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Knowing your sewing machine, The main parts – Brother XL-3500 User Manual

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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

THE MAIN PARTS

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.

4 Thread take-up lever (Page 21)
5 Hole for extra spool pin (Page 25)

This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with the
twin needle.

6 Stitch width dial (Page 15)

This controls the stitch width.

7 Upper tension-control dial (Page 25)

This controls the tension of the upper thread.

8 Thread cutter (Page 28)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

9 Needle threader (Page 22)

(This is only available on certain models.)

0 Quick-set bobbin (Page 19)

(This is only available on certain models.)

A Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment

(Page 10)

B Presser foot (Page 9)
C Reverse sewing lever (Page 15)

You can push this to stitch in the reverse direction.

D Pattern selection dial (Page 11)

You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch
you want.

E Stitch length dial (Page 14)

This controls the stitch length.

F Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 35)
G Handwheel

Used to manually raise and lower the needle.

H Main power and sewing light switch (Page 8)

You can turn the main power and sewing light switch
on and off.

I Foot controller jack / socket (Page 7)

Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the
machine to the power supply.

J Presser foot lever (Page 21)

Used to raise and lower the presser foot.

K Foot controller (Page 8)

You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to
start and stop sewing.

Parts Code for Zigzag Presser Foot: XC4901-051

Foot Controller: Model KD-1902
Parts Code: XC7359-021 (110/120V Area)

XC7438-221 (220/240V Area)
XC7456-221 (U.K.)
XC7455-021 (Australia, New Zealand)

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