Brother X5 Manual

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Oiling
1. Remove the power supply plug from the outlet.
2. Put 2 to 3 drops of oil at each of the points indicated in fig. A.
3. After oiling, run the machine at a fast speed without thread
installed for a short time.
4. Be sure to wipe any excess oil off the machine.
NOTE:
The machine should be oiled once a week if it is used more than
one hour a day. If the machine is used more often, oil every day.
Sewing machine oil is available from your local sewing machine
dealer or service center.
Do not apply...

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NOTE:
When the needle is lowered, the shuttle hook cannot be
removed.
Cleaning the Shuttle Race
1. Remove any accumulated lint and thread with a brush from
the retaining ring, hook, driver and race body.
2. A cloth dampened with machine oil should be used to wipe
the shuttle race clean of lint.
3. Clean the lint from the shuttle hook in the same manner as
described in step 2.
4. Reassemble the hook with the notch at the top and push the
latch levers back to their positions to hold the...

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Cleaning the Feed Dogs
1. Remove the presser foot holder and the needle.
2. Remove the needle plate using a coin or screwdriver to take
out the screws.
3. Clean the lint from the upper part of the feed dogs and shuttle
race body with a brush.
Performance Checklist
Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, review the section
in this instruction manual that details the operation you are
performing to make sure you are correctly using the machine. If
the problem continues, the following checklist may...

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PERFORMANCE CHECK LIST
UPPER THREAD 
BREAKSLOWER (BOBBIN) 
THREAD BREAKS
Upper thread is 
not correctly 
installed.
Lint is clinging to 
the bottom of the 
needle plate. Spool of thread 
is not correctly 
installed. Upper thread 
tension is too 
tight.Lower thread  
tension is too 
tight. Bobbin is not 
threaded 
properly in the 
shuttle hook.
The combination 
of needle size/
thread size/fabric 
is incorrect.
The combination 
of needle size/
thread size/fabric 
is incorrect.The combination 
of needle...

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PERFORMANCE CHECK LIST
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Pages 43-45
Page 6No
Page 43
Page 22No
NoNo
No
Page 4No
Page 5No
Page 5No
Page 12No
Page 22No
Page 6No
Pages 12-17No
No
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER
NEEDLE 
BREAKS FABRIC DOES 
NOT FEED 
PROPERLYMACHINE IS 
NOISY OR 
SLOWMACHINE 
DOES NOT 
START
Damaged or worn 
needle is used.Damaged or worn 
needle is used.Needle is not 
correctly inserted.
Darning plate is 
installed. Thread is 
tangled.Insufficient 
oiling. The combination 
of needle size/
thread size/fabric...

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LISTE DE VERIFICATION EN CAS DE DEFAILLANCES
RUPTURE DU FIL 
SUPERIEURLA  COUTURE FAIT 
DES BOUCLES RUPTURE DU FIL 
INFERIEURÅ (canette)DES POINTS SAUTENTLE TISSU FRONCE
Le fil supérieur n’est 
pas bien enfilé.Le fil inférieur (canette) 
est emmêlé.
Le fil supérieur est 
emmêlé.
Le fil supérieur est trop 
tendu.Le fil inférieur est trop 
tendu.
L’enfilage de la canette 
est incorrect.
L’enfilage n’est pas 
correct.L’enfilage est mauvais.
Le calibre de l’aiguille 
est incorrect.
L’aiguille est tordue...

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LISTE DE VERIFICATION EN CAS DE DEFAILLANCES
CONTACTER LE SERVICE TECHNIQUE LE PLUS PROCHE
L’ENTRAINEMENT DU 
TISSU N’EST PAS 
CORRECTLA MACHINE EST 
BRUYANTE OU LENTELA MACHINE NE 
DEMARRE PAS L’AIGUILLE CASSE
La combinaison 
aiguille/fil/tissu est 
incorrecte.
Une aiguille 
endommagée ou usée 
est utilisée.Des peluches sont 
accrochées sous la 
plaque à aiguille.
Une aiguille 
endommagée ou usée 
est utilisée.
La combinaison 
aiguille/fil/tissu est 
incorrecte.
Le tissu est tiré avec 
excès. Laisser...

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LISTADO DE POSIBLES INCIDENCIAS
ROTURA DEL HILO 
SUPERIORBAGAS EN LAS 
PUNTADAS ARRUGAS EN EL 
TEJIDO SALTO DE 
PUNTADAS ROTURA DEL HILO 
INFERIOR
(de la canilla)
ROTURA DEL HILO 
SUPERIOR
El hilo superior está 
enredadoLa canilla no está bien 
enhebrada en el garfioSe está usando una 
aguja dañada o gastada.La aguja está mal 
colocadaLa tensión de los hilos es 
demasiada fuerte
El tamaño de la aguja no 
corresponde Los hilos no están bien 
enhebrados La tensión de los hilos 
no es correcta
El hilo...

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LISTADO DE POSIBLES INCIDENCIAS
EL TEJIDO NO 
ARRASTRA BIENLA MAQUINA NO 
ARRANCA LA MAQUINA ES 
RUIDOSA O FUNCIO-
NA MUY DESPACIO LAAGUJA SE ROMPE
Página 6No
Página 6No
Página 43
Página 23No
NoNo
No
Página 4No
Página 5No
Página 5No
Página 12No
La combinaison 
aiguille/fil/tissu est 
incorrecte.
La combinación tamaño 
de aguja/grueso de hilo/
tejido no es correctaEl enchufe de alimenta-
ción está desconectado 
de la toma de corriente.
Se tira del tejido con 
demasiada fuerza. Deje 
que el arrastre lo...

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LISTA DE CONTROLO DA EXECUÇÃO
A LINHA SUPERIOR 
PARTEPONTOS FALSOSO TECIDO FRANZE LAÇADAS NAS 
COSTURAS ROMPIMENTO DA 
LINHA INFERIOR 
(DA BOBINA)
Fio superior 
passado errado
Pág. 17
Pág. 16NãoNão
Pág. 20-21
Pág. 6Não
Pág. 20-21Não
O fio superior está 
enroscadoA linha inferior está 
emaranhadaA agulha está mal 
colocadaA tensão dos 
fios está erradaA tensão dos fios 
é muito forte
A bobina não está 
colocada corretamenteA agulha em uso está 
danificada ou gasta.
O fio inferior está 
muito esticado O...