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... or service center for household use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Never operate the machine with this machine. 18. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administered. 8. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Young children should be... and New Zealand only) 17. Special care is used or where oxygen is not working properly, if it must be replaced by authorized dealer. This sewing machine is not intended for its intended use .
... or service center for household use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Never operate the machine with this machine. 18. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administered. 8. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Young children should be... and New Zealand only) 17. Special care is used or where oxygen is not working properly, if it must be replaced by authorized dealer. This sewing machine is not intended for its intended use .
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...For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. up lever, needle, or other parts to assure...should never be used. 3. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is completed • Replacing or removing ...
...For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. up lever, needle, or other parts to assure...should never be used. 3. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is completed • Replacing or removing ...
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...to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE ...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 ...
...to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE ...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 ...
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... Flat bed attachment with two needles. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. 5 q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. m Jack/socket connector... position lever 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...
... Flat bed attachment with two needles. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. 5 q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. m Jack/socket connector... position lever 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...
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...to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the sewing direction. For details, refer to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 29... e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. For details, refer to "Starting to sew reverse stitches. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew" (page 28). a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the...
...to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the sewing direction. For details, refer to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 29... e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. For details, refer to "Starting to sew reverse stitches. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew" (page 28). a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the...
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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 increase the stitch width.) a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in the bag, and then store the ...
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 increase the stitch width.) a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in the bag, and then store the ...
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...: Model T This foot controller can be included with some models. 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...X59476-021 X55467-021 130920-021 XC8816-021 5.* No. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot * May be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 We have designed ...
...: Model T This foot controller can be included with some models. 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...X59476-021 X55467-021 130920-021 XC8816-021 5.* No. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot * May be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 We have designed ...
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... plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Pulling on when the machine is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Using other ). If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to be used for the power source. only) ● This appliance... plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to them. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to fit in to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for ...
... plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Pulling on when the machine is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Using other ). If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to be used for the power source. only) ● This appliance... plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to them. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to fit in to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for ...
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... cloth and dust to the lowered position. 10 NCBC2000.book Page 10 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of (stitch selection key). When you ... an electric shock. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop position changes to leave the needle raised when sewing is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the ...
... cloth and dust to the lowered position. 10 NCBC2000.book Page 10 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of (stitch selection key). When you ... an electric shock. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop position changes to leave the needle raised when sewing is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the ...
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...151). Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread on this sewing machine. Pass the end of the bobbin. NCBC2000.book Page 11 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM.... • For details on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. e 11 If you use the bobbin that comes with this machine. Only use bobbins from the inside of the thread through the hole on the fast ...
...151). Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread on this sewing machine. Pass the end of the bobbin. NCBC2000.book Page 11 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM.... • For details on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on the sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. e 11 If you use the bobbin that comes with this machine. Only use bobbins from the inside of the thread through the hole on the fast ...
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... this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to break. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to the right...Then stop button) to start. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 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...
... this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to break. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to the right...Then stop button) to start. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 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...
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...the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in, the start / h stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Pull the thread to the right. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft...If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. NCBC2000.book Page 13 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Slide ...
...the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in, the start / h stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Pull the thread to the right. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft...If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. NCBC2000.book Page 13 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Slide ...
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...2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with thread. • For more details on this sewing machine. If it may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in e place (see page 15. Actual size 11.5 mm... thread is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. 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 correctly inserted through the slit, ...
...2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with thread. • For more details on this sewing machine. If it may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in e place (see page 15. Actual size 11.5 mm... thread is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. 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 correctly inserted through the slit, ...
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.... Be sure to raise the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. 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 threading the sewing machine. 16 Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (...
.... Be sure to raise the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. 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 threading the sewing machine. 16 Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (...
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... from front to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the procedure in the figure d on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up 1 lever before you feed the upper thread...you guide the thread through 6 of thread. If you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as shown in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. Lower the presser foot lever. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. NCBC2000.book Page 17 Thursday, ...
... from front to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the procedure in the figure d on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up 1 lever before you feed the upper thread...you guide the thread through 6 of thread. If you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as shown in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. Lower the presser foot lever. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. NCBC2000.book Page 17 Thursday, ...
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... hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 NCBC2000.book Page 18 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of...
... hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 NCBC2000.book Page 18 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of...
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.... and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on sewing machine needles. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of Needle 75/11-90/14 ...precautions Be sure to the following precautions concerning the handling of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Refer to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits 50-60 Cotton thread ...
.... and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on sewing machine needles. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of Needle 75/11-90/14 ...precautions Be sure to the following precautions concerning the handling of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Refer to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits 50-60 Cotton thread ...
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... flat surface is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may bend or break. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Lower the presser foot lever. NCBC2000.book Page 21 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:...screwdriver and a needle that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to be ...
... flat surface is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may bend or break. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Lower the presser foot lever. NCBC2000.book Page 21 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:...screwdriver and a needle that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 Checking the needle Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to be ...
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... stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with the end of the sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is loosened too much .) Install the twin needle in the same way. Note ...damage may be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper. 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...
... stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with the end of the sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is loosened too much .) Install the twin needle in the same way. Note ...damage may be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper. 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...
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...a different presser foot below . Raise the presser foot lever. 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 have been designed to be injured. ● Always use the...needle by pressing once or twice.) or a Mark b Needle position button If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start /stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn it off ...
...a different presser foot below . Raise the presser foot lever. 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 have been designed to be injured. ● Always use the...needle by pressing once or twice.) or a Mark b Needle position button If the sewing machine has been turned on the controller, the machine will start /stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn it off ...
