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...free from outlet. 9. To disconnect, turn the main switch to persons: 1. Do not use . Special care is being administered. 8. This sewing machine is not working properly, if it to break. 14. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to the symbol... supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only) 17. Never operate this manual. Close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is required around the machine needle. 11. Young children should be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. 2000_cover2-3.fm Page 1 Thursday,...
...free from outlet. 9. To disconnect, turn the main switch to persons: 1. Do not use . Special care is being administered. 8. This sewing machine is not working properly, if it to break. 14. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to the symbol... supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only) 17. Never operate this manual. Close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is required around the machine needle. 11. Young children should be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. 2000_cover2-3.fm Page 1 Thursday,...
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... detergents to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, ...cord when: • Operation is completed • Replacing or removing the needle or any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. 2. For a longer service life 1. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- For additional product...
... detergents to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, ...cord when: • Operation is completed • Replacing or removing the needle or any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. 2. For a longer service life 1. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- For additional product...
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... Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation...
... Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation...
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...the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. ... 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 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 threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. ... 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 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...
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... guide. g Quick-set the bobbin. For details, refer to "Starting to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. When sewing is stopped, the needle is depressed. e Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 29). ■ Buttons provided on some models c Start/stop button (for...
... guide. g Quick-set the bobbin. For details, refer to "Starting to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. When sewing is stopped, the needle is depressed. e Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 29). ■ Buttons provided on some models c Start/stop button (for...
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...Needle set 11 Twin needle 12 Cleaning brush 13 Screwdriver 14 Extra spool pin 15 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4 Part Code U.S.A. 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...Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot * May be able to carry out most sewing tasks. 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....
...Needle set 11 Twin needle 12 Cleaning brush 13 Screwdriver 14 Extra spool pin 15 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4 Part Code U.S.A. 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...Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot * May be able to carry out most sewing tasks. 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....
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...of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop button). Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop position to the...Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the sewing machine. Changing the needle stop button cannot be sure to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop ...
...of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop button). Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop position to the...Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the sewing machine. Changing the needle stop button cannot be sure to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop ...
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...after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions ...carefully. Then stop the machine. Press the foot controller or press (start/ i...
...after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions ...carefully. Then stop the machine. Press the foot controller or press (start/ i...
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...with the start/stop button). a Slit in the bobbin. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to run out. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 13 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the cutter built into the notch in...wraps around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to the right.
...with the start/stop button). a Slit in the bobbin. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to run out. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 13 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the cutter built into the notch in...wraps around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to the right.
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... was designed specifically for models equipped with this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that the thread is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. Raise the needle to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; If bobbins from...
... was designed specifically for models equipped with this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models • Only use bobbins that the thread is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. Raise the needle to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; If bobbins from...
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...procedure in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. If it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 Put the left side of the cover (as indicated....-adjusting spring Memo ● The order that the thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. NCBC2000.book Page 15 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into ...
...procedure in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. If it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 Put the left side of the cover (as indicated....-adjusting spring Memo ● The order that the thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. NCBC2000.book Page 15 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into ...
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...the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle. 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. Raise the ... using the presser foot a lever. 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 that the mark on...
...the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle. 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. Raise the ... using the presser foot a lever. 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 that the mark on...
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...using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the needle by holding the thread in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. ● The needle threader can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Lower... the presser foot lever. Feed the upper thread as shown in the figure d on page 20 for models equipped with the needle threader) CAUTION a Thread take -up 1 ...
...using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the needle by holding the thread in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. ● The needle threader can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Lower... the presser foot lever. Feed the upper thread as shown in the figure d on page 20 for models equipped with the needle threader) CAUTION a Thread take -up 1 ...
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..., release the f needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine. NCBC2000.book Page 18 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
..., release the f needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine. NCBC2000.book Page 18 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever.
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...and leave it there without drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in the direction a of the upper thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Pass the thread along the slit in . c ... cm (4 inch) of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. Replace the bobbin cover. Draw up the lower thread by turning the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the...
...and leave it there without drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in the direction a of the upper thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Pass the thread along the slit in . c ... cm (4 inch) of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. Replace the bobbin cover. Draw up the lower thread by turning the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the...
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... 50-80 30 Size of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 90/14-100/16 Ball point...
... 50-80 30 Size of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 90/14-100/16 Ball point...
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... or the start/ stop button is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent. b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is accidentally pressed and...
... or the start/ stop button is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent. b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is accidentally pressed and...
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... PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with the end of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is...
... PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with the end of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is...
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... hand, from front to the thread take -up lever. The path for threading the machine to back. You can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). c Needle bar thread guide Note Models equipped with a needle threader ● You cannot use the same color or two different colors of thread onto the extra spool pin...
... hand, from front to the thread take -up lever. The path for threading the machine to back. You can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). c Needle bar thread guide Note Models equipped with a needle threader ● You cannot use the same color or two different colors of thread onto the extra spool pin...
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..." (page 27). CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be used with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) or a Mark b Needle position button If the sewing machine has been turned on the wheel points up. (With models equipped with each stitch appears... in the holder. To select a stitch, refer to turn it off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may cause an accident or ...
..." (page 27). CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be used with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) or a Mark b Needle position button If the sewing machine has been turned on the wheel points up. (With models equipped with each stitch appears... in the holder. To select a stitch, refer to turn it off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may cause an accident or ...