User manual BROTHER XL-3600 BROCHURE

[. . . ] 1 2 3 4 5 6 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS APPENDIX Operation Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Replace the bulb with same type rated 15 watts. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: 1. Close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children. [. . . ] If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide 22 4 as possible, and then turn the lever toward the Pull down the needle threader lever as much back of the machine (away from you). Make sure that the hook passes through the eye of the needle and grabs the thread. 6 about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the Raise the needle threader lever and pull out needle toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 1 1 Hook 2 Thread 2 1 CAUTION The needle threader can only be used · Hold the thread in front of the needle to make sure that the hook grabs it. While lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward you). The hook will pull the thread through the needle. with home sewing machine needles size 75/11-100/16. Check the table on page 26 for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. If you are using transparent nylon mono-filament thread, you can only use needles in the range of 90/14-100/16. You can not use the needle threader if you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as the twin needle and wing needle. When using these needles or threads you will need to thread the needle by hand. Make sure the main power switch is off when threading. 23 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drawing up the Lower Thread 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward you While lightly holding the end of the upper (counterclockwise) by hand to lower and then raise the needle. Quick-set Bobbin Threading This is only available on certain models. You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be left over. Before you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. 1 of the arrow, and leave it there without Pass the thread along the slit in the direction cutting it. 2 thread. Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower · The bobbin cover should still be removed. 2 previous steps 1 to 3. 3 Draw up the lower thread as described in the Replace the bobbin cover. Sewing with a Twin Needle We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. 3 and put them toward the back of the machine Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads under the presser foot. CAUTION Use only twin needles that have been 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread made for this machine (part code: X57521-021). When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width is not set above 3 since this may cause the needle to hit the needle plate and break. When using the twin needle, make sure you use the zigzag presser foot only. 24 Attaching the Twin Needle Attach the twin needle in the same way as a single needle (see page 8). The flat side of the needle should face toward the back and the rounded side should face toward you. Attaching the Extra Spool Pin Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the top of the machine. Put the second spool of thread onto the extra spool pin. Thread Tension The tension of the thread will affect the quality of your stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread. 1 Memo We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew. Correct Tension Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric. 2 1 Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. 1 Follow the same instructions for threading a 3 4 1 2 3 4 Surface of fabric Back of fabric Upper thread Lower thread Thread the left needle. Upper Tension is too Tight Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric. 2 5 4 single needle (see page 21). 2 Thread the right needle in the same way that you threaded the left needle using the thread from the spool on the extra spool pin, but do not pass the thread through the guide above the needle before you pass it through the eye of the right needle. 3 1 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Surface of fabric Back of fabric Upper thread Lower thread Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a lower number. [. . . ] 16, 21 extra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Stitch length dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Stitch width dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Stitches built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]