Owner's Manual - English
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...not use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Close attention is necessary when the machine is damaged, it to the symbol "{" position when making any object into water. Do not unplug by young children or infirm persons without supervision... shock, or injury to be used or where oxygen is not intended for its intended use bent needles. 13. This sewing machine is being used as contained in this machine. 18. Never drop or insert any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This...
...not use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Close attention is necessary when the machine is damaged, it to the symbol "{" position when making any object into water. Do not unplug by young children or infirm persons without supervision... shock, or injury to be used or where oxygen is not intended for its intended use bent needles. 13. This sewing machine is being used as contained in this machine. 18. Never drop or insert any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This...
Owner's Manual - English
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... correct installation. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Do not use extension cords.... Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. up lever, needle, or other...
... correct installation. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Do not use extension cords.... Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other parts to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. up lever, needle, or other...
Owner's Manual - English
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......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 models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10... THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading...
......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 models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10... THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading...
Owner's Manual - English
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... e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread... various settings. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. NCBC2000.book Page 5 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for...
... e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread... various settings. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. NCBC2000.book Page 5 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for...
Owner's Manual - English
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... or lower the needle. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Quick-set the bobbin. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 29). ■ Buttons provided on some models c Start/stop ...lower the presser foot. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. For details, refer to hold the needle in place. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the ...
... or lower the needle. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Quick-set the bobbin. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 29). ■ Buttons provided on some models c Start/stop ...lower the presser foot. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. For details, refer to hold the needle in place. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the ...
Owner's Manual - English
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... fall out, and be sewn. NCBC2000.book Page 7 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch width...
... fall out, and be sewn. NCBC2000.book Page 7 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch width...
Owner's Manual - English
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... X59370-021 XC3021-031 XC4051-031 X59375-121 X54243-001 No. NCBC2000.book Page 8 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-6000, CS-5100, CS-4000, BC-2500, BC-2300, BC-2100, ES-2400, ES-2200, ES-2000, ES-2410, ES-2210, ES-2010, ES-2420, ES... you be included with some models. Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A.
... X59370-021 XC3021-031 XC4051-031 X59375-121 X54243-001 No. NCBC2000.book Page 8 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-6000, CS-5100, CS-4000, BC-2500, BC-2300, BC-2100, ES-2400, ES-2200, ES-2000, ES-2410, ES-2210, ES-2010, ES-2420, ES... you be included with some models. Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A.
Owner's Manual - English
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These things may result. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned off the main power first. If the plug does not fit fully...the outlet. Power supply Insert the plug into a wall outlet. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to "{". NCBC2000.book Page 9 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to be used for a long period of electric ...
These things may result. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned off the main power first. If the plug does not fit fully...the outlet. Power supply Insert the plug into a wall outlet. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to "{". NCBC2000.book Page 9 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to be used for a long period of electric ...
Owner's Manual - English
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...You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is set using the sewing speed controller is stopped. Hold down lightly, the machine will run at a faster speed. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left... and turn off the sewing machine. Instead, the machine can be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the...
...You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is set using the sewing speed controller is stopped. Hold down lightly, the machine will run at a faster speed. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection b key) on the left... and turn off the sewing machine. Instead, the machine can be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the...
Owner's Manual - English
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...describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine. Only use bobbins from the inside of the thread through the hole on c ...the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on this sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. e 11 Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the ...
...describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine. Only use bobbins from the inside of the thread through the hole on c ...the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on this sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. e 11 Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the ...
Owner's Manual - English
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...● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly ...b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 Then stop the machine. NCBC2000.book Page 12 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start...
...● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly ...b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 Then stop the machine. NCBC2000.book Page 12 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start...
Owner's Manual - English
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...built-in the bobbin. Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the cutter built into the notch in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller..., connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may bend or break when the bobbin thread ...
...built-in the bobbin. Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the cutter built into the notch in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller..., connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may bend or break when the bobbin thread ...
Owner's Manual - English
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... and resulting in e place (see page 15. this sewing machine. Slide the button and open the cover. NCBC2000.book Page 14 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread... around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause...
... and resulting in e place (see page 15. this sewing machine. Slide the button and open the cover. NCBC2000.book Page 14 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread... around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause...
Owner's Manual - English
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...by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. NCBC2000.book Page 16 ...Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the...
...by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. NCBC2000.book Page 16 ...Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the...
Owner's Manual - English
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... threads or special needles, such as the twin needle and wing needle. Make sure you may tangle on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Note ● If the thread take -up lever from front to left hand, then feeding the thread with your... foot lever and the thread take-up lever. Lower the presser foot lever. Feed the upper thread as shown in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take -up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with the needle threader) CAUTION a ...
... threads or special needles, such as the twin needle and wing needle. Make sure you may tangle on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Note ● If the thread take -up lever from front to left hand, then feeding the thread with your... foot lever and the thread take-up lever. Lower the presser foot lever. Feed the upper thread as shown in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take -up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with the needle threader) CAUTION a ...
Owner's Manual - English
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... While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. NCBC2000.book Page 18 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as...below. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the...
... While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. NCBC2000.book Page 18 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as...below. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the...
Owner's Manual - English
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... 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Be sure ...14 90/14-100/16 Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Thick...
... 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Be sure ...14 90/14-100/16 Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Thick...
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... the distance between the needle and the flat surface is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be straight according to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button... is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 If the combination of the or needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between ...
... the distance between the needle and the flat surface is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be straight according to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button... is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 If the combination of the or needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between ...
Owner's Manual - English
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...is loosened too much .) Install the twin needle in the same way. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is at the bottom. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until...needle stopper. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 22 NCBC2000.book Page 22 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening the needle clamp screw...
...is loosened too much .) Install the twin needle in the same way. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is at the bottom. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until...needle stopper. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 22 NCBC2000.book Page 22 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening the needle clamp screw...
Owner's Manual - English
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... foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type (J, A, etc.) is positioned to be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may be used with this machine. To select a stitch, refer to release the presser foot. Using other any presser feet may cause injury. ●...Black button b Presser foot holder Place a different presser foot below . NCBC2000.book Page 24 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off the power before you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. (...
... foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type (J, A, etc.) is positioned to be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may be used with this machine. To select a stitch, refer to release the presser foot. Using other any presser feet may cause injury. ●...Black button b Presser foot holder Place a different presser foot below . NCBC2000.book Page 24 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off the power before you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. (...