User Manual Brother JX2517 Sewing Machine

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Table of contents

• KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
• USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
• SEWING BASICS
• MAINTENANCE
• TROUBLESHOOTING

USER MANUAL SEWING MACHINE

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

THE MAIN PARTS

1. Bobbin winder (Page 11)

This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread.

2. Spool pin (Page 11, 15)

This holds the spool of thread.

3. Thread guide (Page 11, 15)

This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine.

4. Thread take-up lever (Page 16)

5. Upper tension-control dial (Page 22)

This controls the tension of the upper thread.

6. Thread cutter (Page 20)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

7. Quick-set bobbin (Page 14, 17)

(This is only available on certain models.)

8. Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 5)

9. Presser foot (Page 8)

10. Reverse sewing lever (Page 10)

Push this lever to stitch in the reverse direction.

11. Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 28)

12. Pattern selection dial (Page 9)

Rotate the dial in either direction to choose the stitch you want.

13. Handwheel

Used to manually raise and lower the needle.

14. Main power and sewing light switch (Page 7)

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

15. Foot controller jack / socket (Page 6)

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

16. Presser foot lever (Page 15)

Used to raise and lower the presser foot.

17. Foot controller (Page 7)

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

USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Connecting plugs

1. Connect the foot controller plug to the machine.

2. Connect the power supply plug to a wall outlet.

Main power and sewing light switch

This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off.

Foot controller

When you press the foot controller down lightly, the machine will run at a low speed. When you press harder, the machine’s speed will increase. When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will stop.

You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is not in use.

Checking the needle

The sewing needle must always be straight and sharp for smooth sewing.

■ Checking the needle correctly

Put the flat side of the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from the top and the sides. Dispose of any bent needles safely.

Replacing the needle

1. Turn off the machine.

2. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up.

3. Lower the presser foot lever.

4. Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle.

• Do not use excessive force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged.

5. With the flat side of the needle toward the back of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. Next, tighten the needle clamp using a screwdriver.

Changing the presser foot

You will have to change the presser foot depending on what you want to sew and how.

1. Turn off the machine. Raise the presser foot lever.

2. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up.

3.

Remove the presser foot by pulling it vertically downward.	Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder to release the presser foot.

4. Put a different presser foot on the needle plate so that the bar on the presser foot is in line with the slot on the shank.

5. Lower the presser foot lever and fix the presser foot onto the shank. If the presser foot is in the correct place, the bar should snap in.

■ Presser foot installation orientation

SEWING BASICS

Starting sewing

1. Turn on the machine.

2. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up.

3. Turn the pattern selection dial to select a stitch (see page 9).

4. Change the presser foot (see page 8).

5. Raise the presser foot lever.

6. Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine.

7. While holding the end of the thread and the fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching

8. Lower the presser foot lever.

9. Slowly press down on the foot controller.

The machine starts sewing.

10. Take your foot off the foot controller.

The machine stops sewing.

• You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams by pressing the reverse sewing lever. Refer to “Reverse sewing lever” on page 10 for the details

11. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise).

12. Raise the presser foot lever.

13. Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

MAINTENANCE

Restrictions on oiling

In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user.

This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary.

If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop using the machine, and contact your authorized dealer or the nearest authorized service center.

Precautions on storing the machine

Do not store the machine in any of the locations described below, otherwise damage to the machine may result, for example, rust caused by condensation.

• Exposed to extremely high temperatures

• Exposed to extremely low temperatures

• Exposed to extreme temperature changes

• Exposed to high humidity or steam

• Near a flame, heater or air conditioner

• Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlight

• Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments

Cleaning

1. Turn off the machine and unplug it.

2. Raise the needle and the presser foot.

3. Loosen the presser foot screw and the needle clamp screw to remove the presser foot holder and the needle.

4. Using the screwdriver, 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.

5. Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out to the left.

6. Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area.

• Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.

7. Insert the bobbin case so that the ▲ mark on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark on the machine as shown below.

• Align the ▲ and ● marks.

• Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case.

8. Install the needle plate, and then tighten the screws.

• Make sure that you install the needle plate securely.

TROUBLESHOOTING