Brother International XL 5340 Support Question
Brother International XL 5340 Support Question
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Question posted by newbiebaby on October 2nd, 2014
I Really Need Instructions For Pacesetter By Brother Xl731
Hi i am just learning how to sew. I really need instructions for a Pacesetter by Brother XL731 i do believe it is a 1970's model. Its in a cabinet. I don't even know how to thread thus machine! I need help.
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on October 3rd, 2014 12:02 AM
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Related Brother International XL 5340 Manual Pages
Users Manual - English - Page 2
...threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Do not operate this sewing machine from outlet. 9. Do not unplug by the manufac- Always unplug this machine...needle area, such as contained in . "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS"
When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including ...
Users Manual - English - Page 6
...STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
PRINCIPAL PARTS 1
ACCESSORIES 3
OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5
Connecting Plugs 5 Main Power and Sewing Light Switches 6 Foot Controller 6 Inserting the Needle 7 Checking the Needle 7 Changing the Presser Foot 8 Converting to Free-Arm Style 9 Steadying the Machine 9 VARIOUS CONTROLS 10 Pattern Selection Dial...
Users Manual - English - Page 9
... Used to be used for operation. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
PRINCIPAL PARTS
34
62
1
1 Bobbin winding assembly Winds the thread onto the bobbin to control sewing speed start and stop.
F Foot controller receptacle Insert the foot controller plug for the lower thread.
2 Spool pin
A
Holds the spool of...
Users Manual - English - Page 13
... fit in use, it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
PRÉCAUTION: 1. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Connecting Plugs
1.
only This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Cuando se cambia una aguja, la canilla o la bombilla de...
Users Manual - English - Page 14
... the pressure on appuie légèrement sur la pédale, la machine va fonctionner à faible vitesse. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
A
1 2
B
Main Power and Sewing Light Switches
This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off (toward the "I" mark) 2 Turn off . (See fig. A.)
1 Turn...
Users Manual - English - Page 19
...KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
RECOMMENDED WIDTHS AND LENGTHS FOR STITCHES
PATTERN
C A
STITCH NAME
RECOMMENDED WIDTH
[mm (inch)]
RECOMMENDED PAGE IN LENGTH INSTRUCTIONS...
ELASTIC OVERLOCK STITCH
3-5
Fixed
39
(1/8-13/64)
2.5 (3/32)
FEATHER STITCH
3-5
Fixed
40
(1/8-13/64)
2.5 (3/32)
ARROW HEAD STITCH
3-5
Fixed
39
(1/8-13/64)
2.5...
Users Manual - English - Page 28
... pass it between the tension discs. 5. A.)
1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide 3 Tension discs 4 Thread take -up lever 4. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
1 2
4 3
BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS
A
4
23
1
C
B
D
4 4
E
5
Upper (Needle) Threading
Turn power switch to break, skip stitches or wrinkle...
Users Manual - English - Page 30
...the needle holder aligns with the bottom of the holder for the needle-threading hook before lowering the needle threader lever. In addition, refer to the CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS to "O". 1.
CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
1 2
3
1
2
4
5
7
6
6
Using the Needle Threader (when the...
Users Manual - English - Page 33
... les placer vers l'arrière de la machine, juste derrière le pied-de-biche. Pull out about 15 cm (6") of the machine straight behind the presser foot. Con la mano ... haber enganchado el hilo inferior en un lanzo. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
1 2
Drawing Up Lower Thread
1. Con la mano derecha, gire la ruedecilla hacia ...
Users Manual - English - Page 35
... How To Correct Them
A Upper tension is needed.
For most sewing applications, no adjustment is too tight. When sewing with a small screwdriver in C-1.
C Lower ... tension is too loose. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
A
2
1
2
1
B
2
1
2
1
A-1
654
B-1
654
C
2 1
2 1
Thread Tension
Thread tension will weaken your seams or...
Users Manual - English - Page 37
...; 100/16
Algodón: 40/50 Hilo mercería gruesa
PRENDAS DE PUNTO
Prendas de punto simple, Prendas de punto doble, Jersey, Tricot
n° 90/14
Poliester envuelto de algodón
NOTA: 1. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS
VERY THIN LIGHTWEIGHT MEDIUM...
Users Manual - English - Page 42
... stitch width dial between "0" and "5". The satin stitch can be used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. Luego, seleccione el largo de puntada. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
Zigzag Stitching
Pattern (Zigzag Stitch)
Stitch Length -4
Stitch Width 0-5
ZIGZAG STITCH Select the Zigzag Stitch with the pattern...
Users Manual - English - Page 43
....
Plier le tissu à la taille souhaitée pour l'ourlet, (comme le montre la fig. Coudre sur le repli (comme le montre la fig. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
A
B
C
D
Blindhem Stitching
Pattern (Blindhem Stitch) (Stretch Blindhem Stitch)
Stitch Length -2 -1.5
Stitch Width Fixed 5 Fixed 3.5
The Blindhem Stitch...
Users Manual - English - Page 50
.... 2. Making a Buttonhole 1. C. 6. While gently holding the upper thread, start sewing.
* Set the stitch width to " ".
2. Mark the position of the foot, insert them into the grooves and temporarily tie them there.
3.
Lower the presser foot and start the machine. 7. B.) 5. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
A
B
1
2
-
3
C
PUSH...
Users Manual - English - Page 55
... Set the Stitch Length Dial to " " and sew the buttonhole on a scrap
of the material with the Stitch Length Dial. 1 Right side 2 Stitch length 3 Shorter 4 Longer 5 In this case
9
9
BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
47 SS
5
432
- CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
1
2
4
3
10...
Users Manual - English - Page 57
... material from the machine. Attach the button sewing foot.
3. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
Button Sewing
Pattern (Zigzag Stitch)
Stitch Length
Stitch Width Any
Foot
Button Sewing Foot
1. Measure the distance between the holes and set the stitch width to the up position.)
4. Cut the upper and lower threads and tie...
Users Manual - English - Page 59
...)
Stitch Length 4
1. Fold the edge of the material. 3. A.)
1. Loosen the tension of the upper thread (to break. Set the pattern selection dial to select the center needle position. Set the stitch length between "2" and "3".
2. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
A
1
2
3
B
Zipper Inserting
Pattern (Straight Stitch)
Stitch...
Users Manual - English - Page 68
CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
Performance Checklist
Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, review the section in the shuttle hook. UPPER THREAD BREAKS
LOWER THREAD BREAKS
SKIPPED STITCHES
LOOP IN SEAM
FABRIC PUCKERS
Upper threading is tangled.
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No w
Spool of needle size/
thread size/fabric is incorrect....
Users Manual - English - Page 69
... is tangled.
w Page 7
No w
Thread is removed
from outlet. Let the
feed dogs move the
fabric. w
Page 58
No
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No w
Main power switch is used correctly.
w Page 20
No w
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No w
Inferior needle is turned
off.
w Page 18 No
Feed dogs are lowered. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT...
Users Manual - English - Page 75
CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
Page
A
Accessories 3 Appliques 54
B
Blindhem Stitching 35 Bobbin
Threading 19, 24 Winding 18 Bridging Stitch 11 Buttonhole Sewing 42, 44 Buttonhole Fine Adjustment 47 Button Sewing 49
C
Chart of Sewing Fabrics, Needles and Thread Combinations .. 29 Cleaning 59 Connecting Plugs 5
D
Decorative ...
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