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.... 8. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for household use the proper needle plate. This sewing machine is intended for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. 2000_cover2-3.fm Page 1 Thursday, October 28, 2004 2:42 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY ...unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Never drop or insert any object into water. Close attention is necessary when the machine is not working properly, if it to the symbol "{" position which represents off, then remove plug from the electrical outlet when removing ...
.... 8. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for household use the proper needle plate. This sewing machine is intended for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. 2000_cover2-3.fm Page 1 Thursday, October 28, 2004 2:42 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY ...unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Never drop or insert any object into water. Close attention is necessary when the machine is not working properly, if it to the symbol "{" position which represents off, then remove plug from the electrical outlet when removing ...
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...to change without notice. 2 Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. 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. Do not touch the... malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. NCBC2000.book Page 2 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32...
...to change without notice. 2 Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. 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. Do not touch the... malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. NCBC2000.book Page 2 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32...
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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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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 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 QUILT STITCHING 42 Appliqu...
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 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 QUILT STITCHING 42 Appliqu...
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...k Handwheel Used to raise and lower the presser foot. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the... tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of 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...
...k Handwheel Used to raise and lower the presser foot. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the... tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of 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...
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... set bobbin (for models equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 29). ■ Buttons provided on some models c Start/stop sewing. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to...
... set bobbin (for models equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 29). ■ Buttons provided on some models c Start/stop sewing. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to...
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... will be lost or damaged. 7 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. If the accessories are stored in a bag, they may fall out, and be sewn.
... will be lost or damaged. 7 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. If the accessories are stored in a bag, they may fall out, and be sewn.
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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 XC2691-031 XC3098-031 X53840-331 X59370-021 XC3021-031 XC4051-031 X59375... Note (For U.S.A. Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. 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-...
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 XC2691-031 XC3098-031 X53840-331 X59370-021 XC3021-031 XC4051-031 X59375... Note (For U.S.A. Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. 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-...
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... before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Do not place heavy objects on when the machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to ...the following precautions concerning the power supply. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. b X The sewing lamp comes on the cord. a To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. When...
... before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Do not place heavy objects on when the machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to ...the following precautions concerning the power supply. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. b X The sewing lamp comes on the cord. a To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. When...
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... controller to the left or a right to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Instead, the machine can be set using the sewing speed controller is stopped. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key...
... controller to the left or a right to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Instead, the machine can be set using the sewing speed controller is stopped. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key...
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...bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. If you use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the thread through the hole on the sewing machine. e 11 NCBC2000.book Page 11 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32... PM THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to ...
...bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. If you use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. b CAUTION ● If the spool of the thread through the hole on the sewing machine. e 11 NCBC2000.book Page 11 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32... PM THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to ...
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... start. Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop the machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to break. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set the speed to the right. this is not a malfunction. ● The...button). g CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the...
... start. Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop the machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to break. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set the speed to the right. this is not a malfunction. ● The...button). g CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the...
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...the bobbin" to start or stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin ...winder seat. Slide the sewing speed controller back to start . Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may ...
...the bobbin" to start or stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin ...winder seat. Slide the sewing speed controller back to start . Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may ...
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..., breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with this sewing machine. If it may cause the thread tension to the right. Put the left tab in the right direction. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put...the button and open the cover. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you accidentally step on If you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; If bobbins from other models are used with the needle position button), and...
..., breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with this sewing machine. If it may cause the thread tension to the right. Put the left tab in the right direction. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put...the button and open the cover. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you accidentally step on If you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; If bobbins from other models are used with the needle position button), and...
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... the bobbin case. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it . Be sure to be used with this machine. Replace the bobbin cover. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before 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 lower thread" (page 19). 15 Put the left side of the cover (as shown by turning a the handwheel toward you set bobbin Raise the needle to cut it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. CAUTION ●...
... the bobbin case. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it . Be sure to be used with this machine. Replace the bobbin cover. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before 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 lower thread" (page 19). 15 Put the left side of the cover (as shown by turning a the handwheel toward you set bobbin Raise the needle to cut it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. CAUTION ●...
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... If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. NCBC2000.book Page 16 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the...8226; For details on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the needle threader, see page ...
... If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. NCBC2000.book Page 16 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the...8226; For details on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the needle threader, see page ...
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...are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as shown in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. NCBC2000.book Page 17 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Pull up lever from front to back and ... the range of thread is off when threading the needle by hand. Lower the presser foot lever. The thread can easily be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle ...
...are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as shown in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. NCBC2000.book Page 17 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Pull up lever from front to back and ... the range of thread is off when threading the needle by hand. Lower the presser foot lever. The thread can easily be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle ...
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... about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 The hook will pull the thread 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. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread...
... about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 The hook will pull the thread 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. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread...
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... the slit in the direction a of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up or by turning the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread. NCBC2000.book Page 19 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM ...Drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. c 19 When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Draw up the lower thread as described in b steps...
... the slit in the direction a of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up or by turning the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread. NCBC2000.book Page 19 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM ...Drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. c 19 When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Draw up the lower thread as described in b steps...
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... skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to the following precautions concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already... thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 30 Size of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette ...
... skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to the following precautions concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already... thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 30 Size of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette ...