Brother XL-2121, Operation Manual

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STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING ——————————————————————————————————————————
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Please Read Before Sewing
Straight Stitching
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Starting Sewing
1
Turn the Pattern Selection Dial to choose the
stitch number you want. You also need to set
the Pattern Selection Dial to Straight Stitch or
Triple stretch stitch.
2
Raise the needle to its highest position and lift
the presser foot lever.
3
Pull the upper thread though the toes of the
presser foot.
4
Put the fabric under the presser foot and
position the needle 1 cm (3/8 inch) from the
edge of the fabric.
5
Lower the presser foot.
6
To back tack, push down the Reverse Sewing
Lever as far as possible, and then press the
foot controller to start reverse sewing. Release
the foot controller to stop sewing.
7
Release the Reverse Sewing Lever and start
sewing in the forward direction by pressing
the foot controller.
• You can use reverse sewing for locking the
end of seams and where you need to
strengthen a stitch.
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To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you are using the machine. Keep
your hands away from moving parts.
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Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing. If you do, the needle may be damaged and
you may be injured.
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Do not use bent or broken needles. If you do, you may be injured.
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Take care that the needle does not hit basting pins or other objects during sewing. The needle
may break and you may be injured.
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Always use the correct presser foot. If you use the wrong presser, the needle may hit the
presser foot and bend or break and you may also be injured.
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When you turn the balance wheel by hand, always turn it toward the front of the machine
(counterclockwise). Turning it the other way may cause the thread to tangle and damage the
needle or fabric. You may also be injured.
CAUTION
Stitch Name Pattern
Stitch Length
[mm (inch.)]
Straight Stitch
(Center Needle Position)
2.5 (3/32)
Straight Stitch
(Center Needle Position)
4.0 (3/16)
Straight Stitch
(Left Needle Position)
2.5 (3/32)
Triple Stretch Stitch 2.5 (3/32)
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Make sure the needle does not hit a pin
or any other object during sewing. The
thread could tangle or the needle could
break. You could also be injured.
CAUTION