Brother XL-5060, XL-5051, XL-5071 Fabric does Needle Machine is Machine does Not Feed Breaks

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XL5000us.book Page 41 Tuesday, November 11, 2003 9:25 AM

FABRIC DOES

 

NEEDLE

 

MACHINE IS

 

MACHINE DOES

NOT FEED

 

 

 

 

BREAKS

 

NOISY OR SLOW

 

NOT START

PROPERLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch length

dial is set at no

feeding.

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No

The combination

of needle size/

thread size/fabric

is incorrect.

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No

Inferior needle is

used.

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No

Thread is tangled.

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No

Feed dogs are

lowered.

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No

Needle is not

 

Lint is clinging to

 

the bottom of the

correctly inserted.

 

 

needle plate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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No

 

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No

 

 

 

 

Inferior needle is

 

Insufficient oiling.

used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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No

 

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No

 

 

 

 

 

The combination

of needle size/

thread size/fabric

is incorrect.

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No

Fabric is pulled

excessively. Let the feed dogs move the fabric. Do not pull the fabric.

No

Power supply

plug is removed

from outlet.

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No

 

 

Main power

switch is turned

off.

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No

Foot controller is not used correctly.

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No

The bobbin

winding shaft is slid toward the bobbin presser.

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No

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Contents XL5050uscover Important Safety Instructions Connecting Plugs and Main POWER/SEWING Light Switch For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus onlyContents Bobbin-winding assembly Principal PartsAccessories Using Your Sewing Machine Connecting PlugsMain Power/Sewing Light Switch Foot ControllerInserting the Needle Checking the Needle Changing the Presser FootConverting to Free-arm Style Steadying the MachineControls Pattern Selection DialRecommended Pattern Recommended Widths and Lengths for StitchesStitches 1-Step Automatic Buttonhole WidthXL5000us.book Page 12 Tuesday, November 11, 2003 925 AM Step Buttonhole Stretch Stitching Adjusting the stretch stitchingStitch Length Dial Reverse Sewing LeverThreading the Machine Winding the BobbinLower Threading Bobbin case latch Bobbin case finger2A-3 Upper Threading 3Pass the thread through guides6Bring the thread down and pass it behind the thread guide Bobbin case Shuttle Drawing up the lower thread Sewing with a Twin NeedleAttaching the Extra Spool Pin Tension of the Thread Correct tension Size Chart of Sewing FABRICS, Needles and Thread CombinationsFabric Type Thread Size of Needle DenimPlease Read Before Sewing Straight StitchingStitch Name Zigzag Stitching StitchZigzag Stitch Blind Hem Stitching Shell Tuck StitchingSew at a slow speed Elastic Stitching Scallop StitchingStitch Stitch Name Overedge Stitching Feather StitchingTriple Zigzag Stretch Stitching Decorative StitchingMaking a Buttonhole Step Buttonhole Stitch LengthStep Step Front bar tackStep Back bar tack Adjusting Buttonholes Sewing ButtonsPlace the darning plate on the needle plate Foot16-1/8 Center needle position GatheringDarning Pull the lower threads to gather the materialStitch Width AppliquésMonogramming Embroidering 1Bastelocation.the cutout to the fabric at the desiredKeep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles Oiling Maintenance Changing the Light Bulb 4Replace the sewing light bulbCleaning Performance Checklist Upper Thread Lower Thread Skipped Loop in Seam FabricFabric does Needle Machine is Machine does Not Feed Breaks Repacking the Machine Index NumericsStraight Stitch