Brother X L 2010 User Manual
OPERATION MANUAL
Model
XL2010
brother
CAUTKM
When leaving the sewing machine unattended, the power suppty
plug must be removed from the outlet. When servicing the sewing
machine, removing covers or changing the bulb, the machine or
electrical set must be disconnected from the power supply by
removing the plug from the outlet.
CONTENTS
Page
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Principal parts .......................................................... 1
Accessories ............................................................
VARIOUS CONTROLS ................................................. 3
Pattern selector......................................................... 3
Stitch length dial ...................................................... 5
Reverse sewing button
Foot controller........................................................... 5
Sew-light
Free-arm model ...................................................... 6
Twin needle.............................................................. 6
THREADING THE MACHINE......................................... 7
Winding the bobbin.................................................... 7
Lower threading
Upper threading
To draw up lower thread
Tension controls
RELATIVE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS,
NEEDLE AND THREAD.............................................. 12
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
Straight stitch
Zigzag stitch
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BUILT-IN STITCHES
Blind hem stitch ...................................................... 16
Overedging stitch
Elastic stitch............................................................ 18
BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING
Buttonhole
Button sewing ........................................................ 21
USING ATTACHMENTS AND
APPLICATIONS
Zipper insertion ....................................................... 22
Darning.................................................................. 23
Applique
Monogramming and Embroidering
MAINTENANCE.......................................................... 25
Changing the needle
Changing the bulb.................................................. 26
Cleaning................................................................. 27
Oiling ................................................................... 28
Performance check list
Repacking the machine
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Principal parts
O BOB8IN WINDER DEVICE
Winds the lower thread onto the bobbin.
O SPOOL HOLDER
0 STITCH LENGTH DIAL
Controls the feed of stitches.
O PRESSER FOOT LEVER
0 UPPER TENSION CONTROL DIAL
Controls the upper tension.
O EXTENSION TABLE & ACCESSORIES COMPARTMENT
O PATTERN INDICATION PANEL
O REVERSE SEWING BUTTON
Push for reverse stitching.
O BALANCE WHEEL
Turn toward you to iower and raise the needle.
0
CLUTCH RELEASE KNOB
0
PATTERN SELECTOR
Turn in any direction to select the desired stitch.
0 FOOT CONTROLLER RECEPTACLE
Insert the foot controller plug for operation.
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FOOT CONTROLLER
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Accessories
(D Buttonhole & Button Sewing
X Zipper Foot
X' Needle Pack
(Regular Single Needle No. 14 ..
(Twin Needle
X Bobbin
X Darning Plate
T Screw Driver (Large & Small)
7 Extra Spool Pin
B Spool Holder (Large Si Small)
The above accessories are stored in the accessory compart
ment under the extension table. These accessories have been
designed tor easy and perfect sewing. For more details, see
each page listed.
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1 pc. (Page 19-21)
1 pc. (Page 22)
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2 pcs. (Page 25,2B)
2 pcs. (page 7, 9)
3 pcs.)
1 pc.)
3 pcs. (Page 7)
1 pc. (Page 23)
1 pc. (Page 6)
1 set
Accessory compartment
Lift the extension table up and slide it out.
Then draw the accessory compartment down pushing its
underside.
VARIOUS CONTROLS
Pattern selector
To select a stitch, simply turn the pattern selector located on
the end of the machine. All stitches are preset in width,
therefore, the stitch length is the only adjustment.
The following table represents the preset width of each stitch
and the recommended range of stitch length.
RECOMMENDED LENGTH
PATTERN STITCH NAME
A-B-C-D
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 Blind Hem Stitch 3
8
Automatic Buttonhole 4.8 F-3 19
Straight Stitch
(Left needle position)
Straight Stitch
(Center needle position)
Stretch Straight Stitch
Zigzag Stitch 1,6 F-4 15
Zigzag Stitch
Zigzag Stitch 4.8 F-4 15
Elastic Overlock
PRESET WIDTH
(MM)
0 F-4
0 F-4
0
3.6
4,8 4 17
RECOMMENDED
LENGTH (MM)
4 13
F-4
1-2 16
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Elastic Stitch
4.8 1-2 18
Stitch length dial
Reverse sewing
button
Foot controller
Sew-light
Depending on the stitch select
ed, you may need to adjust the
stitch length.
The numbers marked on the dial
represent the stitch length.
THE HIGHER THE NUMRER, THE
LONGER THE STiTCH.
The ‘‘O” means the material does
not feed.
The area is used for making a
SATIN stitch (closed stitch) for
buttonhole and decorative
stitches.
To sew in reverse, push the
button as far as it goes. Hold the
button in this position until you
wish to sew forward. When the
button is released, it will spring
back in original position and the
machine will sew forward. Re
verse sewing is used for backtacking and reinforcement of
seams.
When the foot controller is de
pressed lightly, the machine will
run at a low speed.
When the pressure on the foot
controller is increased, the ma
chine will pick up the speed.
When the foot controller is re
leased, the machine will stop.
Care should be taken that noth
ing is placed on the foot control
ler when the machine is not in
use.
To turn the sew-light on or off,
push the sew-light switch.
Free-arm model
Twin needle
For sewing tubular and hard-toreach garment areas, free-arm
sewing is convenient, To change
your machine to a free-arm mod
el, simply lift the extension table
then slide it out.
Vour sewing machine is designed for twin needle sewing with
Straight Stitch (Center) and Stretch Straight Stitch.
INSERTING TWIN NEEDLE
Insert the twin needle in the same manner as single needle.
THREADING TWIN NEEDLE
Set the extra spool pin into a hole on the top of the machine. Follow
the instructions for single needle threading (See page 9), but thread
each needle separately.
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THREADING THE MACHINE
Winding the bobbin
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Spring
1, Dalhrar thread through tho thraad-guidas as illustrated.
2. Holding tho thread and, push
tha bobbin windar shaft to
the right.
*Tha slit on tha bobbin should
match with the spring on the
shaft.
3. Loosen tha Clutch Ralaasa
Knob by turning toward you.
Winding the bobbin (CONTINUED)
Lower threading
Holding the thread end, de
press the foot controller to
wind the thread.
The machine stops automati
cally when the bobbin is full.
S. Push the shaft to the left.
Remove the full bobbin from
the shaft, and trim the excess
thread.
Tighten the clutch release
knob securely.
Unwind about 4 inches (10
cm( from the bobbin, and
insert the bobbin into the
bobbin case. Pull the trailing
thread into the slot, down
and to the left until it enters
the delivery eye under the
tension spring.
Holding the bobbin case
latch, insert the bobbin into
the shuttle race. Make sure to
fit the metal finger into the
notch at the top of race.
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