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...Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for its intended use by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or ...Use only accessories recommended by young children or infirm persons without supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only) 17. Do not use bent needles. 13. This sewing machine is being used by pulling on cord. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, ...
...Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for its intended use by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or ...Use only accessories recommended by young children or infirm persons without supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only) 17. Do not use bent needles. 13. This sewing machine is being used by pulling on cord. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, ...
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...on the foot controller. 4. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com. If you need to take or send this machine to be damaged. Please follow the troubleshooting table in high humidity conditions. IMPORTANT ●... repaired. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be repaired. Make sure you watch the needle carefully while you are sewing. The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine in direct sunlight or in the Appendix to make...
...on the foot controller. 4. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com. If you need to take or send this machine to be damaged. Please follow the troubleshooting table in high humidity conditions. IMPORTANT ●... repaired. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be repaired. Make sure you watch the needle carefully while you are sewing. The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine in direct sunlight or in the Appendix to make...
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... Optional Accessories ...6 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 7 Connecting Plugs ...7 Main Power and Sewing Light Switch ...8 Foot Controller ...8 Checking the Needle ...8 Replacing the Needle ...8 Changing the Presser Foot ...9 Flat Bed Attachment ...10 Using a Free-arm Style ...10 THE CONTROLS ...11 Pattern Selection Dial...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. STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING 27...
... Optional Accessories ...6 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 7 Connecting Plugs ...7 Main Power and Sewing Light Switch ...8 Foot Controller ...8 Checking the Needle ...8 Replacing the Needle ...8 Changing the Presser Foot ...9 Flat Bed Attachment ...10 Using a Free-arm Style ...10 THE CONTROLS ...11 Pattern Selection Dial...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. STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING 27...
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... selection dial (Page 11) 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-control dial (Page 25) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 8 ...Thread cutter (Page 28) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 9 Needle threader (Page 22) (This is only available on certain models.) 0 Quick-set bobbin (Page 19) (This is only available on and off. F Buttonhole fine-...
... selection dial (Page 11) 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-control dial (Page 25) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 8 ...Thread cutter (Page 28) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 9 Needle threader (Page 22) (This is only available on certain models.) 0 Quick-set bobbin (Page 19) (This is only available on and off. F Buttonhole fine-...
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Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. Part Name 1 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 2 Bobbin (3 pcs.) 3 Needle Pack (Regular Single Needle HAX130 (3 pcs.)) 4 Twin Needle (1 pc.) Part Code USA Others X59370-021 SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 129583-021 X57521-021 No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following accessories are ...
Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. Part Name 1 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 2 Bobbin (3 pcs.) 3 Needle Pack (Regular Single Needle HAX130 (3 pcs.)) 4 Twin Needle (1 pc.) Part Code USA Others X59370-021 SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 129583-021 X57521-021 No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following accessories are ...
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... will stop. Remove the power supply plug from the top and the sides. Other needles may 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 switch off . When you press the foot controller...
... will stop. Remove the power supply plug from the top and the sides. Other needles may 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 switch off . When you press the foot controller...
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... foot depending on what you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-on the controller, the machine will start and you may be damaged. 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw • Do not use presser feet that have been designed to its highest position by raising the lever at the 2 back of the... needle toward you (counterclockwise), and then raise the presser foot lever. Release the foot by 1 turning the handwheel toward the 5 back of the sewing machine may ...
... foot depending on what you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-on the controller, the machine will start and you may be damaged. 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw • Do not use presser feet that have been designed to its highest position by raising the lever at the 2 back of the... needle toward you (counterclockwise), and then raise the presser foot lever. Release the foot by 1 turning the handwheel toward the 5 back of the sewing machine may ...
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... your machine to -reach areas. If the presser foot 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 out and be lost or damaged. Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 4 presser foot onto... to 1 open it . If the accessories are stored in a bag, they may bend or break the needle and cause injury. 10 1 1 Flat bed attachment KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put a different presser foot on the needle plate 3 so that the bar on the shank. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to...
... your machine to -reach areas. If the presser foot 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 out and be lost or damaged. Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 4 presser foot onto... to 1 open it . If the accessories are stored in a bag, they may bend or break the needle and cause injury. 10 1 1 Flat bed attachment KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put a different presser foot on the needle plate 3 so that the bar on the shank. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to...
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... Selection Dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to set the needle in either direction. To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may be damaged. If the needle is in the down position when you (counterclockwise) to choose a pattern, turn the handwheel...
... Selection Dial CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to set the needle in either direction. To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may be damaged. If the needle is in the down position when you (counterclockwise) to choose a pattern, turn the handwheel...
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... STITCH ELASTIC SHELL TUCK STITCH DOUBLE ACTION STITCH BRIDGING STITCH RAMPART STITCH TRIANGLE STITCH 3-5 (1/8 - 3/16) 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) 0-5 (0-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) TRIPLE ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) STRETCH OVERLOCK STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) F- 1.5 (1/64-1/16) 1-4 (1/16-3/16) F-4 (1/64-3/16...
... STITCH ELASTIC SHELL TUCK STITCH DOUBLE ACTION STITCH BRIDGING STITCH RAMPART STITCH TRIANGLE STITCH 3-5 (1/8 - 3/16) 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) 0-5 (0-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) TRIPLE ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) STRETCH OVERLOCK STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) F- 1.5 (1/64-1/16) 1-4 (1/16-3/16) F-4 (1/64-3/16...
