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KNOWING YOUR
SEWING MACHINE
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STRAIGHT AND
ZIGZAG STITCHING
2
BUILT-IN STITCHES
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SEWING BUTTONHOLES
AND BUTTONS
4
USING ATTACHMENTS
5 AND APPLICATIONS
APPENDIX
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Operation Manual
ENGLISH
885-S25/S27
XC6771-021
Printed in China
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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 l
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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. NOTE: The plug severed from the main leads must be destroyed as
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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 r
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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 ..............................................................
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XL2600.book Page 4 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 5. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS .............................................37 Zipper Insertion ............................................................................................................................................... 37 Gathering .....................................................................................................................
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XL2600.book Page 5 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 1 2 6 3 7 5 1 G 4 F E D 8 H 9 J I 0 C B A K 1 Bobbin winder (Page 16) D Pattern selection dial (Page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch lower thread. you want. 2 Spool pin (Page 16, 21) E Stitch length dial (Page 14) This controls the stitch length. This holds the spool of thread. F Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw
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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. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Part Code Part Code No. Part Name No. Part Name USA Others USA Others 1 Zipper foot (1 pc.) X59370-021 5 Buttonhole Foot (1 pc.) X59369-321 6 Button Sewing Foot (1 pc.) X59375-
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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. ● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances: When you are away from the machine After using the machine When the power fails during use When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disco
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XL2600.book Page 8 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Checking the Needle Main Power and Sewing Light Switch The sewing needle must always be straight and sharp for smooth sewing. This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off. ■ Checking the Needle Correctly Put the flat side of the needle on a flat surface. 1 Check the needle from the top and the sides. 2 Dispose of any bent needles safely. 1 1 Turn
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XL2600.book Page 9 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM Hold the needle with your left hand, and then 4 use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp CAUTION screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. ● Make sure you insert the needle until it 1 touches the stopper, and securely tighten 1 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 2 machine may be damaged. 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle clamp
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XL2600.book Page 10 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Put a different presser foot on the needle plate 3 so that the bar on the presser foot is in line Flat Bed Attachment with the slot on the shank. The accessories are stored in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 4 presser foot onto the shank. If the presser foot Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to i
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XL2600.book Page 11 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM THE CONTROLS To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection Pattern Selection Dial 1 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 2 you (counterclockwise) to set the needle in the highest position. If the needle is in the down position when you turn the pattern selection dial, the needl
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XL2600.book Page 12 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Patterns and Stitch Names Recommended Recommended Pattern Instruction Stitch Name Width Length Manual Page 35 Stitches 25 Stitches (mm (inch)) (mm (inch)) 4-STEP AUTOMATIC 3-5 F- 1.5 34 BUTTONHOLE (1/8 – 3/16) (1/64-1/16) 0-5 (0-3/16) 1-4 27, 37, 38, 41, STRAIGHT STITCH (Changes needle (1/16-3/16) 42, 43 position) 0-5 F-4 ZIGZAG STITCH 28, 36, 39, 41 (0-3/16) (1
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XL2600.book Page 13 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM Recommended Recommended Pattern Instruction Stitch Name Width Length Manual Page 35 Stitches 25 Stitches (mm (inch)) (mm (inch)) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 1 ELASTIC OVERLOCK 3-5 31 STITCH (1/8-3/16) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 3-5 FEATHER STITCH 32 (1/8-3/16) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 3-5 ARROWHEAD STITCH 31 (1/8-3/16) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 3-5 ARROWHEAD STITCH 31 (1/8-3/16) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 3-5
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XL2600.book Page 14 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Recommended Recommended Pattern Instruction Stitch Name Width Length Manual Page 35 Stitches 25 Stitches (mm (inch)) (mm (inch)) 3-5 Fixed COMB STITCH 31 (1/8-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 3-5 Fixed COMB STITCH 31 (1/8-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 3-5 Fixed DECORATIVE STITCH 33 (1/8-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 3-5 Fixed FAGOTING STITCH 31 (1/8-13/64) 2.5 (3/32) 3-5 Fixed DECORATIVE STITCH 31 (1/
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XL2600.book Page 15 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM Stretch Stitching Reverse Sewing Lever ■ 35 Stitches You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams. Selecting a Stretch Stitch Setting the stitch length dial to “ ” or “ ” 1 To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in changes the selected pattern to a stretch stitch. 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
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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. Only use the bobbin that com
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XL2600.book Page 17 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM While holding the end of the thread, gently 4 CAUTION press the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the ● Make sure you follow the instructions machine. carefully. If you do not cut the excess thread completely before winding the 1 bobbin, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread te
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XL2600.book Page 18 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Raise the needle to its highest position by 1 turning the handwheel toward you Lower Threading (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot For more details on using the quick-set bobbin, see lever. page 19. Slide the button and open the cover. 2 CAUTION 12 ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle.
