XL_brother_cover_Eng 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 2 STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING 3 ENGLISH 885-S25/S27 XC6771-021 Printed in China BUILT-IN STITCHES 4 SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 5 USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 6 APPENDIX Operation Manual
XL2600_precaution_Cover.fm Page 1 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:57 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. 2. Always unplug the machine before you change the light bulb.
XL2600.book Page 1 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in the plug.
XL2600.book Page 2 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM UNPACKING/REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Keep the carton and packing materials. You may have to take or send the machine to be repaired. If you do not pack it properly, or do not use the right packing material, the machine could be damaged. Please follow the diagram below to unpack and repack the machine. IMPORTANT ● This packing material is designed to prevent damage. Save this packing material if you need to take or send this machine to be repaired.
XL2600.book Page 3 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ..........................................................5 THE MAIN PARTS ............................................................................................................... 5 ACCESSORIES .....................................................................................................................6 Optional Accessories ............................................................................
XL2600.book Page 4 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 5. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS .............................................37 Zipper Insertion ............................................................................................................................................... 37 Gathering ....................................................................................................................................
XL2600.book Page 5 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 1 THE MAIN PARTS 3 7 6 2 5 1 G 4 F E D 8 H 9 J I 0 C A B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 16) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (Page 16, 21) This holds the spool of thread. 3 Thread guide (Page 16, 21) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine.
XL2600.book Page 6 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. We have designed these accessories to help you be able to carry out most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. No. 1 2 3 4 Part Code USA Others X59370-021 Part Name Zipper foot (1 pc.) Bobbin (3 pcs.) Needle Pack (Regular Single Needle HAX130 (3 pcs.)) Twin Needle (1 pc.) No. 5.
XL2600.book Page 7 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING 1 ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
XL2600.book Page 8 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Main Power and Sewing Light Switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off. Checking the Needle The sewing needle must always be straight and sharp for smooth sewing. ■ Checking the Needle Correctly Put the flat side of the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from the top and the sides. Dispose of any bent needles safely.
XL2600.book Page 9 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM 4 use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp Hold the needle with your left hand, and then screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. 1 2 CAUTION ● Make sure you insert the needle until it touches the stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver. If the needle is not fully inserted, or if the needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
XL2600.book Page 10 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 3 so that the bar on the presser foot is in line Put a different presser foot on the needle plate with the slot on the shank. Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 4 presser foot onto the shank. If the presser foot is in the correct place, the bar should snap in. Flat Bed Attachment The accessories are stored in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. 1 open it.
XL2600.book Page 11 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM THE CONTROLS Pattern Selection Dial To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial in either direction. The next section shows recommended stitch lengths and widths. CAUTION ● When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to set the needle in the highest position.
XL2600.book Page 12 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Patterns and Stitch Names Stitch Name Recommended Width (mm (inch)) Recommended Length (mm (inch)) Instruction Manual Page 4-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE 3-5 (1/8 – 3/16) F- 1.
XL2600.book Page 13 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM Pattern Stitch Name 35 Stitches 25 Stitches Recommended Width (mm (inch)) ELASTIC OVERLOCK STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) FEATHER STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) ARROWHEAD STITCH ARROWHEAD STITCH DECORATIVE STITCH LEAF STITCH TREE STITCH LEGS STITCH DECORATIVE STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) Recommended Length (mm (inch)) Fixed 2.
XL2600.book Page 14 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Stitch Name Recommended Width (mm (inch)) Recommended Length (mm (inch)) Instruction Manual Page COMB STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 31 COMB STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 31 DECORATIVE STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 33 FAGOTING STITCH 3-5 (1/8-13/64) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 31 DECORATIVE STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) Fixed 2.
XL2600.book Page 15 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM Stretch Stitching ■ 35 Stitches Selecting a Stretch Stitch Setting the stitch length dial to “ ” or “ ” changes the selected pattern to a stretch stitch. Reverse Sewing Lever You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams. To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible and hold it in that position while you lightly push the foot controller. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever.
XL2600.book Page 16 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. If you use bobbins from other models, the machine will not work properly.
XL2600.book Page 17 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM 4 press the foot controller to wind the thread While holding the end of the thread, gently around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. If you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the bobbin, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break.
XL2600.book Page 18 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 1 turning the handwheel toward you Raise the needle to its highest position by Lower Threading (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. • For more details on using the quick-set bobbin, see page 19. 2 CAUTION Slide the button and open the cover. 1 2 ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle.