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... the "0" setting, material is used . The position needed for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may need to adjust the stitch length for making the satin stitch varies according to observe the feeding of the material. 2 1 3 1 CAUTION ● If the...
... the "0" setting, material is used . The position needed for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may need to adjust the stitch length for making the satin stitch varies according to observe the feeding of the material. 2 1 3 1 CAUTION ● If the...
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... dial. . 15 THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 1 Stitch width dial 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...
... dial. . 15 THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 1 Stitch width dial 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...
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...the sound of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to wind the thread CAUTION around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. Note ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Press the foot controller to the left and remove the bobbin.... stop the machine. ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. ● Immediately after winding the bobbin, it may break the needle. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft 8 to start. 6 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly When the bobbin seems full and begins 7 spinning ...
...the sound of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to wind the thread CAUTION around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. Note ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Press the foot controller to the left and remove the bobbin.... stop the machine. ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. ● Immediately after winding the bobbin, it may break the needle. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft 8 to start. 6 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly When the bobbin seems full and begins 7 spinning ...
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... the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. If it may break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower Threading • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you (counterclockwise) and... raise the presser foot lever. Raise the needle to be injured. 1 Cover 2 Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the wrong direction, it is correctly inserted...
... the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. If it may break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower Threading • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you (counterclockwise) and... raise the presser foot lever. Raise the needle to be injured. 1 Cover 2 Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the wrong direction, it is correctly inserted...
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...-set bobbin) This feature is only available on certain models. 1 CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in 5 place (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on the foot controller and the machine begins to turn off the power. Put the...
...-set bobbin) This feature is only available on certain models. 1 CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in 5 place (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on the foot controller and the machine begins to turn off the power. Put the...
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... thread to sew, follow the procedure in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. If it may cause the thread tension 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 were designed to be used with...
... thread to sew, follow the procedure in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. If it may cause the thread tension 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 were designed to be used with...
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...the back one first, and then the front one. IMPORTANT: 1 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever. 1 1 Presser foot lever Raise the needle to left. 1 1 1 Thread take-up lever 21 Pass the thread through the 5 thread take-up lever from right to its highest position by 2 ...turning the handwheel toward you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread is in the 4 illustration above. Upper Threading 1 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 ...
...the back one first, and then the front one. IMPORTANT: 1 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever. 1 1 Presser foot lever Raise the needle to left. 1 1 1 Thread take-up lever 21 Pass the thread through the 5 thread take-up lever from right to its highest position by 2 ...turning the handwheel toward you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread is in the 4 illustration above. Upper Threading 1 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 ...
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...hand, then feeding the thread with your sewing machine is equipped with a needle threader, use the needle threader, make sure the needle holder is only available on the handwheel points directly up. 1 Needle bar thread guide IMPORTANT: 7 Thread the needle from front to back leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2...around the thread take -up lever. Turn the power off and lower the presser foot 1 lever. Raise the needle to thread the needle (see next section). 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever Note ● When you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever before ...
...hand, then feeding the thread with your sewing machine is equipped with a needle threader, use the needle threader, make sure the needle holder is only available on the handwheel points directly up. 1 Needle bar thread guide IMPORTANT: 7 Thread the needle from front to back leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2...around the thread take -up lever. Turn the power off and lower the presser foot 1 lever. Raise the needle to thread the needle (see next section). 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever Note ● When you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever before ...
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...eye of machine. The hook will need to make sure that the hook passes through the needle. Make sure the main power switch is off when threading. 23 CAUTION ● The needle threader can only use needles in front of the sewing sure that the hook grabs it. While lightly holding the ...thread, turn the lever toward the back of the needle to thread the needle by hand. the needle and grabs the thread. 1 1 2 1 1 Hook 2 Thread • Hold the thread in the range of 90/14-100/16. ● You can ...
...eye of machine. The hook will need to make sure that the hook passes through the needle. Make sure the main power switch is off when threading. 23 CAUTION ● The needle threader can only use needles in front of the sewing sure that the hook grabs it. While lightly holding the ...thread, turn the lever toward the back of the needle to thread the needle by hand. the needle and grabs the thread. 1 1 2 1 1 Hook 2 Thread • Hold the thread in the range of 90/14-100/16. ● You can ...
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...will be removed. Pull on certain models. You can draw up the lower thread by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■ Quick-set above 3 since this needle and two top threads. Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads 3 and put the bobbin back in. Replace...begin sewing immediately without cutting it. Pass the thread along the slit in the 2 previous steps 1 to draw up the lower 2 thread. Other needles could break and injure you can use the zigzag presser foot only. 24 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the Lower Thread While lightly holding...
...will be removed. Pull on certain models. You can draw up the lower thread by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■ Quick-set above 3 since this needle and two top threads. Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads 3 and put the bobbin back in. Replace...begin sewing immediately without cutting it. Pass the thread along the slit in the 2 previous steps 1 to draw up the lower 2 thread. Other needles could break and injure you can use the zigzag presser foot only. 24 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the Lower Thread While lightly holding...