Brother XL-3510, XL-2620, XC6771-021 operation manual Zipper Insertion, Width Foot, Center

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5USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

Zipper Insertion

Stitch

 

 

Stitch

Stitch

 

Pattern

Length

Width

Foot

Name

 

 

[mm (inch)]

[mm (inch)]

 

 

 

 

 

Straight

 

 

2-3

2.5

Zipper

 

 

(center)

Stitch

 

 

(1/16-1/8)

Foot

 

 

(3/32)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle.

When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the shank to the left pin of the zipper foot. When sewing the left side of the zipper, attach the shank to the right pin of the zipper foot.

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3

1Zipper foot

2 Right pin for sewing the left side of the zipper 3 Left pin for sewing the right side of the zipper

1Set the pattern selection dial to the Straight Stitch. Set the stitch length between 2 (1/16 inch) and 3 (1/8 inch). Set the stitch width at 2.5 (3/32 inch).

2Lower the presser foot lever and fix either the left or right pin of the zipper foot onto the shank.

3Fold the edge of the material 2 cm (3/4 inch) and place the zipper under the folded section. Lower the needle into the notch located either on the left or right side of the zipper foot.

CAUTION

●Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the needle does not hit the zipper foot before you start sewing. Choosing a different stitch will cause the needle to hit the presser foot and break, and you may be injured.

4Sew from the bottom of the zipper toward the top on both sides. The needle should be positioned on the zipper side of the foot for best results.

To sew the opposite side of the zipper, first

 

5turn the machine off and raise the presser foot

 

lever. Release the zipper foot by pressing the

 

button located at the back of the foot, then fit

 

the foot on the other side of the zipper.

 

Continue sewing using the pin on that side of

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the zipper foot.

 

CAUTION

●Make sure the needle does not hit the zipper during sewing. If the needle hits the zipper, the needle may break and you may be injured.

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Contents Appendix Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Please Read These Instructions Before YOU USE the Machine UNPACKING/REPACKING InstructionsContents Using Attachments and Applications Main Parts Knowing Your Sewing MachineOptional Accessories AccessoriesConnecting Plugs Using Your Sewing MachineReplacing the Needle Main Power and Sewing Light SwitchFoot Controller Checking the NeedleTouches the stopper, and securely tighten Changing the Presser Foot1Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release it Using a Free-arm StyleFlat Bed Attachment 1Slideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left toControls Pattern Selection DialStitches Width Patterns and Stitch NamesPattern Recommended Instruction3/16 Fixed 3/32 Stitch Length Dial Stitches Selecting a Stretch Stitch Stretch StitchingStitch Width Dial Reverse Sewing LeverWinding the Bobbin Threading the MachineWound evenly Wound poorly Lower Threading Lower Threading for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Follow steps 1 and 2 from Lower Threading Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever Upper ThreadingPullon thisup pin.the spool pin and put a spool of thread 6Putneedle.the thread behind the guide above Hook Thread Sewing with a Twin Needle Drawing up the Lower ThreadThread Tension FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle Combinations Fabric Type Thread Size of NeedleSize Fixed 16-0 Please Read Before SewingStraight Stitching PatternZigzag Stitch Zigzag StitchingStitch Stitch Name Zigzag Stitch1Bothfabric.threads should be the same color as Blind Hem StitchingShell Tuck Stitching Stitch4Sew at a slow speed Elastic StitchingStitch Double Action StitchingPatchworking Overedge StitchingTriple Zigzag Stretch Stitching Feather StitchingDecorative Stitching Making a Buttonhole Stitch PatternPattern Adjusting Buttonholes Sewing Buttons Zipper Insertion Width FootCenter Any GatheringDarning OtherZigzag Stitch Any AppliquésMonogramming Embroidering Stitch WidthKeep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles Using the Walking Foot Optional AccessoriesStitch Plate Using the Quilting FootQuickly Stitch Together a Quilt Using the 1/4-inch Quilting FootMachine’s sewing speed. Sew while moving the fabric slowly 16-3/32Put the light cover back on and fasten the screw MaintenanceCleaning Changing the Light Bulb0Install the needle plate cover Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference TroubleshootingFabric is LowerOr breaks Thread tenPitched noise While sewing Stitches areSkipped There is a highNumerics Index

XC6771-021, XL-2620, XL-3510 specifications

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