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Question posted by nbrown127 on September 3rd, 2012

Bobbin

my bobbin will not load. it will not turn and i have checked every thing. the machine will sew

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

... machine before cleaning. 2. To disconnect, turn it to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use . Keep fingers away from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the symbol "{" position which represents off when making any adjustments in this machine. This sewing machine...

Users Manual - English - Page 5

... ...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 ...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...

Users Manual - English - Page 7

... B Presser foot (Page 9) C Reverse sewing lever (Page 15) You can turn this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. Parts Code for Zigzag Presser Foot: XC4901...controls the stitch length. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 1 3 4 7 62 51 G F 8 9 0 C A B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 16) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this in either direction to ...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

... Foot Part Code U.S.A. Optional Accessories 1. 2. 3. No. 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. Others SA107 F034N: XC2165-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 6 No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment.

Users Manual - English - Page 10

... 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 take your foot off (toward you press the foot controller down lightly, the machine will run at a low speed. Note (For U.S.A. Checking the Needle The sewing needle...

Users Manual - English - Page 18

... bobbin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of thread on the spool pin and 1 pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Put 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...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

...slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. ● Immediately after winding the bobbin, it may 1 tangle around the bobbin a few times. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft 8 to sew or turning the ...foot off the foot controller. Then stop the machine. ● Make sure you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the bobbin, when the thread runs low it is ...

Users Manual - English - Page 20

... other models are used with this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 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 (counterclockwise) and raise the...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

... 2) until the cover clicks into place. 2 1 • Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Hold the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). Lower Threading (for this sewing machine.

Users Manual - English - Page 22

... then pull the thread to cut it may cause the thread tension to be used with this machine. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it . 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 of the...

Users Manual - English - Page 26

... decorative stitches. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the Lower Thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread • The bobbin cover should still be left over.

Users Manual - English - Page 28

... thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. The wrong combination may bend or break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS Fabric Type Medium weight fabrics Lightweight fabrics Heavyweight fabrics Stretch fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel,... - 100/16. ● You can also use the same thread for the bobbin thread and upper threading.

Users Manual - English - Page 48

... 8 page 8 46 Symptom The sewing machine does not work properly. Choose a thread and needle that is not fitted properly. left. The area around the hole in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The upper thread breaks. Remove any knots or tangles. APPENDIX Troubleshooting If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems. If...

Users Manual - English - Page 49

... the bobbin case. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. page 16 The bobbin is tangled or breaks. The lower thread is scratched or does not turn smoothly....combination of the upper thread. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Choose a thread and needle that are sewing thin fabric, the stitch is incorrect. Sew with stabiliser material under the fabric...

Users Manual - English - Page 50

.... You have not inserted the needle properly. The bobbin case is not sewn correctly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. The presser foot that are appropriate for this machine. Lengthen the stitch length. Remove the darning plate. Replace the sewing light bulb. The stitch is scratched. Adjust the tension of...

Owner's Manual (Español) - Spanish - Page 2

...machine to the symbol "{" position to turn the machine switch to ensure that they do not play with this machine. Always unplug the machine from the accumulation of the machine... should be used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. ...Do not use . This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. Never drop or insert any...

Owner's Manual (Español) - Spanish - Page 5

Owner's Manual (Español) - Spanish - Page 7

... the presser foot. K Foot controller (Page 8) You can turn this in the reverse direction. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 1 3 4 7 62 51 G F 8 9 0 C A B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 16) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. J Presser foot lever (Page 21) Used to manually raise...

Owner's Manual (Español) - Spanish - Page 8

... 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 X55467-021 XC6063-021 Note ● The included accessories vary depending on the machine model. Optional Accessories 1. 2. 3. Part Name 1 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 2 Bobbin (3 pcs.) 3 Needle Pack (Regular...

Owner's Manual (Español) - Spanish - Page 10

...sharp for smooth sewing. ■ Checking the Needle Correctly 1 Put the flat side of the needle on a flat surface. 2 Check the needle ...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 ● Turn the main power switch off the foot controller, the machine...