User manual BROTHER XL2600

[. . . ] When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. [. . . ] Solution / Solución Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a lower number. reduzca la tensión girando el disco de control de la tensión superior a un número inferior. Upper Tension is too Loose El hilo superior está demasiado flojo Loops appear on the back of the fabric. We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew. Correct Tension / Tensión adecuada Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric. Solution / Solución Increase the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number. If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is not installed correctly, it may not be possible to set the correct thread tension. If the correct thread tension cannot be achieved, rethread the upper thread and insert the bobbin correctly. Fabric Type Broadcloth Medium weight fabrics Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn, Batiste Lightweight fabrics Georgette Challis, Satin Denim Heavyweight fabrics Corduroy Tweed Stretch fabrics Jersey Tricot Thread Type Cotton Thread synthetic mercerized Silk or silk finished Cotton Thread synthetic mercerized Silk Cotton Thread synthetic mercerized Silk Thread for knits Thread synthetic mercerized Silk Hilo Tipo Algodón Hilo sintético mercerizado Seda o acabados de seda Algodón Hilo sintético mercerizado Seda Algodón Hilo sintético mercerizado Seda Hilo para punto calado Hilo sintético mercerizado Seda 50­60 Aguja de punta redonda (color dorado) 75/11­90/14 90/14­100/16 60­80 50­80 30­50 50 90/14­100/16 65/9­75/11 60­80 75/11­90/14 50­80 Medida Medida de la aguja 50­60 Ball point needle (golden colored) 75/11­90/14 90/14­100/16 60­80 50­80 30­50 50 90/14­100/16 65/9­75/11 60­80 75/11­90/14 50­80 Size Size of Needle For clear nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16. You can also use the same thread for the bobbin thread and upper threading. Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Using the wrong combination, such as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may bend or break the needle. The wrong combination may also cause the seam to be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to skip stitches. To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you are using the machine. Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and Do not use bent or broken needles, otherwise you may be injured. Take care that the needle does not hit basting pins or other objects during sewing. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may hit the Presser foot and bend or break and you may be injured. When you turn the handwheel by hand, always turn it toward you (counterclockwise). Turning it the other way may cause the thread to tangle and damage the needle or fabric, and you may be injured. You also need to set Release the reverse sewing lever and start the foot controller. Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the Raise the needle to its highest position and lift Suba la aguja a la posición más alta y levante la palanca del pie prensatela. You can use reverse sewing for locking the end of seams and to strengthen a stitch. [. . . ] Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out to Coja la caja de la bobina y tire de ella hacia la izquierda. 3 clamp screw to remove the presser foot 7 remove any dust from the race and its Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, 4 and then slide it toward you to remove the needle plate cover. Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the notches in the needle plate, and then slide the cover back into position. Make sure that the tab on the left side of the needle plate is aligned with the notch in the bobbin case. [. . . ]