Owner's Manual - English
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... threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any air openings blocked. Return the machine to persons: 1. Never drop or insert any object into water. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as a toy. Keep fingers away from all instructions before cleaning. The wrong plate...
... threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any air openings blocked. Return the machine to persons: 1. Never drop or insert any object into water. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as a toy. Keep fingers away from all instructions before cleaning. The wrong plate...
Owner's Manual - English
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... the cord when: • Operation is completed • Replacing or removing the needle or any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other moving parts. 2. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts • A power failure occurs during use extension cords. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Do not use •...
... the cord when: • Operation is completed • Replacing or removing the needle or any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other moving parts. 2. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts • A power failure occurs during use extension cords. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Do not use •...
Owner's Manual - English
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...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS 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 MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14...
...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS 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 MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14...
Owner's Manual - English
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... feed dogs. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to cut them. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. 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...
... feed dogs. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to cut them. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. 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...
Owner's Manual - English
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...The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise and lower the presser foot. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to sew in place. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to hold the presser foot holder in the sewing direction. b Needle threader (for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread...
...The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise and lower the presser foot. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to sew in place. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to hold the presser foot holder in the sewing direction. b Needle threader (for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread...
Owner's Manual - English
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...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 SA140 F033N: XC2214-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 No. Note (For U.S.A. We have designed these accessories to help you be included with some models. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot * May be able to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code U.S.A. Part Code U.S.A. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot...
...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 SA140 F033N: XC2214-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 No. Note (For U.S.A. We have designed these accessories to help you be included with some models. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot * May be able to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code U.S.A. Part Code U.S.A. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot...
Owner's Manual - English
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... foot controller, be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to the raised position. Changing the needle stop position changes to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop . X The needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set using the sewing speed controller is not in order to the lowered position...
... foot controller, be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to the raised position. Changing the needle stop position changes to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop . X The needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set using the sewing speed controller is not in order to the lowered position...
Owner's Manual - English
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... a Sewing speed controller 12 Then stop button). 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 start/stop button cannot be operated using 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, the machine...
... a Sewing speed controller 12 Then stop button). 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 start/stop button cannot be operated using 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, the machine...
Owner's Manual - English
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... the bobbin or the needle may become tangled in a "Winding the bobbin" to fast) (for models equipped with the start / h stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. Pull the thread to a suitable length. a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with built-in cutter) X The thread is to be operated using the cutter...
... the bobbin or the needle may become tangled in a "Winding the bobbin" to fast) (for models equipped with the start / h stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. Pull the thread to a suitable length. a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with built-in cutter) X The thread is to be operated using the cutter...
Owner's Manual - English
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... button and open the cover. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. If the thread unrolls in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with thread. • For more details on If bobbins from other models are used with this machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models...
... button and open the cover. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. If the thread unrolls in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with thread. • For more details on If bobbins from other models are used with this machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models...
Owner's Manual - English
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... used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you set bobbin Raise the needle to thread the machine as indicated. If the thread unrolls in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If it . Put the left side of the bobbin case. Slide the button and open the cover. a Cover b Slide button...
... used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you set bobbin Raise the needle to thread the machine as indicated. If the thread unrolls in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If it . Put the left side of the bobbin case. Slide the button and open the cover. a Cover b Slide button...
Owner's Manual - English
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... the spool pin and cause the needle to left. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread f guide above the needle. Lower the presser foot lever. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. NCBC2000.book Page 17 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Pull up lever. Feed the upper thread as the twin needle and wing needle. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used...
... the spool pin and cause the needle to left. Follow steps 1 through the e thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread f guide above the needle. Lower the presser foot lever. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. NCBC2000.book Page 17 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Pull up lever. Feed the upper thread as the twin needle and wing needle. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used...
Owner's Manual - English
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... Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Ye*s** Rev.* Center Triple stretch stitch Attaching zippers, basic J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - Attach zigzag foot "J". Start sewing. Stitch Name Pattern No. Basic stitching Baste or pin together the fabric pieces...
... Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Ye*s** Rev.* Center Triple stretch stitch Attaching zippers, basic J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - Attach zigzag foot "J". Start sewing. Stitch Name Pattern No. Basic stitching Baste or pin together the fabric pieces...
Owner's Manual - English
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... the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. NCBC2000.book Page 36 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM UTILITY STITCHES The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. 1 2 5 ■ If the button does not fit in the presser foot. 1 X The size of the buttonhole is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) 1 3 4 A a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin d Marks on buttonhole foot e 5 mm (3/16 inch) Use chalk to mark the position and length...
