Brother BC-1000 Operation Manual Download

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MAINTENANCE

Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.

Cleaning the machine
surface

If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a
cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and
then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning
it once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry
cloth.

Cleaning the bobbin case

Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the
bobbin case; therefore, it should be cleaned
periodically.

Switch the machine off and unplug it.

Raise the needle and the presser foot.

Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle
clamp screw to remove the presser-foot
holder and the needle.

Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,
and then slide it toward you to remove the
needle plate cover.

Needle plate cover

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Unplug the power supply cord before
cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an
electric shock may occur.

CAUTION

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Make sure you unplug the machine before
you clean it. Otherwise, you may get an
electric shock or be injured.

CAUTION

Summary of Contents for BC-1000

Page 1: ...eration Manual mputerized Sewing Machine APPENDIX UTILITY STITCHES SEWING BASICS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ...

Page 2: ... 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 c...

Page 3: ...2 i e carrying the mark rating as marked on plug Always replace the fuse cover never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wir...

Page 4: ...life 1 When storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or store the machine near a space heater iron halogen lamp or other hot objects 2 Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and should never be used 3 Do not drop or hit the machine 4 Always consult the operation manual when...

Page 5: ...ACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin 11 Lower threading 14 Upper threading 16 Drawing up the lower thread 19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle precautions 20 Needle types and their uses 20 Checking the needle 21 Replacing the needle 21 Sewing with a twin needle 23 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 24 Replacing the presser foot 24 Removing the presser foot holder 25 2 SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING 26 General sewing proced...

Page 6: ...work crazy quilt stitching 43 Piecing 43 Quilting 44 Free motion quilting 45 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 46 Triple stretch stitching 46 Bar tack stitching 46 DECORATIVE STITCHING 48 Fagoting 49 Scallop stitching 49 Smocking 50 Shell tuck stitching 50 Joining 51 Heirloom stitching 51 4 APPENDIX 52 STITCH SETTINGS 52 Utility stitches 52 MAINTENANCE 57 Cleaning the machine surface 57 Cleaning the bobbin ...

Page 7: ...Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment pages 7 and 31 i Operation buttons page 6 The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model j Operation panel page 7 This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings k Handwheel Used to manually raise and lower the needle l Main power and sewing light switch page 9 You can turn the main power and sewing light switch ...

Page 8: ...to hold the needle in place Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot b Reverse reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse sti...

Page 9: ...page 27 c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch length Press the side to reduce the stitch length press the side to increase the stitch length d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width Press the side to reduce the stitch width press the side to increase the stitch width Flat bed attachment The accessories are stored in a compartment inside t...

Page 10: ...art Code No Part Name Part Code U S A Canada Others U S A Canada Others 1 Buttonhole foot A XC2691 031 9 Bobbin 4 SA156 XA5539 151 2 Overcasting foot G XC3098 031 10 Needle set XC8834 021 3 Monogramming foot N X53840 331 11 Twin needle 131096 121 4 Zipper foot I X59370 021 12 Cleaning brush X59476 021 5 Zigzag foot J on machine XC3021 031 13 Screwdriver X55467 021 6 Blind stitch foot R XC4051 031 ...

Page 11: ...ld electricity for the power source Using other power sources may result in fire electric shock or damage to the machine Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances When you are away from the machine After using the machine When the power fails during use When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection During electrical storms D...

Page 12: ...w at a slower speed or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed a Sewing speed controller The speed set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller s maximum sewing speed Changing the needle stop position Normally the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped Instead the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when sew...

Page 13: ...ight Turn the bobbin clockwise by hand until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin a Spring on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin e Turn on the sewing machine Only use bobbins part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 that have been designed for this sewing machine Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine If you use bobbins f...

Page 14: ...h the start stop button to start j When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning slowly take your foot off the foot controller or press start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button k Cut the thread slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove the bobbin l Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position for models equipped with the sewing speed controlle...

Page 15: ...ontroller or press start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button to start Note If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller connect the foot controller before turning on the machine When the foot controller is plugged in the start stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing only for models equipped with the start stop button i When the bobbin begins s...

