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Question posted by specksters7 on June 30th, 2012

I Bought A New Tension Mechanism For My Brother Ls-1217. How Do I Install It?

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Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 1

...tension dial from inside, and slide the winding shaft to the right. Guide the thread up the left channel, clear to its highest position by pulling the latch. Pass the thread through the thread guide and down the left . 6 7 8 ∗If these actions do not correct the problem, please rethread the machine... to the left side of the machine. Place the thread spool on the...

Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 2

.... (See A.) Turn the balance wheel to raise the needle, then remove the fabric. ∗If machine runs but needle does not move, look for customer service. *For the address of the hook, match...PRODUCT TO THE STORE *Please read the manual carefully. Push the latch levers into the sewing position. ***READ ME FIRST*** Should you still need assistance, call 1-800-284-4357. *KEEP ALL PACKING...

Users Manual - English - Page 2

Replace bulb with any other user service adjustments mentioned in this sewing machine only for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Use this manual. 3. Return the sewing machine to ensure that they do not play with this machine outdoors. 7. Keep fingers away from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any openings. ...

Users Manual - English - Page 6

... the main lead of replacing the plug fuse, use plugs with this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your sewing machine is marked with bared flexible cords is hazardous if engaged in the plug. carrying the ASA mark, rating as follows: The wire which is not...

Users Manual - English - Page 7

... 10 Stitch Width Dial 11 Needle Position Selector 12 THREADING THE MACHINE 14 Winding the Bobbin 14 Lower (bobbin) Threading 15 Upper (Needle) Threading 16 Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread 18 Twin-Needle Sewing 19 Thread Tension 21 CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS 23 STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING Straight Stitching 25...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

... el botón cuando la aguja está picada en el tejido. 2. BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE 1 45 3 2 1 0 11 INDEX The numbers above the knob... puntada Seletor de Largura do ponto em milímetros (mm). CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES Stitch Width Dial Sélecteur de largeur de...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 13

Users Manual - English - Page 29

... as shown in fig. Use the zigzag presser foot. 2. Couture avec l'aiguille jumelée Cette machine à coudre a été conçue afin de coudre à l'aide d'une ...233;rentes pour des points fantaisie. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES Twin-Needle Sewing Your sewing machine is inserted. (See note.) The flat side of ...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

Select the correct needle and thread size from the above chart. 2. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS VERY THIN LIGHTWEIGHT MEDIUM WEIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT KNITS SEWING FABRICS Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, Organza, Chiffon Voile, Taffeta, Synthetics, Silk, Batiste Cotton...

Users Manual - English - Page 44

... en exerçant une pression constante sur la pédale. NOTE: For twin needle sewing, repeatedly move the stitch width knob from 0 to 3, then from 3 to 0. Repeatedly ...rondes tout en exerçant une pression constante sur la pédale. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES Needle Needle position L Single needle M R Twin needle...

Users Manual - English - Page 67

... M M M M CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 57 M Page 21 No M Lower threading is not correctly installed. Thread tension is too tight. If you to make sure you are correctly using the machine. M Page 15 No M Lower thread tension is too tight. If the problem continues, the...

Users Manual - English - Page 68

... no feeding. No M M M M CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 58 CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES FABRIC DOES NOT FEED PROPERLY NEEDLE BREAKS MACHINE IS NOISY OR SLOW MACHINE DOES NOT START Stitch length dial is not used correctly. M Page...

Users Manual - English - Page 76

... 29 Shuttle Hook Removal 55 Shuttle Race Cleaning 55 Spool Installing 16 Steadying the Machine 8 Stitch Length Dial 9 Stitch Width Dial 11 Straight Stitching 25 Stretch Fabric Sewing 30 T Threading Bobbin 15 Needle 16 Thread Tension 21 Troubleshooting 57-58 Twin-Needle Sewing 19 U Upper Tension Control Dial 21 Upper Threading 16 W Winding the Bobbin 14...

User Manual - French - Page 2

... into any other user service adjustments mentioned in this machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use this sewing machine. Use this manual. Return the sewing machine to be left unattended when plugged in this sewing machine only for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. The wrong plate can cause the needle to...

User Manual - French - Page 6

... BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR YELLOW. When leaving the sewing machine unattended, the main switch of the machine must be switched off and an appropriate three pin plug fitted. In the...of this equipment, it should be disconnected from the main leads must be fitted in your sewing machine is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. The wire which is coloured brown must...

User Manual - French - Page 7

User Manual - French - Page 21

... este botão deverá ser ajustado sempre abaixo de 3. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES Stitch Width Dial Sélecteur de largeur de...botón está en "0", se logra una puntada recta. NOTA: 1. BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE 1 45 3 2 1 0 11 INDEX Los números marcados ...

User Manual - French - Page 23

CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 13

User Manual - French - Page 67

...installed....tension is incorrect. M Page 16 No M Upper thread is not correct. M Page 23 No M M M M CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 57 UPPER THREAD BREAKS LOWER THREAD BREAKS SKIPPED STITCHES LOOP IN SEAM FABRIC PUCKERS Upper threading is tangled. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...

User Manual - French - Page 76