Brother NX 200 manual Operation buttons, Contents Getting Ready

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Operation buttons

The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations.

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CONTENTS GETTING READY

1Start/stop button

Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is depressed. When sewing is stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 39).

The button lights up in green, red or orange, depending

on how the sewing machine is being operated.

Green:	When the machine is ready to start
	sewing or while it is sewing
Red:	When the machine is not ready to start
	sewing
Orange:	When the bobbin winder shaft is moved
	to the right for winding the bobbin
	thread onto the bobbin

2Reverse/reinforcement stitch button

Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction. Reinforcement stitches are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other. For details, refer to “Securing the stitching” (page 41).

3Needle position button

Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.

4Sewing speed controller

Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed.

5Presser foot lever

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot.

SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

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Contents Page Accessories Enclosed AccessoriesFollowing items should also be enclosed in the box Part code XA4813-051Front 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 Maintenance Stitch SettingsTroubleshooting IndexImportant 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 precautions4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack 3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletTurning on the machine Turning off the machineWinding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions 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 rightSewing machine stops DPress start/stop button onceEPress start/stop button once Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right Installing the bobbin7Reattach the bobbin cover Threading the upper thread Upper Threading1Turn on the sewing machine 2Raise the presser foot lever Presser foot is raisedPlace the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin 4Lift open the upper coverShutter 3Lower the presser foot lever Threading the needlePresser foot is lowered 4Lower the needle threader lever until it clicksManually thread the left needle with the upper thread Using the twin needleThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Thread should unroll from the top front of the spool 4Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaftAttach zigzag foot J 0Turn on the sewing machineTwo lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other Using thread that winds off quicklyASelect a stitch 1Insert the bobbin into the shuttle Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbinPulling up the bobbin thread Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsNeedle types and their uses FabricsIncorrect needle Checking the needleCorrect needle Replacing the needle Replacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot 3When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard Adjusting the pressure of the presser footPresser foot is attached Lower the presser foot leverRemoving the presser foot holder Using the optional walking footRemoving the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser foot For details, refer to Replacing the presser footFor details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder 2Turn off the sewing machine 3Raise the presser foot leverSewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesStitching cylindrical pieces Memo Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure Turn on the sewing machine Positioning the fabric3Place the fabric under the presser foot Fabric is now positioned to be sewnStarting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric For details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Securing the stitchingMachine stops sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing directionSewing reinforcement stitches Release the start/stop button or foot controllerCutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsChanging the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the Thread TensionCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tightAdjusting the stitch width Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthStitch width can be adjusted with the arrow keys Stitch width adjustment button lights upStitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys Adjusting the stitch lengthStitch length adjustment button lights up Slideand down.the stitch length adjustment slider upChanging the needle stop position Useful FunctionsFor the lowered needle stop position For the raised needle stop positionStart/stop button Trial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thick fabrics Sewing stretch fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing an even seam allowance Aligning the fabric with the presser footSewing Basics Utility Stitches Attach the presser foot Selecting StitchingSelecting stitching Selecting Stitching Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GStitch Attach overcasting foot GSewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Contents Getting Ready Sewing Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterLower the presser foot lever, and then start Position the fabric in the side cutterAsewing Basic Stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic stitching PositionFoot Blind Hem Stitching5hem against the guide of the presser foot, Then lower the presser foot leverIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing Size of the buttonhole is set If the button does not fit in the button guide plate3Attach buttonhole foot a 4Select a stitchChanging the stitch width For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch widthSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewingTrim off any excess of the gimp thread Feed dogs are lowered9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low 4Place the button into button-sewing foot MSelect stitch 3Cut off any excess thread Attaching a shank to a buttonInserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionZipper can be sewn in place Are described below7Topstitch around the zipper Inserting a side zipper6Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch 7Select stitchBTopstitch around the zipper Stretch stitching Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape3Select stitch Piecing Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingStraight Quilting4Attach zigzag foot J Appliqué stitchingRemove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance Patchwork crazy quilt stitching Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPiecing 3Select stitch orBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot For details, refer to Using the optional walking footQuilting Free-motion quilting Using the optional quilting guideWalking foot Presser foot holder 1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser footNormally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left 4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rearTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching 2Select stitch5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Attach monogramming foot N 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet sizeEyelet Stitching Decorative Decorative Stitching3Attach zigzag foot J Fagoting4Select stitch or Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inchSmocking Scallop stitching4Trim along the stitches 3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch3Select stitch , or Joining5Select stitch or Heirloom stitching 1Install the wing needle2Attach monogramming foot N 4Start sewing4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Appendix Stitch Settings Maintenance Troubleshooting IndexUtility stitches Stitch SettingsStitch Settings Stitch Width Stitch Length Mm inch Sewing Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the shuttle Needle plate cover is removedDo not apply oil to the shuttle Remove the shuttleGrasp the shuttle, and then pull it out Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever TroubleshootingNot operate Loosen the upper thread tensionCorrectly install the presser foot Clean the shuttleShuttle Replace the bobbinContact your retailer or the nearest Burr on it Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upperHigh-pitched This machine is not used Cifically for this machineYou wish to sew Wish to sew Error messagesPressure of the presser foot is Sewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearestHold the upper cover level Operation beepRemoving the upper cover Numerics Index104 English 882-S60 XC4665-0511