Page 16: ...ead through the slit as shown Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted through the tension adjusting spring of the bobbin case If it is not inserted re insert the thread a Tension adjusting spring e Replace the bobbin cover Put the left tab in place see arrow a and then press lightly on Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen breaking the needle and resulting in...

Page 17: ...ure that the thread is correctly inserted through the tension adjusting spring of the bobbin case If it is not inserted re insert the thread a Tension adjusting spring Memo The order that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks around the bobbin case Be sure to thread the machine as indicated d Replace the bobbin cover Put the left tab in place see arrow a ...

Page 18: ...toward you counterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up or press needle position button for models equipped with the needle position button once or twice to raise the needle If the needle is not correctly raised the sewing machine can not be threaded Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine Make sure you thread the machin...

Page 19: ...sewing problems Using the needle threader for models equipped with the needle threader a Follow steps 1 through 6 of the procedure in Upper threading to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide b Lower the presser foot lever c While lowering the needle threader lever hook the thread onto the guide a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide If the spool of thread is in the wrong place...

Page 20: ... needle e Catch the thread on the hook as shown below a Hook b Thread f While lightly holding the thread release the needle threader lever The hook will pull the thread through the needle g Pull out about 5 cm 2 inch of thread through the needle toward the back of the sewing machine a 5 cm 2 inch Note If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems ...

Page 21: ... 4 inch of both threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot a Upper thread b Lower thread For models equipped with the quick set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread When sewing gathers or darts you can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be left over Before you draw up the lower thread put the bobbin bac...

Page 22: ... 90 14 to 100 16 needle with transparent nylon threads regardless of the fabric being sewn A 75 11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased Only use home sewing machine needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injury CAUTION Fabric Type Application Thread Size of Need...

Page 23: ...dle 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 once or twice b Turn off the sewing machine c Lower the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever The appropriate fabric thread and needle combinations are shown in the table on the previous page If the combination of the fabri...

Page 24: ...a Needle stopper f While holding the needle with your left hand use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it clockwise Install the twin needle in the same way Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is removed follow the procedure below to attach it to the needle bar a As seen from the front of the machine slide the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle...

Page 25: ...read passes in front of the needle bar thread guide c Needle bar thread guide Note Models equipped with a needle threader You cannot use the needle threader to thread the twin needle Instead thread the twin needle by hand from front to back Using the needle threader may damage the machine Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine part code 131096 121 Other needles could break and ...

Page 26: ...esser foot type J A etc is positioned to be read a Presser foot holder b Shank c Pin Note The presser foot to be used with each stitch appears in the LCD To select a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 27 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 Always use the correct presser...

Page 27: ...esser foot holder Removing the presser foot holder a Remove the presser foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 24 b Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Attaching the presser foot holder a Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar a Presser foot holder b Presser...

Page 28: ...nt needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins otherwise the needle may break or bend CAUTION 1 Turn on the machine Turn on the sewing machine For details on turning on the machine refer to Power supply page 9 2 Select the stitch Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn For details on selecting a stitch refer to Select...

Page 29: ...With on the right select 4 and with on the left select 0 b Press the or side of stitch length adjustment key to increase or reduce the stitch length a Stitch length adjustment key b Short c Long c Press the or side of stitch width adjustment key to increase or reduce the stitch width a Stitch width adjustment key b Narrow c Wide Note When the stitch length or stitch width is changed from the stand...

Page 30: ...ever a Presser foot lever f On models equipped with a sewing speed controller slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to adjust the sewing speed Refer to Sewing speed controller page 10 a Sewing speed controller g Slowly press down on the foot controller With models equipped with start stop button if the foot controller is not connected press once a Start stop button X The machine s...

Page 31: ...es are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected For details refer to Stitch settings page 52 Thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your stitches You may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread Memo We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension wi...

Page 32: ... reaches a corner stop the sewing machine Leave the needle lowered in the fabric If the needle was raised lower the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise or by pressing needle position button once for models equipped with the needle position button b Raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fabric Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot c Lower the presser fo...

