Brother XL 3010 - Manual (Page 4)

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Principal parts ..................................................... 1
Accessories ......................................................... 3
OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE .......... 4
Connecting Plugs ...................................... 4
Main Power and Sewing Light Switches ... 5
Foot Controller ........................................... 5
Replacing the Needle ................................ 6
Checking the Needle ................................. 6
Changing the Presser Foot ....................... 7
Converting to Free-arm Style .................... 7
VARIOUS CONTROLS ....................................... 8
Pattern Selection Dial ................................ 8
Stitch Length Dial .................................... 11
Reverse Sewing Button ........................... 12
THREADING THE MACHINE ........................... 13
Winding the bobbin .................................. 13
Lower Threading ...................................... 15
Upper Threading ...................................... 16
Drawing Up Lower Thread ....................... 17
Twin Needle Sewing ................................ 18
Thread Tension ....................................... 19
RELATIVE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS,
NEEDLES AND THREADS ............................... 20
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
Straight Stitching ..................................... 22
Zigzag Stitching ....................................... 25
BUILT-IN STITCHES
Blind Hem Stitching ................................. 26
Scallop Stitching ...................................... 27
Overedge Stitching .................................. 28
Elastic Stitching ....................................... 29
Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching ................. 30
BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING
Making a Buttonhole ................................ 31
Buttonhole Fine Adjustment .................... 33
Button Sewing ......................................... 35
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS
Zipper Insertion ........................................ 36
Gathering ................................................. 37
Darning .................................................... 37
Appliques ................................................. 38
Monogramming and Embroidering .......... 39
MAINTENANCE
Changing the Bulb ................................... 41
Oiling ....................................................... 42
Cleaning .................................................. 43
Performance Checklist ............................ 44
Repacking the machine ........................... 49
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