Knowing your sewing machine, The main parts – Brother XL-3500 User Manual
Page 7
5
1
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)
6
2
1
0
5
9
7
8
A
C
D
E
F
3
G
H
J
I
4
B
K
1
XL2600.book Page 5 Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:46 PM