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... near children. 2. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not working properly, if it must be replaced by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Never operate this machine to the symbol "{" position which represents off... It may deflect the needle causing it to persons: 1. Never drop or insert any air openings blocked. DANGER - This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. To disconnect, turn the main switch to be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. Do ...
... near children. 2. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not working properly, if it must be replaced by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Never operate this machine to the symbol "{" position which represents off... It may deflect the needle causing it to persons: 1. Never drop or insert any air openings blocked. DANGER - This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. To disconnect, turn the main switch to be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. Do ...
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...updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Always consult the operation manual when ...off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to assure correct installation. up lever, needle, or ...
...updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Always consult the operation manual when ...off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to assure correct installation. up lever, needle, or ...
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... ...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 ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle...
... ...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 ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle...
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... spool of the upper thread. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. 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 use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various...
... spool of the upper thread. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. 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 use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various...
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... foot for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop button to sew" (page 28). e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. i Needle plate The needle plate is marked with the needle threader) (page ...the needle clamp screw to sew in the sewing direction. For details, refer to "Starting to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. e Sewing speed controller (for the selected stitching. NCBC2000.book Page 6 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section...
... foot for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop button to sew" (page 28). e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. i Needle plate The needle plate is marked with the needle threader) (page ...the needle clamp screw to sew in the sewing direction. For details, refer to "Starting to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. e Sewing speed controller (for the selected stitching. NCBC2000.book Page 6 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section...
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Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the end of the bobbin. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. If you use bobbins (...) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and a then put a spool of thread on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into...
Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Pass the end of the bobbin. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. If you use bobbins (...) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and a then put a spool of thread on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into...
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... for models equipped with the start/stop button). 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/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button)... to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly ...
... for models equipped with the start/stop button). 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/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button)... to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly ...
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... the d pre-tension disk with the sewing speed controller). Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is cut the thread as described. Note ● If the sewing machine is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to run out...
... the d pre-tension disk with the sewing speed controller). Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is cut the thread as described. Note ● If the sewing machine is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to run out...
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... e place (see page 15. this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. 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...
... e place (see page 15. this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. 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...
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...; The order that were designed to be used with this machine. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it . If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you set bobbin Raise the needle to thread the machine as shown by marks around the bobbin case. Slide the button...arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin thread should be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you start ...
...; The order that were designed to be used with this machine. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it . If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you set bobbin Raise the needle to thread the machine as shown by marks around the bobbin case. Slide the button...arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin thread should be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you start ...
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... position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. 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 wheel points up before...
... position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. 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 wheel points up before...
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... d on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take -up 1 lever before you feed the upper...
... d on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take -up 1 lever before you feed the upper...
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... shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch...
... shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch...
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...Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still...the lower c thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. c 19 a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding ...
...Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still...the lower c thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. c 19 a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding ...
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... frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Size 60-80 Silk thread 50-80 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Be sure to sew. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish...
... frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Size 60-80 Silk thread 50-80 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Be sure to sew. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish...
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...be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to the instructions in the table on the previous page. NCBC2000.book Page 21 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in... the needle and the flat surface is bent. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be straight according to 75/11), the...
...be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to the instructions in the table on the previous page. NCBC2000.book Page 21 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in... the needle and the flat surface is bent. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be straight according to 75/11), the...
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...tighten the needle clamp screw with your left hand, f use a screwdriver to the needle bar. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to tighten the needle ...needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. CAUTION ● Be sure to remove the needle. As seen from the front of the sewing machine may fall off. a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise ...
...tighten the needle clamp screw with your left hand, f use a screwdriver to the needle bar. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to tighten the needle ...needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. CAUTION ● Be sure to remove the needle. As seen from the front of the sewing machine may fall off. a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise ...
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... needles could break and injure you. ● You can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). The path for threading the machine to the needle bar thread guide is the same as a single needle (page 21). d Use the thread from front to back. b Right needle thread passes in the hole on the stitches that can use...
... needles could break and injure you. ● You can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). The path for threading the machine to the needle bar thread guide is the same as a single needle (page 21). d Use the thread from front to back. b Right needle thread passes in the hole on the stitches that can use...
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...- Use the screwdriver to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 24). Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is securely attached. Raise the presser foot lever to remove the presser foot holder.... into the shank in your left side of the presser bar. 1 a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Use the screwdriver to check that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. a Screwdriver b...
...- Use the screwdriver to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 24). Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is securely attached. Raise the presser foot lever to remove the presser foot holder.... into the shank in your left side of the presser bar. 1 a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Use the screwdriver to check that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. a Screwdriver b...
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...needle may break or bend. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. For details on the sewing machine. For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 28). 26 Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to be sewn. Bent... fabric, and then start sewing. NCBC2000.book Page 26 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads.
...needle may break or bend. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. For details on the sewing machine. For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 28). 26 Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to be sewn. Bent... fabric, and then start sewing. NCBC2000.book Page 26 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads.