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..., visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. up lever, needle, or other hot objects. 2. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used...
..., visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. up lever, needle, or other hot objects. 2. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used...
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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... 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... 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...
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...turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. Slide the button and open the cover. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. Raise the needle to its highest position by the arrow. CAUTION ● Winding the...the thread is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 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 ...
...turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. Slide the button and open the cover. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. Raise the needle to its highest position by the arrow. CAUTION ● Winding the...the thread is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 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 ...
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.... • Only use bobbins that were designed to the procedure in "Drawing up the bobbin thread before you start to sew, follow to be passed through the bobbin case is correctly inserted through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it. Be sure to be incorrect or break ...toward you want to draw up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 If you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Slide the button and open the cover. Replace the bobbin cover. b 1 2 • Make sure that the bobbin thread should be used with the needle...
.... • Only use bobbins that were designed to the procedure in "Drawing up the bobbin thread before you start to sew, follow to be passed through the bobbin case is correctly inserted through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it. Be sure to be incorrect or break ...toward you want to draw up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 If you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Slide the button and open the cover. Replace the bobbin cover. b 1 2 • Make sure that the bobbin thread should be used with the needle...
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.... After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it toward you may occur. NCBC2000.book Page 57 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Grasp both sides of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; a Needle plate cover 57
.... After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it toward you may occur. NCBC2000.book Page 57 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Grasp both sides of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; a Needle plate cover 57
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... 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 e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. Put the tabs on the needle plate cover into the h needle plate, and then slide...
... 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 e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. Put the tabs on the needle plate cover into the h needle plate, and then slide...
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page 9 The sewing machine does not work properly. The bobbin winder shaft is too tight. Use the screwdriver to put it still there, contact your retailer or the nearest - ... is bent or blunt. page 57 The needle is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. sew. You have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come out of stitch that has been designed for this machine. If the thread is bent or blunt. The main power switch is appropriate...
page 9 The sewing machine does not work properly. The bobbin winder shaft is too tight. Use the screwdriver to put it still there, contact your retailer or the nearest - ... is bent or blunt. page 57 The needle is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. sew. You have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come out of stitch that has been designed for this machine. If the thread is bent or blunt. The main power switch is appropriate...
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...thread properly. If you are appropriate for the type of fabric, thread and needle. Sew with stabiliser material under the fabric. Replace the bobbin case. Remove the tangled thread and clean the bobbin case. Bobbin is too thick. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. page 20 ...has been designed for the fabric you are appropriate for the type of thread and needle for this machine. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. You have not used a bobbin that are sewing thin fabric, the stitch is set incorrectly. page 11 page 11 - The upper thread breaks....
...thread properly. If you are appropriate for the type of fabric, thread and needle. Sew with stabiliser material under the fabric. Replace the bobbin case. Remove the tangled thread and clean the bobbin case. Bobbin is too thick. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. page 20 ...has been designed for the fabric you are appropriate for the type of thread and needle for this machine. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. You have not used a bobbin that are sewing thin fabric, the stitch is set incorrectly. page 11 page 11 - The upper thread breaks....
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... page 57 The feed dogs are skipped. If the thread is correct for this machine. You have not inserted the needle properly. Replace the needle. page 57 The sewing light bulb does not The sewing lamp is incorrect. page 20 page 21 Dust has accumulated under the Remove the...machine. Choose a thread and needle that are using is not sewn correctly. come on the wheel points up in the feed dogs or in the bobbin case. Attach the presser foot that is tangled in the bobbin case. page 57 There is scratched. The bobbin case is a highpitched noise while sewing...
... page 57 The feed dogs are skipped. If the thread is correct for this machine. You have not inserted the needle properly. Replace the needle. page 57 The sewing light bulb does not The sewing lamp is incorrect. page 20 page 21 Dust has accumulated under the Remove the...machine. Choose a thread and needle that are using is not sewn correctly. come on the wheel points up in the feed dogs or in the bobbin case. Attach the presser foot that is tangled in the bobbin case. page 57 There is scratched. The bobbin case is a highpitched noise while sewing...
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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 ...
