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... off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the foot ... required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual...
... off the power switch and unplug the cord when: • Operation is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the foot ... required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of the operation manual...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...: XA5539-151). Slide the button and open the cover. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. 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...
...: XA5539-151). Slide the button and open the cover. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. 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...
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..., reinsert the thread. 1 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● The order that the thread is indicated by marks around the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to sew, follow to thread the machine as shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this...
..., reinsert the thread. 1 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Memo ● The order that the thread is indicated by marks around the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to sew, follow to thread the machine as shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this...
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...may occur. electric shock may get an electric shock or be cleaned periodically. Grasp both sides of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; CAUTION Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in neutral detergent, squeeze it . After cleaning it once with a... dry cloth. Cleaning the machine Cleaning the bobbin case surface If the surface of the needle plate cover, d and then ...
...may occur. electric shock may get an electric shock or be cleaned periodically. Grasp both sides of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; CAUTION Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in neutral detergent, squeeze it . After cleaning it once with a... dry cloth. Cleaning the machine Cleaning the bobbin case surface If the surface of the needle plate cover, d and then ...
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...into the h needle plate, and then slide the cover back on the bobbin case. NCBC2000.book Page 58 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX Remove the bobbin case. For a new bobbin case (part code: XC3152-021), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make... sure that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 2 1 2 a Projection b...
...into the h needle plate, and then slide the cover back on the bobbin case. NCBC2000.book Page 58 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX Remove the bobbin case. For a new bobbin case (part code: XC3152-021), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make... sure that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 2 1 2 a Projection b...
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... fitted properly. Remove any knots or tangles. Symptom Possible cause How to sew. page 9 The sewing machine does not work properly. page 10 The needle is not appropriate for this machine. The area around the hole in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The area around the hole in . Only use a bobbin that for example...
... fitted properly. Remove any knots or tangles. Symptom Possible cause How to sew. page 9 The sewing machine does not work properly. page 10 The needle is not appropriate for this machine. The area around the hole in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The area around the hole in . Only use a bobbin that for example...
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... bobbin is tangled or breaks. Replace the bobbin. Remove the tangled thread and clean the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. You have not attached the presserfoot holder properly. You have not used a bobbin that has ...is incorrect. You have not threaded the right combination of fabric. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for this machine. If you are sewing thin fabric, the stitch is set incorrectly. Sew with stabiliser material under the fabric. Reference page 21 - - -
... bobbin is tangled or breaks. Replace the bobbin. Remove the tangled thread and clean the bobbin case. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. You have not attached the presserfoot holder properly. You have not used a bobbin that has ...is incorrect. You have not threaded the right combination of fabric. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for this machine. If you are sewing thin fabric, the stitch is set incorrectly. Sew with stabiliser material under the fabric. Reference page 21 - - -
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...twice. Attach the presser foot that you are appropriate for this machine. If the thread is tangled, for the type of fabric, thread and needle. page 57 The sewing light bulb does not The sewing lamp is too fine. Replace the bobbin case. page 11 4 You have not inserted the needle properly. ...of the upper thread. page 21 The presser foot that the mark on . The thread tension is tangled in the bobbin case. The thread is not correct for this machine. Remove the tangle thread. page 29 page 57 The feed dogs are lowered. page 38, 45 The fabric does not ...
...twice. Attach the presser foot that you are appropriate for this machine. If the thread is tangled, for the type of fabric, thread and needle. page 57 The sewing light bulb does not The sewing lamp is too fine. Replace the bobbin case. page 11 4 You have not inserted the needle properly. ...of the upper thread. page 21 The presser foot that the mark on . The thread tension is tangled in the bobbin case. The thread is not correct for this machine. Remove the tangle thread. page 29 page 57 The feed dogs are lowered. page 38, 45 The fabric does not ...
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...;s 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...stitch button 6 H handwheel 5 heirloom stitching 51 J joining 51 joining stitch 42, 48 L LCD 7 S scallop stitching 49 seam ripper 37 sewing machine needles 20 sewing speed controller 6 sleeve holes 46 smocking 50 spool pin 11, 16 start/stop button 6, 28 stitch length 27 stitch selection key 7 stitch ...
...;s 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...stitch button 6 H handwheel 5 heirloom stitching 51 J joining 51 joining stitch 42, 48 L LCD 7 S scallop stitching 49 seam ripper 37 sewing machine needles 20 sewing speed controller 6 sleeve holes 46 smocking 50 spool pin 11, 16 start/stop button 6, 28 stitch length 27 stitch selection key 7 stitch ...