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..., and the like. 15. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administered. 8. Never operate the machine with this machine. 18. This sewing machine is not intended for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Use this machine only for household use by authorized dealer. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as described in . Do...
..., and the like. 15. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administered. 8. Never operate the machine with this machine. 18. This sewing machine is not intended for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Use this machine only for household use by authorized dealer. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as described in . Do...
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... operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. 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...
... operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. 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...
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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...
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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...stitching ...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 ...
... 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...stitching ...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 ...
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... 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 sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The ...operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper...
... 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 sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The ...operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper...
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... the opposite direction. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. For details, refer to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 29). ■ Buttons provided on some models c Start/stop button (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 17) c Presser foot ...holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to raise or lower the needle. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin (for the selected stitching. The...
... the opposite direction. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. For details, refer to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 29). ■ Buttons provided on some models c Start/stop button (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 17) c Presser foot ...holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to raise or lower the needle. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin (for the selected stitching. The...
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... inside the flat bed attachment. 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.
... inside the flat bed attachment. 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.
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...Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code U.S.A. 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.... 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle No. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name 9 Bobbin (4) 10 Needle set 11 Twin needle 12 Cleaning brush 13 Screwdriver 14 Extra spool pin 15 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4 Part...
...Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code U.S.A. 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.... 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle No. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name 9 Bobbin (4) 10 Needle set 11 Twin needle 12 Cleaning brush 13 Screwdriver 14 Extra spool pin 15 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4 Part...
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..., contact a qualified electrician to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on when the machine is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. If the cord or plug is being operated, turn off the...a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to your authorized dealer for the power source. b X The sewing lamp comes on the cord. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is damaged, take the machine to "I". If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9
..., contact a qualified electrician to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on when the machine is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. If the cord or plug is being operated, turn off the...a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to your authorized dealer for the power source. b X The sewing lamp comes on the cord. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is damaged, take the machine to "I". If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9
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... needle stop position changes to turn on the sewing machine. Instead, the machine can be set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is plugged in use. After turning on the foot controller when the machine is placed on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection ...start/stop button cannot be sure to the raised position. Hold down lightly, the machine will increase. X The needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to the left and turn off the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation to the lowered position. 10 Doing so...
... needle stop position changes to turn on the sewing machine. Instead, the machine can be set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is plugged in use. After turning on the foot controller when the machine is placed on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection ...start/stop button cannot be sure to the raised position. Hold down lightly, the machine will increase. X The needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to the left and turn off the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation to the lowered position. 10 Doing so...
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...may tangle on the spool pin. e 11 Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on the sewing machine. NCBC2000.book Page 11 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread ...onto the bobbin. • For details on this sewing machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of thread on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13....
...may tangle on the spool pin. e 11 Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on the sewing machine. NCBC2000.book Page 11 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread ...onto the bobbin. • For details on this sewing machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of thread on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13....
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... thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to the left and remove the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) to fast). (For models equipped with the start/stop button)....begins j spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot...
... thread runs low it may cause the thread tension to the left and remove the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) to fast). (For models equipped with the start/stop button)....begins j spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot...
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...right f (to set the speed to loosen, and may break the needle. Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is cut the thread as described. Note ● If the sewing machine is to a suitable length. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may bend or ... the start /stop button). If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped ...
...right f (to set the speed to loosen, and may break the needle. Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is cut the thread as described. Note ● If the sewing machine is to a suitable length. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may bend or ... the start /stop button). If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped ...
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... bobbins from other models are used with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you accidentally step on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you slide...set bobbin, see arrow a), and then press lightly on 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 not inserted, reinsert the thread. this is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the same...
... bobbins from other models are used with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you accidentally step on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you slide...set bobbin, see arrow a), and then press lightly on 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 not inserted, reinsert the thread. this is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the same...
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... lever. Slide the button and open the cover. Be sure to the procedure in "Drawing up the bobbin thread before you start to sew, follow to thread the machine as shown by the line in the right direction. b 1 2 • Make sure that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case...
... lever. Slide the button and open the cover. Be sure to the procedure in "Drawing up the bobbin thread before you start to sew, follow to thread the machine as shown by the line in the right direction. b 1 2 • Make sure that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case...
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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. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the ...needle threader, see page 17. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Be sure to raise the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. NCBC2000.book Page 16 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:...
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. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the ...needle threader, see page 17. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Be sure to raise the needle. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. NCBC2000.book Page 16 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:...
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... the eye of thread on this pin. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. If you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to... thread in your right hand. ● The needle threader can only use needles in the range of the procedure in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to left hand, then feeding the thread with the needle threader) CAUTION a Thread take -up 1 lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you...
... the eye of thread on this pin. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. If you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to... thread in your right hand. ● The needle threader can only use needles in the range of the procedure in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to left hand, then feeding the thread with the needle threader) CAUTION a Thread take -up 1 lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you...
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NCBC2000.book Page 18 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. Catch the thread on the hook ... shown below. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread...
NCBC2000.book Page 18 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. Catch the thread on the hook ... shown below. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread...
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... or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. c 19 a Pull ... up the bobbin thread. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by turning the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of both threads d and pull them toward you draw up the lower c thread. Replace the...
... or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. c 19 a Pull ... up the bobbin thread. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by turning the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of both threads d and pull them toward you draw up the lower c thread. Replace the...
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... a 90/14 to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 NCBC2000.book Page 20 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Failure to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of... Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 30 Size of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to the following precautions concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A ...
... a 90/14 to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 NCBC2000.book Page 20 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Failure to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of... Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 30 Size of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to the following precautions concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A ...
