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... Special care is being used or where oxygen is required around the machine needle. 11. It may deflect the needle causing it must be used by the manufacturer as described in this manual. 3. This sewing machine is used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing... presser foot, and the like. 15. Never operate the machine with this manual. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10...
... Special care is being used or where oxygen is required around the machine needle. 11. It may deflect the needle causing it must be used by the manufacturer as described in this manual. 3. This sewing machine is used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing... presser foot, and the like. 15. Never operate the machine with this manual. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10...
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... with the following . The wire which is coloured brown must be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. In the event of this machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be fitted in the plug. NCBC2000.book Page 1 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32...
... with the following . The wire which is coloured brown must be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. In the event of this machine is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be fitted in the plug. NCBC2000.book Page 1 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32...
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...computerized household sewing machines. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts • A power failure occurs during use extension cords. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. 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. ...
...computerized household sewing machines. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts • A power failure occurs during use extension cords. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. 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. ...
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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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...UTILITY 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...Page 4 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM 3. 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 ...
...UTILITY 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...Page 4 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM 3. 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 ...
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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. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass...
... 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. f Thread take-up lever (page 17) g Thread cutter (page 29) Pass...
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... Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to sew reverse stitches. f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the ... thread guide. 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. b Needle threader (for models equipped with guides for models equipped...
... Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to sew reverse stitches. f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the ... thread guide. 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. b Needle threader (for models equipped with guides for models equipped...
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...; If the accessories are displayed. 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. press the "+" side to increase the stitch width.) a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in a compartment...
...; If the accessories are displayed. 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. press the "+" side to increase the stitch width.) a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories in a compartment...
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...with some models. Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 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, ...attachment. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code 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. Others SA156 XA5539-151 XC8834-021 131096-121 X59476-021 X55467-...
...with some models. Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 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, ...attachment. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code 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. Others SA156 XA5539-151 XC8834-021 131096-121 X59476-021 X55467-...
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...only regular household electricity for a long period of electric shock, this plug is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Do not place heavy objects on . When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to be used for the power source. To reduce the risk of...outlet only one way. Do not subject the cord to fit in to "I". X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is intended to heat. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse...
...only regular household electricity for a long period of electric shock, this plug is turned off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Do not place heavy objects on . When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to be used for the power source. To reduce the risk of...outlet only one way. Do not subject the cord to fit in to "I". X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is intended to heat. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse...
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... controller is stopped. Changing the needle stop button cannot be set to build up on the rear side of the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection key). Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Note ● ... in use. Turn off the sewing machine in , the start /stop button). Slide the sewing speed controller to select the desired sewing speed. Instead, the machine can be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to sew at a slower speed, or ...
... controller is stopped. Changing the needle stop button cannot be set to build up on the rear side of the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection key). Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Note ● ... in use. Turn off the sewing machine in , the start /stop button). Slide the sewing speed controller to select the desired sewing speed. Instead, the machine can be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to sew at a slower speed, or ...
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... wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. e 11 If you use the bobbin that comes with this machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use bobbins from the inside of the... pin. NCBC2000.book Page 11 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft...
... wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. e 11 If you use the bobbin that comes with this machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use bobbins from the inside of the... pin. NCBC2000.book Page 11 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft...
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...start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to its l original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b.... Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to break. 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...
...start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to its l original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b.... Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to break. 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...
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...with built-in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is to be used to run out. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 13 When the bobbin ...the thread may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to start or stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in the bobbin or the needle may become tangled in , the start/stop button). If the bobbin is...
...with built-in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is to be used to run out. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 13 When the bobbin ...the thread may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to start or stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in the bobbin or the needle may become tangled in , the start/stop button). If the bobbin is...
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...the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with your finger... the thread. If it may cause the thread tension to be injured. this machine. 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, as shown. ...
...the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with your finger... the thread. If it may cause the thread tension to be injured. this machine. 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, as shown. ...
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... shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. If it may cause the thread tension to the procedure in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so ... through the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to sew, follow to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you set bobbin Raise the needle to its highest position...
... shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. If it may cause the thread tension to the procedure in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so ... through the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to sew, follow to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you set bobbin Raise the needle to its highest position...
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...needle threader, see page 17. 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. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (... a lever. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. 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) so...
...needle threader, see page 17. 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. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (... a lever. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. 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) so...
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... put a spool of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use needles in the range of thread on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Lower the presser foot lever. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the... the twin needle and wing needle. Make sure you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as shown in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide...
... put a spool of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use needles in the range of thread on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Lower the presser foot lever. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to left hand, then feeding the... the twin needle and wing needle. Make sure you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as shown in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide...
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...The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. NCBC2000.book Page 18 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes ...through the eye of the sewing machine. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The ...
...The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. NCBC2000.book Page 18 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes ...through the eye of the sewing machine. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The ...
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... thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Draw up the lower thread as described in . When sewing gathers or darts, you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. NCBC2000.book Page 19 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM ... steps 1 to draw up the lower c thread. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you can...
... thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Draw up the lower thread as described in . When sewing gathers or darts, you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. NCBC2000.book Page 19 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM ... steps 1 to draw up the lower c thread. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you can...