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The Needle Fell Off Of My Brotherxl5340--help!

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

...To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. This sewing machine is not working properly, if it . 2. DANGER - Use this machine only for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Use... change the light bulb. Always unplug the machine from the outlet. 9. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle, causing it off ), and then remove ...

Users Manual - English - Page 4

... YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting Plugs ...6 Main Power/Sewing Light Switch ...7 Foot Controller ...7 Inserting the Needle ...7 Checking the Needle ...8 Changing the Presser Foot ...8 Converting to Free-arm Style ...9 Steadying the Machine ...9 THE CONTROLS ...10 Pattern Selection Dial ...10 Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches 11 Stitch Length Dial ...13 Stretch Stitching ...13 Stitch...

Users Manual - English - Page 5

... connect the machine to the power supply. J Zigzag presser foot A Buttonhole fine adjustment screw (page 33) B Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (page 30) C Needle threader (page 19) This is only available on and off. F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch you want. 9 Stitch length...

Users Manual - English - Page 6

... (1 pc.) 2 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 3 Button sewing foot (1 pc.) 4 Needle pack (regular single needle HAX130) (3 pcs.) 5 Twin needle (1 pc.) 6 Bobbins (3 pcs.) 7 Screwdriver (1 pc.) 8 Extra spool pin (1 pc.) 9 Darning plate (1pc.) (When the machine is not equipped with a Drop Feed.) Parts code for...the extension table. These accessories have been designed to help you carry out most sewing tasks. 5

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... the foot by raising the lever at the 2 back of the sewing machine may be used with this machine. Using other any presser feet may be straight 1 and sharp for the stitch pattern you have been designed to push in fully, or if the needle clamp screw is bent, place the flat 2 side of the...

Users Manual - English - Page 13

...28 29 25 30 29 29 29 29 30 - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ 17 Stitches Pattern 1 Stitch Name 1-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE Recommended Width [mm (inch)] 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 2 STRAIGHT STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) 3 ZIGZAG STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) 4 BLIND HEM STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 5 SHELL TUCK STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 6 ELASTIC STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 7 STRETCH BLIND HEM...

Users Manual - English - Page 14

... sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may need to adjust the stitch length for best results. Stretch Stitching ■ Selecting a stretch stitch Setting the stitch length dial to " SS " changes the selected pattern to " SS " (standard position). 1 Stitch length dial 2 Longer 3 Shorter 13 SS 1 10 2 2 3 1 ■ Adjusting the stretch stitching The machine...

Users Manual - English - Page 15

... or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle position can be turned past SS -". THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is equipped with...being done. When monogramming, embroidering, darning or sewing on the stitch selected, you lightly push the foot controller. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of the allowable range. ...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

... you wish. Pull out about 5 cm (2") of thread through the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. 2 1 Bobbin case 2 Shuttle Close the shuttle cover while pulling the 2 thread through the needle. 1 2 1 1 Hook 2 Thread Quick Thread-Setting System FAST START BOBBIN (models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11-100/16. If you to start...

Users Manual - English - Page 22

... to the front (counterclockwise) once by hand to hit the needle plate and break. ● Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width dial is not set above "3" since this machine (part code: X57521-001). The upper thread should have been...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

... appear on the surface of the fabric. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from the spool on your stitches. Decrease the thread tension by turning the dial to a lower number... below . You may damage the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is too loose...

Users Manual - English - Page 25

... nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS Fabric Type Mediumweight fabrics Lightweight fabrics Heavyweight fabrics Stretch fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn, Batiste Georgette Challis, Satin Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton Synthetic mercerized...

Users Manual - English - Page 26

...; When you need to 10 stitches in the forward direction by turning the 3 balance wheel toward the front of the machine (counterclockwise). Put the fabric under the presser foot and 4 position the needle 1 cm (3/8") from moving parts. ● Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and you...

Users Manual - English - Page 27

... point for 1 cm (3/8") from the Machine Stop the machine. 1 Raise the needle to its highest position and make sure that you sew using the Straight Stitch at the beginning and end of the machine. ■ Top-Stitching and Stretch Materials You can use the Straight Stitch for top-stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and...

Users Manual - English - Page 29

.... 28 Following the line of the tear, sew using the Elastic Stitch. 2 Make sure you sew, stretch the elastic in front of the 2 material. Be careful not to create a scalloped edge. If you want to mend. Place the reinforcement fabric under the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Elastic Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

... cause injuries. 1. Step Step 1 (Front bar tack) Sewn section a Pattern a/c c a 1. Sew 5 to "b". 2. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to "d". 2. We 2 recommend that you put your hand or fingers in the middle of the buttonhole to prevent the stitches from the machine. Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of chalk mark 2 Red lines...

Users Manual - English - Page 34

... the left side is too coarse, turn the buttonhole fine adjustment screw with a large screwdriver in the - Set the stitch length dial to " " and sew the 1 buttonhole on the needle plate. 3 (On a machine equipped with the Stitch Length Dial. 1 • This adjustment ensures both sides of the buttonhole are the same. 2 1 3 4 4 10 10 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 10 1 Right...

Users Manual - English - Page 41

... installed. Page 24 No CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER 40 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Performance Checklist Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, first review the manual section about the operation that you are using the machine correctly. Page 16 No Inferior needle is incorrectly inserted. Needle is used . Page 22 No Page 22 No Threading is incorrect...

Users Manual - English - Page 44

... 36 N Needle Replacement 7 Needle Threader 19 O Oiling 38 Overedge Stitching 29 P Pattern Length 11 Pattern Selection Dial 10 Pattern Width 11 Performance Checklist 40 Presser foot lever 4 Presser Foot Replacement 8 Principal Parts 4 Q Quick Thread-setting System 20 R Rampart Stitch 11 Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches 11 Repacking the Machine 42 Reverse Sewing Lever 14...

Users Manual - English - Page 45

S Satin Stitch 26 Scallop Stitch 11, 12, 28 Sewing Buttons 33 Sewing Light Bulb Replacement 38 Sewing Light Switch 2, 7 Sewing with a Twin Needle 21 Shell Tuck Stitch 11, 12, 13, 27 Shuttle Hook Removal 39 Shuttle Race Cleaning 39 Spool pin 15, 18 Steadying the Machine 9 Stitch Length Dial 13 Stitch Width Dial 14 Straight Stitch 11, 12, 25, 34, 35 Stretch Blind...