Brother International LX2500 Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 8

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off. Checking the needle The sewing needle must always be straight and sharp for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn off (toward the 'O' mark) 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. ■ 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. 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Replacing the needle 1 2 1 Slower 2 Faster You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is not in use. CAUTION ● 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. Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller can be used on the machine with product code 885-X11. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. CAUTION ● Always turn off the machine before you change the needle. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use sewing machine needles for home use. Other needles may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with a bent needle. A bent needle will easily break and cause injury. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. Lower the presser foot lever. 3 1 1 Presser foot lever 7