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Question posted by merejay on August 27th, 2011

How To Put The Needle Clamp Assembly Back To The Sewing Machine Brother Xl 5232

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Answer #1: Posted by stevecren on September 3rd, 2011 7:27 PM

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I think you are missing the needle clamp pin I think I lost mine so I just ordered one so get back to me and I will tell you if that is the issue

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

...play with the same type and rated 15 watts. Always use bent needles. 13. Do not use the proper needle plate. This sewing machine is not working properly, if it is not intended for examination,...intended for its intended use as a toy. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle, causing it off ), and then remove the plug from all instructions before use ...

Users Manual - English - Page 4

... YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting Plugs ...6 Main Power/Sewing Light Switch ...7 Foot Controller ...7 Inserting the Needle ...7 Checking the Needle ...8 Changing the Presser Foot ...8 Converting to Free-arm Style ...9 Steadying the Machine ...9 THE CONTROLS ...10 Pattern Selection Dial ...10 Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches 11 Stitch Length Dial ...13 Stretch Stitching ...13 Stitch...

Users Manual - English - Page 5

... selection dial (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light on and off. G Foot controller receptacle (page 6) Plug in either direction to choose the stitch you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

... machine will stop. A bent needle will run at a low speed. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. You should be switched off before you may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... that have chosen. If the needle is loose, the needle may break or the machine may cause injury. ● Only use extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the holder assembly. 8 If you leave the power on and step on what you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-On...

Users Manual - English - Page 13

...28 29 25 30 29 29 29 29 30 - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ 17 Stitches Pattern 1 Stitch Name 1-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE Recommended Width [mm (inch)] 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 2 STRAIGHT STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) 3 ZIGZAG STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) 4 BLIND HEM STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 5 SHELL TUCK STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 6 ELASTIC STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 7 STRETCH BLIND HEM...

Users Manual - English - Page 15

...STITCH. 1 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is being done. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of the allowable range. . The machine will not be turned past SS -". When monogramming, embroidering, darning or sewing on the dial represent the stitch width. Do not forcefully turn the stitch... Stitches are selected, the needle position can be changed by adjusting the stitch ...

Users Manual - English - Page 16

Note ● The needle bar does not move after the bobbin-winding shaft is slid to the right. ● ... Put the bobbin onto the bobbin-winding shaft 3 and slide the bobbin-winding shaft to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

... thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Raise the needle to break. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the shuttle race by turning 1 the...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

... spool pin and put a spool of thread 2 on the spool pin and cause the needle to break. Pass the thread through the slit by pulling it between the 4 tension discs. Set the main power switch to "O". KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper Threading 1 2 4 3 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) to...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

.... You can only be used with a quick thread-setting system) This new system allows you to "O". KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward the back of the sewing machine. 2 1 Bobbin case 2 Shuttle Close the shuttle cover while pulling the 2 thread through the...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

... using the thread from front to thread the twin needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Threading the Right Needle 1 Follow the same instructions for general use the needle threader to back. Threading the Left Needle 2 Thread the left needle. 2 1 3 ■ Possible Problems If the Tension Is Wrong Upper tension is...

Users Manual - English - Page 26

... up the lower thread by pressing the foot controller. *Turn the stitch width dial to adjust the needle position. Turning it toward you need to strengthen a stitch. You may also be injured. ■ Changing Sewing Direction With the needle still in the fabric, stop the 1 machine at the point where you may also be injured. ●...

Users Manual - English - Page 27

... between "0" and "5". KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to the end of the seam and stop. 1 Push the reverse sewing lever and stitch 2 backwards for 1 cm (3/8") from the Machine Stop the machine. 1 Raise the needle to its highest position and make sure that you sew using the Straight Stitch at its 2 new direction...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

... the stitch, and then raise the needle from being cut through any stitches. Sew the right side until the needle reaches the stitches sewn in step 1). 2. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to "a". 2. Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of the ripper. Sew 5 to sew the front bar tack first. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to 6 stitches. 3. Step...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

... zipper under the folded section. If it hits, see step 1. If you choose a different stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle. Fold the edge of the zipper foot. 1 2 Remove the material from the machine. When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the presser foot holder to the left...

Users Manual - English - Page 36

... to gather the material. 4 Place the darning plate on the needle plate. 1 (On a machine equipped with parallel lines of straight 3 stitches. Loosen the tension of the upper thread so that 2 the lower thread lies on the other side of the zipper and continue sewing using the notch on the underside of the material. Begin...

Users Manual - English - Page 37

... starting position by setting the drop feed lever to the up through the work under the needle with a fine stitch length. Draw the lettering (for monogramming) or 3 design (for sewing a Monogram and Embroidering Place the darning plate on the needle plate. 1 (On a machine equipped with your middle and third fingers and supporting the outside the...

Users Manual - English - Page 39

... indicated by the arrows. Remove the needle plate and the face plate, 2 and then put 2 to wipe any excess oil off the 4 machine. 38 Reattach the face plate and fasten the screw. 5 Loosen the face plate screw. 2 Remove the face plate from the 1 outlet. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE MAINTENANCE Changing the Light Bulb Remove...

Users Manual - English - Page 41

..., the following checklist may help improve the operation. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Performance Checklist Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, first review the manual section about the operation that you are using the machine correctly. Lower threading is too tight. Page 16-18 No Wrong needle is clinging to make sure you are performing, to the...