Brother XL-2620, XL-3510, XC6771-021 Lower, Or breaks, Thread ten, Fabric is, Wrinkled

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Symptom

Possible cause

How to put it right

Reference

 

 

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.

 

The upper

authorized service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

thread breaks.

The bobbin case is scratched, or has

Replace the bobbin case.

 

 

Contact your retailer or the nearest

 

 

a burr on it.

 

 

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 wound the bobbin

Wind the bobbin properly.

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thread properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bobbin is scratched or does not

Replace the bobbin.

 

 

turn smoothly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The lower

The thread is tangled.

Remove the tangled thread and

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thread is tangled

clean the bobbin case.

 

 

 

 

or breaks.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

Reset the bobbin thread correctly.

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20

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not threaded the upper

Correct the upper threading.

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thread properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not wound the bobbin

Wind the bobbin thread properly.

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thread properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not threaded the right

Choose a thread and needle that are

 

 

 

combination of thread and needle

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appropriate for the type of fabric.

 

 

for the fabric you are using.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The thread ten-

 

 

 

 

You have not attached the presser

Attach the presser foot holder prop-

6

sion is incorrect.

foot holder properly.

erly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The thread tension is incorrect.

Adjust the tension of the upper

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thread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not used a bobbin that has

Incorrect bobbins will not work

 

 

 

properly. Only use a bobbin that has

page 16

 

 

been designed for this machine.

 

 

been designed for this machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

Reset the bobbin thread correctly.

page 18, 19,

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not threaded the upper

Thread the upper thread and wind

page 18, 19,

 

 

thread properly or fitted the bobbin

 

 

the bobbin thread properly.

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properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not fitted the spool prop-

Fit the spool properly.

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erly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fabric is

You have not used the right

Choose a thread and needle that are

 

 

combination of fabric, thread and

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appropriate for the type of fabric.

 

wrinkled.

needle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

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If you are sewing thin fabric, the

Sew with stabiliser material under

 

 

stitch is too thick.

the fabric.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The thread tension is incorrect.

Adjust the tension of the upper

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thread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 MachineFoot Controller Main Power and Sewing Light SwitchChecking the Needle Replacing the NeedleTouches the stopper, and securely tighten Changing the Presser FootFlat Bed Attachment Using a Free-arm Style1Slideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to 1Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release itPattern Selection Dial ControlsStitches Pattern Recommended Patterns and Stitch NamesInstruction Width3/16 Fixed 3/32 Stitch Length Dial Stitch Width Dial Stretch StitchingReverse Sewing Lever Stitches Selecting a Stretch StitchWinding 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 Upper Threading Raise the presser foot using the presser foot leverPullon 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 Type Thread Size of Needle FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle CombinationsSize Straight Stitching Please Read Before SewingPattern Fixed 16-0Stitch Stitch Name Zigzag StitchingZigzag Stitch Zigzag StitchShell Tuck Stitching Blind Hem StitchingStitch 1Bothfabric.threads should be the same color as4Sew at a slow speed Elastic StitchingPatchworking Double Action StitchingOveredge Stitching StitchTriple Zigzag Stretch Stitching Feather StitchingDecorative Stitching Stitch Pattern Making a ButtonholePattern Adjusting Buttonholes Sewing Buttons Width Foot Zipper InsertionCenter Darning GatheringOther AnyMonogramming Embroidering AppliquésStitch Width Zigzag Stitch AnyKeep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles Using the Walking Foot Optional AccessoriesStitch Plate Using the Quilting Foot Machine’s sewing speed. Sew while moving the fabric slowly Using the 1/4-inch Quilting Foot 16-3/32 Quickly Stitch Together a QuiltCleaning MaintenanceChanging the Light Bulb Put the light cover back on and fasten the screw0Install the needle plate cover Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference TroubleshootingOr breaks LowerThread ten Fabric isSkipped Stitches areThere is a high Pitched noise While sewingNumerics Index