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Brother CS-6000i Instructions Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:
Read all instructions before using.
DANGER
1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine
from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
WARNING
1. Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the machine is
used by or near children.
2. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only accessories
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has
been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the machine to the nearest authorized
dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the
machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8. To disconnect, turn the main switch to the symbol " " position which represents off, then
remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch the machine to the symbol " " position when making any adjustments in the needle
area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and
the like.
15. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
16. This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only)
17. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine.
18. If the Light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized dealer.
This machine is intended for household use.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock:
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To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
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  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    2000_cover2-3.fm Page 1 Thursday, October 28, 2004 2:42 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
  • Page 2 NCBC2000.book Page 1 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted.
  • Page 3 If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    NCBC2000.book Page 3 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM CONTENTS 1. 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 ..............................
  • Page 5 NCBC2000.book Page 4 Thursday, October 21, 2004 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 ..............................

  • Page 6: Knowing Your Sewing Machine

    NCBC2000.book Page 5 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) j Operation panel (page 7) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the This is used to select the stitch and specify the various lower thread.

  • Page 7: Needle And Presser Foot Section

    NCBC2000.book Page 6 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Needle and presser foot section d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot holder in place. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place.

  • Page 8: Operation Panel

    NCBC2000.book Page 7 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Operation panel Flat bed attachment The operation panel, located on the front of the The accessories are stored in a compartment inside sewing machine, allows you to select a stitch and the flat bed attachment.

  • Page 9: Accessories

    NCBC2000.book Page 8 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. We have designed these accessories to help you be able to carry out most sewing tasks. Note (For U.S.A.

  • Page 10: Using Your Sewing Machine

    NCBC2000.book Page 9 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.

  • Page 11: Foot Controller

    NCBC2000.book Page 10 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing speed controller Foot controller (for models equipped with Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the start/stop button) the rear side of the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the desired sewing speed.

  • Page 12: Threading The Machine

    NCBC2000.book Page 11 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION...
  • Page 13 NCBC2000.book Page 12 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— While holding the end of the thread, gently Press the foot controller or press (start/ press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start.
  • Page 14 NCBC2000.book Page 13 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin Slide the sewing speed controller to the right (to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped winding system with the sewing speed controller). Follow steps 1 through 2 of the procedure in “Winding the bobbin”...

  • Page 15: Lower Threading

    NCBC2000.book Page 14 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Slide the button and open the cover. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound;...
  • Page 16 NCBC2000.book Page 15 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM the right side (see arrow b) until the cover • Make sure that the thread is correctly clicks into place. inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, re- insert the thread.

  • Page 17: Upper Threading

    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 needle threader, see page 17. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ●...
  • Page 18 NCBC2000.book Page 17 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and then put a spool of thread on this pin. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the CAUTION upper thread cannot be wrapped around the thread take-up lever.
  • Page 19 NCBC2000.book Page 18 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Fully lower the needle threader lever. Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. The end of the needle threader rotates toward you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle.

  • Page 20: Drawing Up The Lower Thread

    NCBC2000.book Page 19 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread. Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot.

  • Page 21: Replacing The Needle

    NCBC2000.book Page 20 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous.

  • Page 22: Checking The Needle

    NCBC2000.book Page 21 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM CAUTION Replacing the needle ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle Replace the needle as described below. Use the combinations are shown in the table on the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined previous page.
  • Page 23 NCBC2000.book Page 22 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Hold the needle with your left hand, and then While holding the needle with your left hand, use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp use the screwdriver to tighten the needle screw counterclockwise to remove the clamp screw by turning it clockwise.

  • Page 24: Sewing With A Twin Needle

    NCBC2000.book Page 23 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Sewing with a twin needle We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to “Stitch settings”...

  • Page 25: Replacing The Presser Foot

    NCBC2000.book Page 24 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off the power before you change the presser foot. If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine will start and you may be injured.

  • Page 26: Removing The Presser Foot Holder

    NCBC2000.book Page 25 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM ■ Attaching the presser foot holder Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the presser foot holder. Align the presser foot holder with the lower- left side of the presser bar.

  • Page 27: Sewing Basics

    NCBC2000.book Page 26 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur.

  • Page 28: Selecting Stitching

    NCBC2000.book Page 27 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM ■ [Example] Selecting stitch Selecting stitching Press the stitch selection keys to select stitch 04. Using the stitch selection keys, select the desired With on the right, select “4”, and with stitch.

  • Page 29: Starting To Sew

    NCBC2000.book Page 28 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lower the presser foot lever. Starting to sew Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. (With models equipped with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing...

  • Page 30: Thread Tension

    NCBC2000.book Page 29 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, Thread tension and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. The thread tension will affect the quality of your stitches.

  • Page 31: Useful Sewing Tips

    NCBC2000.book Page 30 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Lower the presser foot lever and continue Trial sewing sewing.

  • Page 32: Sewing Thin Fabrics

    NCBC2000.book Page 31 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM ■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does Sewing thin fabrics not feed at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot “J” is equipped with a feature that When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become keeps the presser foot level.

  • Page 33: Utility Stitches

    NCBC2000.book Page 32 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— UTILITY STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES You can use the overcasting stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No.

  • Page 34: Basic Stitching

    NCBC2000.book Page 33 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM BASIC STITCHING Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual...

