DPress start/stop button once | Brother NX 200 instruction

CAUTION

●Be sure to cut the thread as described on the previous page. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out.

cSlide the sewing speed controller to the right (so that the speed will be fast).

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1Sewing speed controller

dPress (start/stop button) once.

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1Start/stop button

XThe bobbin starts spinning and the thread is wound around the bobbin.

XThe bobbin stops spinning when it is full.

ePress (start/stop button) once.

XThe sewing machine stops.

fUse scissors to cut the end of the thread wound around the bobbin.

gSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the left.

hRemove the bobbin from the shaft.

iSlide the sewing speed controller back to its original position.

CAUTION

●Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.

Memo

●When the sewing machine is started or the balance wheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

INDEX

Winding/Installing the Bobbin 15

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Brother NX 200 manual DPress start/stop button once, EPress start/stop button once, Sewing machine stops

Contents

Page Accessories Enclosed AccessoriesFollowing items should also be enclosed in the box Part code XA4813-051 Front view Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot section Operation buttons Contents Getting Ready Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key Operation panel Following are available as optional accessories Optional Accessories Introduction Sewing Machine Features Contents Utility Stitches Maintenance Stitch SettingsTroubleshooting Index Important 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 precautions 4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack 3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletTurning on the machine Turning off the machine Winding/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 right Thread is cut to a suitable length Pass the thread under the thread guide plate from the right DPress start/stop button once EPress start/stop button onceSewing machine stops Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right Installing the bobbin 7Reattach the bobbin cover Threading the upper thread Upper Threading1Turn on the sewing machine 2Raise the presser foot lever Presser foot is raised Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin 4Lift open the upper cover Shutter 3Lower the presser foot lever Threading the needlePresser foot is lowered 4Lower the needle threader lever until it clicks Using the twin needle Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needleManually thread the left needle with the upper thread 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 machine Using 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 Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsNeedle types and their uses Fabrics Checking the needle Correct needleIncorrect needle Replacing the needle Presser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing 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 lever Removing the presser foot holder Using the optional walking footRemoving the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser foot For details, refer to Replacing the presser foot For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder 2Turn off the sewing machine 3Raise the presser foot lever Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Stitching cylindrical piecesSewing large pieces of fabric 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 sewn Starting 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 direction Sewing reinforcement stitches Release the start/stop button or foot controller Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threads Changing the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the Thread TensionCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tight Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthStitch width can be adjusted with the arrow keys Stitch width adjustment button lights up Stitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys Adjusting the stitch lengthStitch length adjustment button lights up Slideand down.the stitch length adjustment slider up Changing the needle stop position Useful FunctionsFor the lowered needle stop position For the raised needle stop position Start/stop button Trial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curves Sewing thick fabrics Sewing stretch fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing an even seam allowance Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing Basics Utility Stitches Selecting Stitching Selecting stitchingAttach the presser foot Selecting Stitching Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GStitch Attach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Contents Getting Ready Sewing Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Position the fabric in the side cutter AsewingLower the presser foot lever, and then start Basic Stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic stitching Position Foot Blind Hem Stitching5hem against the guide of the presser foot, Then lower the presser foot lever If 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 stitch Changing the stitch width For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewingTrim off any excess of the gimp thread Feed dogs are lowered 4Place 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 button Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionZipper can be sewn in place Are described below Inserting a side zipper 6Select stitch7Topstitch around the zipper Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch 7Select stitch BTopstitch around the zipper Stretch stitching Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 3Select stitch Piecing Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingStraight Quilting Appliqué stitching Remove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance4Attach zigzag foot J Patchwork crazy quilt stitching Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPiecing 3Select stitch or For details, refer to Using the optional walking foot QuiltingBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot Free-motion quilting Using the optional quilting guideWalking foot Presser foot holder 1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left 4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear Triple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching 2Select stitch 5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet size Eyelet StitchingAttach monogramming foot N Decorative Decorative Stitching 3Attach zigzag foot J Fagoting4Select stitch or Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Smocking Scallop stitching4Trim along the stitches 3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch Joining 5Select stitch or3Select stitch , or Heirloom stitching 1Install the wing needle2Attach monogramming foot N 4Start sewing 4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Appendix Stitch Settings Maintenance Troubleshooting Index Utility stitches Stitch Settings Stitch Settings Stitch Width Stitch Length Mm inch Sewing Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the shuttle Needle plate cover is removed Remove the shuttle Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it outDo not apply oil to the shuttle Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever TroubleshootingNot operate Loosen the upper thread tension Correctly install the presser foot Clean the shuttleShuttle Replace the bobbin Contact 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 machine You wish to sew Wish to sew Error messagesPressure of the presser foot is Sewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest Operation beep Removing the upper coverHold the upper cover level Numerics Index 104 English 882-S60 XC4665-0511