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1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 2 STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING 3 BUILT-IN STITCHES 4 SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 5 USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 6 APPENDIX Operation Manual
1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 2 STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING 3 BUILT-IN STITCHES 4 SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 5 USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 6 APPENDIX Operation Manual
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... allow this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. Never operate the machine with this manual. 3. This sewing machine is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any object into water. WARNING - Use this machine only for...
... allow this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all moving parts. Never operate the machine with this manual. 3. This sewing machine is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any object into water. WARNING - Use this machine only for...
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... this packing material if you fit them correctly. If you are checking or cleaning the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Save this product are sewing. To repair or adjust the machine If the machine breaks down or needs adjustment, first follow the diagram below to clean the case. UNPACKING/REPACKING... or store the machine near a heater, iron, halogen lamp or other moving parts. 2. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com.
... this packing material if you fit them correctly. If you are checking or cleaning the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. Save this product are sewing. To repair or adjust the machine If the machine breaks down or needs adjustment, first follow the diagram below to clean the case. UNPACKING/REPACKING... or store the machine near a heater, iron, halogen lamp or other moving parts. 2. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com.
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......11 Pattern Selection Dial ...11 Patterns and Stitch Names ...12 Stitch Length Dial ...14 Stretch Stitching ...15 Stitch Width Dial ...15 Reverse Sewing Lever ...15 THREADING THE MACHINE 16 Winding the Bobbin ...16 Lower Threading ...18 Lower Threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin ...19 Upper Threading ...21 Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader 22 Drawing up the Lower Thread ...24 Sewing with a Twin Needle ...24 Thread Tension ...25 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 26 2. BUILT-IN STITCHES 29 Blind Hem Stitching ...29 ...
......11 Pattern Selection Dial ...11 Patterns and Stitch Names ...12 Stitch Length Dial ...14 Stretch Stitching ...15 Stitch Width Dial ...15 Reverse Sewing Lever ...15 THREADING THE MACHINE 16 Winding the Bobbin ...16 Lower Threading ...18 Lower Threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin ...19 Upper Threading ...21 Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader 22 Drawing up the Lower Thread ...24 Sewing with a Twin Needle ...24 Thread Tension ...25 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 26 2. BUILT-IN STITCHES 29 Blind Hem Stitching ...29 ...
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...length. J Presser foot lever (Page 21) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. K Foot controller (Page 8) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on certain models.) A Flat bed attachment with the twin needle. 6 Stitch width dial (Page 15) This controls the stitch width. 7 Upper tension... 22) (This is only available on certain models.) 0 Quick-set bobbin (Page 19) (This is only available on and off. H Main power and sewing light switch (Page 8) You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch you want. Parts Code for Zigzag Presser Foot: XC4901-051 Foot...
...length. J Presser foot lever (Page 21) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. K Foot controller (Page 8) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on certain models.) A Flat bed attachment with the twin needle. 6 Stitch width dial (Page 15) This controls the stitch width. 7 Upper tension... 22) (This is only available on certain models.) 0 Quick-set bobbin (Page 19) (This is only available on and off. H Main power and sewing light switch (Page 8) You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch you want. Parts Code for Zigzag Presser Foot: XC4901-051 Foot...
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... F034N: XC2165-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 6 We have designed these accessories to help you be able to carry out most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Part Name 1 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 2 Bobbin (3 pcs.) 3 Needle Pack (Regular Single Needle HAX130 (3 pcs.)) 4 ...(1 pc.) Part Code USA Others X59370-021 SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 129583-021 X57521-021 No. Part Name 5 Buttonhole Foot (1 pc.) 6 Button Sewing Foot (1 pc.) 7 Extra Spool Pin (1 pc.) 8 Screwdriver (1 pc.) 9 Darning Plate (1pc.) Part Code USA Others X59369-321 X59375-121 130920...
... F034N: XC2165-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 6 We have designed these accessories to help you be able to carry out most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Part Name 1 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 2 Bobbin (3 pcs.) 3 Needle Pack (Regular Single Needle HAX130 (3 pcs.)) 4 ...(1 pc.) Part Code USA Others X59370-021 SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 129583-021 X57521-021 No. Part Name 5 Buttonhole Foot (1 pc.) 6 Button Sewing Foot (1 pc.) 7 Extra Spool Pin (1 pc.) 8 Screwdriver (1 pc.) 9 Darning Plate (1pc.) Part Code USA Others X59369-321 X59375-121 130920...
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USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING 1 ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time, otherwise a fire may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off ...
USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING 1 ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time, otherwise a fire may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off ...
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... when the machine is not in use . Lower the presser foot lever. 3 1 1 Presser foot lever Checking the Needle The sewing needle must always be straight and sharp for Model XL-3500, XL-2600, XL-3510, XL-2610, XL-3520, XL-2620. 8 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Replacing the Needle CAUTION ● Turn the main power...
... when the machine is not in use . Lower the presser foot lever. 3 1 1 Presser foot lever Checking the Needle The sewing needle must always be straight and sharp for Model XL-3500, XL-2600, XL-3510, XL-2610, XL-3520, XL-2620. 8 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Replacing the Needle CAUTION ● Turn the main power...
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... to be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you change the presser foot depending on what you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-on Type Raise the needle to its highest position by raising the lever at the 2 back of the... sewing machine may cause accident or injury. 2 3 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle Stopper 3 Needle Put the twin needle in the same way. Next, tighten the needle clamp using the ...
... to be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you change the presser foot depending on what you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-on Type Raise the needle to its highest position by raising the lever at the 2 back of the... sewing machine may cause accident or injury. 2 3 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle Stopper 3 Needle Put the twin needle in the same way. Next, tighten the needle clamp using the ...
