Brother XL-5071, XL-5060 Main Power/Sewing Light Switch, Foot Controller, Inserting the Needle

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Note

●When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of the machine should be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket outlet.

●When servicing the machine, removing covers or changing bulbs, the machine must

be unplugged. (For U.S.A. only)

●This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.

If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Main Power/Sewing

Light Switch

This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off.

1Turn on (toward the “I” mark)

2 Turn off (toward the “O” mark)

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Foot Controller

When you press the foot controller down lightly, the machine will run at a low speed. When you press harder, the machine’s speed will increase. When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will stop. You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is not in use.

CAUTION

●Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust to build up on the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock could occur.

Note

(For U.S.A. only)

●Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller can be used with Models XL-5050/XL-5060/XL-5070/ XL-5051/XL-5061/XL-5071.

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Inserting the Needle

CAUTION

●Turn the main power switch off before you change the needle. If you leave the main power on and step on the foot controller, the machine will start and you may be injured.

●Only use sewing-machine needles for home use. Other needles may bend or break and cause injury.

●Never sew with a bent needle. A bent needle will easily break and cause injury.

1Remove the power supply plug from the electrical outlet.

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