XL2600.book Page 19 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM 4 down with your finger, and then pass the Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin thread through the slit, as shown. Lower Threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin) This feature is only available on certain models. 1 CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 5 place (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on Reattach the bobbin cover.
XL2600.book Page 20 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 from “Lower Threading”. 2 through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it. Put the bobbin in, feed the end of the thread 3 place (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on Reattach the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in the right side (see arrow 2) until the cover clicks into place.
XL2600.book Page 21 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM Upper Threading 1 1 2 3 4 5 Spool pin Thread guide (back) Thread guide (front) Thread take-up lever Mark on the handwheel 3 on this pin. Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. IMPORTANT: 1 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever.
XL2600.book Page 22 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 6 needle. Put the thread behind the guide above the • The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader) This feature is only available on certain models. 1 lever.
XL2600.book Page 23 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM 4 as possible, and then turn the lever toward the Pull down the needle threader lever as much back of the machine (away from you). Make sure that the hook passes through the eye of the needle and grabs the thread. 1 6 about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the Raise the needle threader lever and pull out needle toward the back of the sewing machine.
XL2600.book Page 24 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Drawing up the Lower Thread 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward you While lightly holding the end of the upper (counterclockwise) by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■ Quick-set Bobbin Threading This is only available on certain models. You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread.
XL2600.book Page 25 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM ■ Attaching the Twin Needle Attach the twin needle in the same way as a single needle (see page 8). The flat side of the needle should face toward the back and the rounded side should face toward you. ■ Attaching the Extra Spool Pin Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the top of the machine. Put the second spool of thread onto the extra spool pin. Thread Tension The tension of the thread will affect the quality of your stitches.
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XL2600.book Page 27 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM 2 STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING Please Read Before Sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you are using the machine. Keep your hands away from moving parts. 2 ● Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and you may be injured. ● Do not use bent or broken needles, otherwise you may be injured.
XL2600.book Page 28 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING ——————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Changing Sewing Direction 1 to change direction with the needle still in the Stop the machine at the point where you want fabric. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its 2 new direction using the needle as a pivot.
XL2600.book Page 29 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM 3 BUILT-IN STITCHES 5 Blind Hem Stitch as shown in Fig. D. When the fabric is unfolded you will have a Blind Hem Stitching 3 2 Stitch Name Stitch Stitch Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Blind Hem Stitch F-2 (1/64-1/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) Stretch Blind Hem Stitch F-1.5 (1/64-1/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) Stretch Blind Hem Stitch F-1.
XL2600.book Page 30 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM BUILT-IN STITCHES 4 —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Joining Fabric You can use the Elastic Stitch to join two pieces of fabric together and it is very effective when sewing knitted fabrics. If you are using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. Sew at a slow speed. 1 together and center them under the presser Put the edge of the two pieces of fabric foot.
XL2600.book Page 31 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM 2 Stitch, Fagoting Stitch, or Decorative Stitch. Set the pattern selection dial to the Smocking Double Action Stitching 3 slightly when beginning to sew.
XL2600.book Page 32 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM BUILT-IN STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— You can use these stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. The Overlock Stitches are also useful for sewing stretch materials while the Arrowhead Stitch is ideal for sewing the edge of a blanket. Feather Stitching Stitch Name Pattern 1 stitch. Set the pattern selection dial to an overedge Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Feather Stitch Fixed 2.
XL2600.book Page 33 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM Decorative Stitching Stitch Name Triangle Stitch Decorative Stitch Leaf Stitch Tree Stitch Legs Stitch Decorative Stitch Pattern Stitch Stitch Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] F-1.5 (1/64-1/16) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.
XL2600.book Page 34 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 4 ———————————————————————————————————————————— SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS ■ Making a Buttonhole Making a Buttonhole Pattern Stitch Stitch Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] F-1.5 (1/64-1/16) 3-5 (1/8 – 3/16) Foot Buttonhole Foot Memo ● We recommend that you practice making a buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric before you try it on an actual garment.
XL2600.book Page 35 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM 3 buttonhole with the seam ripper tool. Be Cut an opening in the middle of the careful not to cut through any stitches. 3 side, stitch the buttonhole and observe the After obtaining a satisfactory feed on the right feeding. 4 with the right side, adjust the buttonhole fine- If the left side is too coarse or fine compared adjustment screw as described below.
