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Brother NV1200 Care and Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Upgrading Your Machine’s Software, Index

Models: NV1200

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APPENDIX	179
Care and Maintenance	180
Cleaning the machine surface	180
Cleaning the race	180
Troubleshooting	182
Error messages	187
Adjusting the LCD	190
Operation beep	190
Canceling the operation beep	191
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software	192
Index	193

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Brother NV1200 operation manual Care and Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Upgrading Your Machine’s Software, Index

Contents

Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Contents Selecting Stitching Stitch Setting ChartUseful Functions Useful Sewing TipsEmbroidering Neatly Using the Memory FunctionSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchIndex Care and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Upgrading Your Machine’s SoftwareIntroduction / Sewing Machine Features Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction Gold colored AccessoriesIncluded accessories Part code XC4489-051Others AccessoriesFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional accessoriesFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot sectionStart/stop button Operation buttonsLCD liquid crystal display touch panel Operation panelGetting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsTurning off the machine CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletUnplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Turning on the machineStitch type selection screen LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationViewing the LCD Utility stitch selection screenLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Changing the machine settingsLCD comes on BPresspanel. Settings key on the operationSettings screen appears Turn on the sewing machineBPress Sewing machine help key on the operation panel Checking machine operating proceduresDWhen settings are complete, press Back key ATurn on the sewing machineEAfter you finish looking, press Back key two times DPressnext page. Next page key to switch toInitial stitch screen appears again Winding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinBest fits the size of spool being used. If Place the spool of thread for the bobbin ontoFthe spool pin Become tangled around the spool pin Allowing you to choose a spool cap thatSpool net Spool cap Spool pin Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension diskGuide slit in bobbin winder seat with built-in cutter Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right Installing the bobbinGReattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Threading the upper threadNeedle position button DOpen the top coverPass the thread behind the needle bar thread Kguide Thread is passed through the eye of the needle This section describes how to thread the needleThreading the needle CLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser footFor details, refer to Upper Threading AThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar threadBLower the presser foot lever Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Using the twin needleThread should unroll from the top front of the spool KPress Screen for setting the twin needle appearsAttach zigzag foot J Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitchAInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case Pulling up the bobbin threadMPress Back key NStart sewingUpper Threading This section describes how to replace the needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Replacing the Needle Needle types and their usesReplacing the needle Checking the needleCLower the presser foot lever 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 FootPresser foot is attached Replacing the Presser FootRemove the presser foot Removing and attaching the presser foot holderFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Sewing Cylindrical Pieces Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easyGetting Ready Sewing Basics Refer to Positioning the fabric General sewing procedureFollow the basic procedures below to sew SewingAttach the presser foot Refer to Stitch Setting ChartSelecting stitching SewingCPlace the fabric under the presser foot Positioning the fabricFabric is now positioned to be sewn Starting to sew HCut the threads Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabricMachine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction Securing the stitchingFor details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Machine stops sewingSewing stitches When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsCutting the thread Release Start/stop button or foot controllerBRaise the presser foot lever Using the thread cutterAdjusting the stitch width Setting the StitchPress to return the setting to its default Correct thread tension Adjusting the stitch lengthAdjusting the thread tension Setting the StitchEach press of makes the thread tension tighter Upper thread is too looseCPress on the LCD Useful FunctionsUseful Functions BSelect a stitchCPress on the screen Automatically cutting the threadDSet the fabric in place, and press Start/ stop button once Select a stitch Mirroring stitchesPress on the screen Changing the sewing direction Adjusting the presser foot pressureUseful Sewing Tips Trial sewingSewing thick fabrics When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standardUseful Sewing Tips Sewing an even seam allowance Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing leathers or vinyl fabricsHands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot CRelease the knee lifter Using the knee lifter AStop the sewing machinePresser foot is lowered Satin stitching using the sewing Speed controller Stitch Setting Chart Utility stitchesUsing overcasting foot G Using zigzag foot JUtility stitches Stitch Setting ChartStitch Stitch Setting Chart7.0 4.0 Decorative stitching 7.0 1.0 Small Yes Not Only Pattern for making adjustmentOther stitches StitchesGothic font Yes SmallOutline Large YesBPresspanel. Utility stitch key on the operation Selecting StitchingStitch types Selecting StitchingPress the stitch selection CSelect the stitch typeSelecting characters CSet the stitch length to 2.0 mm DPress Saving stitch settingsDefault stitch length is 2.5 mm † Example BusPress Attach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches Overcasting StitchesSewing 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 stitching2.0 5.5 When sewing is finished, cut the threadFor details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Changing the needle positionDSelect a stitch Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching Blind Hem StitchingIf the needle does not catch the hem fold If the needle catches too much of the hem foldNeedle is too far to the left HemButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingButtonhole sewing Size of the buttonhole is set If the button does not fit in the button guide plateCAttach buttonhole foot a FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as BIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabricsButton is held in place Button sewingFeed dogs are lowered Attach button-sewing foot MAttaching a shank to a button Do not press Thread cutter buttonCCut off any excess thread For details, refer to Basic stitching Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Zipper can be sewn in placeHSelect stitch Zipper InsertionWrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch Inserting a side zipperZipper Insertion NTopstitch around the zipper Left sewing position Zipper/piping InsertionZipper and