Brother UM BC 1000 Lower threading

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————

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Memo

●When the sewing machine is started or the

handwheel is turned after winding the

thread around the bobbin, the machine will

make a clicking sound; this is not a

malfunction.

●The needle bar does not move when you

slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right.

Lower threading

Install the bobbin wound with thread.

• For more details on quick-set bobbin, see page15.

aRaise the needle to its highest position by turning

the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or

press (needle position button) (for models

equipped with the needle position button), and

raise the presser foot lever.

bSlide the button and open the cover.

aCover

bSlide button

cPut the bobbin in so the thread comes out in

the direction shown by the arrow.

• Only use bobbins that were designed to be

used with this machine.

dHold the end of the thread, push the bobbin

down with your finger, and then pass the

thread through the slit, as shown.

• Make sure that the thread is correctly

inserted through the tension-adjusting spring

of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, re-

insert the thread.

aTension-adjusting spring

eReplace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in

place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on

●Winding the bobbin improperly may cause

the thread tension to loosen, breaking the

needle and resulting in injury.

aWound evenly

bWound poorly

●The bobbin was designed specifically for this

sewing machine. If bobbins from other

models are used, the machine will not operate

correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or

bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156,

SFB: XA5539-151).

●Make sure you turn the power off while

threading the machine. If you accidentally

step on the foot controller and the machine

starts to sew, you could be injured.

CAUTION

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Actual size

This model Other models

11.5 mm

(7/16 inch)

CAUTION

●Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread

unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls

in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread

tension to be incorrect or break the needle.

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CAUTION

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Contents

Main Operation Manual Computerized Sewing Machine FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ..........................................................5 Page 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts Needle and presser foot section Operation buttons Buttons provided on some models Operation panel Flat bed attachment ACCESSORIES Optional accessories 9 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Power supply XThe sewing lamp comes on when the machine is turned on. XThe sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned off. Foot controller Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Changing the needle stop posit ion XThe needle stop position changes to the raised position. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin Page 13 For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Lower threading 15 For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Upper threading 17 Using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) Page 19 Drawing up the lower thread For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin REPLACING THE NEEDLE Needle precautions Needle types and their uses 21 Checking the needle Correct needle Incorrect needle Replacing the needle 22 Installing the needle clamp 23 Sewing with a twin needle Twin needle threading REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT Replacing the presser foot 25 XThe presser foot is attached. Removing the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holder Attaching the presser foot holder 2 SEWING General sewing procedure 27 Selecting stitching XThe stitch is selected. 28 Starting to sew XThe machine starts sewing. XThe machine stops sewing. Thread tension USEFUL SEWING TIPS Trial sewing Changing the sewing direction Sewing curves Sewing thick fabrics Sewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabrics Using a free-arm style 3 OVERCASTING STITCHES aNeedle drop point aGuide a BASIC STITCHING Basic stitching BLIND HEM STITCHING BUTTONHOLE SEWING Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. aReinforcement stitching 36 XThe size of the buttonhole is set. 37 XOnce sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. 38 Button sewing XThe feed dogs are lowered. Page ZIPPER INSERTION CAUTION SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Stretch stitching Elastic attaching 2 APPLIQU, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqus, patchwork and quilts are described below. *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Do not use reverse stitching. Appliqus aBaste the cut design to the fabric. Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching Piecing Quilting 45 Free-motion quilting XThe feed dogs are lowered. REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Triple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching 47 XOnce sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. *Rfc.: Reinforcement Fagoting Scallop stitching Smocking Shell tuck stitching Joining Heirloom stitching 4 STITCH SETTINGS Utility stitches *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. Page *Rfc.: Reinforcement *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. MAINTENANCE Cleaning the machine surface Cleaning the bobbin case Page TROUBLESHOOTING Page Page ERROR MESSAGES Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep) 63 INDEX Numerics A B C