User Guide
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...using and before using this machine. 18. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Always use outdoors. 7. This sewing machine is damaged, it must be left unattended while plugged in this manual. To reduce the risk ...of electric shock: 1. Never operate this machine to break. 14. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being...
...using and before using this machine. 18. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Always use outdoors. 7. This sewing machine is damaged, it must be left unattended while plugged in this manual. To reduce the risk ...of electric shock: 1. Never operate this machine to break. 14. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being...
User Guide
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...MACHINE Your machine is one of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines... store anything on the needle while sewing. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. When storing this product are subject to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron,...
...MACHINE Your machine is one of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines... store anything on the needle while sewing. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. When storing this product are subject to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron,...
User Guide
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...threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower 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 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. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on and off. q ...
...threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower 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 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. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on and off. q ...
User Guide
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...) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Zigzag stitch 3-point...foot, the needle may bend or break. 32 b 1 • For details, refer to join together seams and finish them in one operation. a Sew with the edge of the fabric c against the guide of the fabric against the d presser foot guide. They are also useful for...
...) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Zigzag stitch 3-point...foot, the needle may bend or break. 32 b 1 • For details, refer to join together seams and finish them in one operation. a Sew with the edge of the fabric c against the guide of the fabric against the d presser foot guide. They are also useful for...
User Guide
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... 28). • For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to the right; Pressing the "+" side of the stitching. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model ...60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) ...
... 28). • For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to the right; Pressing the "+" side of the stitching. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model ...60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) ...
User Guide
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...hem fold, adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the "+" side of the stitch width adjustment key. Sew with the fold of the hem against the guide of trousers, without the stitch showing. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm ...(inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Blind hem...
...hem fold, adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the "+" side of the stitch width adjustment key. Sew with the fold of the hem against the guide of trousers, without the stitch showing. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm ...(inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Blind hem...
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...fabrics 6.0 (15/64) 3.0-6.0 (1/8-15/64) 1.0 (1/16) 0.5-2.0 (1/32-1/16) No No Auto* Rfc. motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) No Yes *Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement **Rfc.: Reinforcement The maximum buttonhole length is about ...35 Appliqué quilting, free- Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . Buttonhole stitch A 32 32 32 28 Buttonholes for stretch fabrics 6.0 3.0-6.0 1.5 1.0-3.0 ...
...fabrics 6.0 (15/64) 3.0-6.0 (1/8-15/64) 1.0 (1/16) 0.5-2.0 (1/32-1/16) No No Auto* Rfc. motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) No Yes *Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement **Rfc.: Reinforcement The maximum buttonhole length is about ...35 Appliqué quilting, free- Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes A 29 29 29 25 on . Buttonhole stitch A 32 32 32 28 Buttonholes for stretch fabrics 6.0 3.0-6.0 1.5 1.0-3.0 ...
User Guide
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... the zipper foot. You may be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the zipper during sewing. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse...
... the zipper foot. You may be injured. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the zipper during sewing. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse...
User Guide
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...that the tape is necessary that a suitable length of the following stitching operations. Stretch stitching Attach zigzag foot "J". b Sew the fabric without stretching it is uniformly positioned on medium 3-point zigzag stitch J 05 05 05 05 weight or stretch... Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 1.0-3.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/16-1/8) (3/32) (1/...
...that the tape is necessary that a suitable length of the following stitching operations. Stretch stitching Attach zigzag foot "J". b Sew the fabric without stretching it is uniformly positioned on medium 3-point zigzag stitch J 05 05 05 05 weight or stretch... Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 1.0-3.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/16-1/8) (3/32) (1/...
User Guide
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... stitching. Attach zigzag foot "J". b You can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Piecing straight stitch Joining stitch...(1/32-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.* J 37 37 J 38 38 - Select stitch . J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabrics, such as 5.0 (3/16) 2.5-7.0 (3/32-1/4) 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No with a seam allowance of...
