Brother Correctoball Xl1 Manual

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ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. We have designed these accessories to help you 
be able to carry out most sewing tasks.
Note
(For U.S.A. only)
●Foot controller: Model KD-1902, N
This foot controller can be used on the following machine models:
LS-2220/2720/1520/2125/2125i.
●The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122)
●A replacement for the factory-installed presser foot is available through your authorized dealer.
(Part number: 138135-122)
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6.
75/11 1 needle
90/14 1 needle
100/16 1 needle
7. 8.
No. Part NamePart Code
No. Part NamePart CodeU.S.A. / CanadaOthersU.S.A. / CanadaOthers
1 Buttonhole foot “A” X59369-321 5 Bobbin (3) SA156
XA5539-151
2 Zipper foot “I” X59370-021 6 Needle set 129583-021
3
Button sewing foot “M”XE2137-001 7 Screwdriver X55467-021
4 Darning plate XA3442-121 8 Extra spool pin 130920-021
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USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Power supply precautions
Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply.
Power supply
aInsert the foot controller plug, located 
between the foot controller and the power 
supply plug on the cord, into the jack on the 
machine. Then, insert the power supply plug 
into a wall outlet.
aFoot controller plugb
Set the main power switch to “I”.
XThe sewing lamp comes on when the 
machine is turned on.
●Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in 
fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
●Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances:
• When you are away from the machine
• After using the machine
• When the power fails during use
• When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection
• During electrical storms
●Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them. Fire 
or electric shock may result.
●Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.
●
When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. Always grasp the plug to remove it from 
the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock.
●Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. 
Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These things may damage the 
cord and cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your 
authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use.
●Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise a fire may 
result.
WARNING
CAUTION
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cTo turn off the machine, set the main power 
switch to “
{”.
XThe sewing lamp goes off when the 
machine is turned off.
Note
●If a power outage occurs while the sewing 
machine is being operated, turn off the 
sewing machine and unplug the power 
supply cord. When restarting the sewing 
machine, follow the necessary procedure to 
correctly operate the machine.
(For U.S.A. only)
●This appliance has a polarized plug (one 
blade wider than the other). To reduce the 
risk of electric shock, this plug is intended 
to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If 
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, 
reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified 
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do 
not modify the plug in any way.
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.
Steadying the machine
If the sewing machine has been placed on an uneven 
surface, turn the rubber cushion in the right-front 
corner of the base plate to adjust its height until the 
sewing machine is stable.●When connecting the foot controller, be sure 
to turn off the sewing machine in order to 
prevent the machine from accidentally being 
started.
●Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust to build 
up on the foot controller. Doing so could 
cause a fire or an electric shock.
●A new sewing machine or one that has not 
been in use for a long period of time should 
be oiled as described on page 45. After oiling, 
be sure to wipe off any excess oil.
CAUTION
Slower
Faster
CAUTION
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THREADING THE MACHINE
Winding the bobbin
This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin.
aPre-tension disk
bBobbin winder shaft
cBobbin
a
Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and 
then put a spool of thread on this pin.
bPass the thread around the pre-tension disk.
cPass the end of the thread through the hole on 
the bobbin from the inside of the bobbin.
dPut the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft 
and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. 
Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the 
spring on the shaft slides into the groove of 
the bobbin.
aSpring on the shaft
bGroove of the bobbin
e
Turn on the sewing machine. ●Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this sewing 
machine. Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine.
●We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. If you use bobbins from other models, the 
machine will not work properly. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the 
same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151).
1Pulling it in as 
far as possible.
CAUTION
Actual size
This model Other models 11.5 mm
(7/16 inches)
●If the spool of thread is not in the right place, 
the thread may tangle on the spool pin.
CAUTION
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fWhile holding the end of the thread, gently 
press the foot controller to wind the thread 
around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the 
machine.
gTrim the excess thread above the bobbin.
hPress the foot controller to start.
iWhen the bobbin seems full and begins 
spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot 
controller.
jCut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft 
to the left and remove the bobbin.
Memo
●When the sewing machine is started or the 
handwheel is turned after winding the 
thread around the bobbin, the machine will 
make a clicking sound; this is not a 
malfunction.
●The needle bar does not move when you 
slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right.
●Make sure you follow the instructions 
carefully. If you do not cut the thread 
completely, and the bobbin is wound, when 
the thread runs low it may tangle around the 
bobbin and cause the needle to break.
CAUTION
●Winding the bobbin improperly may cause 
the thread tension to loosen, breaking the 
needle and resulting in injury.
aWound evenly
bWound poorly
CAUTION
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Lower threading
Install the bobbin wound with thread.
aRaise the needle to its highest position by turning 
the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) 
and raise the presser foot lever.
bOpen the shuttle cover behind the flat bed 
attachment at the front of the machine.
aFlat bed attachment
bShuttle cover
c
Remove the bobbin case by pulling its latch 
toward you and pulling it out from the shuttle 
race.
aBobbin case latch
d
Unwind about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread 
from a full bobbin, and then insert the bobbin 
into the bobbin case.
• Only use bobbins that were designed to be 
used with this machine. ●Winding the bobbin improperly may cause 
the thread tension to loosen, breaking the 
needle and resulting in injury.
aWound evenly
bWound poorly
●The bobbin was designed specifically for this 
sewing machine. If bobbins from other 
models are used, the machine will not operate 
correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or 
bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, 
SFB: XA5539-151).
●Make sure you turn the power off while 
threading the machine. If you accidentally 
step on the foot controller and the machine 
starts to sew, you could be injured.
CAUTION
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Actual size
This model Other models 11.5 mm
(7/16 inches)
CAUTION
●Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread 
unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls 
in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread 
tension to be incorrect or break the needle.
CAUTION
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ePull the trailing thread through the slot, down 
and to the left, as shown below, until it enters 
the delivery eye under the tension spring.
aTension spring
f
Hold the bobbin case by the latch, fully insert 
the bobbin case into the shuttle race, and then 
release the latch.
• Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the  notch at the top of the shuttle race.
a Bobbin case finger
b Notch
g
Close the shuttle cover.
● Make sure that the bobbin case is properly 
placed back into the machine. If it is incorrectly 
installed, it will fall out from the shuttle when the 
machine starts to sew.
CAUTION
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Upper threading
Set the upper thread and thread the needle.
aSpool pin
bThread guide (rear)
cThread guide (front)
dThread take-up lever
a
Raise the presser foot using the presser foot 
lever.
aPresser foot lever
b
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel 
toward you (counterclockwise) to raise the 
thread take-up lever to its highest position.
• If the needle is not correctly raised, the 
sewing machine can not be threaded. Be 
sure to turn the handwheel before threading 
the sewing machine.
cPull up the spool pin as far as possible, and 
then put a spool of thread on this pin.
dFeed the upper thread through both thread 
guides: the rear one first, then the front one.
ePull the thread down and around the upper 
tension control dial from the right to the left 
so the thread picks up the thread check 
spring.
aUpper tension control dial
bThread check spring
●Make sure you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. 
CAUTION
●If the spool of thread is in the wrong place, or 
is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on 
the spool pin and cause the needle to break.
CAUTION
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fWhile holding the thread as shown below, 
pull it between the tension discs.
gGuide the thread through the thread take-up 
lever from right to left.
aThread take-up leverh
Put the thread behind the needle bar thread 
guide above the needle.
The thread can easily be passed behind the 
needle bar thread guide by holding the thread 
in your left hand, then feeding the thread with 
your right hand.
aNeedle bar thread guide
i
Thread the needle from front to back and pull 
out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread.
a5 cm (2 inches)
Note
●If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the 
upper thread cannot be wrapped around the 
thread take-up lever. Make sure you raise 
the presser foot lever and the thread take-up 
lever before you feed the upper thread.
●If you incorrectly feed the thread you may 
cause sewing problems.
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Drawing up the lower thread
aLightly hold the end of the upper thread.
aUpper thread
b
While holding the end of the upper thread, 
raise the needle to its highest position by 
turning the handwheel toward you 
(counterclockwise).
cPull on the upper thread to draw up the lower 
thread.
aUpper thread
bLower threadd
Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of both 
threads and pull them toward the back of the 
machine under the presser foot.
aUpper thread
bLower thread
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