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... to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Close attention is necessary when the machine is being used or where oxygen is used as described in . Use only accessories recommended by young children or infirm persons without supervision...needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to ensure that they do not play ...
... to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Close attention is necessary when the machine is being used or where oxygen is used as described in . Use only accessories recommended by young children or infirm persons without supervision...needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to ensure that they do not play ...
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... direct sunlight and high humidity locations. 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 the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- If the problem persists, please...
... direct sunlight and high humidity locations. 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 the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- If the problem persists, please...
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... AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...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...
... AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...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...
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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...Page 4 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM 3. 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...
... 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...Page 4 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM 3. 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...
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...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 use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. 5 c Hole for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons.... b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of thread. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to lower the feed dogs.
...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 use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. 5 c Hole for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons.... b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of thread. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to lower the feed dogs.
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... for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop sewing. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is installed onto the presser foot holder. k Needle ...clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to raise or lower the needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. i Needle plate The needle ...
... for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop sewing. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is installed onto the presser foot holder. k Needle ...clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to raise or lower the needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. i Needle plate The needle ...
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...; If the accessories are displayed. 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. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to "Selecting stitching" (page 27...
...; If the accessories are displayed. 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. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to "Selecting stitching" (page 27...
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... controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4 Part Code U.S.A. Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Code U.S.A. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code U.S.A. Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model... Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. 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-2200, ES-2000, ...
... controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4 Part Code U.S.A. Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Code U.S.A. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code U.S.A. Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model... Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. 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-2200, ES-2000, ...
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... a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is not to "I". only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. To reduce the risk of time. Using other... necessary procedure to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to heat. b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 Do ...
... a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is not to "I". only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. To reduce the risk of time. Using other... necessary procedure to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to heat. b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 Do ...
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....book Page 10 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, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to the raised position. CAUTION ...● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. After turning on the rear side of ...
....book Page 10 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, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to the raised position. CAUTION ...● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. After turning on the rear side of ...
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...you use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on this sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn the bobbin... the hole on the spool pin. Pass the end of thread on the sewing machine. NCBC2000.book Page 11 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. a Pre-tension... disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread is not in the right place, the thread may tangle on c the bobbin from other...
...you use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on this sewing machine. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn the bobbin... the hole on the spool pin. Pass the end of thread on the sewing machine. NCBC2000.book Page 11 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to the right. a Pre-tension... disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread is not in the right place, the thread may tangle on c the bobbin from other...
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... press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop the machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its l original position (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...carefully. g CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). NCBC2000.book Page 12 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM ...
... press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop the machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its l original position (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...carefully. g CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). NCBC2000.book Page 12 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM ...
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... in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in the bobbin. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the right. Slide ... 21, 2004 4:32 PM ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to cut to a suitable length.
... in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in the bobbin. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the right. Slide ... 21, 2004 4:32 PM ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to cut to a suitable length.
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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 turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Slide the button and open the cover. Use...9679; Make sure you set bobbin, see arrow a), and then press lightly on the foot controller and the machine starts to be incorrect or break the needle. this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and ...
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 turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. Slide the button and open the cover. Use...9679; Make sure you set bobbin, see arrow a), and then press lightly on the foot controller and the machine starts to be incorrect or break the needle. this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and ...
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... the cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you start to sew, follow to the procedure in d place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks ... be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Put the left side of the cover (as indicated. NCBC2000.book Page 15 Thursday,...
... the cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you start to sew, follow to the procedure in d place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks ... be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Put the left side of the cover (as indicated. NCBC2000.book Page 15 Thursday,...
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...; Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 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. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Spool pin b Thread...
...; Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 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. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. a Spool pin b Thread...
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...transparent nylon monofilament thread, you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the procedure in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. If you can only be wrapped around the thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding...● If the spool of thread. Note ● If the thread take -up lever from front to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Feed the upper thread as the twin needle and wing needle. Make sure the main power switch is set incorrectly...
...transparent nylon monofilament thread, you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the procedure in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. If you can only be wrapped around the thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding...● If the spool of thread. Note ● If the thread take -up lever from front to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Feed the upper thread as the twin needle and wing needle. Make sure the main power switch is set incorrectly...
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... 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. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread...
... 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. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread...
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... up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either 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. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points... up or by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up the lower c thread. Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. Draw up the lower ...
... up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either 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. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points... up or by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up the lower c thread. Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. Draw up the lower ...
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... that you wish to the following precautions concerning the handling 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 Challis, ...thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Be sure to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 90/...
... that you wish to the following precautions concerning the handling 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 Challis, ...thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Be sure to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 90/...