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... power failure occurs during use extension cords. Remember to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Do not touch the hand wheel,... troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. 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. up ...
... power failure occurs during use extension cords. Remember to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Do not touch the hand wheel,... troubleshooting table in the back of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. 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. up ...
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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...
User Guide
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... bobbins from other models are used with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this is correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • Make sure that were ...thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. If it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. 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 inserted, ...
... bobbins from other models are used with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this is correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • Make sure that were ...thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. If it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the arrow. 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 inserted, ...
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...adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left side of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● ... incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 If you want to draw up ...until the cover clicks into place. • Only use bobbins that were designed to be used with this machine. Slide the button and open the cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (...
...adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left side of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● ... incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 If you want to draw up ...until the cover clicks into place. • Only use bobbins that were designed to be used with this machine. Slide the button and open the cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (...
User Guide
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... out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; b Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle c clamp screw to remove the needle plate cover. CAUTION Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in neutral detergent, ...squeeze it again with a dry cloth. NCBC2000.book Page 57 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine...
... out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; b Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle c clamp screw to remove the needle plate cover. CAUTION Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in neutral detergent, ...squeeze it again with a dry cloth. NCBC2000.book Page 57 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine...
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... 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX Remove the bobbin case. For a new bobbin case (part code: XC3152-021), contact your nearest 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. Insert the bobbin case so that the projection g on the bobbin case aligns with the spring. 1 CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that you fit the bobbin case properly...
... 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX Remove the bobbin case. For a new bobbin case (part code: XC3152-021), contact your nearest 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. Insert the bobbin case so that the projection g on the bobbin case aligns with the spring. 1 CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that you fit the bobbin case properly...
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...guide above the needle.) Correct the upper threading. The needle is bent or blunt. Remove the tangle thread. page 21 59 page 9 The sewing machine does not work properly. Use the screwdriver to the the right. page 22 The needle is not appropriate for this...the machine in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Use the foot controller properly. Replace the bobbin case. You have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come out of fabric. Remove any knots or tangles. Choose a needle that are knots or tangles in . Symptom Possible cause How to sew. ...
...guide above the needle.) Correct the upper threading. The needle is bent or blunt. Remove the tangle thread. page 21 59 page 9 The sewing machine does not work properly. Use the screwdriver to the the right. page 22 The needle is not appropriate for this...the machine in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Use the foot controller properly. Replace the bobbin case. You have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come out of fabric. Remove any knots or tangles. Choose a needle that are knots or tangles in . Symptom Possible cause How to sew. ...
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.... If you are appropriate for this machine. Reference page 21 - - - Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. The bobbin case is tangled. Wind the bobbin thread properly. You have not used a bobbin that are sewing thin fabric, the stitch is set ... bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. You have not threaded the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Sew with stabiliser material under the fabric. page ...
.... If you are appropriate for this machine. Reference page 21 - - - Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. The bobbin case is tangled. Wind the bobbin thread properly. You have not used a bobbin that are sewing thin fabric, the stitch is set ... bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. You have not threaded the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Sew with stabiliser material under the fabric. page ...
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...case. You have not moved the needle The needle holder to its highest position. Replace the needle. Correct the upper threading. You have not inserted the needle properly. The thread is tangled, for this machine. Remove the tangle thread. page 38, 45 The fabric does not feed. page 57 The sewing... the tension of fabric. page 29 page 57 The feed dogs are appropriate for this machine. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is a highpitched noise while sewing. Correct the upper threading. Insert the needle properly. page 20 page 21 Dust has ...
...case. You have not moved the needle The needle holder to its highest position. Replace the needle. Correct the upper threading. You have not inserted the needle properly. The thread is tangled, for this machine. Remove the tangle thread. page 38, 45 The fabric does not feed. page 57 The sewing... the tension of fabric. page 29 page 57 The feed dogs are appropriate for this machine. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is a highpitched noise while sewing. Correct the upper threading. Insert the needle properly. page 20 page 21 Dust has ...
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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 ...