Brother NX 200 manual Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions, Front view

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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

CONTENTS

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GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY

1Thread guide plate / 2 Thread guide cover

Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading the upper thread.

3Spool pin

Place the spool on the spool pin.

4Thread guide for bobbin winding

Pass the thread around this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread.

5Upper cover

Open the upper cover to place the spool of thread on the spool pin.

6Bobbin winder

Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.

7Operation panel

Select a stitch from those that appear in the operation panel. (page Cover E)

8Sewing speed controller

Use the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed.

9Operation buttons

Use the operation buttons to start the sewing machine and raise and lower the needle. (page Cover D)

0Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment. When sewing cylindrical pieces, remove the flat bed attachment.

AThread cutter

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

BNeedle threader lever

Use the needle threader to thread the needle.

CThread tension dial

Use the thread tension dial to adjust the tension of the upper thread.

STITCHES APPENDIX

INDEX

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Contents Page Part code XA4813-051 Enclosed AccessoriesAccessories Following items should also be enclosed in the boxFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsRight-side/rear view Needle and presser foot sectionOperation buttons Contents Getting ReadyAutomatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key Operation panelFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional AccessoriesIntroduction Sewing Machine FeaturesContents Utility Stitches Index Stitch SettingsMaintenance TroubleshootingImportant Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Getting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsTurning off the machine 3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Turning on the machineWinding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin 4Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the rightThread is cut to a suitable length Pass the thread under the thread guide plate from the rightDPress start/stop button once EPress start/stop button onceSewing machine stops Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right Installing the bobbin7Reattach the bobbin cover Presser foot is raised Upper ThreadingThreading the upper thread 1Turn on the sewing machine 2Raise the presser foot leverPlace the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin 4Lift open the upper coverShutter 4Lower the needle threader lever until it clicks Threading the needle3Lower the presser foot lever Presser foot is loweredUsing the twin needle Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needleManually thread the left needle with the upper thread 0Turn on the sewing machine 4Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaftThread should unroll from the top front of the spool Attach zigzag foot JUsing thread that winds off quickly ASelect a stitchTwo lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbin Pulling up the bobbin thread1Insert the bobbin into the shuttle Fabrics Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their usesChecking the needle Correct needleIncorrect needle Replacing the needle Presser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Lower the presser foot lever Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot3When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard Presser foot is attachedFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Using the optional walking footRemoving the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser footFor details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder 2Turn off the sewing machine 3Raise the presser foot leverSewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Stitching cylindrical piecesSewing large pieces of fabric Memo Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure Fabric is now positioned to be sewn Positioning the fabricTurn on the sewing machine 3Place the fabric under the presser footStarting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction Securing the stitchingFor details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Machine stops sewingSewing reinforcement stitches Release the start/stop button or foot controllerCutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsUpper thread is too tight Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Correct thread tensionStitch width adjustment button lights up Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Stitch width can be adjusted with the arrow keysSlideand down.the stitch length adjustment slider up Adjusting the stitch lengthStitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys Stitch length adjustment button lights upFor the raised needle stop position Useful FunctionsChanging the needle stop position For the lowered needle stop positionStart/stop button Sewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionSewing thick fabrics Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing an even seam allowanceSewing Basics Utility Stitches Selecting Stitching Selecting stitchingAttach the presser foot Selecting Stitching Attach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches StitchSewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Contents Getting Ready Sewing Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterPosition the fabric in the side cutter AsewingLower the presser foot lever, and then start Position When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Basic stitchingThen lower the presser foot lever Blind Hem StitchingFoot 5hem against the guide of the presser foot,If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing 4Select a stitch If the button does not fit in the button guide plateSize of the buttonhole is set 3Attach buttonhole foot aChanging the stitch width For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch widthFeed dogs are lowered Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Trim off any excess of the gimp thread4Place the button into button-sewing foot M Select stitch9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low 3Cut off any excess thread Attaching a shank to a buttonAre described below Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Zipper can be sewn in placeInserting a side zipper 6Select stitch7Topstitch around the zipper Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch 7Select stitchBTopstitch around the zipper Stretch stitching Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape3Select stitch Quilting Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingPiecing StraightAppliqué stitching Remove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance4Attach zigzag foot J 3Select stitch or Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingFor details, refer to Using the optional walking foot QuiltingBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot 1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot Using the optional quilting guideFree-motion quilting Walking foot Presser foot holderNormally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left 4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear2Select stitch Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet size Eyelet StitchingAttach monogramming foot N Decorative Decorative StitchingSet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J 4Select stitch or3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch Scallop stitchingSmocking 4Trim along the stitchesJoining 5Select stitch or3Select stitch , or 4Start sewing 1Install the wing needleHeirloom stitching 2Attach monogramming foot N4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Appendix Stitch Settings Maintenance Troubleshooting IndexUtility stitches Stitch SettingsStitch Settings Stitch Width Stitch Length Mm inch Sewing Needle plate cover is removed MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the shuttleRemove the shuttle Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it outDo not apply oil to the shuttle Loosen the upper thread tension TroubleshootingPresser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever Not operateReplace the bobbin Clean the shuttleCorrectly install the presser foot ShuttleThis machine is not used Cifically for this machine Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upperContact your retailer or the nearest Burr on it High-pitchedSewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest Error messagesYou wish to sew Wish to sew Pressure of the presser foot isOperation beep Removing the upper coverHold the upper cover level Numerics Index104 English 882-S60 XC4665-0511