Brother XL5300 Service Manual

Zigzag stitch sewing machines
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  • Page 1 4.1999.
  • Page 2 • This service manual was compiled for use when repairing the XL5300, 5200, 5100, 5030, 5020, 5010,PX300,200,100 Zigzag Stitch Sewing Machines. • Use this manual, together with the Parts Catalog, when making repairs. • This manual was written based on the most up-to-date product specifications at the time of printing.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Buttonhole forward and reverse feeding ......................14 Bar tack density..............................15 Buttonhole length..............................16 Buttonhole lever torque (XL5300, XL5200, XL5030, XL5020, PX300, PX200) ..........17 Maximum stitch width when set at buttonhole and zigzag stitch (XL5300, XL5200, XL5030, XL5020, PX300, PX200) ..................18 Forward and reverse sewing for stretch stitch ....................
  • Page 4: Removing Order Of Covers

    Removing order of covers • Remove accessory table (A). • Loosen and remove the screws then remove the base plate (B). • Loosen and remove the screw then remove the face plate (C). • Remove all selection dials (D) and gear (G). •...
  • Page 5: Clearance Between The Needle And The Shuttle Hook Point

    Clearance between the needle and the shuttle hook point Standard • Clearance between the needle and the shuttle hook point should be 0.02 to 0.1mm. Adjustment XL5300 XL5200 XL5100 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width Straight stitch (center needle position) XL5030...
  • Page 6: Clearance Between The Shuttle Driver And The Race Way

    Clearance between the shuttle driver and the race way Standard • The shuttle driver should rotate smoothly, no play should be felt in the race way. Adjustment 1. Loosen setscrews of the driver shaft gear 2. Adjust the clearance of the driver shaft 3.
  • Page 7: Needle Swing (Parabola)

    When the needle is in the descending stroke sideways end movement, this at the right side, turn the zig- zag width dial from 5 - 0 and back, the needle movement should be less than 0.1mm (Not for model XL5030, XL5020, XL5010). Adjustment XL5300 XL5200 XL5100 Pattern...
  • Page 8: Needle Position On Zigzag To The Needle Plate

    Needle position on zigzag to the needle plate Standard • The left and right needle penetrations must be equidistant to the edge of the stitch plate. Adjustment XL5300 XL5200 XL5100 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width Max. Zig - Zag XL5030...
  • Page 9: Loop Lift

    Standard • When the needle bar moves 1.50 - 1.70mm upwards from its lowest position at the left side. • The shuttle hook point should align with the left side of the needle. Adjustment XL5300 XL5200 XL5100 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width Max.
  • Page 10: Height Of The Needle Bar

    • When the needle is at the right side, the shuttle hook point is aligned with the left side of the needle, the shuttle hook point lower edge should be 0.80 - 1.10mm above the upper edge of the needle eye. Adjustment XL5300 XL5200 XL5100...
  • Page 11: Tension Of The Timing Belt

    Tension of the timing belt 2N (200g) Standard • The belt should slacken approx. 4 - 6mm under a 2N (200g) load. Adjustment 1. Loosen the setscrews on the motor holder 220/240V. 2. Loosen the nuts on the motor holder 120V. 3.
  • Page 12: Height Of The Feed Dogs

    Height of the feed dogs Standard • The feed dog teeth should be 0.9 - 1.1mm above the needle plate at the highest position. Adjustment 1. Loosen the setscrew on the vertical feed arm 2. Loosen the fixation screw of the eccentric nut 3.
  • Page 13: Height Of The Presser Bar

    Height of the presser bar Standard • The clearance between the presser foot and the needle plate should be between 6.0 and 6.5mm when the presser foot is raised. Adjustment 1. Loosen the setscrew on the presser bar guide bracket 2.
  • Page 14: Stitch Length For Forward And Backwards Stitching

    Stitch length for forward and backwards stitching Standard • There should be a difference of max. 10% in the lengths of the forward and backward stitching. Adjustment XL5300 XL5200 XL5100 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width Straight stitch XL5030 XL5020 XL5010...
  • Page 15: Maximum Stitch Width When Set At Straight (Left) And Zigzag Stitch (Xl5300, Xl5200, Xl5030, Xl5020, Px300, Px200)

    Maximum stitch width when set at straight (left) and Zigzag stitch (XL5300, XL5200, XL5030, XL5020, PX300, PX200) Standard • Needle left side entry into the stitch plate should be the same, this at zigzag and straight stitch setting. Adjustment XL5300...
  • Page 16: Buttonhole Bead Width (Xl5100, Xl5010, Px100)

    Buttonhole bead width (XL5100, XL5010, PX100) Standard • The difference in the beads width should be less than 0.2mm, this in the forward and reverse stitching. Adjustment XL5100 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width Buttonhole XL5010 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width Buttonhole PX100 Pattern...
  • Page 17: Buttonhole Forward And Reverse Feeding