... stitching. Attach zigzag foot "J". b You can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Piecing straight stitch Joining stitch...(1/32-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.* J 37 37 J 38 38 - Select stitch . J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabrics, such as 5.0 (3/16) 2.5-7.0 (3/32-1/4) 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No with a seam allowance of...
User Guide
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...16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 0.4 (1/64) 0.3-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No Auto** Rfc. *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to sew" (page 28). NCBC2000.book Page 46 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM UTILITY STITCHES REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that will be sewn. c • For details... Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew-
...16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 0.4 (1/64) 0.3-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No Auto** Rfc. *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to sew" (page 28). NCBC2000.book Page 46 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM UTILITY STITCHES REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that will be sewn. c • For details... Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew-
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... hemming on both pieces 5.0 2.5-7.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/16) (3/32-1/4) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No of fabrics, such as with this sewing machine. Decorative hemming on N 26 26 26 24 thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heir- 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 4.0 1.5-4.0 Yes (3/16)... (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No loom stitching, etc. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 17 17 17 17 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/...
... hemming on both pieces 5.0 2.5-7.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/16) (3/32-1/4) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No of fabrics, such as with this sewing machine. Decorative hemming on N 26 26 26 24 thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heir- 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 4.0 1.5-4.0 Yes (3/16)... (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No loom stitching, etc. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Fagoting stitch J 17 17 17 17 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (3/32) (1/...
User Guide
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... threading" (page 16). 3 Attach zigzag foot "J". For details, refer to the back. may bend or break. Start sewing. Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be damaged. Manually pass the thread through the eye of fabric b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance c Straight stitch Select stitch , or...
... threading" (page 16). 3 Attach zigzag foot "J". For details, refer to the back. may bend or break. Start sewing. Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be damaged. Manually pass the thread through the eye of fabric b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance c Straight stitch Select stitch , or...
User Guide
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... [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left Center Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Ye*s** Rev.* Attaching zippers, basic J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - gathers or pintucks, ... stitching. ****Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the...
... [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Left Center Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Ye*s** Rev.* Attaching zippers, basic J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - gathers or pintucks, ... stitching. ****Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the...
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...Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics 0 (0) 3 - -3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No No Rfc.* R 10 10 10 10 Blind hem stitching on both pieces of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing...22 22 21 Decorative stitching and elastic-attaching 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/64-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc.* Lace sewing, decorative N 23 23 23 22 hemming, heirloom stitching, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.6-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.* N ...
...Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 09 09 09 09 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics 0 (0) 3 - -3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.5 (1/16-1/8) No No Rfc.* R 10 10 10 10 Blind hem stitching on both pieces of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing...22 22 21 Decorative stitching and elastic-attaching 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/64-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc.* Lace sewing, decorative N 23 23 23 22 hemming, heirloom stitching, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.6-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.* N ...
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...16) (0-3/16) No Yes Rfc.* 54 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on thin and medium weight fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2-1.0 (1/64...) loom stitching, etc. ings 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No Auto** Rfc. motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: AutomaticReinforcement ***Select a stitch width of the presser foot) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Yes ...
...16) (0-3/16) No Yes Rfc.* 54 Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Decorative hemming on thin and medium weight fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2-1.0 (1/64...) loom stitching, etc. ings 5.0 (3/16) 3.0-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2-1.0 (1/64-1/16) No No Auto** Rfc. motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: AutomaticReinforcement ***Select a stitch width of the presser foot) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Yes ...
User Guide
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... No Rfc. * N 53 - - - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * N 56 51 - - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Appliqué stitch (for quilting) J 41 41 - - NCBC2000.book Page 55 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches...
... No Rfc. * N 53 - - - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc. * N 56 51 - - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Appliqué stitch (for quilting) J 41 41 - - NCBC2000.book Page 55 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches...
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... For decoration, etc. 6.0 0.0-7.0 (15/64) (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc.* N 68 58 48 - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - NCBC2000.book Page 56 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model...
... For decoration, etc. 6.0 0.0-7.0 (15/64) (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Rfc.* N 68 58 48 - Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - NCBC2000.book Page 56 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model...