User manual BROTHER XL2600

[. . . ] When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. 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. [. . . ] 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. Pull the upper thread though the toes of the Pase el hilo superior por la punta del pie prensatela. Make sure the needle does not hit a pin Put the fabric under the presser foot and 4 position the needle 1 cm (3/8 inch) from the edge of the fabric. The thread could tangle or the needle could break, and you may be injured. To back tack, push down the reverse sewing 6 lever as far as possible, and then press the foot controller to start reverse sewing. Release the foot controller to stop sewing. 2 new direction using the needle as a pivot. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its Suba el pie prensatela y gire la tela hacia la nueva dirección con la aguja como eje. Lower the presser foot and start sewing in the Baje el pie prensatela y comience a coser en la nueva dirección. [. . . ] Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric. You have not attached the presser foot holder properly. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly. [. . . ]