  • Page 35: Blind Hem Stitching

    NCBC2000.book Page 34 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— BLIND HEM STITCHING You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No.

  • Page 36: Buttonhole Sewing

    NCBC2000.book Page 35 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM BUTTONHOLE SEWING Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Horizontal buttonholes 3.0-5.0 0.2-1.0 Auto...
  • Page 37 NCBC2000.book Page 36 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide The names of parts of buttonhole foot “A”, which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide...
  • Page 38 NCBC2000.book Page 37 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM • When lowering the presser foot, do not push Raise the presser foot lever, remove the in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the fabric, and cut the thread. buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct size.

  • Page 39: Button Sewing

    NCBC2000.book Page 38 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewing When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot “A”...
  • Page 40 NCBC2000.book Page 39 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Place a button between the presser foot and Turn the handwheel toward you the fabric. (counterclockwise) to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes.

  • Page 41: Zipper Insertion

    NCBC2000.book Page 40 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ZIPPER INSERTION You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle. When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the shank to the left pin of the zipper foot.

  • Page 42: Sewing Stretch Fabrics And Elastic Tape

    NCBC2000.book Page 41 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual...

  • Page 43: Appliqué, Patchwork And Quilt Stitching

    NCBC2000.book Page 42 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application...

  • Page 44: Patchwork (Crazy Quilt) Stitching

    NCBC2000.book Page 43 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Carefully sew around the edge of the design. Piecing Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called “piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance. Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot.

  • Page 45: Quilting

    NCBC2000.book Page 44 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Place one hand on each side of the presser Quilting foot, and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing. Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide.

  • Page 46: Free-Motion Quilting

    NCBC2000.book Page 45 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Slide the feed dog position lever, located at the Free-motion quilting rear of the machine on the base, to the right as seen from the front of the machine). With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the feed dog position lever) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction.

  • Page 47: Reinforcement Stitching

    NCBC2000.book Page 46 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto...
  • Page 48 NCBC2000.book Page 47 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Select stitch Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible. Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket faces toward you, and then lower the presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of the pocket opening.

  • Page 49: Decorative Stitching

    NCBC2000.book Page 48 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Fagoting, smocking and 0.0-7.0...

  • Page 50: Fagoting

    NCBC2000.book Page 49 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Fagoting Scallop stitching Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars is more decorative when thicker thread is used.

  • Page 51: Smocking

    NCBC2000.book Page 50 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called “smocking”. It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric.

  • Page 52: Joining

    NCBC2000.book Page 51 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks Heirloom stitching down to one side. When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics.

  • Page 53: Appendix

    NCBC2000.book Page 52 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— APPENDIX STITCH SETTINGS Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. CAUTION ● Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
  • Page 54 NCBC2000.book Page 53 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitching on 1.0–3.5 3 – –3 Rfc. medium weight fabrics (1/16) (1/16–1/8) Blind hem stitch Blind hem stitching on...
  • Page 55 NCBC2000.book Page 54 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and 1.5-7.0 1.5-4.0 Rfc. plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (3/16)
  • Page 56 NCBC2000.book Page 55 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Attaching appliqués and 0.5–5.0 1.0–4.0 Rfc. binding (1/16) (1/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16) Appliqué stitch (for quilting) Attaching appliqués and 0.5–5.0 1.0–4.0...
  • Page 57 NCBC2000.book Page 56 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No. [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual 2.5–7.0 0.1–1.0 For decoration, etc. Rfc. (1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) ( J ) 2.5–7.0 0.1–1.0 For decoration, etc.

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    NCBC2000.book Page 57 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Cleaning the bobbin case Cleaning the machine surface Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the bobbin case; therefore, it should be cleaned If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a periodically.
  • Page 59 NCBC2000.book Page 58 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Remove the bobbin case. Put the tabs on the needle plate cover into the Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. needle plate, and then slide the cover back on. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust from the race and its...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    NCBC2000.book Page 59 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems. If the problem it still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference The machine is not plugged in.
  • Page 61 NCBC2000.book Page 60 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference You have not inserted the needle Insert the needle properly. page 21 properly. Replace the needle plate. The area around the hole in the nee- Contact your retailer or the nearest –...
  • Page 62 NCBC2000.book Page 61 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference You have not threaded the upper Correct the upper threading. page 16 thread properly. You have not used the right combi- Choose a thread and needle that are page 20 nation of fabric, thread and needle.

  • Page 63: Error Messages

    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, an error message appears on the operation panel. Follow the instructions indicated in the table. If you press the stitch selection key or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears.

  • Page 64: Index

    NCBC2000.book Page 63 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM INDEX Numerics 3-point zigzag stitch ............32 main parts ................5 main power switch............9 monogramming............49 accessories ...............8 appliqués ...............42 needle ................20 needle bar thread guide............6 needle clamp screw ..........6 bar tack ................46 needle plate ..............6 basic stitching ..............33 needle plate cover............57 blind hem stitching............34...
  • Page 65 NCBC2000.book Page 64 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— thick fabrics..............30 thin fabrics ..............31 thread cutter..............29 thread guide ..............16 thread tension ..............29 trial sewing..............30 triple stretch stitch ............33 troubleshooting ..............59 twin needle ..............22 upper tension-control dial ..........29 upper threading..............16 walking foot ..............44 wing needle ..............51 zigzag stitch .............30...
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