Brother International XL 5130 Support Question
Brother International XL 5130 Support Question
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Question posted by mustbekentucky on January 26th, 2013
How Do I Set The Tension To Sew Stretchy Jersey Material?
The upper thread breaks every time I begin to sew. I have the machine set on default settings 3.5
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Users Manual - English - Page 2
... needle. 13. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. 14. Do not use the proper needle plate. Switch the sewing machine to be used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15.
Do not allow this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it...
Users Manual - English - Page 5
... a fuse approved by removing the plug from the socket outlet. When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the machine or the electrical set must be removed from the socket outlet.
In the event of the machine must be disconnected from the supply by ASTA to the terminal which is marked...
Users Manual - English - Page 6
... the Presser Foot 8 Converting to Free-Arm Style 9 Steadying the Machine 9 VARIOUS CONTROLS 10 Pattern Selection Dial 10 RECOMMENDED WIDTHS AND LENGTHS FOR STITCHES 11 Stitch Length Dial 14 Stretch Stitching 15 Stitch Width Dial 16 Reverse Sewing Lever 17 THREADING THE MACHINE 18 Winding the Bobbin 18 Lower Threading 19 Upper (Needle) Threading 20 Using the Needle Threader...
Users Manual - English - Page 9
... controller Used to be used for the lower thread.
2 Spool pin
A
Holds the spool of thread.
3 Bobbin winding tension disc and thread guide
5
9
4 Thread take-up lever
8
5 Thread cutter
7
6 Upper tension control dial Controls the tension of the stitches.
0 Reverse sewing lever Push for operation.
CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES...
Users Manual - English - Page 13
..., se recomienda siempre retirar el enchufe de la toma de corriente para evitar choques eléctricos.
1. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Connecting Plugs
1.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is recommended that the power supply plug be disconnected from...
Users Manual - English - Page 14
...) 2 Turn off . (See fig. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
A
1 2
B
Main Power and Sewing Light Switches
This switch turns the main power and sewing light on augmente la pression, la vitesse de couture de la machine va augmenter également. La machine s'arrête lorsque la pression sur la...
Users Manual - English - Page 19
CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
RECOMMENDED WIDTHS AND LENGTHS FOR STITCHES
PATTERN
C A
STITCH NAME
RECOMMENDED...
-
(1/8-13/64)
2.5 (3/32)
TREE STITCH
3-5
Fixed
-
(1/8-13/64)
2.5 (3/32)
LEGS STITCH
3-5
Fixed
-
(1/8-13/64)
2.5 (3/32)
BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
11
Users Manual - English - Page 28
... the tension discs. 5. NOTE: Incorrectly feeding the thread may cause it . 3. B, C, pull it behind the thread guide. 5 Thread guide 7. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
1 2
4 3
BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS
A
4
23
1
C
B
D
4 4
E
5
Upper (Needle) Threading
Turn power switch to break, skip...
Users Manual - English - Page 33
...-biche. Pull the upper thread toward the back of both threads and place them toward you (counterclockwise) until the needle moves down and back up from the bobbin in a loop. Le fil supérieur doit alors former une boucle avec le fil inférieur. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING...
Users Manual - English - Page 35
... YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
A
2
1
2
1
B
2
1
2
1
A-1
654
B-1
654
C
2 1
2 1
Thread Tension
Thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers in your fabric. 1 Reverse 2 Surface
BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
27 The basic thread tension setting is needed. A-1 Upper tension...
Users Manual - English - Page 37
...thread for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. 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
SEWING...knit, Double knit, Jersey, Tricot
#90/14
Cotton-Wrapped Polyester
NOTE: 1. BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING
USING ATTACHMENTS AND ...
Users Manual - English - Page 42
...Set the pattern selection dial to sew using the Straight Stitch at the beginning and end of the Zigzag Stitch.
Ensuite, définir la longueur du point. It is set in the " " range, set... Stitch and set the stitch width dial between "0" and "5". La puntada de realce puede utilizarse para hacer ojales y puntadas decorativas.
CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG...
Users Manual - English - Page 43
...
MAINTENANCE
INDEX Set the pattern selection dial to either the Blindhem Stitch or Stretch Blindhem Stitch and set the stitch length... location of the hem as in fig. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
A
B
C
D...sewing on obtient un ourlet invisible. (Voir fig. Both the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads should be the same ...
Users Manual - English - Page 50
... stabilizer material
on the underside of the buttonhole on the fabric as in fig.
D. 8. Buttonhole-making a buttonhole on a scrap piece
of the buttonhole on Stretch Fabrics (fig. Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern selection dial to remove any slack, then trim off the excess. While gently holding the upper thread, start sewing.
* Set the...
Users Manual - English - Page 55
...too coarse or fine, adjust the
feeding of fabric while observing how the material is too fine, turn the screw with the Stitch Length Dial. 1 Right side...SS
10
5
432
- Set the Stitch Length Dial to " " and sew the buttonhole on the right side, stitch the buttonhole and observe the feeding.
4. direction. SS
5
432
- CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
...
Users Manual - English - Page 57
...
6. Cut the upper and lower threads and tie the two threads at the back of the fabric. CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
BUILT-IN STITCHES
Button Sewing
Pattern (Zigzag Stitch)
Stitch Length
Stitch Width Any
Foot
Button Sewing Foot
1. Attach the button sewing foot.
3.
If it hits, see step 1.
5. Remove the material from the machine. Place...
Users Manual - English - Page 59
... correct needle setting. Loosen the tension of the upper thread (to either the left or right side of the zipper foot.
5. INDEX
51 Sew from the bottom of straight stitches. 4. B.)
6.
Lower the presser foot lever and attach the presser foot holder to about "2") so that the
lower thread lies on the underside of the material. 3. Fold the...
Users Manual - English - Page 68
... are correctly using the machine. Lower thread is tangled. w Page 20
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Upper thread is tangled. w Page 27
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Spool of the
needle plate.
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Page 27
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CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER
BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
60
Thread tension is too
tight.
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Upper thread tension is too tight...
Users Manual - English - Page 69
...
BUILT-IN STITCHES
FABRIC DOES NOT FEED PROPERLY
NEEDLE BREAKS
MACHINE IS NOISY OR SLOW
MACHINE DOES NOT START
Stitch length dial is tangled.
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Thread is set at no
feeding.
No
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Insufficient oiling.
No
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CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER
BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
61 w Page...
Users Manual - English - Page 75
... the Machine 9 Stitch Length Dial 14 Straight Stitching 31 Stretch Blindhem Stitching 35 Stretch Material Sewing 33 Stretch Overlock 39 Stretch Stitching 15
T
Threading Bobbin 19, 24 Needle 20, 22
Thread Tension 27 Topstitching 33 Tree Stitch 11 Triple Stretch Stitching 31 Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching 41 Troubleshooting 60-61 Twin-Needle Sewing 26
U
Upper Tension Control...
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