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... or near children. 2. Special care is intended for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. 12. This sewing machine is being used as described in the instruction manual. 16. Always unplug the machine from the ...machine to the symbol "{" position to turn the machine switch to the symbol "{" position which represents off when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as contained in . Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. 2. Young children should...
... or near children. 2. Special care is intended for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. 12. This sewing machine is being used as described in the instruction manual. 16. Always unplug the machine from the ...machine to the symbol "{" position to turn the machine switch to the symbol "{" position which represents off when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as contained in . Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. 2. Young children should...
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...the main power and unplug the cord in the following circumstances: • When you have to make sure you replace or fit presser feet, the needle, or any other part • If there is still there, consult your machine a longer life 1. Do not store anything on the foot controller.... dealer. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com. The contents of this manual and specifications of this manual before you fit them correctly. Make sure you watch the needle carefully while you need to change without notice. 2 Always consult this product are...
...the main power and unplug the cord in the following circumstances: • When you have to make sure you replace or fit presser feet, the needle, or any other part • If there is still there, consult your machine a longer life 1. Do not store anything on the foot controller.... dealer. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com. The contents of this manual and specifications of this manual before you fit them correctly. Make sure you watch the needle carefully while you need to change without notice. 2 Always consult this product are...
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... PARTS ...5 ACCESSORIES ...6 Optional Accessories ...6 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 7 Connecting Plugs ...7 Main Power and Sewing Light Switch ...8 Foot Controller ...8 Checking the Needle ...8 Replacing the Needle ...8 Changing the Presser Foot ...9 Flat Bed Attachment ...10 Using a Free-arm Style ...10 THE CONTROLS ...11 Pattern Selection Dial ...11 Patterns and... Lower Threading ...18 Lower Threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 19 Upper Threading ...21 Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader 22 Drawing up the Lower Thread ...24 Sewing with a Twin...
... PARTS ...5 ACCESSORIES ...6 Optional Accessories ...6 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 7 Connecting Plugs ...7 Main Power and Sewing Light Switch ...8 Foot Controller ...8 Checking the Needle ...8 Replacing the Needle ...8 Changing the Presser Foot ...9 Flat Bed Attachment ...10 Using a Free-arm Style ...10 THE CONTROLS ...11 Pattern Selection Dial ...11 Patterns and... Lower Threading ...18 Lower Threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 19 Upper Threading ...21 Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader 22 Drawing up the Lower Thread ...24 Sewing with a Twin...
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...-adjustment screw (Page 35) G Handwheel Used to raise and lower the presser foot. J Presser foot lever (Page 21) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. E Stitch length dial (Page 14) This controls the stitch length. E D H J I Foot controller jack / socket (Page 7) Plug in the foot controller ... and sewing light switch (Page 8) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on certain models.) A Flat bed attachment with the twin needle. 6 Stitch width dial (Page 15) This controls the stitch width. 7 Upper tension-control dial (Page 25) This controls the tension of the ...
...-adjustment screw (Page 35) G Handwheel Used to raise and lower the presser foot. J Presser foot lever (Page 21) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. E Stitch length dial (Page 14) This controls the stitch length. E D H J I Foot controller jack / socket (Page 7) Plug in the foot controller ... and sewing light switch (Page 8) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on certain models.) A Flat bed attachment with the twin needle. 6 Stitch width dial (Page 15) This controls the stitch width. 7 Upper tension-control dial (Page 25) This controls the tension of the ...
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Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. No. No. Part Name 1 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 2 Bobbin (3 pcs.) 3 Needle Pack (Regular Single Needle HAX130 (3 pcs.)) 4 Twin Needle (1 pc.) Part Code USA Others X59370-021 SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 129583-021 X57521-021 No. Optional Accessories 1. 2. 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following...
Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. No. No. Part Name 1 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 2 Bobbin (3 pcs.) 3 Needle Pack (Regular Single Needle HAX130 (3 pcs.)) 4 Twin Needle (1 pc.) Part Code USA Others X59370-021 SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 129583-021 X57521-021 No. Optional Accessories 1. 2. 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following...
