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Brother NV1200 operation manual Care and Maintenance

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gInsert the bobbin case so that the projection on the bobbin case aligns with the spring.

aProjection

bSpring

aBobbin case

hInsert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cover back on.

aNeedle plate cover

CAUTION

●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: XC3153-051 (green marking), XC8167-251(pink marking)), contact your nearest authorized service center.

●Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly installed, otherwise the needle may break.

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Brother NV1200 operation manual Care and Maintenance

Contents

Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Contents Useful Sewing Tips Stitch Setting ChartUseful Functions Selecting StitchingDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch Using the Memory FunctionSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Embroidering NeatlyUpgrading Your Machine’s Software Care and MaintenanceTroubleshooting IndexIntroduction Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction / Sewing Machine Features Part code XC4489-051 AccessoriesIncluded accessories Gold coloredAccessories OthersOptional accessories Following are available as optional accessoriesNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsFront view Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear viewOperation buttons Start/stop buttonOperation panel LCD liquid crystal display touch panelGetting Ready Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/OffTurning on the machine CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletUnplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Turning off the machineUtility stitch selection screen LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationViewing the LCD Stitch type selection screenChanging the machine settings LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationTurn on the sewing machine BPresspanel. Settings key on the operationSettings screen appears LCD comes onATurn on the sewing machine Checking machine operating proceduresDWhen settings are complete, press Back key BPress Sewing machine help key on the operation panelInitial stitch screen appears again DPressnext page. Next page key to switch toEAfter you finish looking, press Back key two times Winding/Installing the Bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbinAllowing you to choose a spool cap that Place the spool of thread for the bobbin ontoFthe spool pin Become tangled around the spool pin Best fits the size of spool being used. IfMake sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk Spool net Spool cap Spool pinGuide slit in bobbin winder seat with built-in cutter Installing the bobbin Slide the bobbin cover latch to the rightGReattach the bobbin cover Threading the upper thread Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Upper ThreadingDOpen the top cover Needle position buttonPass the thread behind the needle bar thread Kguide CLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot This section describes how to thread the needleThreading the needle Thread is passed through the eye of the needleBLower the presser foot lever AThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar threadFor details, refer to Upper Threading Thread should unroll from the top front of the spool Using the twin needleThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch Screen for setting the twin needle appearsAttach zigzag foot J KPressNStart sewing Pulling up the bobbin threadMPress Back key AInsert the bobbin into the bobbin caseUpper Threading Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsThis section describes how to replace the needle Needle types and their uses Replacing the NeedleCLower the presser foot lever Checking the needleReplacing the needle Install the twin needle in the same way Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsThis section describes how to replace the presser foot Replacing the presser footReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot is attachedFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Removing and attaching the presser foot holderRemove the presser foot Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing Sewing Cylindrical PiecesGetting Ready Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedureFollow the basic procedures below to sew Refer to Positioning the fabricSewing Refer to Stitch Setting ChartSelecting stitching Attach the presser footFabric is now positioned to be sewn Positioning the fabricCPlace the fabric under the presser foot Starting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric HCut the threadsMachine stops sewing Securing the stitchingFor details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing directionRelease Start/stop button or foot controller When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsCutting the thread Sewing stitchesUsing the thread cutter BRaise the presser foot leverPress to return the setting to its default Setting the StitchAdjusting the stitch width Setting the Stitch Adjusting the stitch lengthAdjusting the thread tension Correct thread tensionUpper thread is too loose Each press of makes the thread tension tighterBSelect a stitch Useful FunctionsUseful Functions CPress on the LCDDSet the fabric in place, and press Start/ stop button once Automatically cutting the threadCPress on the screen Press on the screen Mirroring stitchesSelect a stitch Trial sewing Adjusting the presser foot pressureUseful Sewing Tips Changing the sewing directionUseful Sewing Tips When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standardSewing thick fabrics Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing an even seam allowanceHands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot Presser foot is lowered Using the knee lifter AStop the sewing machineCRelease the knee lifter Using zigzag foot J Stitch Setting Chart Utility stitchesUsing overcasting foot G Satin stitching using the sewing Speed controllerStitch Setting Chart Utility stitchesStitch Setting Chart Stitch7.0 4.0 Decorative stitching 7.0 1.0 Stitches Only Pattern for making adjustmentOther stitches Small Yes NotYes Small Gothic fontLarge Yes OutlineSelecting Stitching Selecting StitchingStitch types BPresspanel. Utility stitch key on the operationSelecting characters CSelect the stitch typePress the stitch selection † Example Bus Saving stitch settingsDefault stitch length is 2.5 mm CSet the stitch length to 2.0 mm DPressPress Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches Attach overcasting foot GSewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter Lowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start Basic stitching Basic StitchingBasting Basic StitchingChanging the needle position When sewing is finished, cut the threadFor details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width 2.0 5.5Blind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching DSelect a stitchHem If the needle catches too much of the hem foldNeedle is too far to the left If the needle does not catch the hem foldButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingButtonhole sewing CAttach buttonhole foot a If the button does not fit in the button guide plateSize of the buttonhole is set FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics BIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie itAttach button-sewing foot M Button sewingFeed dogs are lowered Button is held in placeCCut off any excess thread Do not press Thread cutter buttonAttaching a shank to a button Zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper For details, refer to Basic stitchingZipper