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...the cord. 10. Always unplug the machine from the accumulation of the machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual. This sewing machine is damaged, it must be replaced ...by young children or infirm persons without supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only) 17. Switch the machine to the symbol "{" position when making any adjustments in the...
...the cord. 10. Always unplug the machine from the accumulation of the machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual. This sewing machine is damaged, it must be replaced ...by young children or infirm persons without supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only) 17. Switch the machine to the symbol "{" position when making any adjustments in the...
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Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. For a longer service life 1. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other...to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. 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. Remember to change without notice...
Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. For a longer service life 1. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other...to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. 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. Remember to change without notice...
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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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.... h Flat bed attachment with two needles. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog ...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 sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation ...
.... h Flat bed attachment with two needles. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog ...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 sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation ...
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... g Quick-set the bobbin. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew reverse stitches. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. For details, refer to raise or lower the needle. d Needle ...in the fabric. NCBC2000.book Page 6 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. For details, refer to "Starting to raise and lower the presser...
... g Quick-set the bobbin. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew reverse stitches. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. For details, refer to raise or lower the needle. d Needle ...in the fabric. NCBC2000.book Page 6 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. For details, refer to "Starting to raise and lower the presser...
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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.
... 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.
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We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Note (For U.S.A. 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. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code...on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. 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, ...
We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Note (For U.S.A. 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. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code...on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. 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, ...
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... power cord to them. Electric shock may result. Always grasp the plug to heat. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to your authorized dealer for the power source. Pulling on the cord may result. ● Do not touch the plug with many...Insert the plug into a wall outlet. To reduce the risk of time. NCBC2000.book Page 9 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity...
... power cord to them. Electric shock may result. Always grasp the plug to heat. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to your authorized dealer for the power source. Pulling on the cord may result. ● Do not touch the plug with many...Insert the plug into a wall outlet. To reduce the risk of time. NCBC2000.book Page 9 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity...
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...to leave the needle in use. When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop position Normally, the sewing machine is placed on the sewing machine. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of the sewing machine. Changing the needle stop . a Faster You should make sure...controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be used to select the desired sewing speed. Turn off the sewing machine in , the start/stop button cannot be sure to sew at a low speed. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection key). ...
...to leave the needle in use. When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop position Normally, the sewing machine is placed on the sewing machine. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of the sewing machine. Changing the needle stop . a Faster You should make sure...controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be used to select the desired sewing speed. Turn off the sewing machine in , the start/stop button cannot be sure to sew at a low speed. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection key). ...
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...16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. e 11 Only use bobbins from the inside of thread is not in the right place, the thread... may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this 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...
...16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and a then put a spool of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. e 11 Only use bobbins from the inside of thread is not in the right place, the thread... may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this 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...
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.... If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin a few times. Then stop button) to wind the thread... controller back to the left and remove 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 button). ...
.... If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin a few times. Then stop button) to wind the thread... controller back to the left and remove 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 button). ...
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...stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). 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. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to a suitable length. If the bobbin is ...to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop...
...stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). 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. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to a suitable length. If the bobbin is ...to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop...
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... a clicking sound; CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push the bobbin d down with this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you 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 a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding...
... a clicking sound; CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push the bobbin d down with this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you 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 a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding...
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... equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 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. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on...
... equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 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. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on...
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... the thread take -up lever. If you guide the thread through 6 of the procedure in the figure d on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 Lower the presser foot lever. The thread can only ...5 cm (2 inch) of thread. Note ● If the thread take -up the spool pin as far as shown in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. ● The needle threader can only be used with the needle threader) CAUTION a Thread...
... the thread take -up lever. If you guide the thread through 6 of the procedure in the figure d on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 Lower the presser foot lever. The thread can only ...5 cm (2 inch) of thread. Note ● If the thread take -up the spool pin as far as shown in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. ● The needle threader can only be used with the needle threader) CAUTION a Thread...
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...) of thread through the needle. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. NCBC2000.book Page...
...) of thread through the needle. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. NCBC2000.book Page...
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...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. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits 50-60 Cotton thread ...thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 30 Size of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. NCBC2000.book Page 20 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING ...
...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. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits 50-60 Cotton thread ...thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 30 Size of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. NCBC2000.book Page 20 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING ...
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Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be sure to 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 needle... 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is being operated. In addition, the stitching may be skipped stitches. Checking...
Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be sure to 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 needle... 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is being operated. In addition, the stitching may be skipped stitches. Checking...
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...Needle 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 fall off. Note ● The needle can be damaged. 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...
...Needle 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 fall off. Note ● The needle can be damaged. 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...
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... or twice.) or a Mark b Needle position button If the sewing machine has been turned on, b turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may cause injury. ● Only use presser feet that the mark on the controller, the machine will start and you use the correct presser foot for the stitch.... CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be read. 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 used with the shank in the ...
... or twice.) or a Mark b Needle position button If the sewing machine has been turned on, b turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may cause injury. ● Only use presser feet that the mark on the controller, the machine will start and you use the correct presser foot for the stitch.... CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be read. 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 used with the shank in the ...