    Buttonhole forward and reverse feeding Standard • The density between forward and reverse feeding should be the same. Adjustment XL5300 XL5200 XL5100 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width Buttonhole XL5030 XL5020 XL5010 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width Buttonhole PX300 PX200 PX100...
  • Page 18: Bar Tack Density

    Bar tack density Standard • The feeding of bar tack should be less than 1.0mm /10 stitches. Adjustment XL5300 XL5200 XL5100 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width Buttonhole XL5030 XL5020 XL5010 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width Buttonhole PX300 PX200 PX100 Pattern...
  • Page 19: Buttonhole Length

    Buttonhole length Standard • The length of buttonhole should be 21.5 ± 0.5mm when the button size is 20.0mm. Adjustment XL5300 XL5200 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width Buttonhole XL5030 XL5020 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width Buttonhole PX300 PX200 Pattern Stitch length...
  • Page 20: Buttonhole Lever Torque (Xl5300, Xl5200, Xl5030, Xl5020, Px300, Px200)

    Buttonhole lever torque (XL5300, XL5200, XL5030, XL5020, PX300, PX200) Standard • Buttonhole lever torque should be between 0.5N (50g) and 1.1N (110g) when changing from reverse to forward sewing. Adjustment 1. Loosen the setscrew of the torque spring 2. Adjust the torque spring accordingly.
  • Page 21: Maximum Stitch Width When Set At Buttonhole And Zigzag Stitch (Xl5300, Xl5200, Xl5030, Xl5020, Px300, Px200)

    Maximum stitch width when set at buttonhole and zigzag stitch (XL5300, XL5200, XL5030, XL5020, PX300, PX200) Standard • Needle left side entry into the stitch plate should be the same at buttonhole and zigzag stitch setting. Adjustment XL5300 XL5200 Pattern...
  • Page 22: Forward And Reverse Sewing For Stretch Stitch

    Forward and reverse sewing for stretch stitch Standard • There should be no difference between forward and reverse feed. Adjustment XL5300 XL5200 XL5100 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width Stretch Stitch XL5030 XL5020 XL5010 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width Stretch Stitch...
  • Page 23: Adjustment Of Thread Tension Dial

    Adjustment of thread tension dial Polyester 0.15 - 0.2 N (15 - 20g) thread #50 Standard • When thread tension dial is set at “2” and presser foot is lowered, upper thread tension should be 0.15 - 0.2 N (15 - 20g) using polyester thread #50. Adjustment 1.
  • Page 24: Bobbin Winding

    Bobbin Winding Standard • The bobbin should wound evenly, up to 75 - 85% of the outer diameter of the bobbin. Adjustment 1. Loosen the set screw of the pretension slightly. 2. Shift the pretension up or down until even winding is achieved. 3.
  • Page 25 Needle Threader sing the Needle Threader There are a wide variety of different needles and sewing machine threads available. The right ones should be selected in accordance with the sewing conditions. The accessory needle threader is designed to make threading of needles easier, but it cannot handle every single circumstance of use (combinations of needle and thread) that may occur.
  • Page 26: Needle Threader

    Needle Threader Standard • The threading hook passes through the needle eye without interfering with left or right side on the needle eye, this when the needle bar is in its highest position. • A clearance of 0 - 0.1 should be between the top edge of the hook and the top edge of the needle eye. Adjustment 1.
  • Page 27: Exchange Of Needle Threader

    Exchange of Needle Threader 1. Loosen and remove the fixation screws of the needle threader 2. Replace the needle threader 3. Retighten the fixation screws Note: Recheck needle threader page 23. - 24 -...
  • Page 28: Adjustment Of Lower Thread Tension

    Adjustment of lower thread tension 0.3 - 0.35N (30 - 35g) Standard Lower thread tension: 0.3 - 0.35N (30 - 35g) How to check the tension: Pull cotton thread #50 with tension gauge slowly. 1. Set cotton thread #50 in bobbin case and pull it with tension gauge. 2.
  • Page 29: Positioning Of Stitch Selector Stitch Displays (Px300, Px200, Px100)

    Positioning of Stitch Selector Stitch Displays (PX300, PX200, PX100) Standard • When selecting dial is turned, each stitch should be visible in center of stitch display window. Adjustment 1. Vertically position selecting cam shaft pin 2. Line up stitch display rack with stitch images.
  • Page 30: Positioning Of Feed Dial (Px300, Px200, Px100)

    Positioning of Feed Dial (PX300, PX200, PX100) Standard • Feed indicator should agree with feed. Adjustment Line groove of feed dial up with knob of feed indicator, and piece groove of feed regulator and knob of feed regulator cam together. - 27 -...
  • Page 31 XL Series PX Series T8060118...

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