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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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... foot control free from outlet. 9. Keep fingers away from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments in this machine. This sewing machine is not intended for household use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. DANGER - Replace the...
... foot control free from outlet. 9. Keep fingers away from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments in this machine. This sewing machine is not intended for household use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. DANGER - Replace the...
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... adjustment, first follow the diagram below to unpack and repack the machine. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com. PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU USE THE MACHINE. Turn off the main power and unplug the cord in the following circumstances: •...is a power failure while you are using the machine • If you fit them correctly. Do not store this packing material if you are sewing. You may have stopped using the machine • When you are replacing or removing the needle or any other moving parts. 2. Do not ...
... adjustment, first follow the diagram below to unpack and repack the machine. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com. PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU USE THE MACHINE. Turn off the main power and unplug the cord in the following circumstances: •...is a power failure while you are using the machine • If you fit them correctly. Do not store this packing material if you are sewing. You may have stopped using the machine • When you are replacing or removing the needle or any other moving parts. 2. Do not ...
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... Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching ...32 Decorative Stitching ...33 4. CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 THE MAIN PARTS ...5 ACCESSORIES ...6 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... ...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...
... Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching ...32 Decorative Stitching ...33 4. CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 THE MAIN PARTS ...5 ACCESSORIES ...6 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... ...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...
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... KD-1902 Parts Code: XC7359-021 (110/120V Area) XC7438-221 (220/240V Area) XC7456-221 (U.K.) XC7455-021 (Australia, New Zealand) 5 H Main power and sewing light switch (Page 8) You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch you want. J Presser foot lever (Page 21) Used to manually raise...then threading the machine. 4 Thread take-up lever (Page 21) 5 Hole for extra spool pin (Page 25) This holds a second spool of thread for sewing 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...
... KD-1902 Parts Code: XC7359-021 (110/120V Area) XC7438-221 (220/240V Area) XC7456-221 (U.K.) XC7455-021 (Australia, New Zealand) 5 H Main power and sewing light switch (Page 8) You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch you want. J Presser foot lever (Page 21) Used to manually raise...then threading the machine. 4 Thread take-up lever (Page 21) 5 Hole for extra spool pin (Page 25) This holds a second spool of thread for sewing 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...
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...1. 2. 3. No. Others SA107 F034N: XC2165-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 6 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 130920-021...on the machine model. No. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. We have designed these accessories to help you be able to...
...1. 2. 3. No. Others SA107 F034N: XC2165-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 6 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 130920-021...on the machine model. No. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. We have designed these accessories to help you be able to...
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... result in to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to heat. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING 1 ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of the machine should be switched off or the plug must be cut, damaged...
... result in to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to heat. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING 1 ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of the machine should be switched off or the plug must be cut, damaged...
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... down lightly, the machine will run at a low speed. Lower the presser foot lever. 3 1 1 Presser foot lever Checking the Needle The sewing needle must always be used for home use . 1 1 Foot controller CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of any bent needles safely. 1 ...When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will increase. Other needles may be injured. ● Only use sewing machine needles 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 ● ...
... down lightly, the machine will run at a low speed. Lower the presser foot lever. 3 1 1 Presser foot lever Checking the Needle The sewing needle must always be used for home use . 1 1 Foot controller CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of any bent needles safely. 1 ...When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will increase. Other needles may be injured. ● Only use sewing machine needles 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 ● ...
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... may be injured. ● Always use presser feet that have been designed to its highest position by raising the lever at the 2 back of the sewing machine may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you may cause accident or injury. 2 3 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle Stopper 3 Needle... Type Raise the needle to be used with a 1 screwdriver. Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION With the flat side of the needle toward you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-on the controller, the machine will have chosen.
... may be injured. ● Always use presser feet that have been designed to its highest position by raising the lever at the 2 back of the sewing machine may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you may cause accident or injury. 2 3 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle Stopper 3 Needle... Type Raise the needle to be used with a 1 screwdriver. Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION With the flat side of the needle toward you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-on the controller, the machine will have chosen.
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.... Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 4 presser foot onto the shank. If the accessories are stored in . Using a Free-arm Style Free-arm sewing is in a bag, they may bend or break the needle and cause injury. 10 1 1 Flat bed attachment To change your machine to 1 release it . 1 1 1 Shank... snap in a compartment inside the compartment. CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not installed with the slot on the presser foot is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to 1 open it . Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to the free-arm style, lift out the flat bed attachment...
.... Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 4 presser foot onto the shank. If the accessories are stored in . Using a Free-arm Style Free-arm sewing is in a bag, they may bend or break the needle and cause injury. 10 1 1 Flat bed attachment To change your machine to 1 release it . 1 1 1 Shank... snap in a compartment inside the compartment. CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not installed with the slot on the presser foot is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to 1 open it . Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to the free-arm style, lift out the flat bed attachment...
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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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... of the material. 2 1 3 1 CAUTION ● If the stitches are bunched together, lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 35 Stitches 25 Stitches Stitch Name COMB STITCH COMB STITCH DECORATIVE STITCH FAGOTING STITCH DECORATIVE STITCH DECORATIVE HEM STITCH DECORATIVE STITCH...The numbers marked on the stitch length dial represent the stitch length in millimeters (mm) (1/25 inch). 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...
... of the material. 2 1 3 1 CAUTION ● If the stitches are bunched together, lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 35 Stitches 25 Stitches Stitch Name COMB STITCH COMB STITCH DECORATIVE STITCH FAGOTING STITCH DECORATIVE STITCH DECORATIVE HEM STITCH DECORATIVE STITCH...The numbers marked on the stitch length dial represent the stitch length in millimeters (mm) (1/25 inch). 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...
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.... ■ 25 Stitches Selecting a Stretch Stitch Setting the stitch length dial to " " changes the selected pattern to a stretch stitch. Reverse Sewing Lever You can be changed from left to right by adjusting the stitch width dial. . 15 THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 1 ... 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 and hold it in that position while you lightly push the foot controller...
.... ■ 25 Stitches Selecting a Stretch Stitch Setting the stitch length dial to " " changes the selected pattern to a stretch stitch. Reverse Sewing Lever You can be changed from left to right by adjusting the stitch width dial. . 15 THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 1 ... 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 and hold it in that position while you lightly push the foot controller...
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... of the bobbin. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that have been designed for this sewing machine. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine...
... of the bobbin. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that have been designed for this sewing machine. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread on the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine...
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... bobbin, it may break the needle. Note ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Press the foot controller to sew or turning the handwheel. 17 If you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the bobbin, when the thread runs low it is...
... bobbin, it may break the needle. Note ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Press the foot controller to sew or turning the handwheel. 17 If you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the bobbin, when the thread runs low it is...
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...2 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. If bobbins from other models are used with this sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Make sure you... set bobbin, see page 19. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower Threading • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be used , the machine will not operate correctly. If it may break the...
...2 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. If bobbins from other models are used with this sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin case. CAUTION ● Make sure you... set bobbin, see page 19. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower Threading • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be used , the machine will not operate correctly. If it may break the...
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... are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Reattach the bobbin cover. Put the left side of the cover (as shown. Lower Threading (for this sewing machine.
... are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Reattach the bobbin cover. Put the left side of the cover (as shown. Lower Threading (for this sewing machine.
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... Lower Thread" (page 24). 1 1 Cutter • Make sure that were designed to be incorrect or break the needle. • You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If you want to draw...the cover clicks into place. 2 1 • Only use bobbins that the thread is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 20 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 slit, and then pull the ...
... Lower Thread" (page 24). 1 1 Cutter • Make sure that were designed to be incorrect or break the needle. • You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If you want to draw...the cover clicks into place. 2 1 • Only use bobbins that the thread is not inserted, reinsert the thread. 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 20 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 slit, and then pull the ...
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... lever. 1 1 Presser foot lever Raise the needle to break. Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread 3 on this pin. Be sure to left. 1 1 1 Thread take-up lever 21 Pass the thread through the... from right to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the handwheel points directly up. • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded.
... lever. 1 1 Presser foot lever Raise the needle to break. Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread 3 on this pin. Be sure to left. 1 1 1 Thread take-up lever 21 Pass the thread through the... from right to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the handwheel points directly up. • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded.
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... 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 inch). • If your sewing machine is equipped with your left hand, then feeding the thread with a needle threader, use the needle threader to thread the needle (see next section...foot 1 lever. Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader) This feature is in the highest position, otherwise the hook may cause sewing problems. 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide 22 Note ● If the thread take -up lever.
... 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 inch). • If your sewing machine is equipped with your left hand, then feeding the thread with a needle threader, use the needle threader to thread the needle (see next section...foot 1 lever. Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader) This feature is in the highest position, otherwise the hook may cause sewing problems. 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide 22 Note ● If the thread take -up lever.