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... that the bar on the shank. Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 4 presser foot onto the shank. Using a Free-arm Style Free-arm sewing is in the correct place, the bar should snap in line with the correct orientation, the needle may strike the presser foot, which may fall... the flat bed attachment to the left to the free-arm style, lift out the flat bed attachment. If the presser foot is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to 1 open it . Flat Bed Attachment The accessories are not in a compartment inside the compartment. To change your machine to 1 release it...
... that the bar on the shank. Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 4 presser foot onto the shank. Using a Free-arm Style Free-arm sewing is in the correct place, the bar should snap in line with the correct orientation, the needle may strike the presser foot, which may fall... the flat bed attachment to the left to the free-arm style, lift out the flat bed attachment. If the presser foot is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to 1 open it . Flat Bed Attachment The accessories are not in a compartment inside the compartment. To change your machine to 1 release it...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Patterns and Stitch Names Pattern 35 Stitches 25 Stitches Stitch Name Recommended Width (mm (inch)) Recommended Length (mm (inch)) Instruction Manual Page 4-STEP AUTOMATIC ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Patterns and Stitch Names Pattern 35 Stitches 25 Stitches Stitch Name Recommended Width (mm (inch)) Recommended Length (mm (inch)) Instruction Manual Page 4-STEP AUTOMATIC ...
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...25 inch). The "F" range is for making the satin stitch varies according to the material and thread being used. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may need to observe the feeding of fabric to adjust the stitch length for making... of the material. 2 1 3 1 CAUTION ● If the stitches are bunched together, lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing. With the "0" setting, material is used when sewing a button. The position needed for best results. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE LONGER THE STITCH. This is used for making ...
...25 inch). The "F" range is for making the satin stitch varies according to the material and thread being used. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may need to observe the feeding of fabric to adjust the stitch length for making... of the material. 2 1 3 1 CAUTION ● If the stitches are bunched together, lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing. With the "0" setting, material is used when sewing a button. The position needed for best results. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE LONGER THE STITCH. This is used for making ...
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...Note ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitch is selected, the needle position can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams. 1 To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible and hold it in that position while you lightly push the foot... Stitch Setting the stitch length dial to " " or " " changes the selected pattern to a stretch stitch. 1 1 Reverse sewing lever Stitch Width Dial The numbers marked on the dial represent the stitch width. Reverse Sewing Lever You can be changed from left to right by adjusting the stitch width dial. . 15
...Note ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitch is selected, the needle position can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams. 1 To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible and hold it in that position while you lightly push the foot... Stitch Setting the stitch length dial to " " or " " changes the selected pattern to a stretch stitch. 1 1 Reverse sewing lever Stitch Width Dial The numbers marked on the dial represent the stitch width. Reverse Sewing Lever You can be changed from left to right by adjusting the stitch width dial. . 15
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that have been designed for this machine. ... the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft 3 and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. 2 1 1 Spring on the spool pin. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that have been designed for this machine. ... the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft 3 and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin. 2 1 1 Spring on the spool pin. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models...
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... you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. ● Immediately after winding the bobbin, it may break the needle. Press the foot controller to sew or turning the handwheel. 17 If you follow the instructions carefully. While holding the end of the clutch engaging when beginning to start. 6 1 2 1 Wound evenly...
... you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. ● Immediately after winding the bobbin, it may break the needle. Press the foot controller to sew or turning the handwheel. 17 If you follow the instructions carefully. While holding the end of the clutch engaging when beginning to start. 6 1 2 1 Wound evenly...
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... Lower Threading • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured. 1 Cover 2 Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in 3 the direction shown by 1 turning the handwheel toward ...you turn the power off while threading the machine. If bobbins from other models are used with this sewing machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Make sure you accidentally step on using the quick-set the...
... Lower Threading • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured. 1 Cover 2 Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in 3 the direction shown by 1 turning the handwheel toward ...you turn the power off while threading the machine. If bobbins from other models are used with this sewing machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Make sure you accidentally step on using the quick-set the...
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... cover so that the end of the thread comes out from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Lower Threading (for this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Be sure to operate, injury could result. 19 Use only the enclosed...
... cover so that the end of the thread comes out from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Lower Threading (for this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Be sure to operate, injury could result. 19 Use only the enclosed...
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... thread. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Follow steps 1 and 2 from "Lower Threading". 1 Put the bobbin in, feed the end of the thread 2 through the tension-adjusting spring ... the thread to be used with this machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to be incorrect or break the needle. • You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the Lower Thread" (page 24). 1 1 Cutter • Make sure that the thread is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 ...
... thread. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Follow steps 1 and 2 from "Lower Threading". 1 Put the bobbin in, feed the end of the thread 2 through the tension-adjusting spring ... the thread to be used with this machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to be incorrect or break the needle. • You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the Lower Thread" (page 24). 1 1 Cutter • Make sure that the thread is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 ...
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... the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. Feed the upper thread as shown in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Pass the thread through the 5 thread take-up lever from right...
... the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. Feed the upper thread as shown in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Pass the thread through the 5 thread take-up lever from right...
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... thread guide IMPORTANT: 7 Thread the needle from front to back leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inch). • If your sewing machine is equipped with your left hand, then feeding the thread with a needle threader, use the needle threader to its highest position by holding the... thread in the highest position, otherwise the hook may cause sewing problems. 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide 22 Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader)...
... thread guide IMPORTANT: 7 Thread the needle from front to back leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inch). • If your sewing machine is equipped with your left hand, then feeding the thread with a needle threader, use the needle threader to its highest position by holding the... thread in the highest position, otherwise the hook may cause sewing problems. 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide 22 Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader)...