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How To Set The Tension On Brother Xl5340

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

...persons without supervision. 17. The sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in this sewing machine. Do not allow this sewing machine if it has a damaged ...removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user service adjustments mentioned in this sewing machine only for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Always unplug before cleaning....

Users Manual - English - Page 5

... the plug fuse, use plugs with a 3 pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the machine or the electrical set must be cut off and an appropriate three pin plug fitted. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS...

Users Manual - English - Page 6

...machine is equipped with a needle threader) .. 22 Quick Thread-setting System FAST START BOBBIN (when the machine is equipped with a quick thread-setting system 24 Drawing Up Lower Thread 25 Twin-Needle Sewing 26 Thread Tension 27 CHART OF SEWING... Stitching 39 Feather Stitching 40 Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching 41 Decorative Stitching 41 BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING Making a Buttonhole (1...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... 2 Spool pin A Holds the spool of thread. 3 Bobbin winding tension disc and thread guide 5 9 4 Thread take-up lever 8 5 Thread cutter 7 6 Upper tension control dial Controls the tension of the stitches. 0 Reverse sewing lever Push for stitching in the reverse direction. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES PRINCIPAL PARTS 34 62...

Users Manual - English - Page 13

... alimentación a una toma de corriente. Brancher la fiche d'alimentation à une prise secteur. PRÉCAUTION: 1. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Connecting Plugs 1. Connect the power cord plug into a wall outlet. If it is not in a polarized outlet only one blade wider...

Users Manual - English - Page 14

... machine model XL5340/XL5232/ XL5130/XR42/XR34/XR32. only) Foot controller: Model N This foot controller can be taken that nothing is placed on augmente la pression, la vitesse de couture de la machine va augmenter également. Si l'on the foot controller when the machine is not in use. (See fig. B.) BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES RECOMMENDED ... OVERLOCK STITCH 3-5 Fixed 39 (1/8-13/64) 2.5 (3/32) 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 (3/32) DECORATIVE STITCH 3-5 Fixed 41 (1/8-13/64) 2.5 ...

Users Manual - English - Page 28

.... 6. Bring the thread through guides. (See fig. D). A.) 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide 3 Tension discs 4 Thread take -up lever to the left (fig. E. 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...

Users Manual - English - Page 30

... needle are being used. While lowering the needle threader lever, hook the thread onto the guide. 4. Turn the balance wheel toward the back of the sewing machine. • Only use needles of the holder for the needle-threading hook before lowering the needle threader lever. While lightly holding the thread, rotate the...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

... is "5". Locks appear on the surface of the fabric. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is too loose. C Lower tension is needed. 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 cause puckers in your stitches. A-1 Upper...

Users Manual - English - Page 37

...ético Mercería 50/60 n° 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...

Users Manual - English - Page 42

... the Zigzag Stitch length is recommended to the desired Zigzag Stitch and set the stitch length in the " " range, set in the " " range, it produces a satin stitch (a close...233;lecteur de largeur de point entre "0" et "5". 34 MAINTENANCE INDEX CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES Zigzag Stitching Pattern (Zigzag Stitch) Stitch Length -4...

Users Manual - English - Page 43

...not show. C. 5. When the fabric is unfolded you will have a blind hem. (See 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...même couleur que le tissu. 2. Set the pattern selection dial to either the Blindhem Stitch or Stretch Blindhem Stitch and...

Users Manual - English - Page 50

... shown in fig. C. 6. Stop the machine when the buttonhole is a simple process that provides reliable results. Making a Buttonhole 1. Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern selection dial to remove any slack, then trim off the excess. Mark the position of the fabric. PUSH BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE...

Users Manual - English - Page 55

CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES 1 2 4 3 10 432 - SS 10 5 432 - SS 10 7 6 8 ... be made. 1. If the left side is too fine, turn the screw with the enclosed screwdriver in the + direction. Set the Stitch Length Dial to the right side, adjust the buttonhole fine adjustment screw as described below. SS 5 432 - If...

Users Manual - English - Page 57

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. Place the darning plate on the needle plate. (When the machine is 1.5 mm (1/16"), set the appropriate stitch width with a drop feed lever, lower the feed dogs by setting the drop feed...

Users Manual - English - Page 59

...both sides. B.) 6. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES A 1 2 3 B Zipper Inserting Pattern (Straight Stitch) Stitch Length 2-3 Stitch Width 2.5 (Center needle position) Foot Zipper Foot NOTE: After selecting the pattern, set the stitch width dial to 2.5 to adjust the needle position. Loosen the tension of the upper thread (to...

Users Manual - English - Page 68

... Page 59 No w Threading is bent or not sharp. Needle is incorrect. 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. Thread tension is incorrectly inserted. w Page 20 No w Upper thread is not correct. w Page 27 No...

Users Manual - English - Page 69

... ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 61 w Page 7 No w The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is set at no feeding. No w Page 59 No w Insufficient oiling. w Page 18 No Feed dogs are lowered. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES FABRIC DOES NOT FEED PROPERLY NEEDLE BREAKS...

Users Manual - English - Page 75

... Principal Parts 1 Q Quick Thread-setting System 24 R Repacking 66 Reverse Sewing Lever 17 S Scallop Stitching 38 Sewing Direction 32 Sewing Light Bulb Replacement 57 Switch 6 ...Machine 9 Stitch Length Dial 14 Straight Stitching 31 Stretch Blindhem Stitching 35 Stretch Material Sewing 33 Stretch Overlock 39 Stretch Stitching 15 T Threading Bobbin 19, 24 Needle 20, 22 Thread Tension...