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... U.S.A. Remove the power supply plug from the top and the sides. Checking the Needle The sewing needle must always be straight and sharp for Model XL-3500, XL-2600, XL-3510, XL-2610, XL-3520, XL-2620. 8 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Replacing the Needle CAUTION ● Turn the main power switch off . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...
... U.S.A. Remove the power supply plug from the top and the sides. Checking the Needle The sewing needle must always be straight and sharp for Model XL-3500, XL-2600, XL-3510, XL-2610, XL-3520, XL-2620. 8 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Replacing the Needle CAUTION ● Turn the main power switch off . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...
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...and how. ■ Snap-on the controller, the machine will start and you may cause accident or injury. 2 3 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle Stopper 3 Needle Put the twin needle in the same way. Using any other presser foot may be injured. ● Always use a screwdriver to turn off the power before... foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use excessive force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the needle toward you (counterclockwise), and then raise the presser foot lever. Release the foot by 1 turning the handwheel toward the...
...and how. ■ Snap-on the controller, the machine will start and you may cause accident or injury. 2 3 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle Stopper 3 Needle Put the twin needle in the same way. Using any other presser foot may be injured. ● Always use a screwdriver to turn off the power before... foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use excessive force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the needle toward you (counterclockwise), and then raise the presser foot lever. Release the foot by 1 turning the handwheel toward the...
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... the bar should snap in a compartment inside the compartment. Using a Free-arm Style Free-arm sewing is in a bag, they may bend or break the needle and cause injury. 10 1 1 Flat bed attachment Flat Bed Attachment The accessories are not in line with the correct orientation, the... may fall out and be lost or damaged. To change your machine to -reach areas. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put a different presser foot on the needle plate 3 so that the bar on the shank. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to 1 release it . 1 1 1 Shank ■ Presser Foot Installation ...
... the bar should snap in a compartment inside the compartment. Using a Free-arm Style Free-arm sewing is in a bag, they may bend or break the needle and cause injury. 10 1 1 Flat bed attachment Flat Bed Attachment The accessories are not in line with the correct orientation, the... may fall out and be lost or damaged. To change your machine to -reach areas. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put a different presser foot on the needle plate 3 so that the bar on the shank. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to 1 release it . 1 1 1 Shank ■ Presser Foot Installation ...
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... Selection Dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to set the needle in either direction. To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may be damaged. If the needle is in the down position when you (counterclockwise) to choose a pattern, turn the handwheel...
... Selection Dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to set the needle in either direction. To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may be damaged. If the needle is in the down position when you (counterclockwise) to choose a pattern, turn the handwheel...
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... STITCH ELASTIC SHELL TUCK STITCH DOUBLE ACTION STITCH BRIDGING STITCH RAMPART STITCH TRIANGLE STITCH 3-5 (1/8 - 3/16) 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) 0-5 (0-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) TRIPLE ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) STRETCH OVERLOCK STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) F- 1.5 (1/64-1/16) 1-4 (1/16-3/16) F-4 (1/64-3/16...
... STITCH ELASTIC SHELL TUCK STITCH DOUBLE ACTION STITCH BRIDGING STITCH RAMPART STITCH TRIANGLE STITCH 3-5 (1/8 - 3/16) 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) 0-5 (0-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) TRIPLE ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) STRETCH OVERLOCK STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) F- 1.5 (1/64-1/16) 1-4 (1/16-3/16) F-4 (1/64-3/16...
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Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may need to adjust the stitch length for best results. The numbers marked on a scrap piece of fabric to the material and thread being used ...
Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may need to adjust the stitch length for best results. The numbers marked on a scrap piece of fabric to the material and thread being used ...
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... sewing lever. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 1 Stitch width dial Note ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitch is selected, the needle position can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams. 1 To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible...
... sewing lever. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 1 Stitch width dial Note ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitch is selected, the needle position can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams. 1 To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible...
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... is normal to hear the sound of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to wind the thread CAUTION around the bobbin and cause the needle to the left and remove the bobbin. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 5 CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the ...foot controller to loosen, and may 1 tangle around the bobbin a few times. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft 8 to break. Note ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. ● Immediately after winding the bobbin, it may break the...
