Brother STAR 230E Bedienerhandbuch

Operation ManualOperation Manual

91ACCESSORIESThe following accessories are stored in the flat-bed attachment. We have designed these accessories to help you carry out most sewing tas

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————10USING YOUR SEWING MACHINEConnecting Plugs1Connect the power cord plug into the

111Main Power and Sewing Light SwitchThis switch turns the mains power and sewing light on or off.1 Turn on (toward the ‘I’ mark)2 Turn off (toward th

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————12Replacing the Needle1Remove the power supply plug from the outlet.2Raise the n

131Changing the Presser FootYou will have to change the presser foot depending on what you want to sew and how. Snap-On Type1Raise the needle to its

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————14Flat-Bed AttachmentThe accessories are stored in a compartment inside the flat

151THE CONTROLSPattern Selection DialNote● When you use the Pattern Selection Dial to choose a pattern, turn the balance wheel to the front (countercl

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————16Patterns and Stitch Names11 stitches8 stitchesPattern Stitch NameStitch Width[

171Reverse Sewing LeverYou can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams.To sew in reverse, push the Reverse Sewing Lever in as far as

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————18THREADING THE MACHINEWinding the Bobbin1Bobbin-winding tension disc2Bobbin-win

1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:Read all instructions

1914While holding the end of the thread, gently press the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the machine.5Tri

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————20Lower Threading• For more details on one-touch lower threading, see page 21.1R

2115Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in place (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow 2) until the cover clicks i

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————222Slide the button and open the cover.1 Cover2 Slide button3Put the bobbin in,

231Upper Threading1 Spool pin2 Thread guide (back)3 Thread guide (front)4 Thread take-up lever5 Mark on the balance wheelIMPORTANT:1Raise the presser

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————246Put the thread behind the guide above the needle.7Thread the needle from fron

2514Pull down the needle threader lever as much as possible, and then turn the lever toward the back of the machine (away from you). Make sure that th

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————26Drawing up the lower thread1While lightly holding the end of the upper thread,

271Sewing with a Twin NeedleWe have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two diffe

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————28Tension of the ThreadThe tension of the thread will affect the quality of your

2FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLYIf this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following.IMPO

291FABRIC,THREAD,AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONSMemo● For clear nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16.● You can also use the same thread for the bobb

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————30

2 STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING

STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING ——————————————————————————————————————————32Please Read Before SewingStraight Stitching Starting Sewing1Turn the Patter

332 Changing Sewing Direction1Stop the machine at the point where you want to change direction with the needle still in the fabric.2Raise the presser

STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING ——————————————————————————————————————————34Zigzag Stitching Zigzag StitchTurn the pattern selection dial to zigzag sti

3 BUILT-IN STITCHES

BUILT-IN STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————36Blind Hem StitchingYou can use the blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a proj

373 Joining FabricYou can use the elastic stitch to join two pieces of fabric together and it is very effective when sewing knitted fabrics. If you a

BUILT-IN STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————38

3UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONSKeep the carton and packing materials. You may have to take or send the machine to be repaired. If you do not pack it properly,

4 SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS

SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS ———————————————————————————————————————40Making a ButtonholeMemo● We recommend that you practice making a buttonhole on

414 Securing the Stitching and Cutting the Buttonhole1To secure the stitching, turn the material 90 degrees counterclockwise and sew Straight Stitche

SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS ———————————————————————————————————————42Sewing Buttons1Measure the distance between the buttonholes and set the patter

5 USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS ——————————————————————————————————————44Zipper InsertionYou can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zips

455Gathering1Set the Pattern Selection Dial to Straight Stitch.2Loosen the tension of the upper thread so that the lower thread lies on the underside

USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS ——————————————————————————————————————466Repeat this motion until the darn section is filled with parallel lines o

475Monogramming andEmbroidering Preparing for sewing a Monogram and Embroidering1Remove the power supply plug from the outlet. Place the darning pla

USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS ——————————————————————————————————————486Pull the lower thread up through the work at the starting position by tur

4PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU USE THE MACHINE.To use the machine safely1. Make sure you watch the needle carefully while you are sewing.

495OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESUsing the Walking FootThis foot is very useful for sewing materials such as vinyl cloth, synthetic leather, and thin leather. e

USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS ——————————————————————————————————————505Lower the presser foot lever and then tighten the presser foot screw.1 Pr

5155Put the darning plate on the needle plate. Connect the power supply plug into the wall outlet.6Set the Pattern Selection Dial to Straight Stitch (

USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS ——————————————————————————————————————52 Quickly stitch together a quilt. 1 Top of fabric.2 Seam 3.2 millimetres

6 APPENDIX

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————54MAINTENANCEChanging the Light Bulb1Remove the power supply plug from the outlet.2Loos

556Cleaning1Switch the machine off and unplug it.2Raise the needle and the presser foot.3Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle clamp screw to r

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————568Check that the edge of the race shelf is positioned as in step 5, and then put the s

576TroubleshootingIf the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems.If the problem it still there, contact your retailer or

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————58The upper thread breaks.You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (for example

5CONTENTSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...1UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ...

596The fabric is wrinkled.You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly.Thread the upper thread and fit the bobbin thr

APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————60Repacking the MachineKeep the carton and packing materials. You may have to take or s

616INDEXNumerics1/4-Inch Quilting Foot ...9, 51AAccessories ...

ENGLISHXC5142-0212Printed in China

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1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————8THE MAIN PARTS1 Bobbin winder (Page 18)This winds the thread onto the bobbin,wh