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Brother JS 20 User Manual

Brother JS 20
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ENGLISH
FINNISH
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RUSSIAN
XE4683-001
Printed in China

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Brother JS 20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBrother
ModelJS 20
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

DANGER

Instructions to reduce the risk of electric shock.

WARNING

Instructions to reduce risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury.

Connecting Plugs and Main Power / Sewing Light Switch

Connecting Plugs

How to connect the power and foot controller plugs to the machine.

Main Power and Sewing Light Switches

How to turn the main power and sewing light on or off.

Knowing Your Sewing Machine

Principal Parts of Your Machine

Identification of the main components and parts of the sewing machine.

Accessories

List of standard accessories supplied with the sewing machine.

Operating Your Sewing Machine

Connecting Plugs

How to connect the power and foot controller plugs to the machine.

Main Power and Sewing Light Switches

How to turn the main power and sewing light on or off.

Foot Controller

Explanation of the foot controller's operation and speed control.

Inserting the Needle

Inserting the Needle

Step-by-step instructions for correctly inserting the sewing machine needle.

Checking the Needle

How to check if the sewing needle is straight and sharp.

Changing the Presser Foot

Changing the Presser Foot

Instructions on how to change the presser foot for different sewing needs.

Converting to Free-Arm Style

Converting to Free-Arm Style

Steps to convert the sewing machine to a free-arm style for sewing.

Steadying the Machine

How to adjust the machine's height for stability on uneven surfaces.

Various Controls

Stitch Length Knob

Explanation of the stitch length adjustment knob and its settings.

Reverse Sewing Lever

Reverse Sewing Lever

How to use the reverse sewing lever for locking and reinforcing seams.

Stitch Width Knob

Stitch Width Knob

How to adjust the stitch width for zigzag and other stitches.

Needle Position Selector

Needle Position Selector

How to select the needle position for straight and zigzag stitches.

Chart of Sewing Fabrics, Needles and Thread Combinations

Threading the Machine

Winding the Bobbin

Step-by-step guide for winding the bobbin thread correctly.

Lower (bobbin) Threading

Lower (bobbin) Threading

Instructions for threading the lower bobbin thread into the machine.

Upper (Needle) Threading

Upper (Needle) Threading

Detailed guide on how to thread the upper needle with thread.

Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

How to bring the lower bobbin thread up to the needle area.

Twin-Needle Sewing (Option)

Twin-Needle Sewing

Guide for sewing with a twin needle for decorative stitches.

Thread Tension

Thread Tension

How to adjust thread tension for optimal stitch quality.

Straight Stitching

Straight Stitching

Instructions for setting up and performing a straight stitch.

Sewing Fabric Edges

Sewing Fabric Edges

Techniques for sewing the edges of thin and thick fabrics.

For sewing denim

For sewing denim

Tips for sewing through multiple layers of denim fabric.

Sewing on Very Thin Fabric

Sewing on Very Thin Fabric

Using stabilizers to prevent skipped stitches and puckering on thin fabrics.

Removing the Fabric from the Machine

Removing the Fabric from the Machine

How to safely remove fabric from the sewing machine after stitching.

Guiding the Fabric

Guiding the Fabric

Proper techniques for guiding fabric for smooth sewing.

Zigzag Stitching

Zigzag Stitching

Instructions for performing a simple zigzag stitch and reinforcing stitches.

Decorative Stitches

Decorative Stitches

Guide to creating various decorative stitches using Satin Stitch.

Appliques

Appliques

How to create and attach fabric appliques using zigzag stitch.

Blind Hem Stitch

Blind Hem Stitch

Instructions for creating an invisible hem stitch on fabric edges.

Over Edge Stitch

Over Edge Stitch

How to use the overlock stitch to prevent fabric edges from fraying.

Cording

Cording

Instructions for attaching decorative cords to fabric using zigzag stitch.

Monogramming and Embroidering

Monogramming

How to sew monograms using the embroidery hoop and zigzag stitch.

Embroidering

Guide to filling in designs with stitches using an embroidery hoop.

Button Sewing

Button Sewing

Step-by-step guide for sewing buttons onto fabric.

Zipper Insertion

Zipper Insertion

Instructions for attaching zippers to garments using the zipper foot.

Gathering

Gathering

How to gather fabric using a loose upper thread tension and straight stitches.

Darning

Darning

Instructions for darning fabric using the darning plate and manual feed control.

Attaching Lace

Attaching Lace

How to attach lace to fabric edges using zigzag stitch.

Appliques

Appliques

How to create and attach fabric appliques using zigzag stitch.

Changing the Bulb

Changing the Bulb

Procedure for replacing the sewing machine's light bulb.

Oiling

Oiling

Instructions and schedule for lubricating the sewing machine.

Cleaning

Removing the Shuttle Hook

Steps to remove the shuttle hook for cleaning.

Cleaning the Shuttle Race

How to clean the shuttle race and related parts.

Cleaning the Feed Dogs

Procedure for cleaning the feed dogs and shuttle race body.

Performance Checklist

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