Brother XL-3500 - Manual (Page 47)

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Using a coin, remove the two screws.
Lift up the needle plate as shown in the
illustration, and then slide the needle plate to
the left to remove it.
1 Use a coin or screwdriver
6
Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out to
the left.
7
Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to
remove any dust from the race and its
surrounding area.
1 Cleaning brush
2 Race
• Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.
8
Insert the bobbin case so that the projection
on the bobbin case aligns with the spring.
1 Projection
2 Spring
9
Install the needle plate, sliding it to the right
to secure it, and then tighten the screws.
Make sure that the tab on the left side of the
needle plate is aligned with the notch in the
bobbin case.
1 Tab
2 Notch
3 Screws
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Install the needle plate cover.
Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into
the notches in the needle plate, and then slide
the cover back into position.
● Never use a bobbin case that is
scratched; otherwise the upper thread
may become tangled, the needle may
break, or sewing performance may
suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code:
XC8993-021), contact your nearest
authorized service center.
● Make sure that you fit the bobbin case
properly, otherwise the needle may
break.
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CAUTION
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