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...in the back of the operation manual to clean the case. 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- ...Remember to change without notice. 2 Plug the machine directly into the wall. When storing this ...
...in the back of the operation manual to clean the case. 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- ...Remember to change without notice. 2 Plug the machine directly into the wall. When storing this ...
User Guide
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...STITCHES 32 OVERCASTING STITCHES 32 BASIC STITCHING ...33 Basic stitching ...33 BLIND HEM STITCHING 34 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 35 Button sewing ...38 ZIPPER INSERTION ...40 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 41 Stretch stitching ...41 Elastic attaching ...41 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND...50 Joining ...51 Heirloom stitching ...51 4. APPENDIX ...52 STITCH SETTINGS ...52 Utility stitches ...52 MAINTENANCE ...57 Cleaning the machine surface ...57 Cleaning the bobbin case ...57 TROUBLESHOOTING ...59 ERROR MESSAGES ...62 Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 62 INDEX ...63 4...
...STITCHES 32 OVERCASTING STITCHES 32 BASIC STITCHING ...33 Basic stitching ...33 BLIND HEM STITCHING 34 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 35 Button sewing ...38 ZIPPER INSERTION ...40 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 41 Stretch stitching ...41 Elastic attaching ...41 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND...50 Joining ...51 Heirloom stitching ...51 4. APPENDIX ...52 STITCH SETTINGS ...52 Utility stitches ...52 MAINTENANCE ...57 Cleaning the machine surface ...57 Cleaning the bobbin case ...57 TROUBLESHOOTING ...59 ERROR MESSAGES ...62 Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 62 INDEX ...63 4...
User Guide
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... unrolls in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with this sewing machine. If it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, ... bobbin case. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this machine. NCBC2000.book Page 14 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is...
... unrolls in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with this sewing machine. If it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, ... bobbin case. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this machine. NCBC2000.book Page 14 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is...
User Guide
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...to draw up the bobbin thread before you set bobbin Raise the needle to thread the machine as shown by the line in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Slide the button and ... into place. • Replace the cover so that the thread is indicated by marks around the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● The... order that were designed to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 b 1 2 • Make sure that the end ...
...to draw up the bobbin thread before you set bobbin Raise the needle to thread the machine as shown by the line in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Slide the button and ... into place. • Replace the cover so that the thread is indicated by marks around the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● The... order that were designed to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 b 1 2 • Make sure that the end ...
User Guide
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... the machine Cleaning the bobbin case surface If the surface of the needle plate cover, d and then slide it . electric shock may get an electric shock or be cleaned periodically. CAUTION Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in neutral detergent, squeeze it again with a dry ...cloth. Otherwise, you clean it should be injured. ● Unplug the power supply cord before you may occur. Grasp both sides of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case...
... the machine Cleaning the bobbin case surface If the surface of the needle plate cover, d and then slide it . electric shock may get an electric shock or be cleaned periodically. CAUTION Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in neutral detergent, squeeze it again with a dry ...cloth. Otherwise, you clean it should be injured. ● Unplug the power supply cord before you may occur. Grasp both sides of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case...
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..., otherwise the needle may suffer. NCBC2000.book Page 58 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX Remove the bobbin case. For a new bobbin case (part code: XC3152-021), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread ...may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 2 1 2 a Projection b Spring 58 a Cleaning brush b Race • Do not put oil on . 1 a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust from the race ...
..., otherwise the needle may suffer. NCBC2000.book Page 58 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX Remove the bobbin case. For a new bobbin case (part code: XC3152-021), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread ...may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 2 1 2 a Projection b Spring 58 a Cleaning brush b Race • Do not put oil on . 1 a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust from the race ...
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... you are using . page 20 The upper thread tension is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Loosen the upper thread tension. If the thread is too tight. page 9 The sewing machine does not work properly. Replace the needle. page 52 The upper thread tension is ...scratched. Loosen the upper thread tension. The bobbin case is too tight. Only use a bobbin that is appropriate for the ...
... you are using . page 20 The upper thread tension is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Loosen the upper thread tension. If the thread is too tight. page 9 The sewing machine does not work properly. Replace the needle. page 52 The upper thread tension is ...scratched. Loosen the upper thread tension. The bobbin case is too tight. Only use a bobbin that is appropriate for the ...
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... threaded the upper thread properly. Fit the spool properly. The needle is set incorrectly. Reference page 21 - - - Replace the bobbin case. Bobbin is bent or blunt. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. You have not fitted the spool properly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly...presser foot. The thread tension is set incorrectly. Bobbin is incorrect. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for this machine. Sew with stabiliser material under the fabric. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. The area around the hole in the presser foot ...
... threaded the upper thread properly. Fit the spool properly. The needle is set incorrectly. Reference page 21 - - - Replace the bobbin case. Bobbin is bent or blunt. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. You have not fitted the spool properly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly...presser foot. The thread tension is set incorrectly. Bobbin is incorrect. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for this machine. Sew with stabiliser material under the fabric. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. The area around the hole in the presser foot ...
User Guide
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...properly. Remove the tangle thread. page 27 page 20 The thread is damaged. page 57 The sewing light bulb does not The sewing lamp is tangled, for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. NCBC2000.book Page 61 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Symptom Possible cause How to... using is not correct for the type of fabric, thread and needle. If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case. page 52 The stitch is correct for this machine. You have not used . Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. page 38, 45 The fabric does...
...properly. Remove the tangle thread. page 27 page 20 The thread is damaged. page 57 The sewing light bulb does not The sewing lamp is tangled, for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. NCBC2000.book Page 61 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Symptom Possible cause How to... using is not correct for the type of fabric, thread and needle. If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case. page 52 The stitch is correct for this machine. You have not used . Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. page 38, 45 The fabric does...
User Guide
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...;s 42 N needle 20 B bar tack 46 basic stitching 33 blind hem stitching 34 bobbin 14 bobbin case 14, 57 bobbin cover 6, 14 bobbin winder 11, 59, 62 button sewing 38 needle bar thread guide 6 needle clamp screw 6, 22 needle plate 6 needle plate cover 57 needle...stitch button 6 H handwheel 5 heirloom stitching 51 J joining 51 joining stitch 42, 48 L LCD 7 S scallop stitching 49 seam ripper 37 sewing machine needles 20 sewing speed controller 6 sleeve holes 46 smocking 50 spool pin 11, 16 start/stop button 6, 28 stitch length 27 stitch selection key 7 stitch ...
...;s 42 N needle 20 B bar tack 46 basic stitching 33 blind hem stitching 34 bobbin 14 bobbin case 14, 57 bobbin cover 6, 14 bobbin winder 11, 59, 62 button sewing 38 needle bar thread guide 6 needle clamp screw 6, 22 needle plate 6 needle plate cover 57 needle...stitch button 6 H handwheel 5 heirloom stitching 51 J joining 51 joining stitch 42, 48 L LCD 7 S scallop stitching 49 seam ripper 37 sewing machine needles 20 sewing speed controller 6 sleeve holes 46 smocking 50 spool pin 11, 16 start/stop button 6, 28 stitch length 27 stitch selection key 7 stitch ...