Page 33: ...ics When sewing thin fabrics the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly If this occurs place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric When you have finished sewing tear off any excess paper a Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First baste the pieces of fabric together and then sew without stretching the fa...

Page 34: ...del 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attach ing appliqués 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 Yes J Yes Rev 3 point zig zag stitch J 05 05 05 05 Overcasting on medium weight or stretch fabrics attaching elastic darn ing etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J No Rfc Overcasting...

Page 35: ... position can be adjusted Pressing the side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to the right pressing the side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to the left a Stitch width adjustment key b Left needle position c Right needle position Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse ...

Page 36: ...does not catch the hem fold adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the side of the stitch width adjustment key For details on changing the stitch width refer to Selecting stitching page 27 e Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide f Remove the basting stitching and turn the fabric right side up Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern N...

Page 37: ...Secured buttoholes for fabrics that have back ings 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 No No Auto Rfc A 31 31 31 27 Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 0 1 16 0 5 2 0 1 32 1 16 No No Auto Rfc A 32 32 32 28 Buttonholes for stretch fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 5 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 No No Auto Rfc A 33 33 33 29 Keyhole buttonholes for thic...

Page 38: ... then set the button guide plate to the calculated length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole Diameter thickness of button c 5 mm 3 16 inch Example For a button with a diameter of 15 mm 9 16 inch and a thickness of 10 mm 3 8 inch the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm 1 inch on the scale a 10 mm 3 8 inch b...

Page 39: ...ver to its original position j Insert a pin at the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut and then use a seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole a Seam ripper b Pin For keyhole buttonholes use a commercial eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole a Eyelet punch When u...

Page 40: ... a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it h With a seam ripper cut the middle part of the gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole Trim off any excess of the gimp thread Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached a Measure the distance between the holes in the button to...

Page 41: ...unterclockwise 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 i Start sewing After sewing for about 10 seconds at low speed press reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reinforcement stitches j Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it with the bobb...

Page 42: ...s The needle should be positioned on the zipper side of the foot for best results e To sew the opposite side of the zipper release the foot by pressing the button located at the back of the presser foot fit the zipper foot on the other side of the zipper and continue sewing using the other side notch Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch...

Page 43: ... J c Select stitch d Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Twin Needle Walking ...

Page 44: ...taching appliqués and binding 1 5 1 16 0 5 5 0 1 32 3 16 1 2 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No No Rfc J 42 42 Attaching appliqués and binding 1 5 1 16 0 5 5 0 1 32 3 16 1 2 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No No Rfc Piecing straight stitch J 37 37 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5mm from the right edge of the presser foot 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 No Yes Rfc J 38 38 Pie...

Page 45: ... side or the left side of the presser foot a Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together b Attach zigzag foot J c Select stitch or d Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric For a seam allowance on the right side Align the right side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric and sew using stitch a 6 5 mm 1 4 inch For a ...

Page 46: ...ork b Needle clamp screw c Presser foot holder screw d Select stitch or e Place one hand on each side of the presser foot and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing Note When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced a Insert the stem of the quilter into the hole a...

Page 47: ... holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand a Presser foot holder screw d Slide the feed dog position lever located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the right as seen from the front of the machine a Feed dog position lever as seen from the rear of the machine X The feed dogs are lowered e Turn on the sewing machine and then select a stitch f Use both hands to hold the fabric ...

Page 48: ...hole foot A to the desired length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch a Presser foot scale b Length of bar tack c 5 mm 3 16 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inch can be sewn b Attach buttonhole foot A Stitch Name Pattern Presser Foot Pattern No Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse...

Page 49: ...educe the gap e Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot a Buttonhole lever b Bracket f Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops g Raise the presser foot lever remo...

Page 50: ... 13 13 Scallop stitching 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J No Rfc Decorative stitch J 19 19 19 19 Decorative stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 3 0 1 8 2 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No No Rfc J 20 20 20 20 Decorative stitching 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J No Rfc J 21 21 21 Decorative stitching 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J No Rfc N 22...

Page 51: ... width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 27 f Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric g After sewing is finished remove the paper Scallop stitching The wave shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called scalloping It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs a Attach m...