... the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. NCBC2000.book Page 36 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM UTILITY STITCHES The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. 1 2 5 ■ If the button does not fit in the presser foot. 1 X The size of the buttonhole is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) 1 3 4 A a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin d Marks on buttonhole foot e 5 mm (3/16 inch) Use chalk to mark the position and length...
Owner's Manual - English
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... . c Adjust the stitch width to the right as seen from the front of the buttonhole. X The feed dogs are lowered. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b feed dog position lever, located at the top end of the machine). Lower the presser foot lever and the e buttonhole lever, and then start sewing. c 1 a Button fitting foot "M" 38 Attach buttonhole foot "A". With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the h gimp thread remaining at the rear of the machine on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread...
... . c Adjust the stitch width to the right as seen from the front of the buttonhole. X The feed dogs are lowered. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b feed dog position lever, located at the top end of the machine). Lower the presser foot lever and the e buttonhole lever, and then start sewing. c 1 a Button fitting foot "M" 38 Attach buttonhole foot "A". With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the h gimp thread remaining at the rear of the machine on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread...
Owner's Manual - English
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... button. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to the distance between the presser foot and d the fabric. Start sewing. Adjust the stitch width to sew reinforcement stitches. Pull the upper thread at the end of the j stitching to the shortest setting by g pressing the stitch length adjustment key. Then, slide the button so that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break...
... button. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to the distance between the presser foot and d the fabric. Start sewing. Adjust the stitch width to sew reinforcement stitches. Pull the upper thread at the end of the j stitching to the shortest setting by g pressing the stitch length adjustment key. Then, slide the button so that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break...
Owner's Manual - English
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... put it . The upper thread breaks. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle. Replace the needle. Reference page 21 - - - You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for the fabric you are appropriate for this machine. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Remove the tangled thread and clean the bobbin case. Bobbin is set incorrectly. Attach the presser-foot holder properly. Contact your retailer...
... put it . The upper thread breaks. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle. Replace the needle. Reference page 21 - - - You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for the fabric you are appropriate for this machine. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Remove the tangled thread and clean the bobbin case. Bobbin is set incorrectly. Attach the presser-foot holder properly. Contact your retailer...
Owner's Manual - English
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... bobbin case. If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case. Insert the needle properly. Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of stitch that are using is tangled, for example, in the bobbin case. The thread is not correct for the type of fabric, thread and needle. Remove the tangle thread. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. The thread tension is a highpitched noise while sewing. Slide the feed dog position lever to sew. The stitch is scratched. Correct the upper threading...
... bobbin case. If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case. Insert the needle properly. Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of stitch that are using is tangled, for example, in the bobbin case. The thread is not correct for the type of fabric, thread and needle. Remove the tangle thread. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. The thread tension is a highpitched noise while sewing. Slide the feed dog position lever to sew. The stitch is scratched. Correct the upper threading...
Owner's Manual - English
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... reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle position button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is lowered. Raise the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation. NCBC2000.book Page 62 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX ERROR MESSAGES If an operation is performed incorrectly before the sewing machine is set up because the thread is tangled. Solution Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the operation. Move the bobbin winder shaft to sew...
... reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle position button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is lowered. Raise the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation. NCBC2000.book Page 62 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX ERROR MESSAGES If an operation is performed incorrectly before the sewing machine is set up because the thread is tangled. Solution Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the operation. Move the bobbin winder shaft to sew...
Owner's Manual - English
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...book Page 63 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM i INDEX Numerics M 3-point zigzag stitch 32 main parts 5 main power switch 9 A monogramming 49, 51 accessories 8 appliqués 42 N needle 20 B bar tack 46 basic stitching 33 blind hem stitching 34 bobbin 14 bobbin case 14, 57 bobbin cover 6, 14 bobbin winder 11, 59, 62 button sewing 38 needle bar thread guide 6 needle clamp screw 6, 22 needle plate 6 needle plate cover 57 needle position 33 needle position button 6 needle threader 17 O buttonhole foot 36 openings 46 buttonhole lever 6, 37, 47 buttonhole...
...book Page 63 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM i INDEX Numerics M 3-point zigzag stitch 32 main parts 5 main power switch 9 A monogramming 49, 51 accessories 8 appliqués 42 N needle 20 B bar tack 46 basic stitching 33 blind hem stitching 34 bobbin 14 bobbin case 14, 57 bobbin cover 6, 14 bobbin winder 11, 59, 62 button sewing 38 needle bar thread guide 6 needle clamp screw 6, 22 needle plate 6 needle plate cover 57 needle position 33 needle position button 6 needle threader 17 O buttonhole foot 36 openings 46 buttonhole lever 6, 37, 47 buttonhole...