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Question posted by twoisbetterthanone on July 12th, 2013

Why Is My Brother Xl 5340 Sewing Machine Skipping Stitches?

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

.... To disconnect, turn the main switch to persons: 1. Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. This sewing machine is intended for use this manual. 3. Do not use by or near children. 2. "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This sewing machine is not intended for household use as contained in . DANGER - To reduce the risk of burns...

Users Manual - English - Page 6

... COMBINATIONS 29 STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING Straight Stitching 31 Zigzag Stitching 34 BUILT-IN STITCHES Blindhem Stitching 35 Shell Tuck Stitching 36 Elastic Stitching 37 Scallop Stitching 38 Universal Stitching 38 Overedge Stitching 39 Feather Stitching 40 Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching 41 Decorative Stitching 41 BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING Making a Buttonhole (1 Step Automatic...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... on and off. H Foot controller Used to raise and lower the needle. B 0 7 Stitch width dial Controls the stitch width. 8 Pattern selection dial Turn in the reverse direction. 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...

Users Manual - English - Page 13

... use, it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. PRÉCAUTION: 1. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Connecting Plugs 1. ing machine is not in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). For U.S.A. ATENCIÓN: 1. BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON...

Users Manual - English - Page 14

... aumentar la presión, se incrementa también la velocidad de la máquina. 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 fig. Il faut donc veiller à...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

... KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES RECOMMENDED WIDTHS AND LENGTHS FOR STITCHES PATTERN C A STITCH NAME RECOMMENDED WIDTH [mm (inch)] RECOMMENDED PAGE IN LENGTH INSTRUCTIONS [mm (inch)] 1 STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE 3-5 -1.5 42 (1/8-13/64) (1/64-1/16) 4 STEP BUTTONHOLE 3-5 -1.5 44 (1/8-13/64) (1/64-1/16) STRAIGHT STITCH 0-5 1-4 31...

Users Manual - English - Page 28

... toward you and into the eyelet. 6. Pull up lever 4. 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 While holding the thread as...

Users Manual - English - Page 30

..., rotate the needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward the back of the machine (away from you ). When using the needle threader, be damaged. 3. 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 the bottom of the holder for the needle...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

... fil inférieur va se dérouler de la canette et former une boucle de plus en plus large. 4. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES 1 2 Drawing Up Lower Thread 1. The upper thread should pass between the toes of both threads and place them toward you (counterclockwise) until...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

... the screw to a higher number. 1 Reverse 2 Surface NOTE: The lower thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use. 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 cause puckers in your next project...

Users Manual - English - Page 37

... "A" Sintético Mercería 50/60 n° 100/16 Algodón: 40/50 Hilo mercería gruesa PRENDAS DE PUNTO Prendas de punto simple, Prendas de .... 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 SEWING FABRICS Fine tricot, Fine ...

Users Manual - English - Page 42

CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES Zigzag Stitching Pattern (Zigzag Stitch) Stitch Length -4 Stitch Width 0-5 ZIGZAG STITCH Select the Zigzag Stitch with the pattern selection dial. PUNTADA DE REALCE Cuando se establece el largo de la puntada zigzag en la escala " ", la puntada que se genera ...

Users Manual - English - Page 43

... invisible pour coudre des tissus élastiques. 35 MAINTENANCE INDEX CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR 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 unfolded you will have a blind hem. (See fig. Modèle (Ourlet...

Users Manual - English - Page 50

... is sewn. 1 Align the marks on the fabric as in fig. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES A B 1 2 - 3 C PUSH D 3 2 4 1 E PUSH Making a Buttonhole (1 Step Automatic Buttonhole) 4 Pattern Stitch Length Stitch Width Foot (1 Step Automatic -1.5 Buttonhole) Fixed 5 Buttonhole Foot NOTE: 1. Attach the buttonhole foot and...

Users Manual - English - Page 55

... observe the feeding. 4. After obtaining a satisfactory feeding on the two sides of the material with the enclosed screwdriver in the - CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES 1 2 4 3 10 432 - If the left side is too coarse or fine, adjust the feeding of the buttonhole do not appear identical, the...

Users Manual - English - Page 57

... 49 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. Place a button between the holes and set the stitch width to the up position.) 4. At a slow speed, sew approximately 10 stitches. 6. Attach the button sewing foot. 3. Remove the material...

Users Manual - English - Page 59

... right side of the zipper foot. 5. B.) 6. Loosen the tension of the upper thread (to select the center needle position. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES A 1 2 3 B Zipper Inserting Pattern (Straight Stitch) Stitch Length 2-3 Stitch Width 2.5 (Center needle position) Foot Zipper Foot NOTE: After selecting the pattern, set the...

Users Manual - English - Page 65

...15W. 5. D. 1 Bulb 2 Loosen 3 Tighten Cambio de la bombilla Remplacement de l'ampoule 1. A. 3. B. 4. Remplacer l'ampoule de la lampe. (Voir fig. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES A B C 1 2 3 D Changing the Bulb 1. Cambie la bombilla tal como se muestra en la fig. Rattacher le capot et resserrer la vis comme l'indique la...

Users Manual - English - Page 68

...THREAD BREAKS SKIPPED STITCHES LOOP IN SEAM FABRIC PUCKERS Upper threading is not correct. w Page 19 w No Page 59 No w Threading is not correct. w Pages 19-20 No w Page 27 w No Page 27 No w Threading is incorrectly inserted. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES Performance Checklist Whenever sewing difficulties are...

Users Manual - English - Page 69

...Insufficient oiling. No w w w w CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 61 w Page 14 No w The combination of ... 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 ...