Brother XC6771-021, XL-3510, XL-2620 operation manual 0Install the needle plate cover

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5Using a coin, remove the two screws.

Lift up the needle plate as shown in the illustration, and then slide the needle plate to the left to remove it.

1Use a coin or screwdriver

6Graspthe left.the bobbin case, and then lift it out to

7Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area.

1Cleaning brush

2 Race

• Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.

8Insert the bobbin case so that the projection on the bobbin case aligns with the spring.

1Projection

2 Spring

9Install the needle plate, sliding it to the right to secure it, and then tighten the screws. Make sure that the tab on the left side of the needle plate is aligned with the notch in the bobbin case.

3

1 Tab

6

2Notch

3 Screws

0Install the needle plate cover.

Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the notches in the needle plate, and then slide the cover back into position.

CAUTION

●Never use a bobbin case that is scratched; otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break, or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XC8993-021), contact your nearest authorized service center.

●Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may break.

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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 toStitches ControlsPattern Selection Dial 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 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 Sewing with a Twin Needle Drawing up the Lower ThreadThread Tension Size FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle CombinationsFabric Type Thread Size of Needle 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 Pattern Making a ButtonholeStitch Pattern Adjusting Buttonholes Sewing Buttons Center Zipper InsertionWidth Foot 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