Insertion HSelect stitchInserting a side zipper Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inchZipper Insertion NTopstitch around the zipper Zipper/piping Insertion Zipper/piping InsertionZipper and piping can be sewn in place Left sewing positionGSecurely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriver Inserting a piping100 HTopstitch around the zipperElastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape102 Stitch Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Attach the open toe foot ESelect a stitch Appliqué stitching104 Select stitch 21 or Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing For a seam allowance on the left side Using the 1/4 inch quilting foot106 Walking foot is attached QuiltingBaste the fabric to be quilted Free-motion quilting 108AConnect the foot controller Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllerDPress on for stitch width control setting Initial screen appears again 110EPress Back key Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingEPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 112BAttach buttonhole foot a Darning Select stitch 58 or114 Eyelet stitch Eyelet StitchingEyelet Stitching Attach monogramming foot NHorizontal Horizontal Stitching116 Remove the flat bed attachmentStart sewing Horizontal StitchingFabric is fed forward Fabric is fed to the left118 Decorative StitchingUtility stitches contain the following decorative stitches Fagoting Decorative Stitching120 Scallop stitchingSmocking AFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot J Shell tuck stitchingSelect stitch 31 , 32 or CSelecttension.stitch 20 , and then increase the threadUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side Joining122 Select stitch 28 , 29 orBAttach monogramming foot N AInstall the wing needleHeirloom stitching DStart sewing124 Pattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirroredDSew along the center of the unfrayed section Sewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns 126Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Changing the pattern sizeChanging the stitch density Select for coarser stitching, or select for finer stitchingIt turns to and the pattern is longer Changing the length for satin stitches128 BSelect a satin stitch patternDSelect the same pattern Shifting patternsNext pattern selected is moved half a width to the right Examples of step patterns Combining patterns130 BSelect the first patternRepeating patterns CSelect the next patternUp to 70 patterns can be combined AAfter.the patterns have been combined, pressChecking the pattern 132Mirroring a pattern image APressBPresspanel. Memory key on the operation CCheck the contents, and then pressStoring patterns Recalling a pattern APress Recall keyRealigning the pattern 134Vertical pattern adjustment FPress Settings key on the operation panelPress GTo adjust the vertical position, press For Check the sewn patternContinue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly Horizontal pattern adjustmentIt returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern 136Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDrawing a sketch of the pattern Prepare a grid sheet setGAfter all points have been entered, press Entering the pattern data138 To revise the pattern, press PatternsPoint Examples of designs140 Steps for embroidering are described in this chapter 142 Embroidering NeatlyWhat to prepare Following is necessary for embroideringEmbroidering Neatly NeedleEmbroidery step by step 144Attaching the embroidery foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery footAttaching the Embroidery Foot Attaching the Embroidery FootHold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shown 146Turn the screwdriver toward the back Set the embroidery foot perpendicularAttach the presser foot holder Removing the embroidery footBTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot lever For details, refer to Attaching the presser foot holderAttaching the Embroidery Unit Embroidery unit precautionsThis section describes how to attach the embroidery unit Attaching the embroidery unitCarriage moves to its initial position Attaching the Embroidery UnitSlide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm Remove the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery unit150 Press , and then pressAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric † When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoopPreparing the Fabric Preparing the FabricEmbroidery frame large Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame152 Embroidery frame mediumoptionEmbroidery pattern Mark For details, refer to 154BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame We recommend stabilizer material for all embroideryAttaching the embroidery frame This section describes how to attach the embroidery frameAttaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the Embroidery FrameRemoving the embroidery frame 156Embroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsCopyright information Selecting Embroidery PatternsOperation keys LCD liquid crystal display operation158 Press this key again to cancel multi-color LCD buttonSpecify the characters for embroidery Selecting characters160 If a wrong character was selected, pressEmbroidery patterns Switch the screen using Previous Key and Next page keySelecting an embroidery pattern Press the frame pattern Selecting a frame pattern162 BSelect the frame shapeOperation is the same as in Selecting Embroidery Patterns Using an embroidery card sold separatelyESelect a pattern 164 EmbroideringSewing attractive finishes Prepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c Embroidering a patternEmbroidering Set the embroidery thread, and thread BneedleEPress Start/stop button 166DLower the presser foot lever After progressing 5-6 stitches, pressSewing machine stops AppliquéingApplique Position will be displayed on the screen Applique will be displayed on the screen168 ILower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop buttonEditing Patterns Adjusting the layoutCCheck and adjust the layout Editing PatternsPress to return to the previous screen 170Press Back key to return to the previous screen DPress Back key to return to the original screen 172 ResewingThread runs out partway through a design Forward one stitch increases the stitch numberETurn off the sewing machine Stopping while embroideringCPress Embroidery key FTurnpattern.on the sewing machine and select GPress174 KRestart the embroideryUsing the Memory Function Using the Memory FunctionEmbroidery data precautions Stored patterns are displayed Switch screens using176 BSelect the pattern you wish to recallData within folders cannot be recalled USB port connector for computer USB cable connectorRecalling embroidery patterns from the computer 178 Switch screens using Previous page key Next page keyGAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering Select the pattern you wish to recallError messages Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the race Adjusting the LCDCleaning the race Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface 180Care and Maintenance 182 TroubleshootingCorrectly install the needle Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot leverTroubleshooting Neatly on184 Is tangled orSkipped 186 LCDError messages Needle may break and cause injury188 When the embroidery unit is attached Machine is in embroidery mode and the combined character190 Adjusting the LCDOperation beep Canceling the operation beep Upgrading Your Machine’s Software AWhile holding Settings key pressed, turn on the machineWhen the following screen appears, upgrading is completed 192Index Upgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index194 118Index 49, 68English 882-U11 XD1534-051