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... intended use by or near children. 2. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administered. 8. Always use bent needles. 13. This sewing machine is being used by young children or infirm persons without supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only) 17. If the Light... unit is required around the machine needle. 11. 2000_cover2-3.fm Page 1 Thursday, October 28, 2004 2:42 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using ...
... intended use by or near children. 2. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administered. 8. Always use bent needles. 13. This sewing machine is being used by young children or infirm persons without supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only) 17. If the Light... unit is required around the machine needle. 11. 2000_cover2-3.fm Page 1 Thursday, October 28, 2004 2:42 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using ...
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... any other parts to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Be sure to assure correct installation. up lever, needle, or other hot objects. 2. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp,... or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. NCBC2000.book Page 2 Thursday, October 21...
... any other parts to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Be sure to assure correct installation. up lever, needle, or other hot objects. 2. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp,... or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Do not store anything on the needle while sewing. NCBC2000.book Page 2 Thursday, October 21...
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... 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 NCBC2000.book Page 3 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle...
... 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 NCBC2000.book Page 3 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle...
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... feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. 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 ...7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of...
... feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. 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 ...7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of...
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... stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 29). ■ Buttons provided on some models c Start/stop button (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop sewing. d Needle position button (for models equipped with...
... stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 29). ■ Buttons provided on some models c Start/stop button (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop sewing. d Needle position button (for models equipped with...
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...XC2691-031 XC3098-031 X53840-331 X59370-021 XC3021-031 XC4051-031 X59375-121 X54243-001 No. Part Name 9 Bobbin (4) 10 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 SA156... Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot * May be able 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-...
...XC2691-031 XC3098-031 X53840-331 X59370-021 XC3021-031 XC4051-031 X59375-121 X54243-001 No. Part Name 9 Bobbin (4) 10 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 SA156... Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot * May be able 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-...
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... electric shock. After turning on the rear side of the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position changes to the lowered position. 10 Turn off the sewing machine in use. X The needle stop position to the raised position. When you take your ...foot off the foot controller, the machine will stop button cannot be sure to the left and turn off the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to turn on...
... electric shock. After turning on the rear side of the sewing machine. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position changes to the lowered position. 10 Turn off the sewing machine in use. X The needle stop position to the raised position. When you take your ...foot off the foot controller, the machine will stop button cannot be sure to the left and turn off the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to turn on...
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...the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft ...k to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h ...
...the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft ...k to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h ...
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... turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the notch in a "Winding the bobbin" to its k original position (for models equipped with the start . Slide the sewing speed controller back ...(start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). a Slit in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. Turn on the shaft fits into the ...
... turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the notch in a "Winding the bobbin" to its k original position (for models equipped with the start . Slide the sewing speed controller back ...(start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). a Slit in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. Turn on the shaft fits into the ...
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...bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. If it may cause the thread tension to the right. Slide the button and open the cover.... CAUTION ● Make sure you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Raise the needle to its highest position by...
...bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. If it may cause the thread tension to the right. Slide the button and open the cover.... CAUTION ● Make sure you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Raise the needle to its highest position by...
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...press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be passed through the slit, and then pull the thread to be used with this machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to sew, follow... to its highest position by marks around the bobbin case. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you set bobbin Raise the needle to the procedure in d place (see arrow a), ...
...press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be passed through the slit, and then pull the thread to be used with this machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to sew, follow... to its highest position by marks around the bobbin case. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you set bobbin Raise the needle to the procedure in d place (see arrow a), ...
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...guide c Mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Be sure to raise 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 wheel points up , ...or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel...
...guide c Mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 Be sure to raise 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 wheel points up , ...or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel...
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... a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Lower the presser foot lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 If you are using those types of threads or... holding the thread in your left . Make sure the main power switch is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. NCBC2000.book Page 17 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Pull up the spool pin as far as shown...
... a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Lower the presser foot lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide 17 If you are using those types of threads or... holding the thread in your left . Make sure the main power switch is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. NCBC2000.book Page 17 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Pull up the spool pin as far as shown...
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... you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. NCBC2000.book Page 18 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. X The end of the sewing machine. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through...
... you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. NCBC2000.book Page 18 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. X The end of the sewing machine. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through...
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Pass the thread along the slit 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. Replace the bobbin cover. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both...Pull on the wheel points 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, b raise the needle either by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the...
Pass the thread along the slit 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. Replace the bobbin cover. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both...Pull on the wheel points 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, b raise the needle either by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the...
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... 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. Needle precautions Be sure to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the needle. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 Failure...
... 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. Needle precautions Be sure to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the needle. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 Failure...
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... foot controller or the start/ stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as described below. Lower the presser foot lever.... the mark on the wheel points up. (With models equipped with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) Sewing with thin needles (such as 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be skipped stitches. c 1 a Flat...
... foot controller or the start/ stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as described below. Lower the presser foot lever.... the mark on the wheel points up. (With models equipped with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) Sewing with thin needles (such as 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be skipped stitches. c 1 a Flat...
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... is loosened too much .) Install the twin needle in the same way. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 22 With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may fall off. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with your left hand, and...
... is loosened too much .) Install the twin needle in the same way. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 22 With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may fall off. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with your left hand, and...
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...colors of thread onto the extra spool pin. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. Using the needle threader may be sure to back. Instead, thread ...more details. The path for threading the machine to the needle bar thread guide is lowered, the needle may be damaged. ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. 23 See page 17 for more details. a Left needle thread passes through the needle bar thread guide. Put the second spool...
...colors of thread onto the extra spool pin. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. Using the needle threader may be sure to back. Instead, thread ...more details. The path for threading the machine to the needle bar thread guide is lowered, the needle may be damaged. ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. 23 See page 17 for more details. a Left needle thread passes through the needle bar thread guide. Put the second spool...
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... injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start and you may 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, b turn it off the power before you (counterclockwise) so that ...feet may cause injury. ● Only use presser feet that the mark on the controller, the machine will start /stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you change the presser foot. If you leave the power on...
... injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start and you may 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, b turn it off the power before you (counterclockwise) so that ...feet may cause injury. ● Only use presser feet that the mark on the controller, the machine will start /stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you change the presser foot. If you leave the power on...