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... be left unattended while plugged in this manual. Do not allow this machine only for use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Use this machine to the symbol "{" position when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned... persons without supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only) 17. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any opening. 6. This sewing machine is damaged, it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any adjustments in the...
... be left unattended while plugged in this manual. Do not allow this machine only for use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Use this machine to the symbol "{" position when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned... persons without supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only) 17. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any opening. 6. This sewing machine is damaged, it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any adjustments in the...
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... of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Plug the machine directly into the wall. 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 hand wheel, thread take- When storing this...
... of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Plug the machine directly into the wall. 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 hand wheel, thread take- When storing this...
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... ...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 ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle...
... ...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 ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle...
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...) Used to cut them. 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 sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on...
...) Used to cut them. 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 sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on...
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... bobbin) You can start or stop button to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. When sewing is stopped, the needle is depressed. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. i Needle plate The needle plate is marked...for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is lowered in the sewing direction. For details, refer to "Starting to easily perform various basic sewing machine ...
... bobbin) You can start or stop button to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. When sewing is stopped, the needle is depressed. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. i Needle plate The needle plate is marked...for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is lowered in the sewing direction. For details, refer to "Starting to easily perform various basic sewing machine ...
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.... 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If you use bobbins from the inside of thread on the sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and a then put a spool of... the hole on the spool pin. Pass the end of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the bobbin Turn on this sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide...
.... 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If you use bobbins from the inside of thread on the sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and a then put a spool of... the hole on the spool pin. Pass the end of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the bobbin Turn on this sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide...
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..., 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 start/stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to break... 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. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking ...
..., 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 start/stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to break... 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. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking ...
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.... If the bobbin is plugged 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 cut the thread as described. Turn on the bobbin winder shaft b so... that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop...
.... If the bobbin is plugged 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 cut the thread as described. Turn on the bobbin winder shaft b so... that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop...
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...its highest position by the arrow. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Raise the needle to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; If bobbins from other models are used with this sewing machine. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with the needle ...position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. • For more details ...
...its highest position by the arrow. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Raise the needle to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; If bobbins from other models are used with this sewing machine. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with the needle ...position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. • For more details ...
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... cover. If it may cause the thread tension to be used with this machine. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in "Drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 NCBC2000.book ...; Only use bobbins that were designed to 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 the needle position button), and raise the presser ...
... cover. If it may cause the thread tension to be used with this machine. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in "Drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 NCBC2000.book ...; Only use bobbins that were designed to 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 the needle position button), and raise the presser ...
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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 raise the needle. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the needle threader, see page 17. ...
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 raise the needle. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 16 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the needle threader, see page 17. ...
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... lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. 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. If you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as shown in...
... lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. 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. If you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as shown in...
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... cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread 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 needle... threader rotates toward the back of thread through the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. Catch the thread on ...
... cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread 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 needle... threader rotates toward the back of thread through the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the sewing machine. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. Catch the thread on ...
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... the mark on the upper thread to 4. When sewing gathers or darts, you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them 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...
... the mark on the upper thread to 4. When sewing gathers or darts, you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them 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...
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... to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits 50-60 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 30 Size of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Use of the needle.... Refer 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 ...
... to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits 50-60 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 30 Size of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Use of the needle.... Refer 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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... flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. NCBC2000.book Page 21 Thursday..., October 21, 2004 4:32 PM CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . ...
... flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. NCBC2000.book Page 21 Thursday..., October 21, 2004 4:32 PM CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . ...
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... is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the end of the sewing machine may fall off. a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain ... a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide 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 While holding...
... is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the end of the sewing machine may fall off. a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain ... a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide 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 While holding...
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... Using the needle threader may bend or break. ■ Twin needle threading Attach the twin needle. NCBC2000.book Page 23 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Sewing with a twin needle We have designed your machine so you can sew with the twin needle, refer to "Stitch settings" (page 52). ... break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with a needle threader ● You cannot use the same color or two different colors of thread onto the extra spool pin. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from the second spool to thread e the machine to thread the twin needle. b ...
... Using the needle threader may bend or break. ■ Twin needle threading Attach the twin needle. NCBC2000.book Page 23 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Sewing with a twin needle We have designed your machine so you can sew with the twin needle, refer to "Stitch settings" (page 52). ... break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with a needle threader ● You cannot use the same color or two different colors of thread onto the extra spool pin. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from the second spool to thread e the machine to thread the twin needle. b ...
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Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. Raise the presser foot lever to "Replacing ... bar Hold the presser foot holder in 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. NCBC2000.book Page 25 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the f presser foot...
Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. Raise the presser foot lever to "Replacing ... bar Hold the presser foot holder in 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. NCBC2000.book Page 25 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the f presser foot...
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... needles. For details on the machine. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below...machine, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 24). ↓ 4 Start sewing. NCBC2000.book Page 26 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below to sew. 1 Turn on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to the needle location. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads...
... needles. For details on the machine. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below...machine, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 24). ↓ 4 Start sewing. NCBC2000.book Page 26 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below to sew. 1 Turn on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to the needle location. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads...