Page 52: ...8 inch a 1 cm 3 8 inch Do not sew reverse reinforcement stitches or cut the thread d Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers Smooth the gathers by ironing them e Select stitch or f Stitch between the straight stitches g Pull out the threads for the straight stitches Shell tuck stitching The gathers that look like shells are called shell tucks They are used to decorate trims the front of blouses ...

Page 53: ...decorative stitch This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics a Insert the wing needle Use a 130 705H 100 16 wing needle For details on inserting a needle refer to Replacing the needle page 21 b Attach monogramming foot N c Select stitch or d Start sewing 1 1 2 3 The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle otherwise ...

Page 54: ...5 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J Yes Rev Triple stretch stitch J 02 02 02 02 Attaching sleeves sew ing inseams sewing stretch fabrics and deco rative stitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 No No Rfc Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J No Rfc Zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attach in...

Page 55: ...32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J No Rfc J 16 16 16 16 Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 2 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J No Rfc Fagoting stitch J 17 17 17 17 Fagoting smocking and decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J No Rfc J 18 18 18 18 Fagoting smocking and decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 1...

Page 56: ...32 32 28 Buttonholes for stretch fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 5 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 No No Auto Rfc A 33 33 33 29 Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics 7 0 1 4 3 0 7 0 1 8 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 No No Auto Rfc A 34 34 Keyhole buttonholes for medium weight and thick fabrics 7 0 1 4 3 0 7 0 1 8 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 No No Auto Rfc A 35 35 Keyhole buttonholes for t...

Page 57: ...16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 46 46 38 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 47 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 48 47 39 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 49 48 40 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No No Rfc N 50 For decoration...

Page 58: ... 32 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J No Rfc N 61 55 45 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J No Rfc N 62 56 46 37 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J No Rfc N 63 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J No Rfc N 64 For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64...

Page 59: ...the bobbin case therefore it should be cleaned periodically a Switch the machine off and unplug it b Raise the needle and the presser foot c Loosen the presser foot screw and the needle clamp screw to remove the presser foot holder and the needle d Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you to remove the needle plate cover a Needle plate cover Unplug the power supply c...

Page 60: ...jection on the bobbin case aligns with the spring a Projection b Spring h Put the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on 1 2 1 1 2 Never use a bobbin case that is scratched otherwise the upper thread may become tangled the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer For a new bobbin case part code XC3152 021 contact your nearest authorized servi...

Page 61: ...o tight Loosen the upper thread tension page 29 You are pulling the fabric too much Lightly guide the fabric The area around the hole in the nee dle plate is scratched Replace the needle plate Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched Replace the presser foot Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service cente...

Page 62: ...incorrect You have not threaded the upper thread properly Correct the upper threading page 16 You have not wound the bobbin thread properly Wind the bobbin thread properly page 11 You have not threaded the right combination of thread and needle for the fabric you are using Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric page 20 You have not attached the presser foot holder p...

Page 63: ...n Raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up or by pressing needle position button once or twice page 16 You have not inserted the needle properly Insert the needle properly page 21 The stitch is not sewn correctly The presser foot that you are using is not correct for the type of stitch Attach the presser foot that is corre...

Page 64: ...ror Message Probable Cause Solution The foot controller was pressed or the start stop but ton was pressed if the foot controller is not con nected and the reverse reinforcement stitch button was pressed while the presser foot is raised Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the opera tion A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot controller was pressed...

Page 65: ... power switch 9 monogramming 49 51 N needle 20 needle bar thread guide 6 needle clamp screw 6 22 needle plate 6 needle plate cover 57 needle position 33 needle position button 6 needle threader 17 O openings 46 operation beep 62 operation buttons 6 operation panel 7 optional accessories 8 overcasting stitches 32 P patchwork stitching 43 piecing 43 pocket corners 46 presser foot 6 24 presser foot h...

Page 66: ...29 thread guide 16 thread tension 29 trial sewing 30 triple stretch stitch 33 troubleshooting 59 twin needle 22 U upper tension control dial 29 upper threading 16 W walking foot 44 wing needle 51 Z zigzag stitch 30 32 42 zipper foot 40 zipper Insertion 40 ...

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