Brother XL-2610i, XL-3520i Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

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APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————

Troubleshooting

If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems.

If the problem is still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center.

Symptom

Possible cause

How to put it right

Reference

 

The machine is not plugged in.

Plug the machine in.

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The sewing

The main power switch is turned off.

Turn on the main power switch.

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The bobbin-winder shaft is pushed

Move the bobbin-winder shaft to the

 

machine does

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not work.

to the right.

left.

 

 

You have not used the foot control-

Use the foot controller properly.

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ler properly.

 

 

 

 

The needle is not fitted properly.

Fit the needle properly.

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The needle clamp screw is loose.

Use a coin or screwdriver to firmly

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tighten the screw.

 

 

 

 

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

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You have not used the right combi-

Choose a thread and needle that are

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nation of fabric, thread and needle.

appropriate for the type of fabric.

 

 

 

The presser foot you are using is not

Attach the presser foot that is correct

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appropriate for the type of stitch that

for the type of stitch that you want to

 

you want to sew.

sew.

 

 

The upper thread tension is too tight.

Loosen the upper thread tension.

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The needle

You are pulling the fabric too much.

Lightly guide the fabric.

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breaks.

You have not fitted the spool properly.

Fit the spool properly.

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The area around the hole in the nee-

Replace the needle plate.

–

 

Contact your retailer or the nearest

 

dle plate is scratched.

authorized service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The area around the hole in the

Replace the presser foot.

–

 

Contact your retailer or the nearest

 

presser foot is scratched.

 

authorized service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace the bobbin case.

–

 

The bobbin case is scratched.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

 

 

authorized service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not used a bobbin that has

Incorrect bobbins will not work

 

 

properly. Only use a bobbin that has

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been designed for this machine.

 

been designed for this machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not threaded the upper

 

 

 

thread properly. (For example, you

 

 

 

have not fitted the spool properly, or

Correct the upper threading.

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the thread has come out of the guide

 

 

 

above the needle.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are knots or tangles in the

Remove any knots or tangles.

–

 

thread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The upper

The needle is not appropriate for the

Choose a needle that is appropriate

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thread you are using.

for the type of stitch.

thread breaks.

 

 

 

The upper-thread tension is too tight.

Loosen the upper thread tension.

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Remove the tangled thread. If the

 

 

The thread is tangled.

thread is tangled in the bobbin case,

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clean the bobbin case.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

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You have not inserted the needle

Insert the needle properly.

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properly.

 

 

 

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Contents Appendix Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only UNPACKING/REPACKING Instructions Please Read These Instructions Before YOU USE the MachineContents Appendix Knowing Your Sewing Machine Main PartsAccessories Optional AccessoriesUsing Your Sewing Machine Connecting PlugsMain Power and Sewing Light Switch Foot ControllerChecking the Needle Replacing the NeedleChanging the Presser Foot Touches the stopper, and securely tightenUsing a Free-arm Style Flat Bed Attachment1Slideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release itControls Pattern Selection DialStitches Patterns and Stitch Names Pattern RecommendedInstruction ManualPattern Stitch Name Recommended Stitch Length Dial Fagoting StitchStretch Stitching Stitch Width DialReverse Sewing Lever Stitches Selecting a Stretch StitchThreading the Machine Winding the BobbinWound evenly Wound poorly Lower Threading This feature is only available on certain models Lower Threading for models equipped with a quick-set bobbinFollow steps 1 and 2 from Lower Threading Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever Upper Threading4Feed the upper thread as previously shown Putneedle.the thread behind the guide above Hook Thread Drawing up the Lower Thread Sewing with a Twin NeedleThread Tension FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle Combinations Fabric Type Thread Size of NeedleSize MediumPlease Read Before Sewing Straight StitchingPattern Fixed 16-0Zigzag Stitching WidthZigzag Stitch Zigzag StitchBlind Hem Stitching Shell Tuck StitchingStitch 3/16Elastic Stitching 4Sew at a slow speedDouble Action Stitching Heirloom StitchingOveredge Stitching Stitch Stitch Name PatternFeather Stitching Triple Zigzag Stretch StitchingDecorative Stitching Making a Buttonhole 1-Step Automatic Buttonhole Stitch PatternWidth Foot Making a ButtonholeAdjusting Buttonholes Sewing Buttons Zipper Insertion CenterTurnfoot. off the machine and raise the presser Gathering DarningOther AnyAppliqués Monogramming EmbroideringStitch Width 4Remove the basting, if necessaryKeep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles Optional Accessories Using the Walking FootUsing the Quilting Foot Width OtherStitch Plate Using the 1/4-inch Quilting Foot Achieving an Accurate Seam AllowanceFabric slowly 16-3/32Maintenance CleaningChanging the Light Bulb Put the light cover back on and fasten the screwInstall the needle plate cover Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause How to put it right ReferenceLower Or breaksThread ten Fabric isStitches are SkippedThere is a high Pitched noise While sewingIndex NumericsEnglish

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