Brother XC6771-021, XL-3510, XL-2620 operation manual Using the Quilting Foot, Stitch Plate

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USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS ———————————————————————————————————————————

CAUTION

Use a screwdriver to tighten the screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may hit the presser foot and you may be injured.

Before you start sewing, make sure you turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not hit the presser foot.

Be careful not to touch the needle, otherwise you may be injured.

Note

When sewing with the walking foot, sew at medium to low speeds.

Using the Quilting Foot

Stitch

 

 

Stitch

Stitch

 

Pattern

Length

Width

Other

Name

 

 

[mm (inch)]

[mm (inch)]

 

 

 

 

 

Straight

 

 

Any

2.5

Darning

 

 

Stitch

 

 

(3/32)

Plate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Quilting Foot is useful for darning and free-motion machine quilting.

1Removeoutlet. the power supply plug from the

2Raise the needle and the presser foot.

3Loosen the presser foot screw to remove the presser foot holder.

2

13

1Screwdriver

2Presser foot holder

3 Presser foot screw

4Attach the quilting foot, making sure that part A shown in the illustration is above the needle clamp screw. Then lower the presser foot lever and tighten the presser foot screw.

Make sure that the needle clamp screw is firmly tightened.

A

1 2

1Presser foot screw

2 Needle clamp screw

CAUTION

Be careful not to touch the needle, otherwise you may be injured.

Use a screwdriver to tighten the presser foot holder screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may hit the presser foot and you may be injured.

Before you start sewing, make sure you turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not hit the presser foot.

5Put the darning plate on the needle plate.

Connect the power supply plug to the wall outlet.

6SetStitch.the pattern selection dial to the Straight

Before starting to sew, draw the quilting design on the fabric.

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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 Using Attachments and Applications 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 1Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release itStitches ControlsPattern Selection Dial Patterns and Stitch Names Pattern RecommendedInstruction Width3/16 Fixed 3/32 Stitch Length Dial Stretch Stitching Stitch Width DialReverse Sewing Lever Stitches Selecting a Stretch StitchThreading the Machine Winding the BobbinWound evenly Wound poorly Lower Threading Lower Threading for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Follow steps 1 and 2 from Lower Threading Pullon thisup pin.the spool pin and put a spool of thread Raise the presser foot using the presser foot leverUpper Threading 6Putneedle.the thread behind the guide above Hook Thread Drawing up the Lower Thread Sewing with a Twin NeedleThread Tension Size FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle CombinationsFabric Type Thread Size of Needle Please Read Before Sewing Straight StitchingPattern Fixed 16-0Zigzag Stitching Stitch Stitch NameZigzag Stitch Zigzag StitchBlind Hem Stitching Shell Tuck StitchingStitch 1Bothfabric.threads should be the same color asElastic Stitching 4Sew at a slow speedDouble Action Stitching PatchworkingOveredge Stitching StitchFeather Stitching Triple Zigzag Stretch StitchingDecorative Stitching Pattern Making a ButtonholeStitch Pattern Adjusting Buttonholes Sewing Buttons Center Zipper InsertionWidth Foot Gathering DarningOther AnyAppliqués Monogramming EmbroideringStitch Width Zigzag Stitch AnyKeep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles Optional Accessories Using the Walking FootUsing the Quilting Foot Stitch PlateUsing the 1/4-inch Quilting Foot Machine’s sewing speed. Sew while moving the fabric slowly16-3/32 Quickly Stitch Together a QuiltMaintenance CleaningChanging the Light Bulb Put the light cover back on and fasten the screw0Install 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 Numerics

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

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