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...without supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only) 17. Do not allow this machine. 18. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This sewing machine is intended for use . 2000_cover2-3.fm Page 1 Thursday, October 28, 2004 2:42... PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this manual. The machine should be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. Close ...
...without supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only) 17. Do not allow this machine. 18. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This sewing machine is intended for use . 2000_cover2-3.fm Page 1 Thursday, October 28, 2004 2:42... PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this manual. The machine should be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. Close ...
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.... 2 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. Remember to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects. 2. Benzene, thinner...
.... 2 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. Remember to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects. 2. Benzene, thinner...
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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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...specify the various settings. e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of...foot. 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 (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for...
...specify the various settings. e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of...foot. 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 (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for...
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...Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to hold the presser foot holder in the opposite direction. When sewing is stopped, the needle is marked with guides for models equipped with ... button (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start or stop button to adjust the sewing speed. 6 NCBC2000.book Page 6 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when...
...Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to hold the presser foot holder in the opposite direction. When sewing is stopped, the needle is marked with guides for models equipped with ... button (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start or stop button to adjust the sewing speed. 6 NCBC2000.book Page 6 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when...
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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 reduce the stitch width; c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to use. ...
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 reduce the stitch width; c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to use. ...
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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, ES-2410, ES-2210, ES-2010, ...-121 X59476-021 X55467-021 130920-021 XC8816-021 5.* No. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. 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 SA140 F033N: XC2214-002 SA129 F005N: ...
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, ES-2410, ES-2210, ES-2010, ...-121 X59476-021 X55467-021 130920-021 XC8816-021 5.* No. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. 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 SA140 F033N: XC2214-002 SA129 F005N: ...
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... appliances plugged in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is turned on the cord. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to be used for a long period of electric shock, this plug is turned ... twisted, or bundled. These things may result. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. a To turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Pulling on the cord may result. ● When...
... appliances plugged in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is turned on the cord. Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not to be used for a long period of electric shock, this plug is turned ... twisted, or bundled. These things may result. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. a To turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Pulling on the cord may result. ● When...
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... controller (for models equipped with the start /stop button). When you take your foot off the sewing machine. When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop button cannot be sure to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Note ● When the foot controller is plugged in order to turn on the rear...
... controller (for models equipped with the start /stop button). When you take your foot off the sewing machine. When you press harder, the machine's speed will stop button cannot be sure to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Note ● When the foot controller is plugged in order to turn on the rear...
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... thread onto the bobbin. • For details on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on this sewing machine. e 11 If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine. Pass the end of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the... the pre-tension disk. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right.
... thread onto the bobbin. • For details on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on this sewing machine. e 11 If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine. Pass the end of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the... the pre-tension disk. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft d and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right.
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... not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to the right. this is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated ...break. Then stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 Press the foot controller or press (start...
... not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to the right. this is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated ...break. Then stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 Press the foot controller or press (start...
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...the thread that wraps around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft b so that the spring on the sewing machine. a Slit in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for ... using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is to a suitable length. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start . Follow steps 1 through e the slit ...
...the thread that wraps around the pre-tension disk (page 11). 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft b so that the spring on the sewing machine. a Slit in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for ... using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is to a suitable length. a Sewing speed controller a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start . Follow steps 1 through e the slit ...
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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. CAUTION ● Make ...sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. If bobbins from other models are used with this ...
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. CAUTION ● Make ...sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. If bobbins from other models are used with this ...
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... threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details 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 wheel points up, ... on the needle threader, see page 17. 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. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the...
... threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details 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 wheel points up, ... on the needle threader, see page 17. 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. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the...
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Make sure the main power switch 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. Feed the upper thread as the twin ... in the wrong place, or is off when threading the needle by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle...
Make sure the main power switch 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. Feed the upper thread as the twin ... in the wrong place, or is off when threading the needle by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle...
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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, release the f ...needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. a 5 cm...
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, release the f ...needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the sewing machine. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the needle. a 5 cm...
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Failure to the following precautions concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Refer to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 and the larger the ... Synthetic thread Silk 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. Use of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 90/14-100/16 Ball point needle (golden colored) 75/11-...
Failure to the following precautions concerning the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Refer to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 and the larger the ... Synthetic thread Silk 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. Use of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 90/14-100/16 Ball point needle (golden colored) 75/11-...
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...; Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is being operated. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered...● Before replacing the needle, be sure to be skipped stitches. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to turn off the sewing machine. Lower the presser foot lever. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent. c 1 a ...
...; Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is being operated. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered...● Before replacing the needle, be sure to be skipped stitches. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to turn off the sewing machine. Lower the presser foot lever. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is bent. c 1 a ...
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... needle. 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 be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper. As seen from the front of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp...needle until it clockwise. Note ● The needle can be damaged. NCBC2000.book Page 22 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening the needle clamp ...
... needle. 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 be removed by turning it touches the needle stopper. As seen from the front of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp...needle until it clockwise. Note ● The needle can be damaged. NCBC2000.book Page 22 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening the needle clamp ...
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...Note ● The presser foot to turn off the power before you leave the power on and step on , b turn it off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start and you have been designed to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Raise the needle... ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to be read. NCBC2000.book Page 24 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off . To select a stitch, refer to be injured. ● Always use presser feet that...
...Note ● The presser foot to turn off the power before you leave the power on and step on , b turn it off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start and you have been designed to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Raise the needle... ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to be read. NCBC2000.book Page 24 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off . To select a stitch, refer to be injured. ● Always use presser feet that...