Owner's Manual - English
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... this manual. 3. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to break. 12. Never drop or insert any air openings blocked. This sewing machine is being administered. 8. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. WARNING - Close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is...
... this manual. 3. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to break. 12. Never drop or insert any air openings blocked. This sewing machine is being administered. 8. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. WARNING - Close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is...
Owner's Manual - English
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... computerized household sewing machines. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of this product are subject to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Be... 2. For a longer service life 1. Do not use extension cords. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study...
... computerized household sewing machines. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is one of this product are subject to keep your local authorized Brother dealer. Be... 2. For a longer service life 1. Do not use extension cords. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study...
Owner's Manual - English
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... 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...
... 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...
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UTILITY 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 QUILT STITCHING 42 Appliqués ...42 Patchwork (crazy quilt) ...
UTILITY 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 QUILT STITCHING 42 Appliqués ...42 Patchwork (crazy quilt) ...
Owner's Manual - English
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...lever to cut them. k Handwheel Used to raise and lower the presser foot. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to manually raise and lower the ...needle. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. 5 n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of...
...lever to cut them. k Handwheel Used to raise and lower the presser foot. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to manually raise and lower the ...needle. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to start and stop sewing. 5 n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of...
Owner's Manual - English
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...threader) (page 17) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is marked with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to sew" (page 28). g Quick-set the bobbin. i Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder. b Reverse/...reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew in the sewing direction. f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the opposite direction. NCBC2000.book Page 6 Thursday, October 21, 2004...
...threader) (page 17) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is marked with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to sew" (page 28). g Quick-set the bobbin. i Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder. b Reverse/...reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew in the sewing direction. f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the opposite direction. NCBC2000.book Page 6 Thursday, October 21, 2004...
Owner's Manual - English
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... fall out, and be sewn. 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.
... fall out, and be sewn. 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.
Owner's Manual - English
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... 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot * May be able to help you be included with some models. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Others XC2691-031 XC3098-031 X53840-331 X59370-021 XC3021-031 XC4051-031 X59375-121 X54243-001 No. Part Code U.S.A. Others SA132 ...F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 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...
... 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot * May be able to help you be included with some models. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Others XC2691-031 XC3098-031 X53840-331 X59370-021 XC3021-031 XC4051-031 X59375-121 X54243-001 No. Part Code U.S.A. Others SA132 ...F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 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...
Owner's Manual - English
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...shock. a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to "I". If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 Fire or electric shock may damage ...and remove the plug in the following precautions concerning the power supply. NCBC2000.book Page 9 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to "{". a To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to observe the following circumstances...
...shock. a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to "I". If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 9 Fire or electric shock may damage ...and remove the plug in the following precautions concerning the power supply. NCBC2000.book Page 9 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to "{". a To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to observe the following circumstances...
Owner's Manual - English
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... the machine is stopped. When you press harder, the machine's speed will run at a faster speed. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to select the desired sewing speed. a Faster You should make sure that nothing is stopped. After turning on the foot controller. CAUTION ●...jack/socket on the rear side of (stitch selection key). Instead, the machine can be sure to build up on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Note ● When the foot controller is plugged in...
... the machine is stopped. When you press harder, the machine's speed will run at a faster speed. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to select the desired sewing speed. a Faster You should make sure that nothing is stopped. After turning on the foot controller. CAUTION ●...jack/socket on the rear side of (stitch selection key). Instead, the machine can be sure to build up on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of the sewing machine. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Note ● When the foot controller is plugged in...
Owner's Manual - English
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...-151). a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. e 11 b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. If you use the bobbin that have been designed...4:32 PM THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16...
...-151). a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. e 11 b CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. If you use the bobbin that have been designed...4:32 PM THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16...
Owner's Manual - English
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... machine will make a clicking sound; Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to its l original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. CAUTION...the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to fast). (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 ...
... machine will make a clicking sound; Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to its l original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin a few times. CAUTION...the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to fast). (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 ...
Owner's Manual - English
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...is plugged in, the start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to wind the free end of the procedure in a "Winding the... so that wraps around the d pre-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. Pull the thread to fast) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin winder seat. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to pass the...
...is plugged in, the start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to wind the free end of the procedure in a "Winding the... so that wraps around the d pre-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. Pull the thread to fast) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Follow steps 1 through e the slit in the bobbin winder seat. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to pass the...
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... was designed specifically for models equipped with this machine. 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. this... sewing machine. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the right direction. If it may cause the thread...
... was designed specifically for models equipped with this machine. 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. this... sewing machine. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the right direction. If it may cause the thread...
Owner's Manual - English
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... around the bobbin case. Put the left side of the bobbin case. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you start to sew, follow to be passed through the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (... this machine. b 1 2 • Make sure that the bobbin thread should be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 If the thread unrolls in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin cover.
... around the bobbin case. Put the left side of the bobbin case. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you start to sew, follow to be passed through the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (... this machine. b 1 2 • Make sure that the bobbin thread should be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 If the thread unrolls in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin cover.
Owner's Manual - English
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...Be sure to raise the needle. 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 needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break... the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. 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 before threading the...
...Be sure to raise the needle. 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 needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break... the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. 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 before threading the...
Owner's Manual - English
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... upper thread as shown in the figure d on this pin. Make sure you may tangle on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure the main power switch is off when threading the needle by holding the thread in the ... you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you can only be wrapped around the thread take -up lever is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to...
... upper thread as shown in the figure d on this pin. Make sure you may tangle on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. Make sure the main power switch is off when threading the needle by holding the thread in the ... you are using transparent nylon monofilament thread, you can only be wrapped around the thread take -up lever is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to...
Owner's Manual - English
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...Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes 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. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. The hook ...will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of ...
...Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes 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. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. The hook ...will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the back of ...
Owner's Manual - English
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... up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. Draw up or by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. c 19 When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin cover. Pass the thread along the slit in b steps 1 to draw up the... twice. Before you can draw up the lower thread by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over.
... up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. Draw up or by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. c 19 When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin cover. Pass the thread along the slit in b steps 1 to draw up the... twice. Before you can draw up the lower thread by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over.
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.... Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. NCBC2000.book Page 20 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14... 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle....
.... Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. NCBC2000.book Page 20 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14... 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle....