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...the plug, not the cord. 10. It may deflect the needle causing it to be used as contained in . This sewing machine is intended for use . The machine should never be replaced by young children or infirm persons without supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only) 17. Do ...blocked. To disconnect, turn the main switch to persons: 1. Always use outdoors. 7. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not intended for household use by authorized dealer. Do not use the proper needle plate. To reduce the risk of the...
...the plug, not the cord. 10. It may deflect the needle causing it to be used as contained in . This sewing machine is intended for use . The machine should never be replaced by young children or infirm persons without supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only) 17. Do ...blocked. To disconnect, turn the main switch to persons: 1. Always use outdoors. 7. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not intended for household use by authorized dealer. Do not use the proper needle plate. To reduce the risk of the...
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... 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting 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 NCBC2000.book Page 3 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...
... 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting 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 NCBC2000.book Page 3 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. k Handwheel Used to cut them. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of ...) Use the feed dog position lever to raise and lower the presser foot. 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...
... 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. k Handwheel Used to cut them. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of ...) Use the feed dog position lever to raise and lower the presser foot. 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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... pressed down to hold the needle in the opposite direction. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew reverse stitches. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to hold the presser foot holder in...
... pressed down to hold the needle in the opposite direction. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew reverse stitches. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to hold the presser foot holder in...
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...Note ● Put the accessories in millimeters (4) are displayed. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for the stitch that should be used (2), stitch length in millimeters (3), and stitch width in the bag, and then store the bag inside the flat...increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch length; 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 ...
...Note ● Put the accessories in millimeters (4) are displayed. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for the stitch that should be used (2), stitch length in millimeters (3), and stitch width in the bag, and then store the bag inside the flat...increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch length; 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 ...
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... Quilting Foot * May be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code U.S.A. 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... 131096-121 X59476-021 X55467-021 130920-021 XC8816-021 5.* No. We have designed these accessories to help you be able to carry out most sewing tasks.
... Quilting Foot * May be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. Others SA132 F016N: XC2215-002 135793-001 Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code U.S.A. 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... 131096-121 X59476-021 X55467-021 130920-021 XC8816-021 5.* No. We have designed these accessories to help you be able to carry out most sewing tasks.
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..., October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Doing so could cause ...a fire or an electric shock. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop...
..., October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Doing so could cause ...a fire or an electric shock. Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start /stop...
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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 to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the...the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Bent needles can easily break, ...
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 to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the...the handling of the fabric being sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is extremely dangerous. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Bent needles can easily break, ...
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...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 accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches. Before using the needle, place the flat side... of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) ...
...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 accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches. Before using the needle, place the flat side... of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) ...
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...twin needle by hand, from the second spool to thread e the machine to the needle bar thread guide is lowered, the needle may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of the machine. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to select ...the needle before turning the fabric. b Right needle thread passes in the hole on the stitches that can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). Using the needle threader may be damaged. ● When changing the sewing direction, be sewn with the twin needle, refer to back. a First spool b ...
...twin needle by hand, from the second spool to thread e the machine to the needle bar thread guide is lowered, the needle may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of the machine. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to select ...the needle before turning the fabric. b Right needle thread passes in the hole on the stitches that can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). Using the needle threader may be damaged. ● When changing the sewing direction, be sewn with the twin needle, refer to back. a First spool b ...
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... as described below the holder e so that have chosen. CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start and you may be injured. ● Always use presser feet that the ...Press the black button at the back of the d presser foot holder to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type (J, A, etc.) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Raise the presser foot lever. a Black button b Presser foot holder Place a...
... as described below the holder e so that have chosen. CAUTION ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start and you may be injured. ● Always use presser feet that the ...Press the black button at the back of the d presser foot holder to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type (J, A, etc.) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Raise the presser foot lever. a Black button b Presser foot holder Place a...
