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... as a toy. Special care is being used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Use this machine only for use as contained in this machine. 18. If the Light unit is used by pulling on cord. This sewing machine is not intended for its intended use by authorized...
... as a toy. Special care is being used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Use this machine only for use as contained in this machine. 18. If the Light unit is used by pulling on cord. This sewing machine is not intended for its intended use by authorized...
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...one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. For a longer service life 1. When storing this product are subject to clean the case. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. For repair or ...the hand wheel, thread take- Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. NCBC2000.book Page 2 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is completed ... web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Plug the machine directly into the wall....
...one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. For a longer service life 1. When storing this product are subject to clean the case. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. For repair or ...the hand wheel, thread take- Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. NCBC2000.book Page 2 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is completed ... web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Plug the machine directly into the wall....
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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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... controller plug. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. 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...(page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used ...
... controller plug. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. 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...(page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used ...
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..., 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. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. When sewing is stopped, the needle is...
..., 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. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. When sewing is stopped, the needle is...
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...9679; If the spool of the bobbin Turn on the shaft b Groove 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. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that ...have been designed for this machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Actual ...
...9679; If the spool of the bobbin Turn on the shaft b Groove 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. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that ...have been designed for this machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Actual ...
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... the bobbin and cause the needle to break. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) to the right. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to loosen, and may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound... the bobbin a few times. 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). Press the foot controller or ...
... the bobbin and cause the needle to break. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button) to the right. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to loosen, and may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound... the bobbin a few times. 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). Press the foot controller or ...
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... the notch in the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is to pass the thread around the bobbin five or six times. Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right and pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place... shaft b so that the spring on the sewing machine. a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the sewing speed controller). Pull the thread to its k original position (for models equipped with built-in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller...
... the notch in the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is to pass the thread around the bobbin five or six times. Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right and pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place... shaft b so that the spring on the sewing machine. a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the sewing speed controller). Pull the thread to its k original position (for models equipped with built-in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller...
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... the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you slide the bobbin winding shaft to be injured. 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.
... the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you slide the bobbin winding shaft to be injured. 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.
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...Raise the needle to its highest position by marks around the bobbin case. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be used with this machine. Be sure to thread the machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with ... is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. b 1 2 • Make sure that the thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you start to sew, follow to the procedure in the right direction. NCBC2000.book Page 15 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM the ...
...Raise the needle to its highest position by marks around the bobbin case. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be used with this machine. Be sure to thread the machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with ... is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. b 1 2 • Make sure that the thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you start to sew, follow to the procedure in the right direction. NCBC2000.book Page 15 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM the ...
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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 handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise)... once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the needle threader, see page 17. a Presser foot lever or a...
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 handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise)... once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the needle threader, see page 17. a Presser foot lever or a...
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... needle by hand. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take -up lever is in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Note ● If the thread take -up lever from front to break...
... needle by hand. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take -up lever is in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Note ● If the thread take -up lever from front to break...
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... 18 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. 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. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note...
... 18 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. 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. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note...
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...the upper thread to draw up the lower thread as described in b steps 1 to 4. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Draw up the lower c thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately ...draw 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 the upper thread. Pass the thread along the slit ...
...the upper thread to draw up the lower thread as described in b steps 1 to 4. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Draw up the lower c thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately ...draw 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 the upper thread. Pass the thread along the slit ...
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... Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily 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. Refer to observe the following table when choosing...
... Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily 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. Refer to observe the following table when choosing...
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...uneven or puckered or there may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle...Page 21 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) Sewing with thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or ...
...uneven or puckered or there may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle...Page 21 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) Sewing with thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or ...
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...screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until it clockwise. 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... procedure below 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 the end of the machine, insert the needle until it to attach it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the ...
...screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until it clockwise. 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... procedure below 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 the end of the machine, insert the needle until it to attach it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the ...
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... needle. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. b Put the extra spool pin in front of the needle bar thread guide. f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. The path for threading the machine to the thread take -up lever is the same as for normally...
... needle. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. b Put the extra spool pin in front of the needle bar thread guide. f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. The path for threading the machine to the thread take -up lever is the same as for normally...
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...the presser foot lever to loosen the presser foot b holder screw. 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. a Presser foot holder b Presser bar Hold the presser foot ... in place with b 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...
...the presser foot lever to loosen the presser foot b holder screw. 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. a Presser foot holder b Presser bar Hold the presser foot ... in place with b 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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...↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . Select the stitch appropriate...sewing. For details on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. 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. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew...
...↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . Select the stitch appropriate...sewing. For details on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. 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. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew...