Brother Correctoball Xl1 Manual

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REPLACING THE NEEDLE
This section provides information on sewing machine needles.
Needle precautions
Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these 
precautions is extremely dangerous. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below.
Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types
The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the 
following table when choosing...

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Checking the needle
Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous 
since the needle may break while the machine is 
being operated.
Before using the needle, place the flat side of the 
needle on a flat surface and check that the distance 
between the needle and the flat surface is even.
aFlat side
bNeedle type marking
■Correct needle
aFlat surface
■Incorrect needle
If the distance between the needle and the flat 
surface is...

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dHold the needle with your left hand, and then 
use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp 
screw counterclockwise to remove the 
needle.
Note
●The needle can be removed by simply 
loosening the needle clamp screw about 
one turn. (If the needle clamp screw is 
loosened too much, the needle clamp 
(which holds the needle) may fall off. 
Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp 
screw too much.)
aScrewdriver
bNeedle clamp screw
• Do not apply strong force when loosening or 
tightening the needle...

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Sewing with a twin needle (Option)
We have designed your machine so you can sew with the optional twin needle and two top threads. You can 
use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches.
The stitches available for twin-needle sewing are straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2.
■Twin needle threading
aAttach the twin needle.
Attach the twin needle in the same way as a 
single...

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REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT
Replacing the presser foot
Replace the presser foot as described below.
aIf the sewing machine has been turned on, 
turn it off.
bRaise the needle to its highest position by 
turning the handwheel toward you 
(counterclockwise).
cRaise the presser foot lever.
aPresser foot leverd
Press the black button at the back of the 
presser foot holder to release the presser foot.
aBlack button 
bPresser foot holder
e
Place a different presser foot below the holder 
so that the...

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gRaise the presser foot lever to check that the 
presser foot is securely attached.
Removing the presser foot 
holder
Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the 
sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that 
does not use the presser foot holder, such as the 
quilting foot. Use the screwdriver to remove the 
presser foot holder.
■Removing the presser foot holder
aRemove the presser foot.
• For details, refer to...

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2SEWING BASICS
SEWING
Basic sewing operations are described below.
Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions.
General sewing procedure
Follow the basic procedures below to sew.●While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your 
hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur.
●Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle...

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Selecting stitching
Turning the stitch selection dial in either direction, select the desired stitch.
aPattern selection dial
Number on dialStitch namePatternPage
1
4-step automatic
buttonhole36
2
Zigzag stitch
32, 41 3
Zigzag stitch
4
Zigzag stitch
5
Zigzag (satin) stitch
6
Straight stitch
(Center needle position)
Select the desired length.33, 35, 
40, 43
7
Straight stitch
(Left needle position)33
8
Stretch blind
Stitch33
9
Shell...

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Starting to sew
aTurn on the sewing machine.
bRaise the needle to its highest position by 
turning the handwheel toward you 
(counterclockwise).
cRaise the presser foot lever.
aPresser foot lever
d
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.
a5 cm (2 inches)e
While holding the end of the thread and the 
fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel 
toward you (counterclockwise)...

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kPull the fabric to the left side of the machine, 
and then pass the threads through the thread 
cutter on the back of the presser foot bar to 
cut them.
aThread cutter
Sewing in reverse
Reverse sewing is used to lock the threads at the end 
of the seam or wherever reinforcement is needed.
aPress and hold down the reverse sewing lever 
while sewing.
bTo sew forward, release the reverse sewing 
lever.
Thread tension
The thread...