Get support for Brother International XL 5340 - 40 Stich Sewing Machine

Brother International XL 5340 Support Question

Brother International XL 5340 Support Question

Find answers below for this question about Brother International XL 5340 - 40 Stich Sewing Machine.
Need a Brother International XL 5340 manual? We have 1 online manual for this item!
Question posted by ccDe on May 7th, 2014

Why Does My Upper Thread Un Spools On My Sewing Machine

The person who posted this question about this Brother International product did not include a detailed explanation. Please use the "Request More Information" button to the right if more details would help you to answer this question.

Current Answers

There are currently no answers that have been posted for this question.
Be the first to post an answer!

Remember that you can earn up to 1,100 points for every answer you submit. The better the quality of your answer, the better chance it has to be accepted.

Related Brother International XL 5340 Manual Pages

Users Manual - English - Page 2

..., repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. turer as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Return the sewing machine to break. 12. Always unplug the sewing machine from outlet. 9. "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This sewing machine is not intended for its intended use this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if...
Users Manual - English - Page 5

...letter 'L' or coloured red or brown. Connect the electrical supply plug into the machine. 2. When leaving the sewing machine unattended, the main switch of replacing the plug fuse, use plugs with the ... mark, rating as a plug with bared flexible cords is hazardous if engaged in your sewing machine is marked with a 3 pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following code...
Users Manual - English - Page 6

... 16 Reverse Sewing Lever 17 THREADING THE MACHINE 18 Winding the Bobbin 18 Lower Threading 19 Upper (Needle) Threading 20 Using the Needle Threader (when the machine is equipped with a needle threader) .. 22 Quick Thread-setting System FAST START BOBBIN (when the machine is equipped with a quick thread-setting system 24 Drawing Up Lower Thread 25 Twin-Needle Sewing 26 Thread Tension 27...
Users Manual - English - Page 9

CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES PRINCIPAL PARTS 34 62 1 1 Bobbin winding assembly Winds the thread onto the bobbin 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...
Users Manual - English - Page 13

... canette, de l'aiguille ou lorsque la machine n'est pas utilisée, il est recommandé de la débrancher de la prise secteur pour éviter toute décharge électrique. ATENCIÓN: 1. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Connecting Plugs 1. Connect the power cord...
Users Manual - English - Page 14

...;quina funcionará a baja velocidad. Care should be used for this machine model XL5340/XL5232/ XL5130/XR42/XR34/XR32. 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 or off (toward the "I" mark) 2 Turn off . (See...
Users Manual - English - Page 19

CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES RECOMMENDED ... OVERLOCK STITCH 3-5 Fixed 39 (1/8-13/64) 2.5 (3/32) ELASTIC OVERLOCK STITCH 3-5 Fixed 39 (1/8-13/64) 2.5 (3/32) FEATHER STITCH 3-5 Fixed 40 (1/8-13/64) 2.5 (3/32) ARROW HEAD STITCH 3-5 Fixed 39 (1/8-13/64) 2.5 (3/32) DECORATIVE STITCH 3-5 Fixed 41 (1/8-13/64) 2.5 ...
Users Manual - English - Page 28

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 stitches or wrinkle the fabric. 20 MAINTENANCE INDEX E. D). Raise the presser foot lever and turn the balance wheel toward ...
Users Manual - English - Page 30

... hook before lowering the needle threader lever. In addition, refer to the CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS to #100. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES 1 2 3 1 2 4 5 7 6 6 Using the Needle Threader (when the machine is equipped with needle sizes #70 to #100. Lower the presser foot lever. 2. The...
Users Manual - English - Page 33

...With your left hand, hold the end of the upper thread. Pull the upper thread toward the back of the presser foot. 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread loop 3 Lower thread 1 3 Para sacar el hilo de la canilla ...the bobbin in a loop. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES 1 2 Drawing Up Lower Thread 1. Raise the presser foot and the needle ...
Users Manual - English - Page 35

... and How To Correct Them A Upper tension is needed. Locks appear on the reverse side of the fabric. Decrease the thread tension by turning the dial to the procedure described below. CONTENTS KNOWING 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...
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...ético Mercería 50/60 n° 100/16 Algodón: 40/50 Hilo mercería gruesa PRENDAS DE PUNTO Prendas de punto simple,...
Users Manual - English - Page 42

...DE BOURDON Lorsque la longueur du point zigzag est définie dans la plage " ", la machine effectue un point de bourdon (point zigzag très serré) qui peut servir à... point. Then, select the stitch length and the stitch width. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES Zigzag Stitching Pattern (Zigzag Stitch) Stitch Length...
Users Manual - English - Page 43

... BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND ...SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES A B C D Blindhem Stitching Pattern (Blindhem Stitch) (Stretch Blindhem Stitch) Stitch Length -2 -1.5 Stitch Width Fixed 5 Fixed 3.5 The Blindhem Stitch is used to the desired location of the hem as shown in fig. Both the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads...
Users Manual - English - Page 50

... will be sewn first.) 4. While gently holding the upper thread, start sewing. * Set the stitch width to remove any slack, then trim off the excess. Buttonhole stitching is recommended to " ". 2. Lower the presser foot and start the machine. 7. Using tailor's chalk, mark the position of the gimp thread. 4. Lower the buttonhole lever and push it...
Users Manual - English - Page 57

... the stitch width dial. 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. BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX...
Users Manual - English - Page 59

...of the zipper, and continue sewing using the other side notch. 1 Zipper foot 2 Right pin for correct needle setting. Loosen the tension of the upper thread (to the left pin ...zipper foot is used to sew various types of the zipper, attach the presser foot holder to about "2") so that the lower thread lies on both sides. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT...
Users Manual - English - Page 68

... SEAM FABRIC PUCKERS Upper threading is too tight. w Page 20 No w Upper thread is too tight. w Page 20 No w Upper thread tension is tangled. w Page 27 No w w w w CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 60 If you are correctly using the machine. Thread tension is not threaded properly in this...
Users Manual - English - Page 69

... 6 No w The bobbin winding shaft is turned off. 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 tangled. w Page 7 No w Thread is set at no feeding. Needle is incorrect. Lint is clinging...
Users Manual - English - Page 75

... 60-61 Presser Foot Replacement 8 Principal Parts 1 Q Quick Thread-setting System 24 R Repacking 66 Reverse Sewing Lever 17 S Scallop Stitching 38 Sewing Direction 32 Sewing Light Bulb Replacement 57 Switch 6 Shell Tuck Stitching 36 Shuttle Hook Removal 57 Shuttle Race Cleaning 57 Spool Installing 20 Steadying the Machine 9 Stitch Length Dial 14 Straight Stitching 31 Stretch...

Similar Questions

Ask a New Question
Use the box below to post a new question about this Brother International product .
Points & Prizes
  • You can earn points for nearly everything you do on HelpOwl.com
  • You can trade in those points for gift cards at leading retailers such as Amazon.com and Walmart
  • It's that simple!
See How it Works
Create a Free Account

Brother International Manuals

Find free Brother International XL 5340 - 40 Stich Sewing Machine manuals and user guides available at ManualOwl.com. Try out our unique manual viewer allowing you to interact with manuals from directly within your browser!

Brother International Reviews

View thousands of Brother International user reviews and customer ratings available at ReviewOwl.com.

Contact Information

Complete Brother International customer service contact information including steps to reach representatives, hours of operation, customer support links and more from ContactHelp.com.

Scoreboard Ratings

See detailed Brother International customer service rankings, employee comments and much more from our sister site.