Brother International JX2517 Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 4

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • 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. • If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Optional accessories 4 THE MAIN PARTS 5 Flat bed attachment 5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting plugs 6 Main power and sewing light switch 7 Foot controller 7 Checking the needle 7 Replacing the needle 7 Changing the presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns and stitch names 9 Reverse sewing lever 10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin 11 Lower threading 13 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 14 Upper threading 15 Drawing up the lower thread 17 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 18 2. SEWING BASICS 19 Please read before sewing 19 Starting sewing 19 Trial sewing 20 Changing the sewing direction 20 Sewing thick fabrics 20 Sewing thin fabrics 21 Sewing stretch fabrics 21 Stitching cylindrical pieces 21 Thread tension 21 3. BUILT-IN STITCHES 23 Straight stitching 23 Zigzag stitching 23 Blind hem stitching 24 Overedge stitching 25 Elastic stitching 25 Double action stitching 26 4. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 27 Making a buttonhole 27 Adjusting buttonholes 28 5. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 29 Zipper insertion 29 Gathering 30 Appliqués 30 USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 31 Sewing buttons 31 Darning 32 Using the blind stitch foot 33 6. APPENDIX 34 MAINTENANCE 34 Restrictions on oiling 34 Precautions on storing the machine 34 Cleaning 34 TROUBLESHOOTING 36 INDEX 39 3