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...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 ...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...
...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 ...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...
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... the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. 5 l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29...
... the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. 5 l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29...
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... 11 a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ●... on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of thread on the sewing machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as...
... 11 a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. b CAUTION ●... on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of thread on the sewing machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as...
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... equipped with the start/stop button) to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to start. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is not a malfunction. ● The ...stop button cannot be used to the left and remove the bobbin. NCBC2000.book Page 12 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the...
... equipped with the start/stop button) to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to start. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is not a malfunction. ● The ...stop button cannot be used to the left and remove the bobbin. NCBC2000.book Page 12 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the...
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...the slit in cutter) X The thread is plugged in the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the cutter built into the notch in , the start/stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). Slide the... (to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 13 CAUTION ● ...
...the slit in cutter) X The thread is plugged in the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the cutter built into the notch in , the start/stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). Slide the... (to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 13 CAUTION ● ...
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... are used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. If you could be incorrect or break the needle. this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see arrow a), and then press lightly on ...button and open the cover. If it may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in e place (see page 15. Raise the needle to sew, you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to its highest position by the arrow. CAUTION ●...
... are used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. If you could be incorrect or break the needle. this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see arrow a), and then press lightly on ...button and open the cover. If it may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in e place (see page 15. Raise the needle to sew, you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to its highest position by the arrow. CAUTION ●...
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... by marks around the bobbin case. If the thread unrolls in , feed the end of the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to sew, follow to the procedure in the right direction. Slide the button and open the cover. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in the wrong direction... then pull the thread to cut 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 Be sure to thread the machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models...
... by marks around the bobbin case. If the thread unrolls in , feed the end of the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to sew, follow to the procedure in the right direction. Slide the button and open the cover. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in the wrong direction... then pull the thread to cut 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 Be sure to thread the machine as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models...
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a left hand. Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is securely attached. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 25 a Presser foot holder ... foot holder in place with b your left side of the presser bar. 1 a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. a • For details, refer to loosen the presser foot b holder screw. Use the screwdriver to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 24...
a left hand. Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is securely attached. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 25 a Presser foot holder ... foot holder in place with b your left side of the presser bar. 1 a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. a • For details, refer to loosen the presser foot b holder screw. Use the screwdriver to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 24...
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... setting the machine so that the needles stay up when sewing is stopped. You may need to start or stop sewing. ● When sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in , (start to sew. ■ Correct tension 2 Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will appear on... a higher number. 54 3 29 Thread tension The thread tension will stay up when sewing is too loose Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on top of the machine, k and then pass the threads through ...
... setting the machine so that the needles stay up when sewing is stopped. You may need to start or stop sewing. ● When sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in , (start to sew. ■ Correct tension 2 Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will appear on... a higher number. 54 3 29 Thread tension The thread tension will stay up when sewing is too loose Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on top of the machine, k and then pass the threads through ...
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...position button) once (for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Since the results differ depending on the type of fabric sewn, perform the trial sewing under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher ... 21, 2004 4:32 PM SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to sew around the curve. Changing the sewing direction Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to achieve better results for models equipped with your project. When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine.
...position button) once (for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Since the results differ depending on the type of fabric sewn, perform the trial sewing under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher ... 21, 2004 4:32 PM SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to sew around the curve. Changing the sewing direction Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to achieve better results for models equipped with your project. When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine.
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..."J". They are called "smocking". a Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the b stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension. • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). g Shell tuck stitching The gathers that the needle drops d slightly off the edge ...of thin fabrics. b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27) and "Thread tension" (page 29). Sew while making sure that look like shells are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or...
..."J". They are called "smocking". a Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the b stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension. • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). g Shell tuck stitching The gathers that the needle drops d slightly off the edge ...of thin fabrics. b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27) and "Thread tension" (page 29). Sew while making sure that look like shells are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or...
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...of stitch that for the type of fabric, thread and needle. page 20 The upper thread tension is not plugged in the presser foot is bent or blunt. page 21 59 page 9 The sewing machine does not work properly. page 21 You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for... example, you have not threaded the upper thread properly. (for this machine. Symptom Possible cause How to the the right. You have ...
...of stitch that for the type of fabric, thread and needle. page 20 The upper thread tension is not plugged in the presser foot is bent or blunt. page 21 59 page 9 The sewing machine does not work properly. page 21 You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for... example, you have not threaded the upper thread properly. (for this machine. Symptom Possible cause How to the the right. You have ...
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...properly. Bobbin is tangled. Fit the spool properly. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of fabric. Sew with stabiliser material under the fabric. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Wind the bobbin thread properly. You have... the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. You have not used a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this...
...properly. Bobbin is tangled. Fit the spool properly. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of fabric. Sew with stabiliser material under the fabric. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Wind the bobbin thread properly. You have... the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. You have not used a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this...
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... lever to . You have not moved the needle The needle holder to its highest position. page 57 The sewing light bulb does not The sewing lamp is a highpitched noise while sewing. Insert the needle properly. page 16 Stitches are lowered. page 20 page 21 Dust has accumulated under the ... page 16 You have not inserted the needle properly. page 52 The stitch is incorrect. Adjust the tension of fabric. Lengthen the stitch length. If the thread is tangled, for this machine. come on the wheel points up in the feed dogs or in the bobbin case. NCBC2000.book ...
... lever to . You have not moved the needle The needle holder to its highest position. page 57 The sewing light bulb does not The sewing lamp is a highpitched noise while sewing. Insert the needle properly. page 16 Stitches are lowered. page 20 page 21 Dust has accumulated under the ... page 16 You have not inserted the needle properly. page 52 The stitch is incorrect. Adjust the tension of fabric. Lengthen the stitch length. If the thread is tangled, for this machine. come on the wheel points up in the feed dogs or in the bobbin case. NCBC2000.book ...
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... 33 needle position button 6 needle threader 17 O buttonhole foot 36 openings 46 buttonhole lever 6, 37, 47 buttonhole sewing 35 operation beep 62 operation buttons 6 4 operation panel 7 C crazy quilt stitching 43 optional accessories 8 overcasting stitches...tension disk 11 Q quick-set bobbin 6, 15 quilting 44 quilting foot 45 quilting guide 44 R reinforcement stitching 46 reverse/reinforcement 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...
... 33 needle position button 6 needle threader 17 O buttonhole foot 36 openings 46 buttonhole lever 6, 37, 47 buttonhole sewing 35 operation beep 62 operation buttons 6 4 operation panel 7 C crazy quilt stitching 43 optional accessories 8 overcasting stitches...tension disk 11 Q quick-set bobbin 6, 15 quilting 44 quilting foot 45 quilting guide 44 R reinforcement stitching 46 reverse/reinforcement 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...
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NCBC2000.book Page 64 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM T thick fabrics 30 thin fabrics 31 thread cutter 29 thread guide 16 thread tension 29 trial sewing 30 triple stretch stitch 33 troubleshooting 59 twin needle 22 U upper tension-control dial 29 upper threading 16 W walking foot 44 wing needle 51 Z zigzag stitch 30, 32, 42 zipper foot 40 zipper Insertion 40 64
NCBC2000.book Page 64 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM T thick fabrics 30 thin fabrics 31 thread cutter 29 thread guide 16 thread tension 29 trial sewing 30 triple stretch stitch 33 troubleshooting 59 twin needle 22 U upper tension-control dial 29 upper threading 16 W walking foot 44 wing needle 51 Z zigzag stitch 30, 32, 42 zipper foot 40 zipper Insertion 40 64