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Question posted by rvolson62 on April 29th, 2012

Cleaning Brother Xr-9000

I know I need to clean my machine but cannot figure out how to get the throat plate off, we have taken the two screw's out but the plate won't come off. I am afraid to force it and I know it is very dirty.. please help

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Users Manual - English - Page 1

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS VARIOUS STITCHES APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Users Manual - English - Page 2

...Do not use the machine. Lifting the sewing machine by its handle. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this manual for purchasing this machine, carefully read these safety instructions before attempting to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any other...

Users Manual - English - Page 3

... to clean the case. Special care is being sewn may fall, resulting in the needle area. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this sewing machine...

Users Manual - English - Page 4

... they do not play with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Children should contact your local authorized Brother dealer. If the problem persists, please consult your authorized dealer to change without notice. Use this manual. 8 For repair or adjustment...

Users Manual - English - Page 5

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation buttons ...6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Turning on the machine ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped ...

Users Manual - English - Page 7

...) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the presser foot. p Presser foot lever (page 17) Used to cut them. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control the...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

.... KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to sew" (page 29). The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. i Needle plate The...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

.... 1 3 ABC a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. g Character stitch key Press this key to add or delete characters. For...indicator This indicator lights up when the character stitch key is pressed. For details, refer to "SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with the character stitch key) Press this key to check the combined ...

Users Manual - English - Page 10

... "J" (on this machine model XR-9000. ● The screw of the presser foot...Cleaning brush 14 Screwdriver 15 Extra spool pin 16 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. 15. 16. We have designed these accessories to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA132 F016N XZ5051-001 8 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...

Users Manual - English - Page 11

These things may result. b X The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Fire or...only one blade wider than the other power sources may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Always grasp the plug to remove it still does ...

Users Manual - English - Page 12

... so could cause a fire or an electric shock. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to leave the needle in order to the raised position. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of cloth...

Users Manual - English - Page 13

...to change the initial needle position to the left and turn on . After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). Hold down the "+" side of (...the initial needle Cancelling the operation beep position When the sewing machine is purchased, it will not beep. 11 Turn off the sewing machine. X The machine is now set to the center needle position. This...

Users Manual - English - Page 14

... Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible. e 12 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin...the bobbin. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with this machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Turn...

Users Manual - English - Page 15

... controller back to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to loosen, and ...

Users Manual - English - Page 16

... the pre-tension disk (page 12). CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start . Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ For models equipped with the sewing speed controller). g Press the foot controller or press (start /stop button) (for models equipped...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

Memo ● When the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will not operate correctly. a Cover b Slide button Lower threading Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 31). If the thread unrolls in c the direction shown...

Users Manual - English - Page 18

... bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to draw up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. If you want to be passed through the bobbin case is... you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. Put the left side of the thread comes out from the left tab in the wrong direction, it . 1 a Tension-...

Users Manual - English - Page 28

...holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that the g presser foot is securely attached. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Note &#... b holder screw. Use the screwdriver to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 25). a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 26 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slowly lower ...

Users Manual - English - Page 72

... get an electric shock or be cleaned periodically. Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the needle plate cover, d and then slide it . b Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle c clamp screw to remove the needle plate cover. a Raise the needle and the presser foot. APPENDIX 4 APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.

Users Manual - English - Page 74

... tighten the screw. page 12 page 17 - Plug the machine in the thread. Turn on the main power switch. Replace the needle plate. Replace the bobbin case. If the thread is too tight. sew. The upper... foot. Replace the needle. The presser foot you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. for this...