Brother International XL-2230 Support Question
Brother International XL-2230 Support Question
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Question posted by Fullwoodpalace on August 6th, 2012
Thread Race/ Bobbin Case Probe
When needle comes down it hits the bobbin casing. Is this timing or is casepositionedwrong. Tearing my hair out.
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Related Brother International XL-2230 Manual Pages
Users Manual - English - Page 2
... switch to the symbol "{" position which represents off when making any adjustments in the
needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Use this machine only for use bent needles. 13. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for household use as described in this...
Users Manual - English - Page 6
...Using a Free-arm Style ...17
THREADING THE MACHINE 18
Winding the Bobbin ...18 Lower Threading ...20 Lower Threading (For One-touch lower threading 21 Upper Threading ...23 Using the Needle Threader (Models equipped with a needle threader 24 Drawing up the lower thread ...26 Sewing with a Twin Needle ...27 Tension of the Thread ...28
FABRIC,THREAD,AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 29
2. STRAIGHT AND...
Users Manual - English - Page 8
1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Users Manual - English - Page 9
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
THE MAIN PARTS
2
4
31
0
E
5
A
67
89
B
D
C
1 Bobbin winder (Page 18) This winds the thread onto the bobbin,which you use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. D Presser foot lever (Page 23) E Foot controller (Page 11)
You can use for the lower thread.
2 Spool pin (Page 18, 23) 3 Hole for...
Users Manual - English - Page 11
..., modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
WARNING
● Use only regular mains household electricity for repairs before continuing...the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Note
● When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of electric shock, this plug is damaged, take the machine to ...
Users Manual - English - Page 13
... use sewing-machine needles for home use. Lower the presser foot lever.
3
1 Needle stopper 2 Needle
While holding the needle with your left hand, 6 use a lot of force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine, put the needle in fully, or if the needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may break or the machine may...
Users Manual - English - Page 15
If the accessories are stored in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged.
14 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Flat-Bed Attachment
The accessories are not in a compartment inside the flat-bed attachment.
1 Slide the flat-bed attachment to the left to open it.
1
1 2
1 ...
Users Manual - English - Page 19
... spool pin and 1 pass the thread around the bobbin-winding
tension disc. Only use the bobbin that has been designed for this sewing machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
THREADING THE MACHINE
Winding the Bobbin
CAUTION
● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that comes with this...
Users Manual - English - Page 21
... injured. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push the bobbin 4 down with this sewing machine. Slide the button and open the cover.
2
1
2
CAUTION
● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury.
1 Cover 2 Slide button
Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the wrong direction...
Users Manual - English - Page 22
... the
thread tension to operate, injury could result.
If bobbins from the left tab in 5 place (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on the foot controller and the machine begins to loosen, breaking the needle
1
and resulting in the diagram).
1
2
1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly
● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Replace the bobbin cover...
Users Manual - English - Page 23
... SEWING MACHINE
Slide the button and open the cover.
2
1
2
Replace the bobbin cover. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in , feed the end of the thread 3 through the slit, and then pull the thread to
cut it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle...
Users Manual - English - Page 24
...before threading the sewing machine. Be sure to break. CAUTION
● If the spool of thread 3 on the balance wheel points directly up. If you thread the machine properly.
Upper Threading
5
1
2
1
3 4
1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take -up lever
23 Make sure you
(counterclockwise) so that the mark on the spool pin and cause the needle...
Users Manual - English - Page 25
... switch to thread the needle. (See page 24)
2
1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever
1
1 5 cm (2 inch)
Note
● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread can not be damaged. While lowering the needle threader lever, 3 hook the thread onto the guide.
1 2
3
1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide
24 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Put the thread behind the guide...
Users Manual - English - Page 26
...; You can only be used
1
2 1
with home sewing machine needles size 75/11-100/16. CAUTION
● The needle threader can not use needles in front of
machine. If you are using
transparent nylon mono-filament thread,
you can only use the needle threader if
you are using decorative threads or
speciality needles, such as possible, and then turn the...
Users Manual - English - Page 27
... and then raise the needle.
■ One-touch lower threading This is only available on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread as described in 2 steps 1 to the
front (counterclockwise) once by hand so that some thread will be removed. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Drawing up the...
Users Manual - English - Page 28
... way as a single needle (see page 16)
you threaded the left needle using the thread
from front to
thread the twin needle.
Sewing with a Twin Needle
■ Twin Needle Threading You should face toward the back and the rounded side should thread each needle separately. Note
Models that
inch)). (see page 12).
The
needle could break,
and damage the machine. ● You should...
Users Manual - English - Page 29
... you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you change fabric or thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Tension of the Thread
The tension of the thread will appear on the surface of the fabric. 2
1 3
5 4
1
3 4
1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of fabric 6 Loops appear on back of fabric...
Users Manual - English - Page 33
... the
edge of the fabric. Release the Reverse Sewing Lever and start reverse sewing.
Pull the upper thread though the toes of the machine
(counterclockwise). If you do , the needle may be damaged and you are using the machine. If you use the wrong presser, the needle may hit the
presser foot and bend or break and you...
Users Manual - English - Page 43
...
Zigzag (Satin) Stitch
5.0 (3/16)
5.0 (3/16)
Button Sewing
Foot
Darning Plate
Measure the distance between the foot and the fabric 6 and make sure that the needle enters the holes
without hitting the button. Cut 8 the upper and lower threads and tie both
threads at the back of the material. Remove the power supply plug from the machine.
Users Manual - English - Page 58
... cause
How to
- page 10
The sewing machine does
not work properly.
Use the foot controller properly.
Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of stitch that you want to put it still there, contact your retailer or the nearest
-
sew. You have not used a bobbin that are pulling the fabric too...
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