENDIX
UTILITY STITCHES
SEWING BASICS
KNOWING YOUR
SEWING MACHINE