XL2600.book Page 36 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS ———————————————————————————————————————————— 7 Sewing Buttons Stitch Stitch Stitch Pattern Length Width Name [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Zigzag Stitch F (1/64) Any Foot At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. Other Button Sewing Darning Plate Foot 1 buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial Measure the distance between the to the Zigzag Stitch, and set the width you want. 2 outlet.
XL2600.book Page 37 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 5 4 top on both sides. The needle should be Sew from the bottom of the zipper toward the Zipper Insertion Stitch Name Pattern Straight Stitch Stitch Stitch Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] 2-3 (1/16-1/8) 2.5 (center) (3/32) positioned on the zipper side of the foot for best results.
XL2600.book Page 38 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS ——————————————————————————————————————————— Gathering Stitch Name Straight Stitch Darning Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Name 4 (3/16) Straight Stitch 1 Stitch. Set the pattern selection dial to Straight Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Any Foot Other Zigzag Presser Darning Plate Foot 1 outlet. Put the darning plate on the needle Remove the power supply plug from the plate.
XL2600.book Page 39 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM Appliqués Stitch Name Pattern Zigzag Stitch Monogramming and Embroidering Stitch Length Stitch Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] F-2 (1/64-1/16) Any You can create an applique by cutting a different piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a decoration. 1 Baste the cut design to the fabric. Carefully sew around the edge of the design 2 with a zigzag stitch. 3 stitching.
XL2600.book Page 40 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS ——————————————————————————————————————————— Grip the hoop with your thumbs and ■ Embroidering middle and third fingers and supporting the outside of the hoop with your little fingers. 1 embroidery hoop.
XL2600.book Page 41 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 4 lever to the needle clamp, and fit the walking Attach the forked section of the connecting Using the Walking Foot Stitch Name Stitch Stitch Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Straight Stitch 1-4 (1/16-3/16) 2-3 (1/16-1/8) Zigzag Stitch 1-4 (1/16-3/16) 0-5 (0-3/16) This foot is very useful for sewing materials such as vinyl cloth, synthetic leather, thin leather, etc.
XL2600.book Page 42 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS ——————————————————————————————————————————— 4 A shown in the illustration is above the Attach the quilting foot, making sure that part CAUTION ● Use a screwdriver to tighten the screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may hit the presser foot and you may be injured.
XL2600.book Page 43 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM 7 stretched and move the fabric to sew over the Use both hands to keep the fabric firmly 3 drawn design. 4 sew as shown in the illustration below. Attach the 1/4-inch Quilting Foot. Position the presser foot over the fabric and ■ Achieving an Accurate Seam Allowance 1 2 1 1 Quilting design 3 8 quickly you move the fabric and on the The length of the stitch depends on how machine’s sewing speed. Sew while moving the fabric slowly.
XL2600.book Page 44 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM APPENDIX 6 —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Changing the Light Bulb 4 Put the light cover back on and fasten the screw. CAUTION ● Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before you change the light bulb. If the main power switch is on when you change the light bulb, you may get an electric shock. If the machine is on and you step on the foot controller, you may be injured.
XL2600.book Page 45 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM 5 Lift up the needle plate as shown in the Using a coin, remove the two screws. 8 on the bobbin case aligns with the spring. Insert the bobbin case so that the projection illustration, and then slide the needle plate to the left to remove it. 1 Use a coin or screwdriver Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out to 6 the left. 1 Projection 2 Spring 9 to secure it, and then tighten the screws.
XL2600.book Page 46 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Troubleshooting If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems. If the problem is still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Symptom Possible cause The machine is not plugged in. The sewing machine does not work. How to put it right Plug the machine in. The upper thread breaks.
XL2600.book Page 47 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference the needle plate. The area around the hole in the nee- Replace Contact your retailer or the nearest dle plate is scratched. authorized service center. – The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched. Replace the presser foot. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. – The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr on it. Replace the bobbin case.
XL2600.book Page 48 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Stitches are skipped. There is a highpitched noise while sewing. The needle threader can not be used. The stitch is not sewn correctly. The fabric does not feed. The sewing light bulb does not come on. 48 Possible cause How to put it right Reference You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Correct the upper threading.
XL2600.book Page 49 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM INDEX Numerics Needle threader ............................................................22 1/4-inch quilting foot ....................................................43 O A Overedge stitching ........................................................31 Accessories .....................................................................6 optional .............................................................. 6, 41 Appliqués .........................
XL_brother_cover_Eng 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 2 STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING 3 ENGLISH 885-S25/S27 XC6771-021 Printed in China BUILT-IN STITCHES 4 SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 5 USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 6 APPENDIX Operation Manual