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... details on replacing the presser foot, refer to sew" (page 28). 26 Turn on the machine, refer to "Power supply" (page 9). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. In addition, keep your...
... details on replacing the presser foot, refer to sew" (page 28). 26 Turn on the machine, refer to "Power supply" (page 9). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. In addition, keep your...
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..., "--" appears to the standard setting, reappears around or disappears from the LCD. When the sewing machine is indicated by one. If necessary, adjust the stitch length and d width. • For details on , the straight stitch ( left . ■ [Example] Selecting stitch . The b number of (stitch width c adjustment key) to the following example. CAUTION ● After adjusting the...
..., "--" appears to the standard setting, reappears around or disappears from the LCD. When the sewing machine is indicated by one. If necessary, adjust the stitch length and d width. • For details on , the straight stitch ( left . ■ [Example] Selecting stitch . The b number of (stitch width c adjustment key) to the following example. CAUTION ● After adjusting the...
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... (2 inch) While holding the end of the thread and the d fabric with a sewing speed f controller, slide the sewing speed controller to the left hand, turn the handwheel toward the rear of the stitching. e Raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you (counterclockwise) so that... you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up . (With models equipped with (start /stop button X The machine starts sewing. a Sewing speed controller Slowly press down on the foot controller. g (With models equipped with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing...
... (2 inch) While holding the end of the thread and the d fabric with a sewing speed f controller, slide the sewing speed controller to the left hand, turn the handwheel toward the rear of the stitching. e Raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you (counterclockwise) so that... you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up . (With models equipped with (start /stop button X The machine starts sewing. a Sewing speed controller Slowly press down on the foot controller. g (With models equipped with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing...
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... need to start or stop sewing. ● When sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in , (start/stop position" (page 10). ■ Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other . 1 2 a Reverse stitching b Reinforcement stitching Memo ● Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on scrap of your seams or cause puckers on setting the machine so that the needles stay...
... need to start or stop sewing. ● When sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in , (start/stop position" (page 10). ■ Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other . 1 2 a Reverse stitching b Reinforcement stitching Memo ● Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on scrap of your seams or cause puckers on setting the machine so that the needles stay...
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... needle lowered (in order to these tips when sewing your project. Refer to obtain a finer stitch. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the b fabric. When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in the fabric). Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not...
... needle lowered (in order to these tips when sewing your project. Refer to obtain a finer stitch. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the b fabric. When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in the fabric). Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not...
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...fabric is equipped with a feature that is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to a release it together with the fabric. a Sewing direction 2 When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. To change your machine to its normal position. The foot will return to ... Using a free-arm style Free-arm sewing is too thick a to feed under the fabric and sew it . a Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of the b foot. Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may ...
...fabric is equipped with a feature that is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to a release it together with the fabric. a Sewing direction 2 When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. To change your machine to its normal position. The foot will return to ... Using a free-arm style Free-arm sewing is too thick a to feed under the fabric and sew it . a Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of the b foot. Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may ...
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... them in one operation. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. 32 Select a stitch. a Sew with the edge of the fabric c against the guide of the fabric against the d presser foot guide. They are also useful for... sewing stretch materials. Rfc. ** Attach overcasting foot "G" or zigzag foot "J". NCBC2000.book Page 32 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM UTILITY STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES You can use reverse stitching. Position the fabric with the edge of the presser foot...
... them in one operation. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. 32 Select a stitch. a Sew with the edge of the fabric c against the guide of the fabric against the d presser foot guide. They are also useful for... sewing stretch materials. Rfc. ** Attach overcasting foot "G" or zigzag foot "J". NCBC2000.book Page 32 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM UTILITY STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES You can use reverse stitching. Position the fabric with the edge of the presser foot...
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... 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 - Attaching sleeves, sew- - 2.5 0.2-5.0 Yes (3/32) (1/64-3/16...
... 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 - Attaching sleeves, sew- - 2.5 0.2-5.0 Yes (3/32) (1/64-3/16...