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Question posted by jaylisa on August 24th, 2014

How Do I Replace The Thread Guide On My Brother 5232 Sewing Machine

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

...stitching. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any opening. 6. WARNING - Use this machine...threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Always unplug the machine...cord. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. DANGER - The machine should be ...

Users Manual - English - Page 4

... Pattern Selection Dial ...10 Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches 11 Stitch Length Dial ...13 Stretch Stitching ...13 Stitch Width Dial ...14 Reverse Sewing Lever ...14 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is equipped with a drop feed lever 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the Bobbin ...15 Lower Threading ...16 Upper Threading ...18 Using the Needle Threader (models equipped with...

Users Manual - English - Page 5

... of thread. 3 Bobbin-winding tension disc and thread guide (page 15) 4 Thread take-up lever (page 18) 5 Thread cutter (page 26) 6 Upper tension-control dial (page 22) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 7 Stitch width dial (page 14) This controls the stitch width. 8 Pattern selection dial (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

...) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. When you may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710. . Note ● When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of the machine should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... back of the machine, insert the needle until it is bent, place the flat 2 side of the sewing machine may be straight 1 and sharp for the stitch pattern you change ...machine will have chosen. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle bar to push in fully, or if the needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may break or the machine may cause an accident or injury. Replace...

Users Manual - English - Page 15

... or thread are up. 14 THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is equipped with a drop feed lever) Use the drop feed lever to raise or lower the feed dogs according to adjust the stitch. - 1 SS 2 + 3 • • • • 4 3 1 Makes fine stitches 2 Standard position 3 Makes rough stitches Reverse Sewing...

Users Manual - English - Page 16

... Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this sewing machine. Using of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin-winding tension disc. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin-winding shaft 3 and slide the bobbin-winding shaft...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

... 2 Wound poorly 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the front of the machine and pull the bobbin case out of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

... break. Set the main power switch to the left. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper Threading 1 2 4 3 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take -up lever While holding the thread, pull it between the 4 tension discs. Guide the thread to the back of thread 2 on the spool pin and cause the needle to its...

Users Manual - English - Page 20

... -up lever. Make sure that the hook grabs it behind the 6 thread guide. 1 1 Thread guide Thread the needle from front to back and pull 7 out about 5 cm (2") of thread. 1 1 5cm (2inch) Turn the balance wheel toward the back of the machine (away from you). Bring the thread down the needle threader lever as much 4 as possible, and then...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

... needle by hand. 20 2 1 1 Shuttle cover 2 Slit Slide the thread down to the bottom of the 3 slit, pull it up the lower thread. Pull out about 5 cm (2") of 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. Check the table on...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

.... Using the needle threader may need to a higher number. 1 Right needle thread passes through thread guide 2 Left needle thread passes in a clockwise direction. Locks appear on your stitches. When sewing with a small screwdriver in front of thread guide 3 Thread guide Note Models that you sew a scrap piece of the fabric. Upper tension control dial Decrease the tension by...

Users Manual - English - Page 25

... listed in the table. 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 Silk or silk...

Users Manual - English - Page 27

... the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch, and then select the stitch length and the stitch width. ■ Removing the Material from the end of the machine. ■ Top-Stitching and Stretch Materials You can use the Straight Stitch for top-stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics. Cut both threads with the thread cutter on the 3 left -hand side. We...

Users Manual - English - Page 29

... 1 together and center them together using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. Each is very effective when sewing knitted fabrics. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Elastic Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Elastic Stitch -2.5 3-5 (1/64-3/32) (1/8-3/16) You can use the Elastic Stitch for decorative edging. In addition, it is...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

... SEWING MACHINE Put a button between the foot and the fabric 4 and make sure the needle does not hit the presser foot before you choose a different stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle. When sewing the left side of the zipper foot onto the shank. Cut 6 the upper and lower threads...

Users Manual - English - Page 37

... thread up position.) Set the pattern selection dial to the fabric at 6 the starting position by turning the balance wheel, and then make a few holding stitches. CAUTION ● Be careful that is left outside of the inside hoop. You may also be injured. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Appliqués Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch...

Users Manual - English - Page 39

... 3 drops of the same type and rated 15 W. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE MAINTENANCE Changing the Light Bulb Remove the power supply plug from the 1 outlet. Oiling Remove the power supply plug from the 1 outlet. Replace the sewing light bulb. 4 1 2 3 1 Bulb 2 Loosen 3 Tighten Operate the machine at each point indicated by the arrows. Reattach the face...

Users Manual - English - Page 41

... STITCHES LOOP IN SEAM FABRIC PUCKERS Upper threading is too tight. Page 22 No Lower thread tension is not correct. If you are performing, to the bottom of needle size/ thread size/fabric is too tight. Lower threading is not correct. If the problem persists, the following checklist may help improve the operation. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...

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 43