Brother International LS-1520 Support Question
Brother International LS-1520 Support Question
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Question posted by Okaysan on March 27th, 2022
Why Is The Thread Puckering And Not Letting Me Sew The Fabric? I Have The Machin
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on March 27th, 2022 4:45 PM
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You need to raise or lower the thread tension. (Could be either fault.) See https://www.manualslib.com/manual/22115/Brother-Ls-2220.html?page=29#manual.
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Related Brother International LS-1520 Manual Pages
Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 1
... the left.
6
7
8
∗If these actions do not correct the problem, please rethread the machine using step A and B.
C
Thread tension
1
2
654
87
32
109 109
Correct thread tension
Upper thread tension is too tight. (Locks appear on the surface of the fabric.) Decrease the tension by turning the balance hand wheel. Raise the needle to...
Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 2
...
1
CAUTION
Troubleshooting
∗Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Cut the entangled thread with your closest service center, call 1-901-379-1010 for entangled thread.
Replace the bobbin cace. (See A.)
Turn the balance wheel to raise the needle, then remove the fabric.
∗If machine runs but needle does not move, look for...
Users Manual - English - Page 2
... unplug before cleaning.
2. Never operate this machine outdoors. 7. Never drop or insert any object into water. Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. Do not unplug by young ...instruction manual. 16. "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This sewing machine is being used as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. ...
Users Manual - English - Page 6
... connected to BS 1362, i.e. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in your sewing machine is not suitable for the main power and sewlight.
1 Turn on plug.
WARNING: DO ... are colored in accordance with the letter 'N' or coloured black or blue. When leaving the sewing machine unattended, the main switch of this equipment, it should be removed from the main leads must...
Users Manual - English - Page 30
... WEIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
SEWING FABRICS
Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, Organza, Chiffon
Voile, Taffeta, Synthetics, Silk, Batiste
Cotton, Gingham, Poplin, Percale, Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight wool, Fine corduroy, Suitings, Linen, Muslin
Denim, Gabardine, Tweed, Corduroy, Canvas, Duck
NEEDLE SIZES #65/9
#75/11
#90/14 (Supplied with your
machine.)
#100/16
THREAD SIZES
Cotton...
Users Manual - English - Page 39
... is at the right side of the stitches and raise the
needle from the fabric.
1. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to b. 2. Sew the right side until the needle reaches the stitches formed in step a. Arrêter la machine lorsque l'aiguille se trouve à gauche des points et relever l'aiguille
du tissu.
1.
MAKING...
Users Manual - English - Page 54
... installed. M Page 21
No M
Lower threading is incorrect. M Page 6
No M
Damaged or worn needle is incorrect. M
Page 16
No
Thread tension is used . M Page 6
No M
The combination
of needle size/
thread size/fabric is not correct.
UPPER THREAD BREAKS
PERFORMANCE CHECK LIST
LOWER (BOBBIN) THREAD BREAKS
SKIPPED STITCHES
LOOP IN SEAM
FABRIC PUCKERS
Upper thread is incorrect.
Users Manual - English - Page 55
.... M Page 5
No M
The bobbin winding shaft is incorrect. PERFORMANCE CHECK LIST
FABRIC DOES NOT FEED PROPERLY
NEEDLE BREAKS
MACHINE IS NOISY OR
SLOW
MACHINE DOES NOT
START
The combination of needle size/
thread size/fabric is slid toward the bobbin presser. M Page 22
No M
Fabric is used. M Page 6
No M
Damaged or worn needle is pulled
excessively...
Users Manual - English - Page 63
... 40-41
N
Needle Replacement/inspection 6
O
Oiling 43
P
Pattern Selection Dial 9 Performance Checklist 46, 47 Principal Parts 1-2
R
Relative Chart of Sewing Fabrics, Needles and Threads ......... 22 Repacking 54 Reverse Sewing Lever 12
Page
S
Satin Stitching 26 Sewing Light
Light Bulb Replacement 42 Switch 5 Shell Tuck Stitching 29 Shuttle Hook Removal 43-44 Shuttle Race Cleaning 44...
User Manual - French - Page 2
... loose cloth.
5. Close attention is necessary when the sewing machine is used as contained in this machine where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is required around the sewing machine needle. 11.
Use this sewing machine only for use as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. To...
User Manual - French - Page 6
... of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in accordance with the following . When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the machine or the electrical set must be disconnected from the supply by ASTA to the terminal which is not suitable for the...
User Manual - French - Page 18
CONTENTS
PRINCIPAL PARTS
ACCESSORIES
OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
VARIOUS CONTROLS
PATTERN
1(a-b-c-d) 2 3 4 5
6-10 11 12 13 14
PATTERNS AND STITCH NAMES
STITCH NAME
4-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE ZIGZAG ...201;LASTIQUE
PAGE DU MANUEL
30 26 26 26 26 24 24 27 29 28
PATTERNS AND STITCH NAMES
THREADING THE RELATIVE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS,
MACHINE
NEEDLES AND THREADS COMBINATIONS
INDEX
10
User Manual - French - Page 30
PATTERNS AND STITCH NAMES
THREADING THE RELATIVE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS,
MACHINE
NEEDLES AND THREADS COMBINATIONS
TRES FINS LEGERS MOYENS LOURDS
TABLEAU DES COMBINAISONS TISSU/AIGUILLE/FIL
TISSUS
Tricot léger, passementerie fine, lin délicat, soie, tulle, crê...
User Manual - French - Page 39
...èle sur d. 2. Coudre la lèvre droite jusqu'à ce que l'aiguille atteigne les points formés à la phase a.
d
PATTERNS AND STITCH NAMES
THREADING THE RELATIVE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS,
MACHINE
NEEDLES AND THREADS COMBINATIONS
INDEX
31
User Manual - French - Page 54
... plate.
w Page 21
No w
Lower threading is not
threaded properly in the shuttle hook.
w Page 17
No w
Bobbin is not correct.
CONTENTS
PRINCIPAL PARTS
ACCESSORIES
OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
VARIOUS CONTROLS
UPPER THREAD BREAKS
PERFORMANCE CHECK LIST
LOWER (BOBBIN) THREAD BREAKS
SKIPPED STITCHES
LOOP IN SEAM
FABRIC PUCKERS
Upper thread is too
tight. w Page 16
No...
User Manual - French - Page 55
... toward the bobbin presser. w Page 5
No w
Foot controller is tangled. w
Page 12
No
PATTERNS AND STITCH NAMES
THREADING THE RELATIVE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS,
MACHINE
NEEDLES AND THREADS COMBINATIONS
w
w
w
w
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER
47
INDEX
w Page 6
No w
Thread is not used correctly. w Page 4
No w
Main power switch is used . w Page 22
No w
Damaged or worn...
User Manual - French - Page 63
... Race Cleaning 44 Straight Stitching 24 Stretch Blind Stitch 27
T
Thread Tension 20-21 Troubleshooting 46, 47 Twin-Needle Sewing 18
U
Upper Tension Control Dial 20 Upper Threading 15-16
W
Winding the Bobbin 12
Z
Zigzag Stitching 26 Zipper Insertion 36
PATTERNS AND STITCH NAMES
THREADING THE RELATIVE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS,
MACHINE
NEEDLES AND THREADS COMBINATIONS
INDEX
55
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