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Brother LS-1217 User Manual

Brother LS-1217
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CONTENTS INDEXMAINTENANCE
KNOWING YOUR
SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND
ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
BUTTONHOLE AND
BUTTON SEWING
USING ATTACHMENTS
AND APPLICATIONS
1
2
Main Power and Sewing Light Switches
This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off. (See fig.
A.)
1 Turn on (toward the I mark)
2 Turn off (toward the O mark)
Foot Controller
When the foot controller is depressed lightly, the machine will run at a
low speed. When the pressure on the foot controller is increased, the
machines speed will increase. When pressure on the foot controller is
released, the machine will stop. (See fig. B.)
NOTE:
1. Be sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the ma-
chine is not being used.
2. A new sewing machine or one that has not been in use for a long
period of time should be oiled as described on page 45. After oil-
ing, be sure to wipe off any excess oil.
Note (For U.S.A. only):
This foot controller can be used for sewing machine model LS1217.
A B
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Interrupteur principal et de la lampe
Cet interrupteur permet lalimentation secteur et dallumer ou d’étein-
dre la lampe de la machine à coudre.(Voir fig. A.)
1
Allumer (vers le repère I)
2
Eteindre (vers le repère O)
Pédale
Lors dune dépression légère de la pédale, la machine fonctionnera
lentement. Si lon augmente la pression, la vitesse de la machine aug-
mentera. Lorsque la pédale est relâchée, la machine sarrête. (Voir fig.
B.)
REMARQUE:
1. Sassurer de ne rien placer sur la pédale lorsque la machine nest
pas utilisée.
2. Il est nécessaire dhuiler une nouvelle machine ou une machine
nayant pas été utilisée pendant une longue période de temps se-
lon les instructions page 45. Après lavoir huilée, essuyer tout ex-
cédent dhuile.
REMARQUE (Uniquement pour les Etats-Unis) :
Cette pédale peut être utilisée avec les modèle de machines à coudre
LS1217.
Interruptor principal y de luz
Este interruptor permite apagar y encender la máquina y la luz. (Ver
fig. A.)
1 Encender (hacia la marca I)
2 Apagar (hacia la marca O)
Pedal
Al presionar ligeramente el pedal, la máquina funcionará a baja ve-
locidad. Al aumentar la presión, se incrementa también la velocidad
de la máquina. Al soltar el pedal, la máquina se para. (Ver fig. B.)
NOTA:
1. Asegúrese siempre de no dejar ningún objeto sobre el pedal cuan-
do la máquina no está utilizada.
2. Una nueva máquina de coser o que no haya sido utilizada por
mucho tiempo debe ser lubricada tal como se indica en la página
45. Después de la lubricación, asegúrese siempre de limpiar todo
el excedente de aceite.
Nota (Sólo para EE.UU.):
Este pedal puede usarse para los modelo de máquina de coser
LS1217.
Interruptor de Força Principal e da Luz
de Costura
Este interruptor permite ligar e desligar a força principal e a luz de costura.
(Veja fig. A.)
1 Ligar (posicionar na marca I)
1 Desligar (posicionar na marca O)
Reostato
Quando o reostato for pressionado levemente, a máquina funcionará a bai-
xa velocidade. Quando a pressão no reostato for aumentada, a velocidade
da máquina também aumentará. Quando a pressão no reostato for liberada,
a máquina irá parar. (Veja fig. B.)
NOTA:
1. Certifique-se de que nada seja colocado sobre o reostato quando a má-
quina não estiver em funcionamento.
2. Uma máquina de costura nova ou que não tenha sido usada por um
longo intervalo de tempo deverá ser lubrificada conforme descrito na
página 45. Após a lubrificação, certifique-se de remover qualquer ex-
cesso de óleo.
Nota (Somente para os E.U.A.):
Este reostato pode ser usado nos modelo de máquina de costura LS1217.

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Brother LS-1217 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMechanical
Buttonhole Style4-step
Free ArmYes
Number of Stitch Patterns17
Needle ThreaderNo
Maximum Stitch Length4mm
Maximum Stitch Width5mm
Bobbin TypeDrop-in
Presser FeetButtonhole, Zipper
Included AccessoriesNeedle set, Bobbins, Screwdriver, Instruction manual
Weight12.3 lbs (5.6 kg)
Dimensions15.7 x 7.1 x 12.2 inches (40 x 18 x 31 cm)

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Connecting Plugs and Main Power / Sewing Light Switch

Connecting Plugs

Connects the foot controller and power supply to the machine and then to the outlet.

Principal Parts of Your Machine

Principal Parts

Accessories

Operating Your Sewing Machine

Connecting Plugs

Connects the foot controller and power supply to the machine and then to the outlet.

Inserting the Needle

Checking the Needle

Ensure the sewing needle is straight and sharp for smooth sewing.

Changing the Presser Foot

Converting to Free-Arm Style

Steadying the Machine

Adjust machine height using rubber cushion for stability on uneven surfaces.

Various Controls

Stitch Length Dial

Adjusts stitch length in millimeters; setting 0 stops fabric feed.

Reverse Sewing Lever

Stitch Width Dial

Needle Position Selector

Threading the Machine

Winding the Bobbin

Guides thread onto bobbin, stops automatically when full.

Lower (bobbin) Threading

Installs bobbin case and thread into shuttle race.

Upper (Needle) Threading

Guides thread from spool through machine to needle.

Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

Pulls lower thread up through needle plate to start sewing.

Twin-Needle Sewing

Thread Tension

Chart of Sewing Fabrics, Needles and Thread Combinations

Straight Stitching

Changing Sewing Directions

Stop, reposition needle/fabric, then restart sewing in a new direction.

Finishing Sewing

Uses reverse stitching to lock threads at the end of seams or for reinforcement.

Sewing Fabric Edges

For sewing denim

Removing the Fabric from the Machine

Sewing on Very Thin Fabric

Use thin paper as an underlay to prevent skipped stitches and puckering.

Guiding the Fabric

Zigzag Stitching

Simple Zigzag Stitch

Adjust stitch length for basic zigzag; reinforce stitches before and after.

Satin Stitch

Close zigzag stitch for decorative use, buttonholes, or edging.

Decorative Stitches

Buttonhole Sewing

Optional Procedure for Buttonholes

Button Sewing

Button Fitting with Thread Shank

Creates a thread shank for buttons, especially on heavier fabric.

Zipper Insertion

Gathering

Darning

Attaching Lace

Appliques

Blind Hem Stitch

Over Edge Stitch

Cording

Monogramming and Embroidering

Monogramming

Sew lettering slowly along the design at a constant speed.

Embroidering

Stitch design outline and fill in pattern, keeping stitches close.

Changing the Bulb

Oiling

Cleaning

Removing the Shuttle Hook

Steps to remove the shuttle hook assembly from the machine.

Cleaning the Shuttle Race

Remove lint and oil the shuttle race and hook for proper function.

Cleaning the Feed Dogs

Remove lint from feed dogs and shuttle race body.

Performance Checklist

How to Apply the Decorative Panel

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