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. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Always unplug the machine before you change the light bulb. [. . . ] 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. Make sure that the needle does not strike the presser foot. 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. Upper Tension is too Loose Loops appear on the back of the fabric. 2 5 5 4 3 1 1 Left needle thread passes through the needle bar thread guide 2 Right needle thread passes in front of the needle bar thread guide 3 Needle bar thread guide 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 Surface of fabric Back of fabric Upper thread Lower thread Loops appear on back of fabric Note Models Equipped with a Needle Threader You can not use the needle threader to thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from front to back. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number. Note 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. 25 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 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 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 top stitching 30 Memo 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. CAUTION 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. 26 2 STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING Please Read Before Sewing CAUTION To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you are using the machine. Keep your hands away from moving parts. Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and 2 you may be injured. 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. The needle may break and you may be injured. Always use the correct presser foot. 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. 4 position the needle 1 cm (3/8 inch) from the Put the fabric under the presser foot and edge of the fabric. Straight Stitching Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Stitch Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] 1-4 (1/64-3/16) Fixed 2. 5 (3/32) Fixed 2. 5 (3/32) 5-0* (3/16-0) 5 Lower the presser foot. To back tack, push down the reverse sewing Straight Stitch 6 lever as far as possible, and then press the foot controller to start reverse sewing. Release the foot controller to stop sewing. 7 sewing in the forward direction by pressing Triple Stretch Stitch Release the reverse sewing lever and start the foot controller. *Turn the stitch width dial to adjust the needle position. Setting the dial to 5 selects the left needle position; setting the dial to 0 selects the right needle position. [. . . ] 25 Stitch length dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Stitch width dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Stitches built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]