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... needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. This sewing machine is intended for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Always unplug the machine from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Use this machine only for use the proper ...persons without supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only) 17. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not intended for its intended use . Never operate the machine with this machine. 18. Never drop or insert any object into water. The wrong plate can cause the...
... needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. This sewing machine is intended for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Always unplug the machine from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Use this machine only for use the proper ...persons without supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only) 17. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not intended for its intended use . Never operate the machine with this machine. 18. Never drop or insert any object into water. The wrong plate can cause the...
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... ...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 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the...
... ...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 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the...
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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 ...63 4 ...32 PM 3. 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 ...
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 ...63 4 ...32 PM 3. 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 ...
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...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 the sewing machine model. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to cut ...
...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 the sewing machine model. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to cut ...
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.... f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the opposite direction. g Quick-set the bobbin. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is lowered in place. Pressing the button twice...
.... f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the opposite direction. g Quick-set the bobbin. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is lowered in place. Pressing the button twice...
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...002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 No. We have designed these accessories to help you be included with some models. Part Name 9 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 ...-121 X59476-021 X55467-021 130920-021 XC8816-021 5.* No. 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...
...002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 No. We have designed these accessories to help you be included with some models. Part Name 9 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 ...-121 X59476-021 X55467-021 130920-021 XC8816-021 5.* No. 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...
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..., SFB: XA5539-151). e 11 If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. NCBC2000.book Page...
..., SFB: XA5539-151). e 11 If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this sewing machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. NCBC2000.book Page...
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... cause the needle to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; 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...
... cause the needle to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; 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...
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... shaft to cut to a suitable length. Turn on the shaft fits into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. Pull the thread to the right and pass it through 2 of the thread ... the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start . c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left hand, use your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure in a "Winding the...
... shaft to cut to a suitable length. Turn on the shaft fits into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is cut the thread as described. Pull the thread to the right and pass it through 2 of the thread ... the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start . c While holding the thread that the spring on the sewing machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left hand, use your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure in a "Winding the...
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... press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to the right. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 ... 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. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be ...
... press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to the right. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 ... 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. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be ...
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...you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Be sure to thread the machine as shown by the line in the wrong direction, it . a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in the right direction. If you want to cut it may cause the ... be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you set bobbin Raise the needle to be passed through the bobbin case is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the thread c through the slit...
...you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Be sure to thread the machine as shown by the line in the wrong direction, it . a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in the right direction. If you want to cut it may cause the ... be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you set bobbin Raise the needle to be passed through the bobbin case is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the thread c through the slit...
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... draw up the lower thread as described in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread by turning the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the lower thread... in . a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. When sewing gathers or darts, you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. c 19 Replace the...
... draw up the lower thread as described in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread by turning the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the lower thread... in . a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. When sewing gathers or darts, you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. c 19 Replace the...
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...the stitching. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the j stitching to the wrong side of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the same way. 3 Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with the bobbin thread. Turn the handwheel toward the rear of the fabric, ... position lever to (to the left as f the distance between the holes in the button. CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the machine) to raise the feed dogs. 39 NCBC2000.book Page 39 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Place a button...
...the stitching. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the j stitching to the wrong side of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the same way. 3 Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with the bobbin thread. Turn the handwheel toward the rear of the fabric, ... position lever to (to the left as f the distance between the holes in the button. CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the machine) to raise the feed dogs. 39 NCBC2000.book Page 39 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Place a button...
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... b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to create gathers. f a Needle drop point 50 Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). d Smooth the gathers by stitching or embroidering over gathers is used to decorate the front of thin fabrics. a a... 1 cm (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or cut the thread. Sew while making sure that look like shells are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of ...
... b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to create gathers. f a Needle drop point 50 Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). d Smooth the gathers by stitching or embroidering over gathers is used to decorate the front of thin fabrics. a a... 1 cm (3/8 inch) • Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or cut the thread. Sew while making sure that look like shells are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of ...
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...sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it . CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an Switch the machine off and unplug it should be cleaned periodically. a 4 Raise the needle and the presser foot. Cleaning the machine Cleaning the bobbin... case surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; CAUTION Sewing performance will suffer if...
...sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it . CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an Switch the machine off and unplug it should be cleaned periodically. a 4 Raise the needle and the presser foot. Cleaning the machine Cleaning the bobbin... case surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; CAUTION Sewing performance will suffer if...
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...upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 2 1 2 a Projection b Spring 58 Insert the bobbin case so that the projection g on the bobbin case aligns with the spring. 1 CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. a Cleaning ... area. Put the tabs on the needle plate cover into the h needle plate, and then slide the cover back on the bobbin case. e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. NCBC2000.book Page 58 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX Remove the...
...upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 2 1 2 a Projection b Spring 58 Insert the bobbin case so that the projection g on the bobbin case aligns with the spring. 1 CAUTION ● Never use a bobbin case that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may suffer. a Cleaning ... area. Put the tabs on the needle plate cover into the h needle plate, and then slide the cover back on the bobbin case. e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. NCBC2000.book Page 58 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX Remove the...
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... or the nearest - page 11 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (for this machine. The needle is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to sew. Loosen the upper thread tension. Replace the needle. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for example, you are nation of fabric. page 20 The upper...
... or the nearest - page 11 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (for this machine. The needle is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to sew. Loosen the upper thread tension. Replace the needle. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for example, you are nation of fabric. page 20 The upper...
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... upper thread. Fit the spool properly. The fabric is incorrect. Sew with stabiliser material under the fabric. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Bobbin is set incorrectly. Bobbin is set incorrectly. If you are using. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. The thread tension is too thick. Adjust the tension of the...
... upper thread. Fit the spool properly. The fabric is incorrect. Sew with stabiliser material under the fabric. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Bobbin is set incorrectly. Bobbin is set incorrectly. If you are using. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. The thread tension is too thick. Adjust the tension of the...
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...for this machine. The thread is incorrect. page 29 page 57 The feed dogs are skipped. The stitch is damaged. page 57 The sewing light bulb does not The sewing lamp is too fine. come on the wheel points up in the feed dogs or in the bobbin case. ...example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Clean the bobbin case. page 57 There is tangled in the bobbin case. You have not inserted the needle properly. The bobbin case is not correct for this machine. Replace the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin that are using ...
...for this machine. The thread is incorrect. page 29 page 57 The feed dogs are skipped. The stitch is damaged. page 57 The sewing light bulb does not The sewing lamp is too fine. come on the wheel points up in the feed dogs or in the bobbin case. ...example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. Clean the bobbin case. page 57 There is tangled in the bobbin case. You have not inserted the needle properly. The bobbin case is not correct for this machine. Replace the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin that are using ...
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... 21, 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX ERROR MESSAGES If an operation is performed incorrectly before the sewing machine is lowered. Follow the instructions indicated in the LCD while the sewing machine is moved to sew. 62 A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot... tangled thread before continuing the operation. Operation beep (for the cause of the error, and correct it before continuing the operation. Move the bobbin winder shaft to check for models equipped with the operation beep). ■ If a key is pressed (correct operation) One beep sounds. ...
... 21, 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX ERROR MESSAGES If an operation is performed incorrectly before the sewing machine is lowered. Follow the instructions indicated in the LCD while the sewing machine is moved to sew. 62 A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot... tangled thread before continuing the operation. Operation beep (for the cause of the error, and correct it before continuing the operation. Move the bobbin winder shaft to check for models equipped with the operation beep). ■ If a key is pressed (correct operation) One beep sounds. ...