piping can be sewn in place Zipper/piping InsertionHTopstitch around the zipper Inserting a piping100 GSecurely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriverSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Elastic attaching102 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingStitch 104 Appliqué stitchingAttach the open toe foot ESelect a stitch Piecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingSelect stitch 21 or 106 Using the 1/4 inch quilting footFor a seam allowance on the left side Baste the fabric to be quilted QuiltingWalking foot is attached 108 Free-motion quiltingDPress on for stitch width control setting Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllerAConnect the foot controller EPress Back key 110Initial screen appears again Reinforcement Stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitchingBAttach buttonhole foot a 112EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Select stitch 58 or Darning114 Attach monogramming foot N Eyelet StitchingEyelet Stitching Eyelet stitchRemove the flat bed attachment Horizontal Stitching116 HorizontalFabric is fed to the left Horizontal StitchingFabric is fed forward Start sewingUtility stitches contain the following decorative stitches Decorative Stitching118 Decorative Stitching FagotingSmocking Scallop stitching120 CSelecttension.stitch 20 , and then increase the thread Shell tuck stitchingSelect stitch 31 , 32 or AFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot JSelect stitch 28 , 29 or Joining122 Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one sideDStart sewing AInstall the wing needleHeirloom stitching BAttach monogramming foot NPattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored 124DSew along the center of the unfrayed section 126 Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns Sewing patternsSelect for coarser stitching, or select for finer stitching Changing the pattern sizeChanging the stitch density Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsBSelect a satin stitch pattern Changing the length for satin stitches128 It turns to and the pattern is longerNext pattern selected is moved half a width to the right Shifting patternsDSelect the same pattern BSelect the first pattern Combining patterns130 Examples of step patternsAAfter.the patterns have been combined, press CSelect the next patternUp to 70 patterns can be combined Repeating patternsAPress 132Mirroring a pattern image Checking the patternRecalling a pattern APress Recall key CCheck the contents, and then pressStoring patterns BPresspanel. Memory key on the operation134 Realigning the patternCheck the sewn pattern FPress Settings key on the operation panelPress GTo adjust the vertical position, press For Vertical pattern adjustment136 Horizontal pattern adjustmentIt returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctlyPrepare a grid sheet set Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDrawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch138 Entering the pattern dataGAfter all points have been entered, press Patterns To revise the pattern, press140 Examples of designsPoint Steps for embroidering are described in this chapter Following is necessary for embroidering Embroidering NeatlyWhat to prepare 142Needle Embroidering Neatly144 Embroidery step by stepAttaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery footAttaching the Embroidery Foot Attaching the embroidery footSet the embroidery foot perpendicular 146Turn the screwdriver toward the back Hold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shownFor details, refer to Attaching the presser foot holder Removing the embroidery footBTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot lever Attach the presser foot holderAttaching the embroidery unit Embroidery unit precautionsThis section describes how to attach the embroidery unit Attaching the Embroidery UnitSlide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm Attaching the Embroidery UnitCarriage moves to its initial position Press , and then press Removing the embroidery unit150 Remove the embroidery framePreparing the Fabric † When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoopPreparing the Fabric Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabricEmbroidery frame mediumoption Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame152 Embroidery frame largeEmbroidery pattern Mark We recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery 154BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame For details, refer toAttaching the Embroidery Frame This section describes how to attach the embroidery frameAttaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the embroidery frame156 Removing the embroidery frameSelecting Embroidery Patterns Selecting Embroidery PatternsCopyright information Embroidery pattern types158 LCD liquid crystal display operationOperation keys LCD button Press this key again to cancel multi-colorIf a wrong character was selected, press Selecting characters160 Specify the characters for embroiderySelecting an embroidery pattern Switch the screen using Previous Key and Next page keyEmbroidery patterns BSelect the frame shape Selecting a frame pattern162 Press the frame patternESelect a pattern Using an embroidery card sold separatelyOperation is the same as in Selecting Embroidery Patterns Sewing attractive finishes Embroidering164 Set the embroidery thread, and thread Bneedle Embroidering a patternEmbroidering Prepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown cAfter progressing 5-6 stitches, press 166DLower the presser foot lever EPress Start/stop buttonApplique will be displayed on the screen AppliquéingApplique Position will be displayed on the screen Sewing machine stopsILower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop button 168Editing Patterns Adjusting the layoutCCheck and adjust the layout Editing PatternsPress Back key to return to the previous screen 170Press to return to the previous screen DPress Back key to return to the original screen Forward one stitch increases the stitch number ResewingThread runs out partway through a design 172FTurnpattern.on the sewing machine and select GPress Stopping while embroideringCPress Embroidery key ETurn off the sewing machineKRestart the embroidery 174Embroidery data precautions Using the Memory FunctionUsing the Memory Function BSelect the pattern you wish to recall Switch screens using176 Stored patterns are displayedRecalling embroidery patterns from the computer USB port connector for computer USB cable connectorData within folders cannot be recalled Select the pattern you wish to recall Switch screens using Previous page key Next page keyGAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering 178Adjusting the LCD Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the race Error messages180 Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the raceCare and Maintenance Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever TroubleshootingCorrectly install the needle 182Neatly on TroubleshootingIs tangled or 184Skipped LCD 186Needle may break and cause injury Error messages188 Machine is in embroidery mode and the combined character When the embroidery unit is attachedOperation beep Adjusting the LCD190 Canceling the operation beep 192 AWhile holding Settings key pressed, turn on the machineWhen the following screen appears, upgrading is completed Upgrading Your Machine’s SoftwareUpgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index Index118 19449, 68 IndexEnglish 882-U11 XD1534-051

APPENDIX

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Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting

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Upgrading Your Machine’s Software

Index