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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page A Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM Enclosed Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are enclosed. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer. Accessories The following items should also be enclosed in the box. Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model N5V This foot controller can be used on this machine model NX-200. ● The screw of the presser foot h
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page B Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Front view 2 3 1 4 C 5 6 B A 7 8 0 9 1 Thread guide plate / 2 Thread guide cover 8 Sewing speed controller Pass the thread ar
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page C Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM ———————————————————————————————————————— Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot section 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 8 5 8 5 7 7 6 6 1 Buttonhole lever 1 Presser foot dial Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes Use the presser foot dial to adjust the amount of and bar tacks. pressure that the presser foot applies to th
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page D Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. 2 3 4 1 5 3 Needle position button 1 Start/stop button Press the needle position button to raise or lower the Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. machine sews at a slow speed at the beginni
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page E Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, consists of various buttons and sliders for specifying how the stitch will be sewn. 1 2 3 8 4 5 6 7 1 Stitch width adjustment slider / 2 Stitch width adjustment button These are used to adjust the width of the stitch or the needle position. After pressing the stitch width adj
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM ———————————————————————————————————————————————————Enclosed Accessories Optional Accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 1. Side cutter Part code: SA177, XC3879-002 2. Quilting guide Part code: SA132, XC2215-002 3. Wide table Part code: SA537, XC4541-051 4. Walking foot Part code: SA140, XC2214-002 5. Quilting foot Pa
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page 2 Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM Introduction Thank you for purchasing this sewing machine. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read the “Important Safety Instructions” (page 6), and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. Sewing Machine
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page 3 Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM Contents Enclosed Accessories ................................................................................................ Cover A Accessories .............................................................................................................................................Cover A Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions ................................
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page 4 Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length ..............................................................................45 Adjusting the stitch width ................................................................................................................................ 45 Adjusting the stitch length
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page 5 Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM APPENDIX .......................................................................................................91 Stitch Settings ....................................................................................................................92 Utility stitches ........................................................................................................
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page 6 Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM 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 clean
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page 7 Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM 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. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in t
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page 8 Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page 9 Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM 1 GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off ..................................................................................10 Winding/Installing the Bobbin ................................................................................12 Upper Threading ..........................
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page 10 Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. 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
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page 11 Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM Turning on the machine Turning off the machine When you are finished using the sewing machine, Make sure that the sewing machine is turned turn it off. In addition, before transporting the sewing 1 off (the main power switch is set to “O”), and machine to another location, be sure to turn it off. then plug the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the r
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page 12 Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, XA5539-151) designed specifically f
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page 13 Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM Turn on the sewing machine. Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto 1 6 the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unrolls from the bottom front of the spool. Lift open the upper cover. 2 If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unrolls correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin.
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX F0_brotherE.book Page 14 Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:38 AM GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the CAUTION 0 hook on the thread guide for bobbin winding, and then wind it counterclockwise between ● If the spool or the spool cap is not the discs. positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or 1 the needle may break