... is normal to hear the sound of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to wind the thread CAUTION around the bobbin and cause the needle to the left and remove the bobbin. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 5 CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the ...foot controller to loosen, and may 1 tangle around the bobbin a few times. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft 8 to break. Note ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. ● Immediately after winding the bobbin, it may break the...
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Raise the needle to its highest position by the arrow. • Only use bobbins that the thread is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 18 If ... with this sewing machine. If it may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. • Make sure that were designed to be used , the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the...
Raise the needle to its highest position by the arrow. • Only use bobbins that the thread is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 18 If ... with this sewing machine. If it may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. • Make sure that were designed to be used , the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the...
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... of the cover (as shown. Reattach the bobbin cover. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine begins to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the illustration). 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with your finger, and then pass the...
... of the cover (as shown. Reattach the bobbin cover. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine begins to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the illustration). 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with your finger, and then pass the...
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... sew, follow the procedure in "Drawing up the Lower Thread" (page 24). 1 1 Cutter • Make sure that were designed to be incorrect or break the needle. • You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction...
... sew, follow the procedure in "Drawing up the Lower Thread" (page 24). 1 1 Cutter • Make sure that were designed to be incorrect or break the needle. • You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction...
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... above. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread 3 on the spool pin and cause the needle to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up . • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Make sure you guide the thread... 2 turning the handwheel toward you thread the machine properly. IMPORTANT: 1 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever. 1 1 Presser foot lever Raise the needle to left. 1 1 1 Thread take-up lever 5 Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the handwheel ...
... above. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread 3 on the spool pin and cause the needle to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up . • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Make sure you guide the thread... 2 turning the handwheel toward you thread the machine properly. IMPORTANT: 1 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever. 1 1 Presser foot lever Raise the needle to left. 1 1 1 Thread take-up lever 5 Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the handwheel ...
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...before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you use the needle threader, make sure the needle holder is equipped with a needle threader, use the needle threader to its highest position by holding the thread in the highest position, otherwise the hook may...) so that the mark on certain models. Raise the needle to thread the needle (see next section). 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever Note ● When you may be wrapped around the thread take -up lever. Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with your left hand, then feeding...
...before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you use the needle threader, make sure the needle holder is equipped with a needle threader, use the needle threader to its highest position by holding the thread in the highest position, otherwise the hook may...) so that the mark on certain models. Raise the needle to thread the needle (see next section). 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever Note ● When you may be wrapped around the thread take -up lever. Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with your left hand, then feeding...
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... make sure that the hook passes through the eye of machine. Make needle toward you ). Pull down the needle threader lever as much 4 as the twin needle and wing needle. Check the table on page 26 for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. the needle and grabs the thread. 1 1 2 1 1 Hook 2 Thread •.../14-100/16. ● You can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11-100/16. When using decorative threads or special needles, such as possible, and then turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward the back of the sewing...
... make sure that the hook passes through the eye of machine. Make needle toward you ). Pull down the needle threader lever as much 4 as the twin needle and wing needle. Check the table on page 26 for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. the needle and grabs the thread. 1 1 2 1 1 Hook 2 Thread •.../14-100/16. ● You can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11-100/16. When using decorative threads or special needles, such as possible, and then turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward the back of the sewing...
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...-021). Draw up the lower thread, put them toward you (counterclockwise) by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■ Quick-set above 3 since this needle and two top threads. Other needles could break and injure you can use the zigzag presser foot only. 24 CAUTION ● Use only twin...over. Pass the thread along the slit in the 2 previous steps 1 to 3. Pull on certain models. The needle could break and damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width is not set Bobbin Threading This is only available on the upper thread to hit...
...-021). Draw up the lower thread, put them toward you (counterclockwise) by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■ Quick-set above 3 since this needle and two top threads. Other needles could break and injure you can use the zigzag presser foot only. 24 CAUTION ● Use only twin...over. Pass the thread along the slit in the 2 previous steps 1 to 3. Pull on certain models. The needle could break and damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width is not set Bobbin Threading This is only available on the upper thread to hit...